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		<title>Design The Perfect Jewelry Gift</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marion Chamberlain</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jewelry Stores]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Think about all the special occasions during the year when we give gifts. In addition to Christmas or birthdays, there are other special occasions such as Mother&#8217;s Day, Father&#8217;s Day and even Valentine&#8217;s Day. If you design and make jewelry, then you probably often choose to make your own gifts. When the time comes to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Think about all the special occasions during the year when we give gifts. In addition to Christmas or birthdays, there are other special occasions such as Mother&#8217;s Day, Father&#8217;s Day and even Valentine&#8217;s Day. If you design and make jewelry, then you probably often choose to make your own gifts. When the time comes to make a gift, where do you start. How do you design a jewelry gift that you can give with confidence? How can you be sure that the recipient will enjoy and wear the gift? While there are no guarantees, these tips may help you in the design of a perfect gift.</p>
<p>Begin by analyzing the person. Think of the person for whom you are designing the gift.</p>
<p>These questions may be helpful in the analysis. Does the person your are designing a gift for normally wear a lot of jewelry? When the person wears jewelry, do they choose large or small pieces? What color does the person most often wear? Do you know their birthstone? When wearing jewelry, does the person most often choose gold or silver?</p>
<p>After answering these questions, you should have some idea about what would be worn and appreciated. If you know the person very well, like a sister, you might feel confident in making them a bracelet, especially if your wrists are about the same sized. If you do not know the person all that well, choose another piece, such as earrings or a necklace. If the gift is for a man who rarely if ever wears jewelry, then choose a tie tack or a key ring.</p>
<p>Sketch the design out on paper. Starting on paper with pencil gives several advantages. You can add or subtract pieces as you work on the design. Set the paper down and take time to sleep on yuor design. If the article you are designing is for someone else to use as a gift, then show them the sketches so you can see if you are on the right track.</p>
<p>Next make a mock up of the design you are planning. You can use scrap materials to make this design model. Is the piece going to look like you want it to look when finished. If you are just changing colors from a previous pattern, lay everything side by side so that you can see how they will look together after finishing the piece. If you are working with beads, you may find a bead board is helpful.</p>
<p>Since you have made this gift yourself, you know that it will be unique. The recipient will not need a gift receipt to take it back because it is the third one he has received this holiday. In addition you often can give a far more valuable gift than you could ever afford. The person feels the love that you put into the gift as you took time to design and make it just for them.By using these tips you should be able to design a perfect gift. While people may appreciate your efforts, they are certainly more likely to appreciate a gift made with them in mind.</p>
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		<title>Finding Jewelry Making Supplies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:16:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Thomas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jewelry Stores]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Handmade Jewelry Online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jewelry Making Supplies]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Simply do a search for &#8220;jewelry making supplies&#8221; and you should come across tons of sites that sell exactly what you need for low prices. In fact, if you&#8217;re into making handmade jewelry, you&#8217;ll have more choice than you&#8217;d expect, and will need to take some time sifting through the different stores and their wares.It&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Simply do a search for &#8220;jewelry making supplies&#8221; and you should come across tons of sites that sell exactly what you need for low prices. In fact, if you&#8217;re into making handmade jewelry, you&#8217;ll have more choice than you&#8217;d expect, and will need to take some time sifting through the different stores and their wares.It&#8217;s easy and inexpensive to make handmade jewelry at home, and it can be a lot of fun if you like to get creative. It makes a great gift for yourself or family and friends, and you can even turn your hobby into another form of income by selling your handmade jewelry online or locally.</p>
<p>By getting your hands on the right jewelry making supplies from the beginning, it&#8217;s possible to put together some items that will last for years, especially if you find amazing, high-quality jewelry-making kits. If you visit craft supplies sites you can get more than just materials for your creations. You can find kits that help you with patterns and to design ideas. You should also purchase a book on making beaded jewelry to help you along the way. It&#8217;s easy to find books on the topic because craft supply stores have tons of them for sale on a regular basis.</p>
<p>Learn some of the terminology before you get into making beaded jewelry as well. Learn about where you can find clasps, metal rings, and earring posts. Making silver jewelry is a particular subject you may want to familiarize yourself with if you&#8217;re going to get into the hobby of making jewelry at home. Silver necklaces and other accoutrements can make amazing gifts and keepsakes for those you love. Other supplies you may need, in addition to the actual beads for the jewelry, include tools, pliers, glue, clasps, and other items such as containers to hold the various supplies, and bead boards to stay organized. </p>
<p>If you look in both online and local stores you should be able to find exactly what you&#8217;re looking for, as far as supplies are concerned. Compare prices to find the best deals, and browse as many stores and items as possible. When you purchase kits, the whole process from start to finish will be much easier. You won&#8217;t have to worry about forgetting supplies, and most kits are fairly reasonably priced. Also, the kits are available for a wide range of different jewelry-making, so you won&#8217;t run out of ideas to try. If you&#8217;re buying online, don&#8217;t forget to factor the cost of shipping into the price calculations.</p>
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		<title>Choosing A Titanium Wedding Ring For Men</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Men's Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jewelry Stores]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Titanium Wedding Ring]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A popular choice right now is the men&#8217;s titanium wedding ring. The ring is perfect for men who are very active. Everyone knows its lightweight and amazing durability, this ring can withstand the roughest conditions. If you like men&#8217;s rings that are really flashy and sport a lot of icing, this is not the band [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A popular choice right now is the men&#8217;s titanium wedding ring. The ring is perfect for men who are very active. Everyone knows its lightweight and amazing durability, this ring can withstand the roughest conditions. If you like men&#8217;s rings that are really flashy and sport a lot of icing, this is not the band for you. The titanium wedding ring for men has a simple grey color and hypoallergenic metal. </p>
<p>When you purchase a men&#8217;s titanium wedding ring, it needs to be made of 100% pure titanium. That way you you know for sure that it is dent and scratch resistant. Since men appreciate things that are practical in nature, the sensible men&#8217;s titanium wedding ring is known to be a &#8220;real man&#8217;s&#8221; ring.</p>
<p>With the men&#8217;s titanium wedding ring being so popular right now, you can purchase it at nearly any store that sells wedding rings. There are many styles available in titanium too. Though some places that sell bands may be limited in their selection, you can always wedding bands online if you know what size ring you need. Most well-known jewelry stores will have an internet store available that will offer you a larger selection than you might come across in their local shop.</p>
<p>Aside from the well-known jewelry stores selling men&#8217;s titanium wedding rings online, you can choose between multiple internet stores that offer wedding bands. These internet stores not only provide you with a larger selection than you would come across in local jewelry shops, but it is also much easier to make comparisons between prices this way. It is a huge help in ensuring that you are getting a great deal.</p>
<p>You might have interest in looking at designer men&#8217;s titanium wedding rings, if you are not as concerned about how much the ring costs. These are extremely fashionable and are guaranteed to give you the best quality. Many people feel that these appear to be just as interesting as the gold and white-gold bands that have intricate designs.</p>
<p>If you decide to buy a men&#8217;s titanium wedding ring online, be certain that you have tried one on in a store first. That way you know exactly what size you will need, since you can not return it later on if you get it engraved. Typically with titanium bands the sizes are larger than you would find on other wedding bands.</p>
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