I have a bit of a soft spot for polymer clay jewelry books, mostly because polymer clay looks so simple when you first start, and then five minutes later you are wondering why there is lint in the white clay, … Read More ...
Book Review Wednesday: The Complete Guide to Trinket Dishes for Beginners
I’ll admit, this one has me slightly torn over where it belongs on CraftGossip — because trinket dishes made from polymer clay sit very neatly in that lovely little overlap between our Polymer Clay blog and our Jewelry Making blog… Read More ...
Selling Your Handmade Jewelry on Etsy: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you a creative soul with a knack for crafting beautiful jewelry? Are you itching to turn your passion into a thriving business? Well, Etsy might just be your answer. Welcome to “Selling Your Handmade Jewelry on Etsy: A Beginner… Read More ...
Book Review – Hemp Bracelets and More
There are so many ways to make cool bracelets with natural hemp! Soft, supple, and durable, hemp cord now comes in a beautiful range of lustrous colors, perfect for making stylish eco-chic jewelry. This book makes it easy, with step-by-step … Read More ...
Book Review – Beaded Wild Animals
From cute, clever cats to colorful fantasy birds, you’ll find an array of beautiful projects inside Beaded Wild Animals
that are perfect for key chains, dangles, and jewelry!
This handy book contains a tempting array of truly beautiful and clever … Read More ...
Book Review – 500 Bead Weaving Patterns for Bracelets
An encyclopedia of beaded bracelet patterns for your small beading loom.
Weaving beaded bracelets on a small bead loom is easy, and with the 500 patterns in this book you can make all kinds of creative designs! From bold graphic … Read More ...
The Big Book of Beading Patterns: For Peyote Stitch, Square Stitch, Brick Stitch, and Loomwork Design
The Big Book of Beading Patterns
is the go-to compendium of patterns for all types of stitchers. Many pattern books focus solely on loomwork, but this book also includes popular stitches like peyote, brick, and square stitch in addition … Read More ...
Book Review- Hemp Jewelry Crochet Pattern
Duplicate the look that everyone is wearing today with a minimum of time and effort! The 19 easy-and-elegant jewelry designs in this new pattern set only look like macrame—you can crochet them in no time at all from hemp cord!… Read More ...
200 Beading Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets
Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day–here are the answers to any beading questions or dilemmas you might have.
Whether stringing, wiring, or beadweaving, step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions will guide you through each stage … Read More ...
Book Review – DIY Christmas Beading Magazine
Decorate your little Christmas tree with your very own handcrafted ornaments and then prep-up for that Christmas party with your very own handcrafted Christmas jewelry! In this issue of DIY Beading Magazine
, you’ll learn how to make popular Christmas … Read More ...
Book Review – Friendship Bracelets All Grown Up
Add instant eco-chic street fashion to any outfit with upscaled friendship bracelets for teens and grown-ups!
- 30 stylish designs from bohemian and mod to all-out fashionista
- Step-by-step directions for each knot pattern
- More than 100 photos to illustrate variations in
Book Review -Bead Jewelry Making for Beginners
Gorgeous beaded jewelry, handcrafted by you?a beginner’s guide
Ever seen an amazing piece of beaded jewelry and wondered how it was made? Now you have the secrets! Bead Jewelry Making for Beginners is a comprehensive guide that shows you … Read More ...
Book Review – Learn to Make Amazing Resin And Epoxy Clay Jewelry
Your comprehensive guide to working with resin and epoxy clay!
- 26 DIY jewelry projects for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, barrettes, and more
- Beginner-friendly guide for novice jewelry makers to have fun learning and practicing the basics of resin and
How to Make Resin Jewellery: With over 50 inspirational step-by-step projects
Resin jewellery first started in the US around 6 years ago and has now become one of the fastest-growing trends in jewellery making. The technique is very simple you simply mix the two-part resin
together and pour into a bezel… Read More ...
Book Review – Tatted Jewelry
Dainty and delicate, these earrings, necklaces and pendants will complete almost any outfit in your wardrobe. All are made using size 10 or 20 thread and accented with beads. Instructions include step-by-step color photos for each design. 40 pgs.
Have … Read More ...