We are excited to announce that AVP Jewelry and Beads will be opening a second location within Blue Buddha Boutique on July 1! AVP specializes in beads, jewelry supplies, classes, and repairs. Owner Ana Pizarro has spent the past decade in the bead industry, working for many years at Caravan Beads before opening AVP on… Read more »
Author: Rebeca
Make jewelry with large jump rings
Go big or go home with these massive rings! These are the thickest anodized aluminum jump rings we sell, and they are all saw-cut. Like all our rings, even the cuts are anodized, so you can create beautifully smooth and seamless closures. These rings are 100% made in the USA. Size X12 = 12 SWG… Read more »
Vote for June Maillers’ Choice colors!
It’s time to vote on a colorway for our June Maillers’ Choice kit. Please select your favorite combination for the new colorful Large Sleek Cuff bracelet. This design was one of the first created by Rebeca Mojica, and we’re making kits available in color for the first time ever this Maillers’ Choice. It’s also… Read more »
Brain Tumor Awareness Month – Chainmaille and Leather Jewelry Collaboration
In honor of Brain Tumor Awareness Month, I’d like to share the story behind a bracelet I made last year. Though simple in style, this is one of the most profound pieces I’ve ever made. A lot of emotion went into this piece. I pushed myself to try techniques that I’d never done before, which… Read more »
Gaelic Rose Necklace Chainmaille Variation
I’ve had a few people ask about the statement necklace I’m wearing in my Finger & Hand Exercises for Crafters video: To be honest, this is one of my favorite necklaces that I designed last year … and I’m glad it’s finally spring so I can put away the scarves and show this baby off!… Read more »