Crafty Hands Club Magazine

Rebeca Mojica is an award-winning jewelry artist, instructor and best-selling author. As the founder of Blue Buddha Boutique, a prominent chainmaille supplies company since 2003, Rebeca is known for creating colorful and intricate designs that have inspired artisans all over the world. Most recently, she partnered with toy manufacturer Neat-Oh! international to create the award-winning Linkt Craft Kits, the first line of chainmaille jewelry kits for children ages 8 and up. Chainmaille jewelry first caught her interest while she was in Germany at a fair. Seeing the expensive price tag of an item she wanted, she decided to buy pliers and jumprings from Ebay to attempt the same design. She quickly learned that size and ring types matter. Later on, Rebeca took a chainmaille class and shortly afterwards, was asked to be an instructor. After demand for supplies from her students, Rebeca started Blue Buddha Boutique and became known throughout the jewelry making industry.  Listen to podcast episode to her more about her craft journey, along with business tips and advice for aspiring creative entrepreneurs.  Connect with Rebeca: Rebeca Mojica Website: https://www.rebecamojica.com/ B3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueBuddhaBoutique/ Rebeca Mojica Jewelry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebecamojicajewelry/ Rebeca Mojica Jewelry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecamojicajewelry/ B3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebuddhaboutique/

The jewelry making space has rapidly increased within the last decade. Even though the space is oversaturated with jewelry makers, there is still opportunities to explore. Listen to episode to learn why the market has scarcity.

These days, self-identification is preferred when it comes to fashion and accessories. Standing out, being different, and using voice through wearable art continues to be on the rise. Jewelry is no different. Jewelry should be a personal statement, speaking volumes about the individual.  What happens when customers either go overboard with customization or figure out ways to get custom pieces at the lowest cost possible? If designers don't have a clear policy and product descriptions, customers will take advantage. Learn the difference between customized jewelry and clearance jewelry. Also, how customization can cause lack of creativity on the makers part.

Being pulled in every direction leads to chaos. If you are new to jewelry making, this is the episode for you. Listen and learn how not to fall victim to whirlwinds of jewelrymaking ideas, designs, and so forth. Stay focused and gradually grow.

Oftentimes the two terms are confusing, especially for new hobbyists. One shares a common interest while the other builds a community. Listen and find out.

Due to the ease of buying and selling online, it has become easier for sellers to scam customers out of earned income. Within the last decade, there has been an increase of jewelry makers but not all sellers have a moral compass. Listen to find out the type of scams happening in the DIY community and what steps you can take to avoid falling victim to their scam. 

This episode is a response to a twitter post that took place a few weeks ago, where the person stated how the current generation is out of touch with hobbies and why having one matters. If you've listened to season 1, A Hobby vs A Habit episode, I stated benefits of hobbies. In today's episode, I will address the misconception that hobbies take a huge amount of time and money. Listen and learn what hobbies you can start with little to no money. Website: www.craftyhandsclub.com Email: info@craftyhandsclub.com Link to Habit vs Hobby Episode: https://anchor.fm/craftyhandsclub/episodes/A-Hobby-vs-A-Habit-e3hmr7

The Man Behind The Wire: Interview with Lorenzo Emmett Sanders, owner of Wyrefull Mr. Sanders served as a corporate professional for years. During the later 2000's Lorenzo was on dialysis, waiting on a kidney transplant. As he was healing from surgery, he tried jewelry making and discovered his love for creating wire jewelry. He shares his jewelry making journey, including transparent thoughts about the diy industry.  Lorenzo can be found on social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram.  Website: www.wyrefull.com 

Over time we tend to accumulate things and if you're not careful, it leads to clutter. Listen to this episode to get ideas and suggestions to organize your craft space.

As we're in the thick of the holiday season, there's plenty of activities happening. Listen to this episode and get some creative ideas on activities to do with the kiddies during Winter break!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! Now that the holiday season is here, get in a cheerful mood and make yourself some jewelry. You'll learn ideas and holiday themes on this episode.

As you celebrate with family and friends, you might as well do some crafts. This episodes gives you several project ideas that are fun, simple, and inexpensive.

Whenever schools are faced with budget cuts, art and music classes are either significantly reduced or eliminated. In this episode you'll learn the benefits of arts and crafts and how it can help a child's learning ability.

Have you ever broke your go-to jewelry and tried everything to save it? Listen to find out why repair kits are important and what you should look for in a kit before purchasing one.

Listen to this episode to learn new, easy, fun, and exciting ways to make Halloween jewelry to add flavor to your costume.

Looking forward to decorating for the new season? How about try new ideas or remix existing decor that's meh! In this episode, you'll learn how adding jewelry will make your decor stand out!

It's the fourth quarter and #GivingTuesday is a month away. Are you a nonprofit seeking fun and exciting ways to raise capital? Listen to this episode to gain creative ideas and how to implement them.

One of the most overlooked factors in choosing a diy class is the quality/value of the instructor. Listen to learn why the quality of a craft instructor is important and how it impacts your learning experience overall. 

Planning to spend the weekend on a DIY project during the fall and winter season? Listen to this episode for factors to consider in order to accomplish your creative project(s). 

Are you ready for the fall season? Looking forward to working on a diy project or changing things up a bit? This episode gives plenty of ideas and suggestions to try in making fall jewelry.