Here is a great tech/jewelry project, the wearable light bracelet from Sparklab. It is an LED illuminated bracelet and not only is that just a cool idea, but the look it totally modern and sleek.
It is made with normal … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bling Bib Necklace
Simplicity might seem like an odd place to turn to for jewelry making advice, but here is a great how-to on making a “bling” bib necklace.
The technique looks fairly easy and I have to say that the color … Read More ...
San Francisco Bead and Design Show: Craft Gossip Exclusive Interview Series Part II and Giveaway
As I mentioned last week, The San Francisco Bead and Design Show will be taking place from May 21-23, 2010 (for more information about the show itself please see below). In the previous post about the show we had a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Safety Pin and Fabric Bracelet
If you have been following Alisa Burke’s shrink plastic tutorials, as posted here, check out her guest post on I am Momma Hear Me Roar. This time Alisa shows readers how to create this fun bracelet with fabric, paper … Read More ...
Accessorize With Toys
If you are around SF, be sure to check out the Maker Faire – May 22nd and 23rd. If you love toys, and of course you love jewelry or you wouldn’t be reading this, be sure to stop by and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chunky Zebra Ring
Just as I posted the previous post on shrink plastic projects, I noticed that Alisa Burke just posted another great project using it. This time she draws zebra stripes on the plastic before shrinking for a very fun look.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Shrink Ring
Shrink plastic seems to be the material of the moment with numerous exciting projects coming out all over the blogosphere, such as this one posted previously.
If you are interested in this material and its many possibilities, check out Cathe’s … Read More ...
Bead Star: Deadline for entries extended
If you have not yet submitted a design for Bead Star, you are in luck, as the deadline has been extended to May 10, 2010.
You could be the next winner! Winning designs are showcased in the magazine, and … Read More ...
How to: Prepare “Inclusions”
ibeadmag recently ran an article on how to prepare “inclusions” for resin jewelry. This article written by Michael Cluley is a great resource for how to prepare everything from flowers to candy for inclusion in resin elements (such as the … Read More ...
Inspiration: contemporary chunky crochet jewels
This necklace posted by Fibreromance on Flickr is really striking. The bold geometric shapes are actually crocheted. I love the monochromatic look of the shapes too.… Read More ...
Review and Giveaway – Leather Jewelry: 30 Contemporary Projects
Lark Books publishes a wide variety of excellent Jewelry Books from the instructional (such as the book reviewed here) to the informative (such as 1000 Rings
).
Today I have the pleasure to review Leather Jewelry: 30 Contemporary Projects
by … Read More ...
Tutorial: T-shirt bangles
Here is another “stash busting” idea. This tutorial is from Little Blue Boo who makes upcycled children’s clothing, so she has a stash of fabric to make these t-shirt bangles. You can find the tutorial for the braided bangles here… Read More ...
Tutorial: Lens Necklace
If you liked last weeks eye glass lens tutorial, check out this one from In My Own Style. The discussion in this tutorial is excellent from the graphic design part to the choice of glue.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Zipper Cuff
This zipper cuff tutorial comes from Heather at Wax Eloquent and is made with a cardboard roll and a bag of zippers sent to her from Heather at Dollar Store Crafts as a stash busting projects.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt Dahlia Mother Day Brooch
Megan Reardon from Not Martha, if you haven’t visited her there you should, posted this tutorial here on Holidash.
This how-to is for a stunning and bold Mother’s Day Felt Dahlia brooch/corsage with a secret pocket at the back … Read More ...