Beading – Page 27

Book Review Monday: Seed Bead Fusion

September 7, 2009 by Katrina

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 ...

Register for Workshops for BeadFest

August 31, 2009 by Katrina

Registration has now opened for the workshops at BeadFest Portland, to register, click here. Remember as posted earlier, Portland BeadFest is the 24th – 27th of September.

It looks like there are some great workshops taking place. The … Read More ...

Book Review Monday: Embroidered Jewellery

August 31, 2009 by Katrina

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 ...

Tutorial: How to add thread to beading

August 27, 2009 by Katrina

Leslie Rogalski of Step-by-Step Beads discusses here why she would suggest working with shorter treads – to make a few reasons, less tangling and faster beading. It is a helpful little article.

If you are ready to take the step … Read More ...

Summer Inspiration – Keishi Pearl Necklace

July 4, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Tammy Powley at Jewelrymaking.about.com posted her latest summer jewelry creation. It’s a gorgeous necklace she made with Keishi Pearls and a large mother of pearl pendant. Luminous, absolutely gorgeous and perfect for summer.… Read More ...

Simply Gemstones Book Review

June 29, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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 ...

Online tutorials by Gelt Designs

June 26, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

If you are looking for some tutorials on different jewelry making techniques, etc…. check out Gelt Designs Tutorial Page.

They have an entire page full of great jewelrymaking tips lfrom making interesting findings like the Clover leaf Toggle to … Read More ...

Summer Jewelry Inspiration – Sea Glass Necklace

June 23, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

From the clever crafting crew at Martha Stewart, this easy tutorial for a lovely shell and sea glass necklace. They combine sea glass with pretty ceramic shards and shells into a mermaid worthy beachy necklace. Collect a bunch on your … Read More ...

Jewelry Artist Interview: Heather Mullins-Teasley

June 22, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Today’s Jewelry Artist Mini Interview is with Heather Mullins-Teasley also known as Madame Teasley. Heather is a multi talented mixed media artist who excels in painting, making assemblages and art jewelry.

How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making)

Use the Muse II Beading Contest

June 21, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Scarlett Lanson of http://www.thebeadersmuse.com/would like to invite beaders of all types to explore and participate in the “Use the Muse II” beading creativity contest, featured on her website.

Working with some fantastic sponsors, lavish prize packages and contest kits … Read More ...

Artist Mini Interview – Deryn Mentock

June 10, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Today’s Artist Mini-Interview is wth my new friend Deryn Mentock. Deryn is an extremely talented mixed media artist and her work is outstanding, as you can tell by the teaser photo.

How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) … Read More ...

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 ...