Sometimes its hard to buy gifts for jewelrymakers. People who don’t make jewelry usually don’t have a clue about what to get. So its good to make a list and let everyone know what you’d like!
One of the things … Read More ...
Alexander Calder Jewelry Exhibit at the Met
The Metropotian Museum will be exhibiting over 90 pieces of jewelry created by artist Alexander Calder from December 9, 2008 thru March 1, 2009. If you will be in the city during this time, this is an exhibit you must … Read More ...
Wishbone Necklace Tutorial
Happy Thanksgiving!
On this day we give thanks for all we have in our life, and show it by the bounty of food we make just for the day. Even if you are a vegetarian, don’t let that wishbone go … Read More ...
Turkey Earrings!
In honor of our CraftGossip Turkey Theme day and Thanksgiving celebration this week, I bring you some realistic roast turkey earrings! By polymer clay artist Krisi, these are available on etsy and are so real I want … Read More ...
Things to put on your wish list for Santa-PMC123 Squeeze
If you are looking for some great gifts for your jewelrymaking friends, or making up a list of things YOU want this may be on the list.
PMC123 Squeeze is a brand new tool that helps you ‘squeeze with ease’. … Read More ...
Special Friends and Family Discount at Chronicle Books
Now’s the time to get all those great books on your wish or shopping list!
This holiday season Chronicle is offering 35% off and FREE shipping on every item purchased on their web site. With a huge selection, you’re sure … Read More ...
Book Review – Cartier
- 9 x 12 in; 352 pp ; over 500 b/w and color images
- Hardcover
- Published in October, 2007
- ISBN 081186099X
- ISBN13 9780811860994
This is a massive book both in size and content. Much more than just … Read More ...
Book Review-Making Designer Mixed Media and Memory Jewelry by Tammy Powley
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Quarry Books (March 1, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1592533140
- ISBN-13: 978-1592533145
This book makes it easy to see the … Read More ...
Jewelry Marketing Tips
Kristy at Jewelry-Marketing.com has a great selection of articles to help you with your jewelry business marketing. Articles include Using Blogging to increase your sales, The Power of Word of Mouth and How to sell alot more jewelry thru … Read More ...
Beautiful Beaded Wire Pinecones
I’ve seen a lot of beaded flower and leaf patterns, but never anything like this!!!!! I just love it!
Available at the Beading Daily online store, the beaded Pinecone pattern is only $4.00. And you download the pdf instantly, so … Read More ...
Don’t Forget about the Book Giveaway!!!!
Don’t forget about the book giveaway!!!!
To enter you need to do two things: First, leave a comment on THIS post telling us about your favorite sparkly jewelry you’ve made, then go to the Craft Gossip Flickr Group and … Read More ...
School of Beadwork Trunk Sale at Beadwork Celebration
The School of Beadwork will be having a trunk show at Beadwork Celebration with kits by Melanie Potter & Carol Wilcox Wells. Each kit features an original beadwork design with the finest supplies. All kits are offered in a variety … Read More ...
Stitch Diva’s Gorgeous Wire Knit and Crochet Earrings Patterns
If yesterdays book review piqued your interest in knit and crochet wire jewelry, here is another resource for you. Stitch Diva Studios has this collection of 9 different styles of earrings for you to whip up. Three are knit, 3 … Read More ...
Elements of Style Knit + Crochet Jewelry Book Review
Elements of Style: Knit + Crochet Jewelry with Wire, Felt & Beads by Rosemary Hill
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (November 28, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1596680792
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680791
I was intrigued by the title of this book and … Read More ...
Natural color or dyed gemstones??? How to tell the difference
From Beading Daily, contributing editor Jean Campbell recalls learning about natural vs dyed gemstones the hard way. Back in her early days of jewelrymaking, she thought she was buying Sleeping Beauty Turquoise but in reality ended up with Sleeping Beauty … Read More ...