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Jewelry Design Basics – Jewelry Trends Spring/Summer 2020

February 19, 2020
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by Detrina Kofroth

Jewelry Trends Welcome back to Jewelry Design Basics everyone. To date, we explored the basic tools, media and design fundamentals. We have also begun to explore the fashion forecasts and trends for 2020. In the last post, we took and in-depth look into the Pantone Color Institute’s color of the year and their palettes for Spring […]

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A Jeweler's Life, Jewelry Design Basics, Jewelry Trends and Info, Trends and Forecasts

Jewelry Design Basics – Color Trends Spring/Summer 2020

February 16, 2020
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by Detrina Kofroth

Welcome back to Jewelry Design Basics everyone. To date, we have been exploring the tools, media and design fundamentals. Now we are ready to take a look at fashion forecasts and trends for 2020. We can use these forecasts to our advantage when we design our collections and lines this year. These trends and forecasts influence […]

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A Jeweler's Life, Bead Weaving 101, Ladder Stitch

Bead Weaving 101 – Ladder Stitch Alternate Methods

February 13, 2020
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by Detrina Kofroth

In the last post, we learned the traditional technique for creating Ladder Stitch bead work. Not only did we review the single bead ladder, but I also showed you how use multiple beads per stitch. Today I am presenting two alternative methods you can use to create bead work with the same structure and thread […]

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A Jeweler's Life, Fundamentals of Design, Jewelry Design Basics

Jewelry Design Basics – Design Principles

February 9, 2020
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by Detrina Kofroth

Welcome Back to Design Principles and Elements In this portion of the Jewelry Design Basics series, we began by exploring the 7 Key Elements of Design. In the next post, we are going to learn about Design Principles and how they are used in conjunction with one another and these elements. The principles and elements of design work […]

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