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Jewelry CAD Design Vs Old School Hand Carved Models

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Both my partner and I come from an old school approach to making jewelry models. He was very traditionally trained in Russia as an Master Engraver. I come from a graphics background which is driven by computer based software tools. We do not design slick engineered pieces typically sold to the retail jewelry market. For [...]

Kate Spade – 10 Fun Facts About Her

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

You mention “Kate Spade” and visions of designer handbags instantly come to mind; however, she has broadened her horizons once again to now include designer style Kindle Covers. No more “nerdy”, plain, unattractive covers for Amazons newest generation e-reader. Now it’s style all the way with the Kate Spade Kindle Covers.This isn’t the first time [...]

Tips For Making Clay Art Jewelry

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

The most popular compound for making clay art jewelry today is polymer clay. This versatile, durable modeling compound is not actually a clay at all, but is made of plastic materials. It doesn’t dry out, remaining pliable until you cure it in your home oven, creating a permanent, durable piece. The durability of polymer clay, [...]

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