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2021 New Years Resolutions

Posted on January 3, 2021 by samwescott

Happy New Years, everyone! I have to admit, I have been procrastinating on writing this blog post for a few days because I know I did not do well on my goals for this year. This is understandable, right? I … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Bead Looming!

Posted on July 30, 2020 by samwescott

Unlike my last post, this one is NOT about my feelings – this post is about BEADS because omg, I learned something new, you guys. I taught myself how to use a Rick’s Beading Loom! So, here’s an embarrassing story … 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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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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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Faux Loom Leather Wrap Bracelets

Posted on December 10, 2017 by samwescott

Guys, I learned a new technique and I think I am in love! So, last month I noticed a class at Beaded Bliss that I desperately wanted to take. I rearranged my work schedule specifically so I could be there … Continue reading →

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