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 ...
Peyote Stitch Pendants And Necklaces: 10 Seed Bead Jewelry Projects To Make
Peyote stitch pendants and necklaces are where seed beadwork starts to feel a little bit magical. Bracelets and rings are lovely, of course, but once you turn peyote stitch into a pendant, a beaded rope, a shaped focal, or a … Read More ...
Jewelry Making Tools For Beginners: What You Actually Need
Starting a new craft can be exciting, but it can also turn into a shopping rabbit hole very quickly. Jewelry making is no exception. One minute you are buying a packet of beads, and the next you are staring at … Read More ...
Easy Jewelry Making Projects That Sell Well at Craft Fairs
There is something very satisfying about setting up a craft fair table filled with handmade jewelry. All those little trays of earrings, bracelets, charms, beads, and pretty packaging make it feel like you have your own tiny boutique for the … Read More ...
Peyote Stitch Earrings: 10 Beaded Earring Tutorials To Make With Seed Beads
Peyote stitch earrings are the kind of project that make you feel clever rather quickly. They use tiny seed beads, a needle, thread, and a little patience, but the finished result can look wonderfully polished — the sort of handmade … Read More ...
How To Start Jewelry Making: Beginner Tools, Supplies, Tips And Easy First Projects
Jewelry making is one of those crafts that looks tiny and tidy from the outside… until you suddenly own 47 packets of jump rings, three kinds of pliers, beads in every possible shade of blue, and absolutely no idea … Read More ...
How To Make A Simple Beaded Necklace For Beginners
There is something wonderfully satisfying about making your own beaded necklace. It is one of those beginner jewellery making projects that looks far more impressive than the effort involved, which is exactly the sort of craft we like around here.… Read More ...
Beginner Peyote Stitch Tutorials: Learn Seed Bead Weaving One Row At A Time
Peyote stitch is one of those bead weaving techniques that looks terribly impressive when it’s finished, but once you break it down, it has such a calming rhythm. Pick up a bead, skip a bead, stitch through the next bead … Read More ...
Hama BioBeads Review: The Eco-Friendly Fuse Beads You’ll Love
As a long-time crafter, I’ve worked with all kinds of materials, but there’s something about fuse beads that never gets old. The creativity, the colors, the nostalgia—it’s all part of the fun! But let’s be honest, traditional plastic beads aren’t … Read More ...
Soldering Tips For Jewelry Making
In the dimly lit corner of my small jewelry studio, the silver soldering torch hisses to life. The familiar scent of metal and flux fills the air. As a jewelry maker, I’ve always found a certain magic in the process … Read More ...
DIY Friendship Bracelets Tutorial
Friendship bracelets have a long history of being a symbol of friendship and connection. They have been popular for many years, and have recently made a comeback as a fun and nostalgic craft project. These bracelets were particularly popular in … Read More ...
Recycled Tool Nut Dangle Earring
DIY Recycled Dangle Nut Earrings
This craft tutorial shows you how to take some simple nuts and turn them into a nice pair of earrings.
Recycled handmade jewelry is easy to do and it is fun to wear your own … Read More ...
DIY Handmade Beaded Dangle Charm Earrings
Handmade jewelry is fun to do and you can make your own stunning earrings in minutes. You can find the jewelry tools and supply online. All you need is imagination and you are ready to begin. You can wear the … Read More ...
DIY Pearl Bridal Earrings That Look Stunning
DIY Wedding Pearl Earrings
It is a lot of fun to make your own stunning earrings using white pearl beads. All you need is tools,
supply and imagination. Make the earrings for yourself or offer them as a gift … Read More ...
30 DIY Jewelry Tutorials That Use Feathers
Feathers have such a lovely way of adding movement, texture, and a little bit of boho charm to jewelry designs. They can be bold and dramatic, soft and delicate, or playful and colorful depending on how you use them. It’s … Read More ...