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Linda Karpinski
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  • Lehigh Acres, FL
  • United States
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Blue Czech glass with silver starfish

"For the ear wires, I like to use 21 gauge sterling silver half-hard. If I can't find 21 gauge I will use 20 gauge. For the other wire, I usually use Beadalon German Style Wire which is silver plated and nickel free or BeadSmith which is silver…"
Mar 15
Rosie R commented on Linda Karpinski's photo
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Blue Czech glass with silver starfish

"What are the starfish & chain made of?"
Mar 15
Linda Karpinski commented on Linda Karpinski's photo
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Turquoise on SS ear wires

"Thanks! I love using turquoise and other gemstones. Need to check out what others have posted since I've been absent from this site!"
Mar 15
Linda Karpinski commented on Linda Karpinski's photo
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Blue Czech glass with silver starfish

"The ear wires are SS and the wire I used to wrap is non-tarnish silver wire."
Mar 15
Rosie R commented on Linda Karpinski's photo
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Blue Czech glass with silver starfish

"Linda, What type of wire are you using, is it silver or a base metal? "
Feb 27
Rosie R commented on Linda Karpinski's photo
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Turquoise on SS ear wires

"Looks like we have similar taste in jewelry, I made almost identical earrings as these before I ever found this site, wow amazing!"
Feb 27
Linda Karpinski posted a status
"Wow! Haven't been on this site in forever! Guess life has gotten in the way! Need to check what everyone has been up to!"
Feb 27
Linda Karpinski replied to Johanna Melendez's discussion Jewelry Price Tags
"Thanks Claire:) I'm sure the next show will have much more, I ran out of necklace & bracelet displays! Need to get some more! Linda"
May 31, 2010
Linda Karpinski commented on Linda Karpinski's photo
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"Hi Tanisha! Sure, let me write it up for you:) It might take a few days but I will try to get it to you within the week :) Extremely easier to do! The secret is using the same size bead in each row, but the sizes can vary from row to row."
May 22, 2010
Tanisha Barton commented on Linda Karpinski's photo
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SDC10014

"Hi Linda, I woudl love to learn how to make this Bracelet. Could you send me so instruction how to make it"
May 20, 2010
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May 10, 2010
Linda Karpinski commented on Linda Karpinski's photo
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"Thanks! Just finished a 4 strand one for a friend's mom. Will post a pic later...need to resize it for her and ran out of the pearls. Need to go pearl shopping! :)"
May 10, 2010
Linda Karpinski commented on Linda Karpinski's photo
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"Thanks! I want to write up a tutorial for it...in my spare time! I've done in with olive pearls as well and have 2 orders for it...just need to get more olive colored pearls."
May 10, 2010
Angela Ross***TCJ** commented on Linda Karpinski's photo
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"unique design love the colors."
Apr 28, 2010

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Why are you visiting?
I'm looking for project ideas, To make new friends
What is your favorite type of jewelry to make?
Earrings, Necklaces/Pendants, Bracelets
Tell us about yourself! What makes you interesting, unique, funny, talented, or...?
I am a single parent of a teenage boy! Sometimes, I can't believe I'm that old or he is! :) I've been making jewelry for 10 years and decided that I need to take it further. I've been researching how to get this business going and my goal is to open a bead store within 5 years.
My website is:
http://www.artfire.com/users/bluemonkeybeads
What is your favorite jewelry making style or medium?
semi-precious beads, gemstone beads, wirework
What best describes your style?
sophisticated, fun, one-of-a-kind
What are your favorite colors in making jewelry?
I'm a true Gemini, so my moods take me in different directions!
What are your favorite beads and stones for making jewelry?
I like colorful glass, any type...garnets, pearls, peridot, crystals...pretty much whatever strikes my fancy on that day or at that moment.
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More time in a day?

I work full time as a First Grade teacher and am starting up my jewelry business. I've been making jewelry for over 10 years and have decided I need to make a go at turning my jewelry into a full time business with my own bead store in the next few years or until I find the start up $! I am also in the process of losing weight and have lost almost 100 lbs with about 50 to go! So then I have to figure in gym time. So needless to say, my time is very limited! :( My question to those out…

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