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.

Earring Tutorials

Continuing with the theme of earring supplies, today on the Supplies feature we will take a look at a sampling of the many earring tutorials offered by the talented writer members of the Starving Jewelry Artists Team. Click on the links below the images for more information about the individual tutorials:

Tutorial - Round N Round Earrings by Danagonia

Tutorial - Fancy Fan Earrings by JewlieBeads

Tutorial - Light Clusters Beaded Beads by beadorigami

Tutorial - Fused Hoops Earrings by MarieCristine

Tutorial - Clip-on Earrings by DianneKargBaron

Tutorial - Dancing Fan Earrings by gwenbeads

What's your favorite style of earrings?

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.

Earring Supplies

I don't know about you, but I could always use another pair of earrings. Do you like to make your own earrings? For an easy, simple pair, just take some earwires...

Petite Fancy Sterling Silver Ear wires - 5 pair by BellesBeadsNThings

... add some headpins ... 

26 Gauge Sterling Silver Headpins (20 pieces) by MilenaS

... and combine them with your favorite lampwork beads!

Lampwork Earring Bead Set - Whistle Stop by NValentineStudio

Purple and blue handmade lampwork glass beads - Tidal Waves by MyPrecious

Of course, the talented members of the SATeam are earring experts:

Aqua Scroll Lampwork Sterling Earrings by StudioDTQ

Purple is for Royalty Sterling Silver Lampwork Earrings by GlassAddictions

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry team. 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.

Bead Sets and Inspirations

There's something about the allure of a set of handcrafted beads. The shapes and intricate color combinations create endless possibilities...

Lampwork Focal Bead Pendant - Bare Pink by NicoleValentineStudio

Blue Sugar Minis - Handmade Lampwork Bead Set by Melissabeads

Lavender Purple Love Bird Handmade Bead Pair 8 Nuggets by popnicutesupplies

But what to do with all of these lovely bead sets? Well no one can go wrong with a dainty pair of earrings:

Lampwork/Swarovski Crystal/Sterling Silver Earrings - Sassy by mcstoneworks

Handmade Purple Lampwork Earrings - Happy Lilac by ShinyAdornments

Or perhaps a sea-swept bracelet?

Aqua & Cobalt Lampwork Glass Bracelet by ErikaPrice

But beads are not only for jewelry - they can even decorate your creative writing!

Handmade Wooden Lampwork Bead Pen Blue Sky by galadryl

What's your favorite way to use handmade beads?

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry team. 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 From the SATeam

Are you running low on supplies for your latest creations? Check out these new supplies from the SATeam! Click on the links below the images for more information.

Silver Plated Spiral Charms - 10 pcs by alatsupplies

7mm faceted Trillion Mystic Topaz by NValentineStudio

Purple Potato Pearls (1/2 strand) by MilenaS

Playful Jellies Artisan Lampwork aquarium Bead by islandgirl

Petite Fancy Sterling Silver Ear wires - 5 pair by BellesBeadsNThings

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

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

Tutorials from the SATeam

The New Year is upon us, and what better time to try a new jewelry design? The SATeam has plenty of detailed tutorials to get you started:

Jewelry Tutorial-Art Deco Key Pendant by wickwirejewelry

Argyle Bracelet in Peyote Stitch by beaderjojo

Tutorial for Rustic Swirled Paisley Earrings by JewlieBeads

TUTORIAL -- Cutie Pie Earrings by gwenbeads

Spinner Ring Tutorial by NValentineStudio

Tutorial - Teardrop Bubbles Beaded Bead - Advanced by beadorigami

 

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