1. So what is Handcrafted Jewelry Studio?
Handcrafted Jewelry Studio is a dynamic digital product called an eMag that you can download onto your computer and enjoy on or offline. Handcrafted Jewelry Studio includes articles, videos, gallery slideshows of handmade jewelry projects, hyperlinks to inspiring and informative websites, and so much more. With just the click of your mouse, you can open and play videos, view slideshows, and navigate easily around the eMag.
2. What is the editorial focus of Handcrafted Jewelry Studio magazine?
Inside this eMag you’ll find:
- In-depth articles on topics that will interest the handcrafted jewelry artist.
- Video visits to crafters’ studios and interviews with leaders of the craft.
- Articles with ideas for taking your mixed-media jewelry making to the next level.
- Downloadable projects that you print out and take with you.
- Links to resources where you can buy materials featured in the eMag or learn more about a related subject.
- Lots of tips, tricks, and inspiration!
3. How is Handcrafted Jewelry Studio different from the digital edition of Handcrafted Jewelry magazine?
Handcrafted Jewelry Studio is an entirely unique product that focuses on mixed-media jewelry making. Unlike the digital editions of Handcrafted Jewelry, which are exact digital replications of the print editions, Handcrafted Jewelry Studio was developed solely as a digital product so that it can capitalize on all the benefits of online media capabilities, including videos, slideshows, zoom options that enable you to see close-ups of techniques, projects that can be downloaded and printed, abilities to hyperlink to special sites, and so much more.
4. Will Handcrafted Jewelry Studio be available as a print magazine?
Because this was built as a digital product, it will not be printed as a traditional magazine; however, you can certainly print each of the pages. In fact, we hope you will! For instance, you’ll want to print the materials lists to stick in your bag the next time you go to your local jewelry store.
5. Will Handcrafted Jewelry Studio mean that Handcrafted Jewelry magazine will stop printing?
Absolutely not! Handcrafted Jewelry Studio is a fun, new addition to the Handcrafted Jewelry, Beadwork, and Stringing family.
6. Does the Handcrafted Jewelry Studio eMag require a subscription?
No. Handcrafted Jewelry Studio is a stand-alone product, similar to Interweave special issues, such as Creative Jewelry and Bead Star. Anyone can purchase it without a subscription of any kind.
7. How do I know if my computer is compatible with the eMag format?
System Requirements for Windows (PC)
- Intel™ Pentium™ III processor (Pentium 4 recommended)
- Microsoft™ Windows™ XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2 or 3, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (including 64-bit editions) with Service Pack 1, or Windows 7
- 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
Please Note: PCs running the Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating system and Mac computers with PowerPC® processors are not supported, and this eMag is not currently compatible with the iPad or the iPhone.
8. How long will it take to download the eMag?
Download times will range depending on your internet and computer speeds. In general download time is approximately 20 minutes.
9. I would like to better understand how to view and navigate this eMag. Is there a demo of it I could see in order to do so?