If you are interested in taking your jewelry projects to the next level but don’t have the space or the inclination to use a traditional jewelry torch, the micro torch might be a good tool to try out.
If so, … Read More ...
Letter Stamp Idea
Here is an example from Shiny Little Things, of what you could do with the letter stamps mentioned here.
Or you could try spoons, forks, metal cut outs from old plate (keeping a tad of the old detailing … Read More ...
Inspiration: Forged Iron Necklace
I have yet to blog about a forged piece, and that is probably because I don’t know much about forging nor do I know anyone who makes forged jewelry. But I stumbled across … Read More ...
Textured Metal
This weeks newsletter from Beading Daily by Leslie Rogalski has some interesting ideas for texturing metal.
Pictured here is one of her experiments on everyday objets such as steel washers and wire from the hardware store.… Read More ...
Tutorial: How to use a Jewelers Saw
This weeks newsletter from Helen Driggs on Beading Daily gives excellent instructions for how to use your first jewelry saw.
She has hit the nail right on the head with this one. The jewelry saw is really the most … Read More ...
Craft Alliance: Course Schedule
The new course schedule for the Craft Alliance in St Louis, MO is now available.
In their two locations they hold many classes for all ages in Clay, Metal, Glass and Fiber. This season hold in store very interesting classes … 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 ...
Call for Eastern Repouse Jewelry work
Victoria Lansford’s latest DVD, Metal Tehcniques of Bronze Age Masters: Eastern Repousse will be released this fall, and she’s looking for images of Eastern repousse work to include in the gallery section.
If you have taken one of her repousse … 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)
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
International Charm Day!
Today is International Charm Day!
Started by charming Amber Dawn, International Charm day is a day to make, wear,enjoy, share, buy and giveaway charms. Check out the International Charm Day blog for a TON of charm inspiration,tutorials, links to … Read More ...
Last Call for you to be a Beading Star!
Don’t miss out on your chance to be a STAR!!!
The deadline is soon approaching for Bead Star jewelry competition, last day to enter is May 1, 2009. The grand prize is an all-expense paid trip for two to Bead … Read More ...
Beading Daily’s Top 10 Projects of 2008
Beading Daily Announces Top 10 Most Popular Projects of 2008
Beading Daily has announced the site’s Top 10 Most Downloaded Free Projects of 2008, as told through the millions of downloads conducted in 2008 by Beading Daily readers around the … Read More ...