Archive for September, 2010

For grins: magnesite skulls

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

We were talking just today at Rings & Things, saying how incredibly fun these beads are…so I have to share Flat "turquoise" magnesite skull beads The Magnesite Skulls with you!

Skull beads, that is:

Multi-color tiny magnesite skull beads

and happy!

See how perfectly these li’l craniums blend cute ‘n’ cool?  Being magnesite means they’re really affordable too.

Please take note of a bonus feature, flat magnesite skulls = alien heads / dinosaur faces …

Flat magnesite skull beads

or Halloween masks?

I just had to get that off my chest.  Thanks!

We’re so excited we’re on pins and…kidney wires?

Monday, September 20th, 2010

We’re excited because of expanding design options, like Kidney wires new kidney ear wires, from a pretty standard 25mm / 1-inch size, up to a “jumbo” ear wire of 47mm (over 1 and 3/4 inches)!  Imagine what regal jewelry you can build with these…

Jumbo kidney ear wires can be surprisingly delicate-looking!

Remarkably delicate-looking jumbo kidney wires!

Have a ball with our Head pins new ball-end head pins, too!  These head pins have so many uses…have you ever thought of putting one into a ring, like this?

Ball-end head pins can be used in making rings, too!

Put a pin in it!

All of these great new findings are available in Rings & Things’s usual nice selection of sizes, a palette of platings and a fanfare of finishes!

Hot tip: search in our Design Gallery for “kidney” or “ball end” and savor some sweet creative inspirations from R&T’s staff of jewelry artisans.

American Craft Week! October 1-10, 2010

Friday, September 17th, 2010

Have you made plans for American Craft Week?

From the CERF newsletter:

“American Craft Week is a nationwide, grassroots celebration of American craft. The goal of American Craft Week is to raise broad awareness of, and appreciation for, American craft. Galleries, schools, artists, museums, craft fairs, non-profits and festivals all across the country will be holding events showcasing the work of American craft artists between October 1 and 10. There will be demonstrations, open studios, artist talks and conferences. To see what is happening in your area, or to sign up to participate by hosting an event yourself, visit www.americancraftweek.com.”

Are you planning an American Craft Week event?  Feel free to let others know in a comment below!

If you can read this…

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

…you’re too close to a computer!  :)

Rings & Things customer feedback--you don't need a computer!

Rings & Things loves your heartfelt feedback, whatever the format.  (Nice to see someone still has a typewriter that they haven’t cannibalized for steampunk jewelry components!!)

–Dave at Rings & Things