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Pewter Thread Braid Bash Class

Viking Inspired Bracelets

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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

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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?

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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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Lanesboro Jewelry Artist Wins International Award

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Lanesboro Jewelry Artist Wins International Award International award winning jewelry designer Liz Bucheit is the recipient of the Grand Award in the Wire Category of The Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards competition. Designed to draw attention to metal and wire artistry, this juried competition sponsored by Bead & Button magazine and FacetJewelry.com drew entries from around the world. Bucheit’s

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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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Saami Inspired Bracelets are Great for Folks with Jewelry Allergies

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There are so many features of this craft that are unique. Some people are specifically attracted to the intricate braiding and hand stitching that go into a bracelet or necklace. Other folks want to identify appreciation for their Scandinavian and or Saami roots by wearing tin thread jewelry to show cultural pride. But did you

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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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Steps on how to create a double four-strand pewter thread braid

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Hey everyone!  I’ve gotten lots of requests over the past few weeks regarding the steps on how to create a double four-strand braid for our pewter thread and Saami inspired folks.  This is a beautiful dense Irish looking pattern that takes a bit of practice.  To start you will need 4 strands of 0.35mm pewter

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