Tag Archives: diy jewelry

Isolation Beading: An Update and a Challenge

Posted on March 28, 2020 by samwescott

Hey, friends. I sincerely hope you are all doing well and that those of you who can are staying safe and staying home as much as possible. Everything is weird and stressful and confusing right now, especially in our crafting … Continue reading →

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December Pattern Review – 2019

Posted on December 31, 2019 by samwescott

Hi, folks! So, you may have noticed that my last pattern review was back in September. Where did October and November go, you may ask? Well, I wish I knew! The end of the year really got away from me. … Continue reading →

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Clasp Wars : Partially Finished Bracelet Ends

Posted on October 30, 2019 by samwescott

Well, I thought I was done with my Clasp Wars series, but then these guys came out! The idea is that you can make a partial bracelet and then use these endings to finish off the bracelet, a major bonus … Continue reading →

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July Pattern Review 2019

Posted on July 31, 2019 by samwescott

Hey, guys! July has been pretty hectic for me. We had a lot of family stuff going on. So, I just wanted to pop in and show you some of the patterns I checked in on this month. First, I … Continue reading →

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New Design – The Sextet Bracelet!

Posted on June 9, 2019 by samwescott

New pattern time, my loves!   This month, I’ve been working on this new pattern that mainly focuses on showing off 6mm Fire-Polished Crystals because I love them and haven’t seen a lot of patterns that give them center stage. … Continue reading →

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May Pattern Review 2019

Posted on May 31, 2019 by samwescott

Hey, everybody! I have been a busy bee this month and you guys should be getting a new pattern next weekend. But in the meantime, I’ve checked in on three more of my old patterns and did some major updates … Continue reading →

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Clasp Wars : Hook & Eye Clasps

Posted on May 16, 2019 by samwescott

Hey, guys! So, I haven’t done a Clasp Wars post since… October. Oops! I am so sorry for dropping that series right as we were nearing the end. But, I am officially picking it back up and today, we’re gonna … Continue reading →

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New Design! – St Petersburg Ombre Cuff Bracelet

Posted on March 10, 2019 by samwescott

My lovely friends, hello! I have been so excited to share this bracelet design with you guys, omg. My newest pattern has been posted for about a week now and the reception has been pretty damn good!   So, cards … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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