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  • A Jeweler's Life, Jewelry Clays, Jewelry Techniques, Polymer Clay, Precious Metal Clay

    Polymer Clays

    • June 22, 2021
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    • by Detrina Kofroth

    Today, we are going to take an in-depth look into polymer clay. We will explore the more popular types used to make beautiful jewelry. Polymer clay is a type of hardenable modeling clay based on the polymer polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is an oven bake modeling material composed of polymers, resins, coloring agents and fillers. Not a natural clay, it is man-made from a plastic, […]

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  • A Jeweler's Life, Jewelry Clays, Jewelry Techniques, Polymer Clay, Precious Metal Clay

    Introduction to Jewelry Clays

    • June 15, 2021
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    • by Detrina Kofroth

    Welcome to the wonderous and exciting world of jewelry clays.  I am very excited myself to finally work my way around to these gorgeous and versatile mediums, here on my site.  There are several types of clay that can be used to craft handmade jewelry pieces. Some clays, such as porcelain and ceramics, are very […]

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  • A Jeweler's Life, Bead Weaving, Grand Marquis Collar Necklace, Jewelry Projects, Jewelry Techniques, Peyote Stitch

    Grand Marquis Necklace Tutorial Part 2

    • May 28, 2021
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    • by Detrina Kofroth

    Welcome back to the final tutorial in the Grand Marquis Collar Necklace series.  For the remainder of the project we will use bead stringing techniques to finish off the necklace with double strands on each side.   As you can see in the photo above, I have completed on side of the necklace. In this tutorial […]

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  • A Jeweler's Life, Bead Weaving, Grand Marquis Collar Necklace, Jewelry Projects, Jewelry Techniques, Peyote Stitch

    Grand Marquis Necklace Tutorial Part 1

    • May 26, 2021
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    • by Detrina Kofroth

    Hello everyone and welcome back. Today we are going to take all our lovely beads and marquis components and string them to finish our necklace.  Tools and Materials 8-10 grams 11/0 Miyuki Delica – Opaque Cactus Luster 4-5 grams 11/0 Toho Seed Beads – Fern Gold Luster 14 – Carrier Beads – Wasabi 3- 8 […]

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Hello! I’m Detrina ~ a Jewelry Designer, Blogger and Tutor.
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