Supplies: Focals and Pendants

Looking for that perfect focal bead to define your next piece of jewelry? Check out these gorgeous pieces from the talented members of the SATeam. Click on the links below the images to learn more about the item. 

Rescue - Handmade Glass Lampwork Focal Bead by Melissabeads

Ionic Cuboctahedron in Beads for the Math Nerd in You by gwenbeads

The Cat Came Back by islandgirl

Turquoise Donut Pendant - 45mm by alatsupplies

Big Heart Pendant Indian Agate Flat Back by popnicutesupplies

Lampwork Focal Bead Pendant - Libra Constellation by NValentineStudio

Red Handmade Lampwork Glass Bead - Candy Apple by MyPrecious

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry Team, the SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com and here on ArtFire.

Color Report: Silver Peony

Today in our color report we look at Silver Peony, one of Pantone's top 10 colors for Spring 2011. A light, creamy peach color, this shade is easily found in natural pearls. Our talented SATeam members have created many items in this color. Click on the links below the pictures to learn more about the item: 

1 in 8 - Pearl and Gold Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace by 2BellesBeads

Gentle Pearl and Quartz Earrings by lavalleygirly

Navajo Pottery Focal Handmade Lampwork Glass Bead by melissabeads

Coin Pearl Stacked Potato Chip Spacer Silver Earrings by WickwireJewelry

Bridal Pearl Earrings - Marquise Series - Pink - Interchangeable by DianneKargBaron

Peach Jasper Focal Bead Heart Shaped 40 mm by popnicutesupplies

Needle lace shell pendant with pearls - Ocean princess by CatsWire

The Starving Artists Mother’s Day Giveaway Event is on now, but time is running out! What are we giving away? Three gift certificates that can be used towards the purchase of jewelry from any of the participating team members! See this post for the complete list of participating shops, and to find out how to enter. The giveaway ends on May 1, so don't delay!

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry Team, the SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com and here on ArtFire.

Color Report: Beeswax

Today in our bi-weekly color report we look at Beeswax, one of Pantone's top ten colors for Spring 2011. A rich, mellow shade of yellow, this color invokes bright candies and springtime flowers. Our talented SATeam members have created many items in this color. Click on the links below the pictures to learn more about the item:

Ra Argentium Silver Copper Cocoons Yellow Sun Necklace by popnicute

Mango Yellow Chalcedony Gemstone and Gold Filled Dangle Earrings by EleganceAndSparkles

Yellow Tang Lampwork Focal Fish Bead by Melissa Vess Glass Art by Melissabeads

Real Rosebud Earrings - Yellow by mcstoneworks

Silver wire crochet and polymer clay earrings - Lace and rose by CatsWire

Lampwork Focal Bead Pendant - Curry Spice by NicoleValentineStudio

The Starving Artists Mother’s Day Giveaway Event is on now! What are we giving away? Three gift certificates that can be used towards the purchase of jewelry from any of the participating team members! See this postfor the complete list of participating shops, and to find out how to enter.

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry Team, the SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com and here on ArtFire.

Lampwork Time

The talented glass artists of the SATeam are creating some phenomenal lampwork beads! Check out their newest works below, and click on the links below the images for more information:

Purple Haze - handmade lampwork focal bead by beadupastorm

Violet and Emerald Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads by MyPrecious

Melbourne - Handmade Glass Lampwork Focal Bead by melissabeads

Floss Lampwork Earring Bead Set by NValentineStudio

Fireballbeeds - Jellies in my bead by islandgirl

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry Team, the SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com and here on ArtFire.

Supplies Time

It's time to stock up! For all your supplies needs, the SATeam has got you covered. Click on the links below the images for more information about the individual items:

6.6mm Itty Bitty Twisted Sterling Silver Jump Rings - Set of 10 by BellesBeadsNThings

Heart Cabochon Pendant Bead Willow Creek Jasper - 51 x 51 x 6 mm by popnicutesupplies

16" Omega Chain Sterling Silver Destash by DianneKargBaron

Orange and Yellow Encased Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads - Aquariums by MyPrecious 

Handmade Heavily Oxidized Copper Straight Sided Earwires (2 pairs) by MilenaS

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry Team, the SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com and here on ArtFire.

Focus on Focals

Today on the SATeam blog, we focus on the latest handmade focal beads from our talented lampwork artists. Each one is its own work of art! Click on the links below the images for more information about the individual beads:

Flamboyant - handmade lampwork focal bead by beadupastorm

Winter Apple Tree by islandgirl

Aqua, pink and orange handmade lampwork glass bead - Tropical Flowers by MyPrecious

Las Croabas Hnadmade Lampwork Glass Focal Bead by melissabeads

Lampwork Focal Bead Pendant - Magic Moments by NValentineStudio

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry Team, the SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com and here on ArtFire.

Focal Beads and Tutorials

Have you ever fallen in love with a gorgeous focal bead, but you just couldn't think of how to incorporate it into jewelry? Perhaps it was a handmade lampwork bead...

Lampwork Focal Bead Pendant - Libra Constellation by NValentineStudio

Or maybe it was an intricate beaded bead...

Double Rose Window Beaded Bead with Lilac CZ by Gwen Fisher of the SATeam

Still stumped? Well the SATeam has got you covered. Check out these detailed tutorials on how to turn your solo focal bead into a gorgeous pendant: 

Tutorial for Pendant with Wire Woven Bail by JewlieBeads

Cosmos Wire-Wrapping Tutorial - Intermediate by galadryl

Tutorial - Nugget Bead Framing by Danagonia

Feeling the inspiration coming on? Here are some more focal beads waiting for a good home:

Handmade Glass Lampwork Focal Bead - Mission by Melissabeads

Pastel Medley Beaded Bead Set by beadorigami

Multicoloured Clown - glass bead by MyPrecious

The SATeam blog features artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Jewelry Artists team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current Etsy shop members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com

Supplies from the SATeam

Interested in jewelry supplies? For everything from basic earwires to stunning lampwork beads, the SATeam has got you covered. Check out the newest supplies from our team member shops, and click on the links below the images for more information:

Namaste - Handmade Glass Lampwork Bead by Melissabeads

Handmade Sterling Simple Hook Earwires (2 pairs) by MilenaS

Lampwork Earring Bead Set - Stoney Creek by NValentineStudio

Freshwater Pearl big Keishi pearl strand by CrysallisGEMS

Beaded Bead Beadwoven Golden Topaz by alatsupplies

Plumeria the Hollow Puffer Fish Bead by islandgirl

The SATeam blog features artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Jewelry Artists team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current Etsy shop members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com

Supplies from the SATeam

Check out these recent SATeam listings for lampwork beads, tutorials, and jewelry components! Click on the links below the images to learn more about the items. 

Lampwork Focal Bead Set Pendant - Sorbet by NValentineStudio

Glass Flower Beads - Autumn Tones - Fluorescent by alatsupplies

Christmas Troll Pandora Handmade Glass Lampwork Big Hole Bead by Melissabeads

Mini Green Ornament Hooks, Set of 12 by wirestormcreations

Xipe-Huemac The Aztec Love Bird by islandgirl

The SATeam blog features artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Jewelry Artists team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current Etsy shop members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com