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August SALE at Tiger Bead Store 21 Aug 2013 | 12:54 am
Bird Stampings NOW through August 27th Tiger Bead Store is having a Summer Sale Take 30% OFF all : Swarovski Crystals Vintage Inspired Supplies Charms and Pendants Also on SALE, take 50% OFF a.....
Wire Wrapped and Beaded Pendant 15 Aug 2013 | 10:21 pm
I love wire wrap jewelry. And I also like sharing FREE TUTORIALS when I find a good one online. This tutorial is by the jewelry artisan, Dev Khan, from Santa Rosa CA. Dev cuts and polishes her own s...
Folklore of Peridot, August's Birthstone 14 Aug 2013 | 12:16 am
Peridot was considered a very spiritual stone in Ancient Egypt. Egyptian priests would brew a strong drink from the crushed up stones and partake of this hot beverage during ceremonies. It was believe...
Business Tip - Avoiding Distractions and Staying Focused 9 Aug 2013 | 01:30 am
Being in business for oneself has many challenges. One of them is staying focused. It is very easy to get distracted from the tasks we need to do to advance our business. If you work at home like I...
August's Birthstone, Peridot 7 Aug 2013 | 12:14 am
Peridot is the official birthstone for the month of August as adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color, an o....
Untitled 31 Jul 2013 | 01:05 am
It has been quite a while since I have had the opportunity to interview another talented jewelry artisan. These are some of my favorite blog posts to do and they seem to be a favorite for others to r...
Product Photography - Editing With FotoFuze 25 Jul 2013 | 11:17 pm
I have tried many different ways to try to get good, clear, precise photos of my gemstones and beading supplies. But I have not found a way that works consistently for me 100% of the time. I find, m...
Leatrice Eiseman on Pantone's Color Palette for Fall 2013 24 Jul 2013 | 11:56 pm
Check out this video by Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. Here she explains Falls Color Palette for designers and, "what the colors mean." It is fascinating to hear ...
Fall 2013 Color Forecast 24 Jul 2013 | 12:16 am
These color charts are from Pantone. For nearly 20 years now, Pantone, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to bring you the season’s most im...
Tiger Bead Store's 2 New Discount Policies 20 Jul 2013 | 12:17 am
Discount Policy I am always trying to figure out ways to make shopping at Tiger Bead Store better for my customers. That being said, as of July 17th, 2013, I am implementing a NEW Discount Policy......
