Tag Archives: arts and crafts

Birthday Sale!

Posted on July 4, 2021 by samwescott

Good morning, everyone! It’s my birthday! I am turning 29 today and wanted to celebrate with an impromptu Etsy sale. For today and tomorrow (July 4th and 5th, 2021) all of my patterns are 20% off and all my finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog and Shop Announcements | Tagged arts and crafts, bead sale, bead shows, beading, beading patterns, beading sale, beading tutorials, beadweavers, beadweaving, birthday, etsy sale, etsy sales, gem and mineral show, life update | 5 Comments

Clasp Wars: The Slide Clasp

Posted on July 31, 2018 by samwescott

It’s time once again for another Clasp Wars post! I ran another vote on the Wescott Jewelry Facebook Page for what clasp you guys wanted to talk about next and though it was close, the good ole slide clasp just barely … Continue reading →

Posted in Clasp Wars Info Series, Tips and Tricks | Tagged arts and crafts, beadweaving, beadwork, clasps, diy, diy jewelry, etsy, jewelry, jewelry clasps, jewelry design, jewelry making, jewelry selling, slide clasps | 3 Comments

Clasp Wars: The Snap Clasp

Posted on June 7, 2018 by samwescott

Welcome back, friends! In this third installation of my Clasp Wars series, we are going to be talking about snap clasps. I asked which clasp we should talk about next on my Facebook page and the request for these … Continue reading →

Clasp Wars: The Box Clasp

Posted on May 16, 2018 by samwescott

Hey, everybody! So, a few weeks ago I debuted my first post in a new series on my blog where I talk about different clasps and really get into what I do and don’t like about them. We talked about lobster … Continue reading →

Clasp Wars: The Lobster Claw

Posted on April 29, 2018 by samwescott

I wanna start a new series on this blog where I compare different types of clasps and talk a bit about what I’ve learned over the years in terms of what they are and aren’t good for. I’m calling it … Continue reading →

New Design – Joystone Bezel (8 Projects in 1 Pattern!)

Posted on April 23, 2018 by samwescott

My friends, hello! You may have noticed that I have been pretty quiet here and on Facebook lately. Part of it is that I am going on my first vacation as an adult here soon (to celebrate my 5 year … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged arts and crafts, beaded bezel, beading, beading blog, beading classes, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, bezel, crystal rivoli, diy, diy jewelry, rivoli bezel | 6 Comments

SuperDuo Star Earrings 2.0 (with Kite Beads) – Rescuing an Old Pattern from Retirement

Posted on October 23, 2017 by samwescott

Hello, my dear friends! Are you having a nice fall? Things are finally cooling down around here and I am LOVING it. So, quick story time. Back when I was a wee babe working at Beads Direct USA when it … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged arts and crafts, beading, beads, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, designer, diy, diy earrings, diy jewelry, earrings, kite beads, pattern writing, superduo beads, superduo earrings, superduos | 1 Comment

Labor Day Sale – 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 by samwescott

Hey, everybody! So Etsy has recently upgraded a lot of the features that allow sellers to customize coupons and sales. To celebrate, they’re hosting a big Etsy sale for Labor Day Weekend and my Etsy shop is participating! For the long … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog and Shop Announcements | Tagged arts and crafts, bead, beading, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, etsy, etsy sales, labor day sales, sales | Leave a comment

New Design – Tetrabella Bracelet with Candy Beads or Tipp beads!

Posted on October 16, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! I have a new pattern for you. Allow me to introduce my Tetrabella bracelet! You can use either Candy Beads (the rose and chocolate version) or Tipp Beads (gold and cobalt). I call it Tetrabella because “Tetra-” is … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged arts and crafts, bead patterns, bead stash, bead weaving, bead work, beading, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, bracelets, crafting, diy, diy bracelets, diy jewelry, jewellry, jewelry design, original designs, patterns, wescott jewelry | 1 Comment

Playing with Potomac’s new AVA beads!

Posted on September 25, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! So, a few weeks ago, I received a delightful surprise in the mail! Potomac Bead Company was kind enough to send me some of their new AVA beads! They should be available in October or November and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter | Tagged art, arts and crafts, ava beads, bead patterns, bead stash, bead weaving, beading, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, bracelets, crafting, crafts, diy, diy bracelets, diy earrings, diy jewelry, earrings, jewellry, jewelry, jewelry design, miyuki, original designs, patterns, potomac bead company, silky beads, wescott jewelry | 7 Comments