Craft Gossip

Aug

29

Naughty Secretary Club Book Party and Giveaways

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If you are LUCKY enough to be in Austin tomorrow, you MUST hit the craft party of the summer! Craft Magazine, Average Jane Crafter and Naughty Secretary Club are joining forces for a super crafty get together at Craft-o-Rama to officially celebrate the release…

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Aug

29

Jataya – Wire Tools, Supplies, Jewelry and Classes

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Jataya is a the website of jewelry artist Connie Fox. Jataya started as an online gallery for her own jewelry but has expanded to a jewelry makers website.   She carries metal sheet, wire, shapes and tubing, books, tools, beads, dvds, and alot…

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Aug

28

Wire Wrapped Bead Tutorial

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The Bead Shop has this gorgeous and free wire wrapped bead bezel tutorial. Lots of pics make it easy to make and it looks really luxe when done.

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Aug

27

Rosette Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorial

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Here’s are really cute and easy wire wrapped ring tutorial from McFarland Designs called the Rosette wire wrapped ring.  This would look really cute in colored copper craft wire for youngsters and a nice gift if done in gold or…

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Aug

25

Polymer Clay Barbed Wire Jewelry Tutorial

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Artist Camille Young has a great tutorial on her blog for making polymer clay barbed wire using Lumina Polymer Clay.  Its so realistic and alot less painful than the real thing. They look great as rings and pendants!

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Aug

24

Tools GS – Your Resource for Creative Solutions

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Looking for another place to get tools online?  Check out ToolsGS. Their description: “ToolsGS is a premium source for the finest quality professional precision tools available for artisans, technicians, hobbyists and jewelers.” The have a huge selection of everything you need for…

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Aug

23

Recycled Eyeglass Lens Pins

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Take all those old eyeglasses and make some kitschy cool pins! “Manic Thing Maker” KB Vanhorne shows you how on her colorful and creative blog A Patchwork World

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Aug

21

Book Review: Create Jewelry: STONES

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“Create Jewelry: Stones – Stunning Designs to make and wear” by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett

  • Paperback: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Interweave Press (September 1, 2008
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1596680687
  • ISBN-13: 978-1596680685

    • This book is the 3rd in the “Create Jewelry” series by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett. It follows “Create Jewelery: Pearls”…

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    Aug

    20

    Chunky Wire Wrapped Gemstone Ring

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    You be in LOVE with this super easy wire ring tutorial from Cathie & Steve on Creative Juice! Its fun, and you’ll be obssessed making tons of them for all of your friends too.

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    Aug

    19

    Beautiful Clasps

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    Clasps for your jewelry don’t have to be humdrum.  They can be beautiful enough to be the centerpiece of a necklace or bracelet. 

    If you are looking for beautiful clasps, look no further than Star’s Clasps.  Just look at the variety of hand…

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    Aug

    18

    Cabs and Slabs

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    Cabs and Slabs is a new site that offers one of a kind cabochons, rough gems and finished jewelry. The are really brand new and the selection is small but growing.

    The cab selection isamazing and pretty diverse. There are wonderful stones that range from the…

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    Aug

    17

    Giant Summer Clearance Sale at Delphi Glass

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    I just got a postcard for a large sale over at Delphi Glass.  90 COE textured Dichroic is 40% off, Moretti rods/104 COE are 60% off, Jewelry findings up to 50% and lots more. Go to the site to see…

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    Aug

    17

    The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewerly Book Review

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    The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry by Jennifer Perkins

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: North Light Books (August 11, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1600611168
  • ISBN-13: 978-1600611162

    • I will preface this by being completely honest -  its real hard to be unbiased when reviewing a book when A:…

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    Aug

    16

    Book Review: Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet by Mary Mary Hettmansperger

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    Book Review: Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal Jewelry by Mary Hettmansperger

    • Hardcover: 128 pages
    • Publisher: Lark Books (June 3, 2008)
    • Language: English
    • ISBN-10: 1600591256
    • ISBN-13: 978-1600591259
    • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches

    Ms. Hettmansperger is an amazing art jeweler.  Hettmanspergers style is organic, abstract, a bit raw and a…

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    Aug

    14

    “ID Me” Metal Clay Bracelet Tutorial

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    Tammy Powley has a pretty metal clay ID bracelet tutorial up on her blog Crafty Princess Diairies. This lovely project is from her book “Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry”  and is made with lowfire clay and a butane torch or hotpot. If you…

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