If you are feeling a little uninspired on this greyish Friday, take a gander though the pages of Brilliance
! Another book published by Lark – This one is not new, a bit over a year old, but definitely worth … Read More ...
10 Metal Clay Projects: eBook
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
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
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
Check 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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………….
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
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 ...