Jewelry Making

Etsy Shop Feature: Craftpon

Mardi Robyn — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:50:02 +0000

Craftpon is a new wholesale supply shop that opened on Etsy March 13th, 2013. Their office is based out of Hong Kong. In their shop you will find a variety of craft supplies at low, low prices. Nothing is over $20.oo

Their promotional items are $0.20! Yes you read that right! That is a good price!

Craftpon sells buttons, ribbons, embellishments, cameo flatbacks, beads, trim, findings, and more.

As I looked through the pages of listings in their etsy shop my imagination began creating jewelry with their supplies. Earrings out of colorful buttons, charm bracelets using button shanks, hair clips, flower rings, and so much more. Use your imagination, the possibilities are many!

Craftpon has a customer satisfaction rating of 100%. This month Craftpon was selected Craft Supplies Supplier at Etsy Craft Party 2013

Take a look at their shop, I believe you will find something you like that sparks your imagination and beckons you to purchase for use in one of your next craft projects!

Call for Entries The 2013 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition

Mardi Robyn — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:13:06 +0000

The Center for Metal Arts is located in New York. They have specialized in technique and process in metal arts since 2003. Offering hands-on workshops located in the 1890′s Bordens Creamery Icehouse in the black dirt farming village of Florida, New York.

Right now you can enter the 2013 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition. Sue Lacy explains, “it’s a great opportunity for metal artists to show off their skills (on a world stage) with a specialized metal technique called “foldforming.” Prizes to top 4 entries. Those and other notable submissions will be featured in a video and art book afterward.”

Submission Deadline is July 1st, 2013.

The entry form to the competition is linked here.

Check out their video for last years event.

If anyone enters I would love if you would send a review of the event to be featured here on the Craft Gossip Jewelry Making Blog.

How to Make a Pendant Cord Tutorial

Mardi Robyn — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:58:03 +0000

This tutorial was sent to us by Enkarna. In this tutorial she shows how to create a cord for your pendants using wire. Her blog is in Spanish, however the pictures are detailed and explain the idea well. She also included a how-to-video in the blog post. A translator such a google can help if you prefer to read the tutorial and do not know Spanish! Check it out and learn how to create a wire cord for your next pendant necklace!

Look What I’ve Made Community

Mardi Robyn — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:28:26 +0000

Vickie from Look What I’ve Made sent a review about the brand new craft community. She explains that “Lookwhativemade.com is a brand new craft community website where crafters and designers can go to upload their latest project and show the community what they have made, get feedback and make friends with other like minded people. They can look at what other people have been making and favour and admire their projects to encourage and support people who might be new to crafting.

As an introductory promotion we are running a Spring Competition with a first prize of
£250 worth of crafting goodies (plus 11 other runner up prizes). To enter all
people need to do is create a profile on lookwhativemade.com and upload at least
one project. They will automatically be entered into the competition.”

Check it out!

DIY Super Easy Stone Rings

Mardi Robyn — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:10:43 +0000

I am in awe of these rings. Look how gorgeous they are? Designer Tarun shares with us his tutorial on how he created these rings. Don’t let these beautiful rings fool you into thinking it requires a lot of experience in making them, a beginner can make these. You may be surprised at the simplicity. I was. Tarun gave us a description of his tutorial by saying “I am a guy who love to make things out of ordinary day-to-day things. These
super easy rings made using stone chips and pebbles.They are so easy and awesome
that you will make dozens of them after you read this.” I completely agree. Check it out and make your own “Super Easy Stone Rings.”

DIY Copper Triangle Necklace

Mardi Robyn — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:57:22 +0000

This minimalist necklace was made my the creative Stephanie from Henry Happened. In this tutorial Stephanie shares why she chose to make this simple, yet beautiful necklace and how you can make one for yourself. Check it out! …

DIY Brooch Bangles

Mardi Robyn — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:09:58 +0000

On their blog Eat. Sleep. Make. Jen and Shannon host a series called “Made It For Me” where they encourage people to make something for themselves. In one of their posts they feature a tutorial by Stephanie from Henry Happened. In this tutorial Stephanie shows how to turn antique brooches into wearable bangles. Check it out and learn how to recycle your stash of brooches into a beautiful upcycled Brooch Bangle!

