by Amanda Lynne Murtagh | Aug 17, 2016 | Business Building, Creative Business, Jewelry Making
I can’t help but notice that most people approaching the start of a handmade business don’t do a lot of the planning that other businesses do. Many people start a handmade business as a hobby thinking it won’t be anything big, just some side cash. But even for a hobby...
by Amanda Lynne Murtagh | Aug 10, 2016 | Inspiration, Jewelry Making
I love Japanese Toho seed beads! They are more uniform in size compared to Czech seed beads which makes them great for most bead weaving projects. Toho seed beads are made in Hiroshima, Japan and came to the market in 1951. They are popular because they are uniform in...
by Amanda Lynne Murtagh | Jul 22, 2016 | Jewelry Making
Back at Christmas I was given an Amazon gift certificate and went on to buy some jewelry making supplies such as a bead loom. I thought it would be fun. It collected dust for a few months before I decided that I would try it out for this month’s technique blog post. I...
by Amanda Lynne Murtagh | Jun 6, 2016 | Business Building, Creative Business, Jewelry Making
Naturally the first thing you consider when choosing a practice piece is trying a new technique. For some, it may be that simple. For others it’s a lot more than just a new stitch. You get to try a new stitch or two (3 if you’re advanced or daring) but...
