The second set of books for auction includes 12 jewelry gallery books:
Masters: Gold
500 Silver Jewelry Designs
500 Gemstone Jewels
500 Earrings
500 Bracelets
500 Necklaces
500 Enameled Objects
500 Plastic Jewelry Designs
500 Wedding Rings
500 Brooches
1000 … Read More ...
Auction to help Japan – Set One
The first set of books for auction includes 10 recent popular bead-related books:
Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery
Diane Fitzgerald’s Shaped Beadwork
Marcia DeCoster’s Beaded Opulence
Laura McCabe’s Embellished Beadweaving
Masters: Beadweaving
Creating Glass Beads
Metalworking 101 for Beaders
Bugle … Read More ...
Etsy find – Two Butterflies
Jennifer Brasher’s Etsy shop Two Butterflies sells handmade jewelry from recycled and vintage materials she has restyled into unique jewelry you can feel good about wearing. Check out Jennifer’s giveaway at her blog. You’ll have to hurry – it … Read More ...
Help Japan-auction coming April 1!
We at Craft Gossip are saddened and humbled by the devastation in Japan and wish to help the people who have suffered such tremendous loss. We are pleased to announce that we are holding an auction to help raise money … Read More ...
Congratulations to Pam!
Pam is the winner of Wire Art Jewelry Workshop by Sharilyn Miller. Thanks to everyone for playing. Head over to Beading Daily now and read Sharilyn’s wire jewelry tips for beginners and more about Sharilyn from her visit with Beading … Read More ...
Ring base tutorial
Violetta shares her tutorial for making ring bases from inexpensive wire. With a little effort, a few tools and Violetta’s tutorial, form your own ring bases to attach polymer clay or found object “cabochons.”… Read More ...
There’s an app for that
Did you know that Swarovski Elements has a free app for iPhone and iPad called Create Your Style? Perfect for National Craft Month, DIY jewelry artists can browse for inspiration and using the Create Your Style app, get instant information … Read More ...
Don’t forget to enter…
…the giveaway for Sharilyn Miller’s Wire Art Jewelry ends Sunday, March 27. Head over to the original post and leave a comment for your chance to win!… Read More ...
Recipe for success
Exciting news from Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery (MCSJ) — Director Lisa Cain and her staff have developed two recipes and firing schedules for mixing commercial precious metal clays (silver and copper) to form hallmark-quality sterling silver! Read the press … Read More ...
New fabric necklace tutorial from LoLovie
I think the tag line at Elvi’s blog is perfect for National Craft Month – “But you can make it!” You might remember a recent tutorial from Elvi for a lovely fabric necklace. This week, Elvi shares a new tutorial … Read More ...
Jean bangles
Remember the jean bracelet from Mich L. in L.A.? Just in time for National Craft Month, Agy at Green Issues has some new ideas for more jean bangles! Check out her ideas for more ways to wear your old … Read More ...
Review – 500 Gemstone Jewels
If you love jewelry, you’ll want this book! If you need inspiration in your own jewelry design, you need this book! From start to finish, 500 Gemstone Jewels
is eye candy and inspiration. When the world seems dark and ugly, … Read More ...
and the salt dough winner is…
…Ruth Hill! Thanks to everyone for playing. Check back soon for more tutorials and chances to win for National Craft Month.… Read More ...
Last call for 2011 Bead Star Entries
Have you read Bead Star? Published annually by Interweave, Bead Star is the first of its kind showcasing only prize-winning designs. The grand prize winner gets an all-expense paid trip for two to Santa Fe for Bead Fest Santa Fe … Read More ...
Jewelry tutorial from Alma Stoller
You may recall the jewelry tutorial from Alma for fun paper bangles I posted back in January. Alma’s shared another great tutorial and I think you’ll agree these beads are lovely! See how Alma created fabric beads from cotton balls… Read More ...