Maureen Oliveto’s invention will make tying knots in your bead work more precise and faster, too. Take a look at her video tutorial and see just how simple it is to use the Easy Knotter! Creating jewelry with evenly … Read More ...
Vintaj October Design Challenge
What’s your interpretation of “Radiant Raven?” Create your piece using Vintaj Natural Brass, Arte Metal and/or Artisan Copper to express it! Submissions are due by noon (CST) Friday, September 28. Get the rules and details at the Vintaj blog.… Read More ...
After This Row
Have you seen this knitting tool? After This Row designed by avid knitter Joyce Garris from Huntley, Illinois, helps you keep track of where you are on your knitting project regardless of how many times you have to lay it … Read More ...
PhotoJewelryMaking.com Giveaway!
Don’t miss your chance to enter the PhotoJewelryMaking.com $60 giveaway! A lucky winner will receive a $60 gift certificate for use at PhotoJewelryMaking.com. Head over to the giveaway post to enter now. This giveaway ends October 1 and is … Read More ...
Screenprint Bangles with Your iPhone
Remember my post about Inkodye photosensitive ink? There’s soon going to be an app for that! Using the ‘Lumityper’ app, take a picture using an iPhone, convert it into a negative, and then print the negative on … Read More ...
Eureka! Beads Annual Sale
Eureka! Beads Annual Sale is going on right now! (September 13 – September 19, 2010) Their annual sale is 50% off most products. They are also offering 30% off magazines, books, and Burfitt tools.
The 50% discount is good both … Read More ...
Andrew Thornton is having a sale
If you haven’t been over to Andrew’s sale site to see all the goodies, what are you waiting for? Andrew’s quest to organize his studio and make sure his treasures find new homes has me in deep admiration. Hang in … Read More ...
Tutorial: Seamless Ring with Ring maker molds
[youtube UPlQ2oCKQxo]
Here is another video from Rio Grande on making seamless molds. This time it is with precious metal clay and the ring maker molds. This too looks like a fairly simple and fast way to create a seamless … Read More ...
Steampunk Components
If you are already into steampunk or thinking of trying to make your first piece, this will come as good news to you. Fire Mountain Gems is now offering a line of Steampunk inspired components, books, antiquing paste and designs … Read More ...
Great Find
If you are looking for some interesting elements for your jewelry, check out RJBeads on Etsy. They have an excellent selection of fun and funky beads and the prices are pretty reasonable too.… Read More ...
Micro-Faceted Rock Crystal
More and more Etsy is becoming a go to place for beading supplies. Here is another funky find, these micro-faceted diamond shaped briolettes are available from Sky Valley Gems – and could make for some sparkly chunky jewels.… Read More ...
Swarovski Chain
Ornamenta is now carrying this awesome Swarovski crystal chain, by the foot, in crystal, fuchsia and olivine colors.
I can think of a ton of projects off the top of my head that might be fun to use this chain … Read More ...
Coral Deal, going fast!
These vibrantly colored top drilled coral tear drop beads are massively discounted at South Sun Beads. Normally $29, a 16 inch strand is selling for only $3.60, of the moment. But you have to jump quickly as this deal … Read More ...
Tutorial: Coiled Dragonfly necklace
The latest tutorial is now out from Ornamentea. This one is a lovely coiled dragonfly necklace, which was designed by Janet Hoffman at an Ornamentea staff challenge.
The whole feel of this piece is great, with multiple layers and lots … Read More ...
Lucite beads and more
Looking for interesting lucite or vintage elements and beads for your latest project? Well look no further, ReductionNation over at Etsy has lots of awesome finds! These lucite cabs are pretty cool.… Read More ...
