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North House Folk School Grand Marais, MN

Are Folk Schools the Best Way to Learn?

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Happy Spring everyone! We have survived driving in the snow and rain to host our classes this past winter and I am excited to announce our Sami Inspired Bracelet class schedule for 2019. The number one question I get asked by my students is ‘where else do you teach?’. We have taught classes for weaving […]

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Imitation reindeer leather - blue

Saamisupplies.com Now Offers Imitation Reindeer Hide and Kits.

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Saamisupplies.com Now Offers Imitation Reindeer Hide and Kits. Faux Real! It never ceases to amaze me how I continue to learn from my students. I recently returned from an instructor’s retreat at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN where I took a class in Aniishiinaabe style moccasin making from the very talented

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You’ll Love Happy Spring Things

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You’ll Love Happy Spring Things Happy spring everyone! We are excited to add some new products to our ever growing inventory of exceptional products. Want to use a bit of “spring” when weaving and braiding? Try our lightweight plastic crafting clamp. This is a handy tool if you like to craft on the go. The

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Sterling silver beads for bracelet making

You’re Going to Love This…..

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You’re Going to Love This….. Happy spring (almost!) We are always looking for unique and unusual items to accentuate your designs. Recently our client Paula inquired about the tiny silver beads she was seeing on several bracelet designs online. After a few emails we followed up on her advice to add silver beads to our

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A History of Tin Thread Embroidery of the Sámi People

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A History of Tin Thread Embroidery of the Sámi People We love pewter thread for the distinct and unique properties that make it so wonderful to braid and weave when creating bracelets and necklaces. The coiled thread is soft and holds its shape after years of wear. However, did you know that the use of

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SaamiInspiredbracelets

Get some class! Crown Trout Jewelers to host Saami Inspired Bracelet Class

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In addition to creating custom jewelry in our Lanesboro, MN studio our Saami Inspired Bracelet Classes keep us on the road for a good portion of the year.  We’ve been teaching these classes for 16 years and have introduced this unique craft to over 1300 students. After teaching and presenting in dozens of venues and

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Advanced Sámi Inspired Bracelet Class

Saamisupplies.com announces International Shipping Service

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Saamisupplies.com announces International Shipping Service Greetings everyone! We have expanded our ordering platform to include International Flat Rate Shipping! With over 700 subscribers we have been getting order inquiries from Japan, Switzerland, Spain and even Russia. Stay tuned for new products, kits, books and tips and tricks for this unique craft. Don’t forget to check

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Pewter Thread Braid Bash Class

Add some color to your pewter thread bracelets with colored cord.

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Join our blog and add some color to your pewter thread bracelets.  I love the look of traditional pewter thread braids but sometimes I long for a little variation to really make the materials pop.  I usually wear several bracelets at a time and often I can color coordinate my selection with what I’m wearing.

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Make a Saami bracelet

Now in Paperback! Saami Inspired Bracelet Basics Book

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Saami Inspired Bracelet Basics Book Available now in paperback! Saami Inspired Bracelet Basics Book The long awaited Saami Inspired Bracelet Basics E-Book by Liz Bucheit is here and available on Amazon. Explore the wonderful world of spun pewter thread jewelry! Historically, Vikings used metal spun thread to decorate their clothing and leather goods. This technique

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Saami Inspired Bracelet Basics Book

Saami Inspired Bracelet Basics E-Book

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Available now! Saami Inspired Bracelet Basics Saami Inspired Bracelet Basics Book The long awaited Saami Inspired Bracelet Basics E-Book by Liz Bucheit is here and available on Amazon. Explore the wonderful world of spun pewter thread jewelry! Historically, Vikings used metal spun thread to decorate their clothing and leather goods. This technique enjoyed a resurgence

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