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What’s On the Sámi Inspired Projects Workbench

What’s On the Sámi Inspired Projects Workbench August is here and we’re moving into the “dog days” of summer. It’s been pretty hot here in Southeastern Minnesota so I’ve been working on several new projects in my sweet air conditioned studio! I’m always developing new ideas for different kits so here are a few new […]

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Pewter Thread Braid Bash Class

Viking Inspired Bracelets

Viking Inspired Bracelets Every time I teach a class my students inspire me to come up with different variations of braiding and weaving using pewter thread. Here are a couple of projects I’m currently working on that combine Celtic and Nordic influences. This pattern is nicknamed ‘Viking Star’. There’s also this fancy ‘Josephine’  and ‘Viking

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Four Braid Sami Bracelet Kit

Sami Bracelet Kits in New Styles

Sami Bracelet Kits in New Styles Winter has been long here in the Midwest so we’ve had lots of time to work on developing some unique and exciting bracelet kits. We are also stoked about our new corresponding instructional videos to help you with your individual projects. Whether you are buying a kit or want

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North House Folk School Grand Marais, MN

Are Folk Schools the Best Way to Learn?

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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Saamisupplies.com Now Offers Imitation Reindeer Hide and Kits.

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

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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A History of Tin Thread Embroidery of the Sámi People

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

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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Where to find Sami Bracelet supplies?

Where to find Sami Bracelet Supplies? You can find all of your Sami bracelet supplies right here. We carry only the best materials directly from Sweden. By having the Sami bracelet materials in stock and in the USA we cut your shipping time down to days instead of weeks. International shipping can sometimes take weeks

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How to make a Sami Bracelet

  How to Make a Sami Bracelet or Saami Bracelet. There are many ways to learn a new craft or skill and Sami bracelet making is no different. You can buy a kit and teach yourself, learn from a friend or take a class. Traditionally the Saami People taught the craft of Sami bracelet making

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