Jewelry Making » glass/lampwork

Update: Seed Bead Fusion

Katrina — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:38:56 +0000

Author and Jeweler Rachel Nelson-Smith responded to my past post about her book Seed Bead Fusion, to let readers know that if they are interested in any of the specific projects in her new book, they can also visit her website to purchase kits. What a great idea! Great especially if you loved a particular piece, but don’t have the resources or time to find similar beads to complete the project.

Also, I couldn’t resist posting this STUNNING necklace found on her website. It was a joint work between Nelson-Smith and Lampwork Bead artist Ronit Dagen, and I find it just spectacular.

Online tutorials by Gelt Designs

Barbe Saint John — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:07:07 +0000

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 your own flex shaft stand to resin jewelry ring to fused glass and SO much more!

Objects and Elements – New Blog, New Design Team

Barbe Saint John — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:38:31 +0000

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 Roman Glass beads, antique African Dougan, unique bezel settings and cast bronze Ammonites .

I’m a big fan of ICE resin and it’s what I use in my jewelry work. You can buy that online at the Objects & Elements store . There is also lots of unique bezels, fibers, resin molds and tools for your art jewelry making needs.

In addition to searching out great jewelrymaking supplies, they have just revealed a new blog and a new Objects and Elements Design Team.

The Objects and Elements blog has just gone live and will soon have lots of content such as jewelry by Susan Lenart Kazmer and Linda Larsen, design team jewelry inspirations, updates on new store items, guest artist features, reader challenges and more. You don’t want to miss out on any of the fun, so be sure to add the RSS feed to your blog links or add to bloglines or Google Reader

I am extremely happy to announce that I am on the Objects and Elements Design team. The other Design Team members are: Jen Cushman, Deryn Mentock, Kristen Robinson, and Jane Salley . In the coming weeks, you’ll be able to see the design teams creations on the new Objects and Elements Blog. The team wil be creating some lovely projects using the amazing supplies from the Objects & Elements store, along with various found objects, beads, wire, etc… to inspire you to create your own unique jewelry.

If you are unfamiliar with Susan and her work, please check out her amazing jewelry work, check out her blog , get her book “Making Connection” or look at her workshop schedule to take a class with her.

Win a copy of The Naughty Secretary Club: Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry.

Barbe Saint John — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:51:38 +0000

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 a copy too. Yesterdays project: Specs Appeal Necklace!

She hasn’t chosen winners for any of the weeks so far so anyone can still leave a comment on the blogposts to enter to win a free copy of the book.

The blog links are: Fabric Scrap Bracelet, Shredded Junk Mail Ping Pong Ball Necklace, Fabric Necklace, and Wear Your Collection Bracelet

So hurry on over to her blog, leave comments and fingers crossed for you!

International Charm Day!

Barbe Saint John — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:55:53 +0000

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 giveaways and lots more!

Some of the swaps and giveaways you could participate in are:

Julee Herrmann (recently interviewed on CraftGossip!)is hosting a charm swap on her blog,

Life Goes On is giving away 2 charms to lucky commenters.

Tracy from Magic Lantern Musings in Canada is giving away a very colorful charm to one lucky blog reader.

Last Call for you to be a Beading Star!

Barbe Saint John — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:10:18 +0000

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 Santa Fe 2010 and $1000 shopping spree from Fire Mountain Gems!!! Who WOULDN’t want to enter with a prize like this!!!

Check out the fun YouTube.com video slideshow of the 2008 winners. Its the first time they’ve been shown outside of the magazine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAfXtM8ej0g

The editors of Bead Star, Stringing, and Beadwork magazines will select the top 20 finalists among submissions in each of nine design element categories:Crystals, Seed Beads, Glass, Pearls, Stones, Metals, Plastics, Designs Under $25, and Designs with a Heart. Then enthusiasts around the world will be able to log on to BeadStar.com May 15-30, 2009, and cast their votes for their
favorite designs among the finalists. Check out the Bead Star website for full details and how to enter. Best of luck to you all!

Tutorials on 2 Glassy Ladies

Barbe Saint John — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:24:12 +0000

I love Twitter. It’s great to post and read, little blurps about daily life. Also I find alot of interesting people on there too!!

It was thru Twitter that I found 2 Glassy Ladies. They are a mother & daughter glass working team. Their website not only shows their art and what they have for sale but also has some great tutorials and a glass colors reference list. It’s a fantastic website for all you glass workers out there!