Rio Grande is offering a series of classes called the PMC Rio Rewards Program. These are intense short course designed for those experienced in working with PMC and taught by experts in the field. They are aimed at those … Read More ...
Inspiration: Rebecca Geoffrey
For a bit of Wednesday inspiration, check out Rebecca Geoffrey’s work on both Flickr and Etsy.
She recently uploaded pictures of her fun work to the CraftGossip Flickr pool. … Read More ...
Beading Daily: Free Beading Project
Called “October Shore”, you can find the free instructions to make this necklace designed by Cynthia Thornton on the Beading Daily Blog.
You can subscribe to their feed for great daily tips on projects, designs etc.… Read More ...
Book Review Monday: Seed Bead Fusion
Check out the new seed beading book by Rachel Nelson-Smith, Seed Bead Fusion
. The book consists of 18 seed beading projects with step by step instructions.
I think the most exciting part is that the projects are not just … Read More ...
Tutorial: “Fauxthroplogie” Necklace from Saucy’s Sprinkles
Saucy’s Sprinkels posted an excellent tutorial on a self invented version of necklaces at Anthropology and Urban Outfitters. Great photos and instructions included. Plus pictures of a very yummy looking cake!
Definitely a A+ for ingenuity and a great use … Read More ...
Tutorial: T-Shirt Necklaces and More
The Beading Gem’s Journal posted excellent tutorials on using t-shirts and recycled clothing to make jewelry.
I loved the draped necklaces, but there are styles for lots of tastes.… Read More ...
Polymer Clay with Jan Geisen
Originally uploaded by JanGeisen
Jan Geisen recently uploaded this image to Flickr of her polymer clay pendent. Her work is really striking in the shades and textures that she is able to create with polymer clay. You can also
Register for Workshops for BeadFest
Registration has now opened for the workshops at BeadFest Portland, to register, click here. Remember as posted earlier, Portland BeadFest is the 24th – 27th of September.
It looks like there are some great workshops taking place. The … Read More ...
Book Review Monday: Embroidered Jewellery
Shirley Anne Sherris’ new book Embroidered Jewellery
is now available on Amazon.
This book discusses using hand and machine embroidery techniques to create pieces of jewelry. It comes with projects for the reader to create and discusses topics such … Read More ...
Tutorial: How to add thread to beading
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 ...
Peruvian Blue Opal with Dendrites and Recycled 14k Gold Ring
This is a great ring by Bloom Studios. The jeweler describes it as looking like the ocean with the dendrite inclusions forming tiny seaweed and it definitely does look like that.
I love the simple but elegant feel to all … Read More ...
PMC Silver Flowers
Sometimes the most adorable designs are the simplest. This 5 petal flower by LemonAura was found on craftster.org
and has inspired me to get out my silver clay and just have a go.… Read More ...
Mini Interview with Leslie Yang of Feisty Elle
Today’s Jewelry Artist Mini Interview is with Leslie of Feisty Elle. I’ve known Leslie for a number of years and have always admired her work, but her new stuff just blows me away. It’s unique, hip, strong but still girlie. … 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 ...