The process has started . . . . . .

Some of you may have figured out I am relocating by the other than Rock things showing up on the web site. The process has started, I have made four trips to Good Will, some lucky people are getting some cool stuff, and now I am packing.

I you live in the Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA area you might be interested in an enormous amount of black velvet gift boxes, various sizes, ring, pendant, necklace and a few bracelet boxes too. I haven't done the inventory yet however, if you are interested you can email me first. (millie.gotrocks (at) gmail.com)

The quantity and volume is just too much to ship, so somebody in my area is going to get about $350.00 worth of those black velvet gift boxes for $100.00.

Free Tutorial: Viking Weave for Cabochon Setting

This is a really good video for learning how to make a viking weave bezel setting for Cabochons. It will take some practice to get good even loops for the bezel, but it just like everything else, practice makes perfect. There is nothing worse than sloppy wire work! Good Luck, I know there are lotz of people paying for tutorials without a video.

Really Great Packaging Post . . .

From Ingo Jewelry: 

I like this because it's clean and simple. This gal is a really good jewelry artist too.
Here is her link  http://ingojewelry.blogspot.com/  for the instructions and a lot more pictures.

Here is a great tut for polishing your jewelry

How To Achieve A High Polish
FINISHING TECHNIQUES
by Lexi Erickson

The Lowdown on a High Polish
You have worked hard on your piece of jewelry, designing it, cutting, and filing and soldering. Now you are ready to "start finishing" your jewelry. You have a few more decisions. How should it be finished?

Read the article here. . . .

Making Fabulous Enamel Beads

Hey, beads are not just expensive but often the holes are just plain small; so make your own fabulous enamal beads and get that creativity going!

Here is a very good video to get you started!

Make Your Own Enamel Beads

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