The Bead Muse
@thebeadmusetx.bsky.social
Hi! I'm Califia Hurtado! I'm an award-winning jewelry artisan, specializing in semiprecious stones, chainmaille, & wirework.
I make everything from pendants to gemstone tree sculptures. TheBeadMuseTx.com
I make everything from pendants to gemstone tree sculptures. TheBeadMuseTx.com
Most of the metal processed by Parawire, or any metal processing company, is from out of country.
We small artisans are effectively going to be wiped off the board.
We small artisans are effectively going to be wiped off the board.
April 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Most of the metal processed by Parawire, or any metal processing company, is from out of country.
We small artisans are effectively going to be wiped off the board.
We small artisans are effectively going to be wiped off the board.
Based on my calculations, it won’t be enough to cover the 145% tariff on Chinese products.
I source my stainless steel earwires, chain, and laser-cut pendants from an awesome company that is well priced. I source my glass lampwork from so many places, but my favorite is Magma Beads in Australia.
I source my stainless steel earwires, chain, and laser-cut pendants from an awesome company that is well priced. I source my glass lampwork from so many places, but my favorite is Magma Beads in Australia.
April 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Based on my calculations, it won’t be enough to cover the 145% tariff on Chinese products.
I source my stainless steel earwires, chain, and laser-cut pendants from an awesome company that is well priced. I source my glass lampwork from so many places, but my favorite is Magma Beads in Australia.
I source my stainless steel earwires, chain, and laser-cut pendants from an awesome company that is well priced. I source my glass lampwork from so many places, but my favorite is Magma Beads in Australia.
I work with so many different types of supplies. I understand that we, as a country, do not have the infrastructure to take over any of this manufacturing right now.
So where does this leave an artisan like myself?
I have temporarily added a large tariff charge to all purchases.
So where does this leave an artisan like myself?
I have temporarily added a large tariff charge to all purchases.
April 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I work with so many different types of supplies. I understand that we, as a country, do not have the infrastructure to take over any of this manufacturing right now.
So where does this leave an artisan like myself?
I have temporarily added a large tariff charge to all purchases.
So where does this leave an artisan like myself?
I have temporarily added a large tariff charge to all purchases.
I spy my favorite bug alien!!
February 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I spy my favorite bug alien!!