http://jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com Jewelry Making news @ CraftGossip Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:30:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "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" and "Create Jewelery: Crystals". ... http://jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com/book-review-create-jewelry-stones/2008/08/21/ 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.Share This http://jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com/chunky-wire-wrapped-gemstone-ring/2008/08/20/ 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 crafted unique designs.  You're sure to find one or more ... http://jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com/beautiful-clasps/2008/08/19/ 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 gorgeous Ammolite (pictured) to an exotic Stromatolite. Please check them out, ... http://jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com/cabs-and-slabs/2008/08/18/ 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 all the bargains for yourself, and if you are glass ... http://jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com/giant-summer-clearance-sale-at-delphi-glass/2008/08/17/ 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: the author is a friend ... http://jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com/the-naughty-secretary-club-the-working-girls-guide-to-handmade-jewerly-book-review/2008/08/17/ 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 smidge wild-this is not ... http://jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com/book-review-wrap-stitch-fold-rivet-by-mary-mary-hettmansperger/2008/08/16/ 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 think working with metal clay is hard, Tammy shows you ... http://jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com/id-me-metal-clay-bracelet-tutorial/2008/08/14/ Bead Nerd, and its all about the business of being successful in your bead business. Authored by Lori Greenburg, this site features artist interviews, sales tricks and tips, and other articles to help you grow your business. Current blogposts include this useful article : What to do in a Bad Economy. ... http://jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com/bead-nerd-a-bead-business-blog/2008/08/13/ Today's Jewelry Artist interview is with ceramic bead artist Jennifer Heynen.  Her business Jangles is located in Athens, GA and her colorful work appeared in many jewelry making magazines. She's got an amazing array of ceramic products in addition to beads, pendants and charms- toggles, hooks & hoops, buttons, bead cones, and headpins. ... http://jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com/jewelry-artist-interview-jennifer-heynen-of-jangles/2008/08/12/