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Sunday, January 6, 2013

New Year Giveaway.......

Let's start off the year with a giveaway......

How about a big group of wood-fired beads, enameled beads and hoops?


Please share your answer to this question:

What techniques would you like to learn in the upcoming year?

You can enter up to three times. Please be creative in how you "earn" the other entries. I will leave it up to you. Share on your blog, Facebook, etc. and let us know you did. If you do not have that option, feel free to share in any way that you can think of and let us know how you shared.

Please leave an email address or another way to contact you if you win.

As always, thank-you for supporting those who create handmade with handmade,

MaryAnn
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51 comments:

  1. Mary K. McGrawJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Would like to learn enameling in all its forms

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  2. Cheryl K RoeJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I would like to learn how to torch fire enamel beads. Just bought the book and hope to try soon.

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  3. Moois van mieJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    i would like to learn so much more !
    How to use silverclay, enameling, how to use od podge in jewellerymaking, how to work with resin for making b eads and cabochons...

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  4. A Polymer PenchantJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Beautiful! I'm starting the wear out learning all about wire. I have plans for learning DSLR photography and we will see what else may come about

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  5. DVArtistJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Love these beads! hmmm I have been beading for 48 years and although I know and teach most of the stitches I would like to perfect my Soutache work.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  6. Kathleen Lange KlikJanuary 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    I really want to learn enameling. I also want to continue learning soldering; I manage it in class but really struggle with it at home, sigh.

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  7. SandraJanuary 6, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    I too would love to see more on enameling and how to take great photos.

    Thx.

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  8. ArtZhodgepodgeJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    enameling and metal clay are on my list for this year.. it's more of getting over a fear of the torch than anything.. love your pieces...

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  9. Honey from the BeeJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    I would like to learn Soutache, as that's one technique I have zero experience in. Not a new technique, but I'd like to get more better (!) at soldering.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    I actually signed up for a two month class that starts in a week or so...lost wax casting! I'm so excited. It was offered through our adult education program at a local high school that has a fully outfitted jewelry making lab (through a hefty grant). Jump starting 2013 with some new skills.

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  11. PamelaJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Thanks so much for the giveaway! The beads are beautiful. I plan to learn to incorporate beads into some baskets that I'm weaving.

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  12. PAJanuary 6, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Would love to learn torch enamel & broken china jewelry. Am going to Adorn Me!in Houston & Bead Fest Santa Fe to learn even more things. Don't blog but I "followed" 3 ways: Facebook, Google, & email. Thanks for all the wonderful posts on this site; it's one I check EVERY day!

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  13. JulietteJanuary 6, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    I would love to learn lost wax casting. Am looking for a teacher in the Santa Cruz area, anyone have any leads?

    Thanks for this giveaway!

    Happy New Year,
    Juliette

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  14. Erin KeaneJanuary 6, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    I am a bookbinder and I use beads for enclosures. I would like to expand my repertoire of enclosures and learn creative ways to use beading along the way! Thank you for this giveaway opportunity.

    Erin of art-is-try

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  15. CheriJanuary 6, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    I would like to learn how to make copper cuff bracelets adding riveted items and the fold forming.
    Thanks for this opportunity to win something I would love to work with.
    Cheri

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  16. CheriJanuary 6, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    I have shared on facebook.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Im learning to work create ceric focals.

    Tiff.goff@gmail.com

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  18. Niky SayersJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Hard question there is soooo much I would love to learn. I think etching would be top of my list tho.

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  19. TJewellicious by tantiJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    I would like to learn torch fire & enamel bead...

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  20. KayzKreationzJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    I am wanting to learn how to solder. And to improve my enameling and fold forming.

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  21. KayzKreationzJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Just tweeted about this. https://mobile.twitter.com/kayzkreationz/status/288087994026582017

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  22. ArtZhodgepodgeJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    shared here

    https://www.facebook.com/ArtZhodgepodge?ref=hl

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  23. CindyJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Happy New Year! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! This year I'd like to learn additional photography and marketing/networking skills...and as far as jewelry, polymer clay is something that interests me!

