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Dragonfly Designs, a jewelry company in South San Francisco, launched its new after school programs, classes and winter camps for children ages six and up. The company, which also sells handmade jewelry for everyday use and special occasions, is offering new winter camp sessions and classes where children learn real jewelry making techniques.South San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 18, 2009 -- Dragonfly Designs, a jewelry company in South San Francisco, launched its new after school programs, classes and winter camps for children ages six and up. The company, which also sells handmade jewelry for everyday use and special occasions, is offering new winter camp sessions where children learn jewelry making techniques as well as enjoy morning yoga sessions and educational hikes along San Bruno Mountain near the studio.Budding designer learns jewelry making techniques at a Dragonfly Designs birthday party. “It’s wonderful to provide a fun, safe and inspiring atmosphere where children not only learn to explore their creativity but also learn valuable business skills," said Gillelen.  Children's classes at Dragonfly Designs focus on teaching real jewelry making techniques including copper etching, enameling, stamping and dapping, bead stringing, wire work, resin pendants, finger knitting and hair jewelry....

At Dragonfly Designs it is our mission to offer exceptional handmade jewelry and the opportunity to create it, while promoting social...

Illustrated instructions on using wire, beads, crystals, precious metal clay, cabochons, rivets, and other materials to create unique jewelry
Includes 15 projects for making beautiful necklaces, bracelets, rings, pins, and earrings
Expert instruction from master jeweler Carolyn Yohn McManus

Learn how to make boutique-style jewelry at...

What to Bring to Jewelry Class
 
Whether you are advanced or just starting, jewelry classes provide new techniques, hints, and inspiration. Get the most out of taking a class by being prepared.
 
ToolsAlways bring the required tools that are listed in the class description for individual classes.  Some classes require very general tools like scissors, beads, clasps, and  tweezers, and some classes require very specific tools like sterling cones, 20-gauge wire, draw-plates, or 4mm beads. If you have any questions about what tools are needed, call the teacher or school before class starts. Most teachers sell or bring extra supplies just in case, but you should make every attempt to bring what the teacher wants.Pliers: Jewelry pliers are a special kind of pliers.  They do not have teeth inside them.  If you borrowed your pliers from a garage toolbox, you might not want...

 
As the saying goes... You can't "e-mail a smile, or fax a handshake"  ...not in the flesh anyway. Like this truism suggests there's no substitute for personal contact with clients... or is there? 
The messages we convey to others by what we do, say and display make a statement about us, our degree of professionalism and expertise. Equally the tools we use, to convey these messages, influence people's perceptions of us.
Traditional marketing tools were -limited to- business cards, brochures, catalogs or other “printed media.” These ‘visuals’ allowed us to express basic information about who we are, what we do and how we work. By taking advantage of Web 2.0 & 3G (device) technologies that allow communication avenues...

 “Fashion jewelry fads"
 fad - a practice or interest followed…with exaggerated zeal             
 
Less Is Best…
“keep accessories at a minimum”…but still make what little you do wear noticeable!
 
Make It Fun! …
Mix and match colors (for example: a black and silver bracelet combination)…make sure that it’s based on a well-put-together outfit!
 
Compliment Haircuts with Earrings! …  
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Hello gentle beaders,
Well, were in the lazy days of summer. The days are nice and long, the vacations have finally started, the gardens are blooming, and the juicy aroma of barbeque often fills the air. Here in Pennsylvania, despite the rain, it’s been a wonderful summer so far – lower humidity than usual, with cooler days, and even cooler nights. The fireflies are finally out - silently filling the night sky with sparkle and tangible fantasy. The evening air is filled with delicate floral scents of honeysuckle, roses, and lilies – and this past week – the days have had the most amazing cloud formations – Cumulonimbus - the kind you are likely to...

So recently a customer wrote, "Dear Babby of Buttercup Beads - How can I tell if my bead hobby is out of control?"Dear Worried Beader, Aunt Babby is really glad you asked that question; and has prepared a little quiz below to help you find the answer. No need for fancy paper, pencil, ruler, or graphing calculator - just answer each question openly and honestly in the privacy of your own little fuzzy head. ~Welcome to Aunt Babby's~~How to Tell if Your Bead Hobby is Out of Control Quiz ~1. Do you or have you ever had to eat next to the dog or cat bowl on the kitchen floor because bead projects are/were covering your kitchen table?1a. dining room table?1b. counter tops?1c. end tables?1d. coffee table?1e. lap?2. Do you, or have you - ever hidden bags of "stash" overnight in the trunk of your car, under your coat, or in your large handbag -...

 
How do you capture people’s interest in your jewelry? Do you wear it or use attractive displays and good lightning in sales presentations? Good ideas... but do these things make a personal connection between what you’ve made and other people?
Whether making jewelry is a hobby or your profession a story about your work will personalize it in people’s minds in many, beneficial ways!
Imagine sitting around a campfire telling someone about your work. Talk about the techniques you use, the procedures you...

Here is another little earring tutorial that I hope you enjoy. These don't take that long to make, are pretty simple and make a wonderful pair of earrings. It's a versatile wrap because this can be done with many different types of beads, doesn't require a lot of wire and allows you some room to be creative with either side of the earring. Offering a customer a 'two sided' pair of earrings or a pendant wrapped that way, makes for a bonus reason to buy your jewelry! Plus it allows for you to enjoy both sides of the finished stones. Sometimes, it's hard for me to 'choose the front'. ;)
 
You'll need:1. Round nose pliers2. Flat nose3. Cutters4. File5. Two beads with holes drilled 18 or larger gauge (sometimes a visual will tell you if your wire will fit that hole).6. Two gold filled, round, soft, 18 gauge wire, cut to 4 inches each.
1. Take the end of a wire with the round nose pliers. Get a firm grip about one quarter inch down the nose of the pliers.2. Roll the pliers toward you as close against the wire as you can....