Jun
26
If you are looking for some tutorials on different jewelry making techniques, etc…. check out Gelt Designs Tutorial Page.
They have an entire page full of great jewelrymaking tips lfrom making interesting findings like the Clover leaf Toggle to how to make…
Jun
22
Today’s Jewelry Artist Mini Interview is with Heather Mullins-Teasley also known as Madame Teasley. Heather is a multi talented mixed media artist who excels in painting, making assemblages and art jewelry.
- How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) as…
Jun
10
Today’s Artist Mini-Interview is wth my new friend Deryn Mentock. Deryn is an extremely talented mixed media artist and her work is outstanding, as you can tell by the teaser photo.
How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) as…
May
17
Objects and Elements – New Blog, New Design Team
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Art Jewelers Susan Lenart Kazmer and her business partner Linda Larsen ; owners of Objects and Elements webstore, have been busy the last few months. They’ve been updating the store with all kinds of unique goodies you won’t find anywhere else like Ancient…
May
7
Remember that gorgeous Romantic Rose Necklace by Ten Two design team member Peace Schuyler that I blogged about last week?
Lisa Vollrath; the owner of Ten Two Studios, thought that one of our lucky readers would like to…
May
6
Book Review – Mixed Metals: Creating Contemporary Jewelry with Silver, Gold, Copper, Brass & More
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- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (May 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 159668092X
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680920
The authors Danielle Fox & Melinda Barta seem to out do themselves with each book they put…
May
1
Every Thursday in April, Jennifer has been revamping a project from her book The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry. Not only do you get to see her ‘in action’, but every week she is giving away…
Apr
28
Today is International Charm Day!
Started by charming Amber Dawn, International Charm day is a day to make, wear,enjoy, share, buy and giveaway charms. Check out the International Charm Day blog for a TON of charm inspiration,tutorials, links to blogs having charm…
Apr
19
Today’s interview is with mixed media jewelry artist Julee Herrmann, founder of HeArt Collective. Julee lives in the SF Bay Area and can be found teaching classes and spreading her joy of creating to others.
Not only is Julee a…
Apr
15
Don’t miss out on your chance to be a STAR!!!
The deadline is soon approaching for Bead Star jewelry competition, last day to enter is May 1, 2009. The grand prize is an all-expense paid trip for two to Bead Fest…
Mar
10
Do you love making & collecting charms? If so, join the Cloth Paper Scissors Charm Swap! It’s easy and fun!
All you have to do is: will create up to five original charms, 1½” in diameter or smaller. Attach a jump ring to…
Feb
14
Margot Potter’s new book all about mixed media jewelry making “Beyond the Bead” has hit the bookstands!!! Expect a book review here soon, but for now you can do one of the projects in the book.
Margot has put up a tutorial for…
Jan
26
HomeEc jewelry classes at Reform School
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For all you lucky people who live in LA. ReForm School has just announced that after a long, long wait,they are finally launching a series of Home Ec. classes!!!!
The February schedule is up and includes a number of great craft classes but 2…
Jan
9
- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Sterling/Chapelle (March 28, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1402722133
- ISBN-13: 978-1402722134
The authors of this book are sisters and have been in the crafting business since they were little girls. They…
Jan
7
Beading Daily Announces Top 10 Most Popular Projects of 2008

Beading Daily has announced the site’s Top 10 Most Downloaded Free Projects of 2008, as told through the millions of downloads conducted in 2008 by Beading Daily readers around the globe.…









Mixed Metals: creating contemporary jewelry with silver, gold, copper, brass & more. Melinda Barta & Danielle Fox


