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 ...
Take a bite out of the Credit Crunch
The supertalented Steven from “Glitter and Macaroni” just sent me a link to his response to the recession-a super cool Credit Crunch Bracelet.
He’s included the tutorial in the newsletter link. Be sure to sign up … Read More ...
Behind the scenes look at Art Jewelry Magazine Tutorial Videos
I love seeing the “making” of a video as much as the video itself. It’s interesting to see all that goes into making a video that looks effortless. It takes alot of people and equipment to make something look flawless.… Read More ...
Siren Song Necklace by Avalon Potter
When making seasonal themed jewelry, it’s important to think of what evokes the thoughts & feelings of that season for you. For Summer jewelry, its usually tropical or beach/sea inspired. Using yellows, bright orange, red, lime … Read More ...
Art Beads She Sells Seashells Sale
She Sells Seashells Sale – Whether you get to take a trip to an island paradise or staying close to home and your backyard pool this summer, you can create your sea themed jewelry with the Artbeads.com She Sells Seashells … Read More ...
Fun Wire Cage Bead Tutorial
photo copyright Turtlebay Jewelry
I love wire cage beads but couldn’t figure out how to make them. Someone recently sent me the link to this Wire Cage Bead Tutorial from Danielle at Turtlebay Jewelry. She makes it look so easy!… Read More ...
Enchanted Adornments by Cynthia Thorton
I interviewed Cynthia & Greg from Green Girl Studios WAY back in Feb 2008. I adore her work and she is such a sweet person. I am really excited about her soon to be released book “Enchanted Adornments
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… Read More ... “.Easy to Make Toggles
Want to add a personal touch to your jewelry making? It’s as simple as making your own findings like these wire toggle bars.
Kerry at Kabs Creative Concepts has a really easy to make wire toggle tutorial. They are … Read More ...
15% Memorial Day Sale at HHH
To celebrate Memorial Day, HHH Enterprises is having a 15% off sitewide sale. They have all kinds of wonderful new things to entice you to shop the sale like this fantastic Crystal Showcase pendant. 
Use coupon code memorial09 when checking … 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 ...
Krystal Kraft Acrylic Shapes and Pendant Tutorial
Have you heard about Krystal Kraft Acrylic? Krystal Kraft are clear acrylic pieces are great to use in your jewelry work. They are laser cut to smooth the edges and come in a variety of shapes. One side is pre-treated … 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 ...
Amazing River Troll Ring Tutorial Freebie
photo and design copyright CraftTutorials.net
From crafty ladies over at Craft Tutorials blog, a wonderfully organic and chunky wire wrap ring tutorial . Called The River Troll Ring, I love the way she combines all these elements into a … Read More ...