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This article features an interview with Rebeca Mojica about how to make the most of an entrepreneurial retreat. "A Breath of Fresh Air: 5 Reasons a Retreat is Good For Your Business" by by Sophia Dembling.

Maker's Day—a free event organized by the Chicago Craft Mafia and Blue Buddha Boutique; is #3 on Crain's Chicago Business list of Top "10 Things To Do This Weekend." The event is open to the public and features crafty demonstrations and free make-and-takes.

Maker's Day—an event organized by the Chicago Craft Mafia and Blue Buddha Boutique; is included in this podcast. Rebeca Mojica is interviewed about the March 8 event, which is open to the public. For a recap of the event, check out the Chicago's Maker's Day video on YouTube.

Profile in Success: Artistic Evolution
by Stephanie Finnegan

Rebeca Mojica and her work are featured in this 5-page article discussing Rebeca's signature chainmaille style, the beginnings of Blue Buddha Boutique, the chainmaille jewelry industry in general and the opening of Blue Buddha's brick and mortar retail store.

   Profile of jewelry artist Rebeca Mojica and her company Blue Buddha Boutique.

The dramatic yet easy-to-make Elemental Leaves necklace appears in this issue. The necklace is a design by Rebeca Mojica and uses anodized aluminum jump rings and "scale" components from Blue Buddha Boutique.

The Grand Opening Party for Blue Buddha Boutique's retail store in Chicago is featured in this week's Chicago startup roundup.

9 Steps to a Successful DIY Event
by Megy Karydes

Blue Buddha founder Rebeca Mojica shares her knowledge about teaching jewelry-making classes in a craft store.

Blue Buddha Boutique's retail store, classrooms and education philosophy are featured in this issue.

The dramatic yet easy-to-make Zeela, a colorful chain mail bracelet by B3 founder Rebeca Mojica, appears in this issue of Wirework magazine and is featured on the cover. The piece appears under the title "On The Edge".

       Rebeca is featured as one of "5 People Who Turned $1,000 Into $1 Million".

 Rebeca talks about her choice to create and utilize an advisory board for her small business.

Rebeca talks about how she got into chainmailling, discussing using different metals and admits she's a perfectionist — *wink*.

A great review of CHAINED can be found on pg 12 of this issue. "The beautifully detailed images make it easy to skim the text and still successfully complete the project. Mojica's use of richly colored rings not only enhances the weaves but inspire readers to test and expand their own color palette....With a healthy dose of history and how-to, this is a great book to add to your library, especially if you're just starting out in chainmaille or want to build a solid chainmaille skill set."

    Rebeca's first international publication! Read more and take a look inside on our blog.

Rebeca's Poseidon's Embrace necklace was featured at the "One of a Kind" Art & Craft Show at the Merchandise Mart. It is photo # 8 of 29 in the slide show at MetroMix. This item was also the featured art work on the show's signature shopping bags.

Rebeca Mojica and the Blue Buddha Boutique booth at the "One of a Kind" Art & Craft Show at the Merchandise Mart. Examiner.com

Rebeca contributed tip number 3 in the "10 Critical Tips For Entrepreneurs" article at BrandMakerNews.com

Rebeca Mojica writes about Blue Buddha Boutique's work environment for the "How to Improve Morale in Tough Times" article at helpmyresume.wordpress.com

Interview with Rebeca on growing Blue Buddha Boutique's online retail business, for the Success Stories section of Smallerbox.net

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.

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.

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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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!