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10 Metal Clay Projects: eBook

September 29, 2009 by Katrina

10 metal clay projects Interview is selling an ebook, 10 Metal Clay Jewelry Projects by Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist,  You can buy it and download it from here.

This ebook is part of their “Best of” series and includes 10 projects by different designers … Read More ...

Update: Seed Bead Fusion

September 19, 2009 by Katrina

nelson smith Author and Jeweler Rachel Nelson-Smith responded to my past post about her book Seed Bead Fusion, to let readers know that if they are interested in any of the specific projects in her new book, they can also visit … Read More ...

Book Review: teach Yourself Visually:Beadwork

September 14, 2009 by Katrina

Teach yourself visually Chris Franchetti Michaels has published a new book Teach Yourself Visually: Beadwork This is a very thorough book on off-loom techniques in beading.

Each chapter covers a specific stitch and includes tons of photographs and diagrams to help you learn … Read More ...

Book Review Monday: Seed Bead Fusion

September 7, 2009 by Katrina

sead bead fusionCheck out the new seed beading book by Rachel Nelson-Smith, Seed Bead Fusion. The book consists of 18 seed beading projects with step by step instructions.

I think the most exciting part is that the projects are not just … Read More ...

Book Review Monday: Embroidered Jewellery

August 31, 2009 by Katrina

embroidered jewelry Shirley Anne Sherris’ new book Embroidered Jewellery is now available on Amazon.

This book discusses using hand and machine embroidery techniques to create pieces of jewelry.  It comes with projects for the reader to create and discusses topics such … Read More ...

Last Few Days: Earring Swap

August 26, 2009 by Katrina

Denis Peck Book Beading Daily is hosting a earring swap, which sounds like fun. It is to celebrate Denise Peck’s new book 101 Wire Earrings.

The basics are:  make a pair of earrings and send them in with a self addressed stamped … Read More ...

Book Review Monday: How To Start A Home-Based Jewelry Making Business

August 24, 2009 by Katrina

 Marie Loughran’s new book  How to Start a Home-Based Jewelry Making Business looks like a great resource.  she covers loads of topics including book keeping, ethics, marketing, employees etc.

If you have been enjoying your craft and playing with th … Read More ...

The Craze Of Kanzashi

August 8, 2009 by Shellie Wilson

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Petal Mix on etsy has created these beautiful hair clips using Kanzashi Japanese inspired flowers.

The delicate butterfly is affordable at just $15.00

And the set of 3 little flowers is $19.00

If you haven’t head about the latest new … Read More ...

Simply Gemstones Book Review

June 29, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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Simply Gemstones: Designs for Creating Beaded Gemstone Jewelry by Nancy Alden

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Potter Craft (July 14, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0307451356
  • ISBN-13: 978-0307451354

If you’re a jewelry maker, chances are you have lusted after a gemstone or … Read More ...

Enchanted Adornments by Cynthia Thorton

May 30, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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I interviewed Cynthia & Greg from Green Girl Studios WAY back in Feb 2008.   I adore her work and she is such a sweet person. I am really excited about her soon to be released book “Enchanted Adornments“.
… Read More ...

Book Review: Ancient Modern: Polymer Clay and Wire Jewelry

May 17, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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Ancient Modern: Polymer Clay + Wire Jewelry  by Ronna Sarvas Weltman

  • Paperback: 136 pages
  • Publisher: Interweave Press (June 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1596680970
  • ISBN-13: 978-1596680975

I was blown away when I saw the cover of this book and HAD … Read More ...

Book Review:Wire Jewelry VISUAL Quick Tips by Chris Franchetti Michaels

May 12, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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Wire Jewelry VISUAL Quick Tips by Chris Franchetti Michaels

 

  • Spiral-bound: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Visual; Spi edition (January 9, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470343842
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470343845

Just like Visual Quick Tips Beading book I reviewed last month, author Chris Franchetti Michaels… Read More ...

The Winner of the Visual Beading book is………….

May 11, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Picked at random, the winner of the Visual Quick Tips Beading book is……………………Emilie S!!!!

Emilie, I’ll be emailing you tomorrow to get your mailing address.

I want to thank everyone for commenting with your beading horror stories. I’ll be … Read More ...

Bottlecap and Bamboo Tile Necklace Supply Giveaway

May 7, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Bottle Cap Jewelry Supplies Giveaway from Ten Two Studios

Bottle Cap Jewelry Supplies Giveaway from Ten Two Studios

Remember that gorgeous  Romantic Rose Necklace by Ten Two design team member Peace Schuyler that I blogged about last week?

Lisa Vollrath; the owner of  Ten Two Studios, thought that … Read More ...

Book Review – Mixed Metals: Creating Contemporary Jewelry with Silver, Gold, Copper, Brass & More

May 6, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

 

97815966809201 Mixed Metals: creating contemporary jewelry with silver, gold, copper, brass & more. Melinda Barta & Danielle Fox

  •  Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Interweave Press (May 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159668092X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1596680920

The authors Danielle Fox & Melinda Barta seem … Read More ...

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