Blue Buddha Boutique -- Jewelry in the Media

Anodized Niobium rings - as seen in Step by Step Wire Jewelry Magazine

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Wirework
January 2010

	Rebeca's Crystal Ring Byzantine is featured on the cover of this annual publication. Follow her step-by-step instructions to create this impressive beginner project. Crystal Ring Byzantine kits are also available for sale in our supplies section.

Dawno's Beaded Badge Lanyards and Jewelry
December 2009

	An in-depth interview with Rebeca. Find out what she likes best about teaching chainmaille, what she recommends for beginners, and how she transitioned from working for others to owning her own business. Find out how her obsession with fractals and the universe influences her creations.

The Jewelry Connection on LiveVideo.com
November 2009

	Rebeca spoke with Mona Hair and Dr. Gail Devoid and answered listener questions in a 3-part video/radio interview. Rebeca tells how she discovered chainmaille and what inspires her as an artist.

Art-onTV
October 2009

	Rebeca Mojica was a featured artist on Art-onTV this fall. During the interview, she talks about how she got started in chainmaille and shows off some of her fancier pieces, like the Sears Tower sculpture and the micromaille necklace Poseidon's Embrace.

Step by Step Wire Jewelry
Fall 2009

The Rainbow Connection
by Sarah Graham

Rebeca Mojica was interviewed for an article about colored jump rings, including anodized aluminum, enameled copper and anodized niobium.

Additionally, Blue Buddha jump rings were used for the Palau Reef Set by Charlene Anderson. You can find out more about this issue's projects on our Magazine Supply List page.

Women's Business Development Center
May 2009

Women's Business Development Center Success Stories

Rebeca Mojica is featured as one of the success stories on the Women's Business Development Center's website.

Santa Cruz Sentinel
October 4, 2007

DIY: Chain Mail Makes for Eye-Catching Jewelry
by Tina Baine

Chainmaille has truly entered the mainstream, with more and more people looking to make their own. This article gives a brief introduction to the world of maille, complete with instructions for making a basic chainmaille weave. Rebeca of Blue Buddha Boutique is mentioned as a helpful online vendor of maille supplies. NOTE: Though the article says we have a store in California, it is actually finished jewelry that is sold through Lower Hater in San Francisco. (Refer to the locations page for their contact info.)

Chicago Tribune — At Play Section
August 30, 2007

The Craft Mafia: These do-it-yourselfers have a secret: It's better to work together
by Becky Schlikerman
photos by Heather Stone

The craft scene is exploding in Chicago, and this article describes how the Chicago Craft Mafia (part of the national Craft Mafia) and the Renegrade Craft Fair are supporting the new generation of local crafters and helping define the industry.

At the top of the article is Blue Buddha Boutique founder Rebeca Mojica with her black chainmaille scarf.

eMasters: in-the-loop eZine
March 12, 2007

mystique of maille rebeca mojica article

New York Times
January 11, 2007

Um, Uh, Like Call in the Speech Coach
by Hillary Chura
photo by Peter Wynn Thompson

Verbal communications is crucial to entrepreneurial success, and small businesses are no exception. This article explores the importance of good presention and voice skills in today's business world. Blue Buddha Boutique's Rebeca Mojica is quoted, and the article features a photograph of her working on the Sears Tower sculpture.

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Columbia Chronicle
December 12, 2006

columbia chronicle chain mail jewelry article

Chicago Reader
December 8, 2006

chainmaille jewelry viperscale bracelet in Chicago Reader

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... While the goal of most craft fairs is to sell "already made" goods, the DIY Trunk Show will also offer free and low-cost workshops to teach new skills to anyone who wants to learn. Rebeca Mojica of Blue Buddha Boutique will be teaching basic chainmaille techniques andshowing visitors how to make a delicate pair of earrings. She successfully taught the workshop last year and enticed a few dozen folks to try their hand at making their own jewelry. ...

Chicago Journal
November 16, 2006

Quantum Rose Pendant as seen in Chicago Journal, the newspaper of Chicago's South Loop, Near West and West Loop neighborhoods.

chainmaille jewelry in Chicago Journal newspaper

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CLTV - Metromix
Oct 5 - 9, 2006

chainmaille jewelry razor's edge boutique

Jackie Tranchida reports:
"... As much as I love decorating my apartment, I love decorating myself even more.
That's why I snatched up these Rebeca Mojica earrings. Her chainlink pieces are among the many
done by Chi-town designers [at Razor's Edge Boutique] ... "

OT Magazine
Spring - Summer 2006
Scene Stealers / Halftime Hot Shots

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OT provided athlete VIP gift bags at the Women's Sports Foundation's Billies Awards on April 20, 2006. Included in the LL Bean Large Totes were ... necklaces from Amy Peters' Studio and Blue Buddha Boutique ...

For Her Information: Chicago
Aug Sept Oct 2006

hercity
Information Trends Girl Savvy Products...In the know...What's happening & Places to Go

Blue Buddha Boutique Chainmaille Jewelry
Crafted of sterling silver and anodized niobium, each Japanese Diamond Bracelet is custom made. You select the colors, so your bracelet is truly a one-of-a-kind piece....

Also mentioned: Quantum Rose Pendant.

Your Life! Magazine
April - June 2006
Giveaway and Style Section

bussbuss.com
Objects of Your Affection week of 4.21.06

OverTime(OT) Magazine Provides Athlete VIP Swag Bags to the Women's Sports Foundation's West Coast Gala 4.20.06

chain mail jewelry gift bag Billies Award

Gapers Block
January 2005
You've Got Maille

Inside Publications
November 2004
Lillstreet Art Center can brighten the season

There are also several new workshops in Chain Maille with Rebeca Mojica. Check out her beautiful work in silver, gold and aluminum currently on view in the gallery. You'll be inspired!