Faux Stamped Metal Necklace Tutorial

Mardi Robyn — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:35:27 +0000

Would you believe that these Faux Stamped Necklaces are made using vinyl? They look like metal! Jennifer from Eat. Sleep. Make. created these beautiful faux stamped necklaces and shared her tutorial with us. Check it out and be inspired to make your own Faux Stamped Necklace for less than what the real stamped metal necklaces cost.

How To Dome Without A Block Tutorial

Mardi Robyn — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:23:47 +0000

This tutorial is very interesting to me. I have never worked with metal so the ideas are new to me. In this tutorial Divya shows a step-by-step process for making metal domes without a block. Check it out!…

Cousin Announces Call for Applicants for Creative Circle Ambassador Program

Mardi Robyn — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:57:52 +0000

COUSIN ANNOUNCES CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR CREATIVE CIRCLE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Five New Ambassadors To Be Selected To Join The Inaugural Group

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LARGO, Fl., May 10, 2013 – Cousin Corporation of America is pleased to announce a call for applicants for the Cousin Creative Circle™ Ambassador program for the 2013-14 term. Cousin is a premier manufacturer of jewelry making components that supplies products to craft stores, retail chain stores and professional jewelry makers all over the world.

The Cousin Creative Circle™ is a diverse group of talented jewelry makers who have a strong commitment to the craft of jewelry making and who use Cousin products because they are the best in the industry. These brand ambassadors have a platform to share ideas with the product development team, receive Cousin products to incorporate into their work and attend a team building retreat at Cousin Headquarters in Florida.

“Our Creative Circle program has absolutely surpassed our expectations,” said Jeff Cousin, President. “We want to keep the craft of jewelry making relevant and maintain it as a growing art. The Ambassadors have shown thousands of people that jewelry making is accessible and rewarding, and as a result we have introduced those people to the Cousin brand.”

The selection committee will choose five additional Creative Circle Ambassadors to join the original members chosen last year. To be considered for the Cousin Creative Circle™, each applicant must complete a comprehensive application form and submit at least 3 images of their work. The deadline for submissions is Monday, June 17, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. EST. To apply, please visit www.cousin.com/CCC.

About Cousin

Cousin Corporation of America is a family-owned company founded in 1970 as Enterprise Art, a retail craft store in Largo, Florida. Today we are a premier wholesaler of jewelry making supplies. Our focus is to design, manufacture and provide quality jewelry making products at an exceptional value to customers who are inspired by the craft of jewelry making. For more information about Cousin Corporation of America, please visit www.cousin.com.

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Media contacts:

Jessica Ringelspaugh, Sales and Marketing- jessicaringelspaugh@cousin.com

Nick Dautrich, Sales and Marketing- nickdautrich@cousin.com

727.536.3568

Simple Lace Necklace Tutorial

Mardi Robyn — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:52:54 +0000

Here is another tutorial by Gajay. This pretty necklace is made using lace and wire. Gajay says it only takes minutes to make, it is that easy! Check it out and learn how she made this Simple Lace Necklace.…

DIY Gold Leaf Statement Necklace

Mardi Robyn — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:07:38 +0000

This necklace was inspired by jewelry from movie posters for the movie The Great Gatsby. In this tutorial you will learn how to make this great Gold Leaf Statement necklace using resin, a water bottle and ice-cube tray molds. Check it out and learn how to make your own Gold Leaf Statement Necklace.

Pom Pom Earrings Tutorial

Mardi Robyn — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:53:29 +0000

This tutorial is shared with us by a blogger named Gajay. I have made pom pom earrings in the past, and like Gajay explains, with just a few tools you can make a pair of earrings like these. They are easy to make. I am glad she posted a tutorial for making them. Learn how to make your own Pom Pom Earrings.

DIY Trim Wrap Bracelet

Mardi Robyn — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:42:40 +0000

I like the look of these bracelets. Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how these bracelets are made using some trim and studs. Learn how easy it is to make these Trim Wrap Bracelets.…

DIY Paper Pendant

Mardi Robyn — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:18:52 +0000

This necklace features a beautiful layered leaves pendant. Tamara from Etcetorize teaches us how she made this lovely pendant from paper in her tutorial Paper Pendant. Check it out!…