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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
Swarovski Crystal Beaded Ring Tutorial
From a crafty person on Craftster, is this pretty Swarovski Crystal Beaded Ring Tutorial. I would love to credit this designer, but she doesn’t have a name listed and her Etsy shop is no longer open. Whoever she is, … Read More ...
Ten Two Studios Bamboo Domino Giveaway & Pendant Tutorial
Be sure to enter the Ten Two Studios bottlecap & bamboo tile giveaway. I’ll be picking the lucky winner on May 30th! Ten Two Studios has a bamboo pendant tutorial on their website, if you win this giveaway you … Read More ...
Objects and Elements – New Blog, New Design Team
Art Jewelers Susan Lenart Kazmer and her business partner Linda Larsen ; owners of Objects and Elements webstore, have been busy the last few months. They’ve been updating the store with all kinds of unique goodies you won’t find … 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 – Mixed Metals: Creating Contemporary Jewelry with Silver, Gold, Copper, Brass & More
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 ...
Weekly Creative Challenge with Allison Bruenger
Allison Norfleet Bruenger is a jewelry designer who has started up “For the Love of Creativity” , a weekly creative challenge blog.
For the challenge, she is creating 1 to 3 new pieces per week then posting them on the … Read More ...
Win a copy of The Naughty Secretary Club: Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry.
Every Thursday in April, Jennifer has been revamping a project from her book The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry. Not only do you get to see her ‘in action’, but every week she is giving … Read More ...