Tag Archives: jewelry design

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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Clasp Wars: Buttons

Posted on October 22, 2018 by samwescott

Hey, everybody! We’re back at it with our clasp war series, where I talk about the pros and cons of different types of clasps and my suggestions for using them. Today we are talking about a real classic – buttons! … 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 →

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 – 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 →

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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 →

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Caribbean Color Palette Challenge!

Posted on September 15, 2016 by samwescott

Hi, everybody! So, you may remember a few months ago when Sherri Stokey challenged everyone to try using her favorite beachy/starfish color palette and I made a whole bunch of pieces. It was so much fun that, when Sherri announced … Continue reading →

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Secret Bead-Along with Jean Powers – Summer 2016

Posted on August 20, 2016 by samwescott

Hello! So, a few posts back, I mentioned that I was participating in this summer’s Secret Bead-along, hosted by Jean Powers. You maaay have noticed that the bead along was almost a full month ago and I am SO sorry … Continue reading →

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