Oct
7
Check out this tutorial on making a multi-strand necklace as posted by Love Maegen.
It seems like a fun idea to troll through flea markets and yard sales looking for color combinations or specific styles for this necklace.
I have also found that…
Oct
6
Ok, so I admit that this isn’t a usual topic for this blog, nor a usual way of making chainmaille, but I think it has a lot of possibilities for those of you who like to recycle or use out…
Oct
2
The new course schedule for the Craft Alliance in St Louis, MO is now available.
In their two locations they hold many classes for all ages in Clay, Metal, Glass and Fiber. This season hold in store very interesting classes and workshops in…
Oct
2
I once ran across a brooch like this on a very soft unassuming tee-shirt at Portabello Road Market in London. That particular one also had some draped strands of small faux pearls and chain, to give it a little “edge”…
Sep
24
Reader Chelsey Carter Mona is the jeweler behind SilverBug Studio Jewelry at Etsy. She is also a fairly new blogger.
She plans to post tutorials twice a week. Check out this post for the first of these planned tutorials. This one is…
Sep
17
Pistachio Flower
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Here is an excellent idea for using a material which is not commonly used in jewelry! Reloved Designs posted this image, and other along with a commentary on the process on Craftster.org.
I love the dramatic look of these brooches and find…
Sep
10
Green Jewelry Symposium and Studio Techniques
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Jeweler Christine Dhein will be at the Queensland College of Art in Brisbane Australia from the 13-15th of November, as a guest speaker on Green Jewelry and running a workshop on green studio techniques.
The piece pictured here is made of recycled…
Sep
2
Tutorial: T-Shirt Necklaces and More
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The Beading Gem’s Journal posted excellent tutorials on using t-shirts and recycled clothing to make jewelry.
I loved the draped necklaces, but there are styles for lots of tastes.
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
23
Summer Jewelry Inspiration – Sea Glass Necklace
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From the clever crafting crew at Martha Stewart, this easy tutorial for a lovely shell and sea glass necklace. They combine sea glass with pretty ceramic shards and shells into a mermaid worthy beachy necklace. Collect a bunch on your next beach…
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…
Jun
9
The supertalented Steven from “Glitter and Macaroni” just sent me a link to his response to the recession-a super cool Credit Crunch Bracelet.
He’s included the tutorial in the newsletter link. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter so you don’t…
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
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…







