If you are a registered member of Bead and Button, you can get the free tutorial to make this “Sweet Santa” bracelet. Bead and Button’s Jenny Van tells you how to use peyote stitch with size 11 cylinder beads to … Read More ...
Etsy Find – Scarlett Lane
This felted bead necklace called the Heart of Life from Scarlett Lane warms my heart – with its hot, red focal beads and cozy, felted texture. Its simplicity would lend itself to lots of styles both casual and dressy. Maegan … Read More ...
How to make cuff bracelets from old records
Jocelynn Brown of The Detroit News reported on Painted Lady Trashions and her fabulous cuff bracelets made from recycled vinyl records and comic book images. Check out the tutorial in Jocelynn’s article and then head over to Painted Lady Trashions… Read More ...
Solar Color Dust
If you use resin in your jewelry work, I wonder if you’ve seen Solar Color Dust yet? Mix this UV sensitive pigment powder into your clear resin (clear epoxy, gloss paint, lacquer, other solvent borne or plastic mediums will work … Read More ...
FaveCrafts Tutorial – Faux Forged Foil Bracelet
I really like the look of this bracelet created by Heidi Borchers of Inspired at Home. Her tutorial is easy to follow and needs only simple materials you may already have at home.… Read More ...
FaveCrafts tutorial – fiery bracelet
Posted by Ann Dillard for Beadalon, this fiery bracelet is sure to ignite interest in your next outfit. Take a look at Ann’s tutorial on FaveCrafts and get started on yours today!… Read More ...
Cutest creepies ever
I love the little creepies Melanie made! Aren’t they cute? I don’t see them in her shop yet, but you might also like her sugar skulls.… Read More ...
More jewelry from nature
Remember when I showed you Maya Kuzman’s tutorial for making organic jewelry from melon seeds? Look at what she’s done with a fir cone! If you haven’t been there lately, head over to The Little Treasures to see Maya’s … Read More ...
How to make caged earrings
DIYLessons.org is giving away a tutorial for making caged earrings when you register as a member. Take a look at all their very reasonably priced tutorials or get more freebies at Handmade Jewelry Club.… Read More ...
Flatware critters
Aren’t these flatware critters created by Kathryn Riechert the cutest things? Created exclusively for the Etsy Metal Charm Swap 6, she crafted these adorable animals from vintage silver flatware. Nice way to upcycle! They’re all so quirky and full … Read More ...
Line art in precious metal
Katie Hillier started a new jewelry line last year – adorable, yet simple “line drawings” of animals in precious metal wire with jeweled eyes. Named Accessory Designer of the Year during the British Fashion Awards last October, the New York … Read More ...
Nikki Felice of Bohemia Jewellery
You may know jewelry designer Nikki Felice as a member of the Etsy Beadweavers Team. Malta Inside Out recently posted a business profile interview with Nikki. If you don’t know Nikki yet, check out what she had to say … Read More ...
Free black heart necklace tute
Beryl Morago shares how to make this simple yet stylish wire necklace she calls Black Heart. Check out her other work on Flickr.… Read More ...
Glowing beads
Janel Dudley is working on a brilliant new project – glow in the dark beads! She recently shared a lampwork tutorial for how to make tri-iris eyeball beads but the glowing version is so much cooler! See more of … Read More ...
Make music, not war
I love this idea and can imagine how beautiful the “bells” must sound! You can see this piece in the book Making Mixed Media Art Charms and Jewelry
from Peggy Krzyzewski and Christine Hansen. The book has step-by-step techniques and … Read More ...