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  24. Ashleigh BeckerJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    I'd like to learn to solder and enameling would be cool too. Tips and tricks using easily found objects and supplies are always great too.

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  25. Ashleigh BeckerJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Enameling and soldiering tutorials would be great. :)

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  26. Ashleigh BeckerJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    I shared on Facebook too.

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  27. Carol D.January 6, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    I would like to learn to solder, torch-fire enamel beads and work with metal clay.

    csdillman at gmail dot com

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  28. RoseJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    I goal for this year is to learn torch fired enameling.

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  29. RoseJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    I shared on Facebook

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  30. RoseJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    I pinned to my wish list here http://pinterest.com/pin/27795722671982538/

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  31. BeetiqueJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    I haven't tried polymer clay yet and just bought a toaster oven. beetique@gmail.com

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  32. BeetiqueJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Shared on facebook! beetique@gmail.com
    https://www.facebook.com/beetique1

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  33. shelleyJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    i'm recovering from a TBI...so i'm learning anew the creative skills i already know...i remember how to do most creative skills...it's the physical dexterity that i'm learning anew...which does take the help of others that know how...i'm grateful that i'm able to still learn...play well...mrct at madisonrain dot com

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  34. shelleyJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    i'm recovering from a TBI...so i'm learning anew the creative skills i already know...i remember how to do most creative skills...it's the physical dexterity that i'm learning anew...which does take the help of others that know how...i'm grateful that i'm able to still learn...play well...mrct at madisonrain dot com

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  35. YJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    I am new at making Viking knitting and want to know more about the technology, and I would also like to learn to solder, it would be great!

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  36. Michael and Cherrie Fick January 7, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Enameling beads like the ones in your Belle Amoire piece. Those are gorgeous and fit in with a direction my husband and I are headed this year.

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  37. Michael and Cherrie Fick January 7, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    The beads you made in your pieces in the Belle Amoire. Love them and the whole feeling.
    Those are perfect for a direction my husband I are going this year with his new line. My email is cfick1@me.com

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    I want to learn enameling this year. I don't have a kiln, but have just bought a book about torch-firing, so I am pretty excited! Pretty please count me in for your awesome giveaway! Thanks!

    Angi Mullis dj2isme@aol.com

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  39. DespinaVJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Happy new year to all!!
    Being a "baby" in jewelry making, I am eager to learn everything there is out there :-)
    I'd love to start with seed beading, although I admit it intimidates me a little
    :-)

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  40. DespinaVJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    I also shared this lovely giveaway on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DESPINA_VNT/status/289391539430510592

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  41. DespinaVJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Plus I shared the giveaway on FB (Despina Vnt):
    http://www.facebook.com/despina.vnt/posts/391921587569463

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  42. CrippleHorseJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Hello and happy and creative new year!
    I am very eager to start with metal clay, I am waiting for my first kit to arrive
    :-)

    Joanna-Gloria, yana_ven@yahoo.gr

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  43. CrippleHorseJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    I shared in Facebook as Gloria Grahame
    http://www.facebook.com/gloria.grahame1/posts/111637259012044

    Joanna-Gloria, yana_ven@yahoo.gr

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  44. SamsmamaJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    shared on facebook

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  45. SamsmamaJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    doing the wire wrap around a single bead.

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  46. Shai WilliamsJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    I want to learn to do more with wire and resin

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  47. Shai WilliamsJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    I shared on my Facebook page as Shaiha Williams

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  48. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    There is so much I want to learn!! At the moment I am learning to crochet from the internet. I hope to be doing a jewellery making course at evening classes soon :o)

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  49. Erin SJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    riveting and enameling are at the top of my list this year. I also have a bunch of patinas that I have yet to experiment with.
    eastrother1@gmail.com

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  50. Ann SchroederJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    I have been stringing for many years, but I want to work on doing some decent wire work this year. Practice, practice, practice!

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  51. Susan MarlingJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    What a great giveaway - would love to win it. I would like to learn fold forming and better my soldering skills(or lack thereof!)
    rmar261783@aol.com

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