Jewelry Making Techniques

Wrapture Wirework Tutorials

April 1, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

I recently came across this great wire work website – Wrapture. Lots of interesting tutorials to download, from the studio of Canadian metalsmith and wire art jewellery instructor, Dianne Karg Baron. I’m really loving the ancient horn earrings!… Read More ...

Portuguese Tile Pendant Giveaway

March 29, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Wanderlust Bling is giving away a pendant from her new jewelry line. Inspired by the beautiful tile she saw in Portugal, she came up with this line of Portuguese Tile Pendants. These are large, 1 1/2 inch square pendants with … Read More ...

Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial

March 28, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Make and Takes’s blog has a great scrabble tile pendant tutorial by Mark and Stefani from HomeStudio. It has great photos and is so easy, you’ll spend a day whipping up a ton of them! You can also … Read More ...

SF Bay Area Soldered Jewelry Classes

March 21, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Jewelry Artist Julee Herman will be teaching her soldered jewelry classes again this spring if you are lucky enough to live or visit the SF Bay area. Julee is a talented lady with a passion for art and teaching that … Read More ...

Wire Name Tutorial

March 21, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Check out this fun wire name pendant tutorial by Wire Names by Maggie. She makes wire writing look really easy! She has a few names to walk you thru the process, but once you get the hang of it … Read More ...

Wirework Jewelry Forum

March 19, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

I get alot of requests for more wirework posts. I just came across the Creative Wire Jewelry website. It’s a forum for all those who are interested in all aspects of creating beautiful jewelry from wire. There all kinds … Read More ...

Book Review: Beyond the Bead by Margot Potter

March 17, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Beyond the Bead: Making Jewelry with unexpected Finds by Margot Potter

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: North Light Books (February 17, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1600611052
ISBN-13: 978-1600611056

Margot Potter is a modern day Renaissance woman, She’s an author, jewelry designer, … Read More ...

Join the Cloth Paper Scissors Charm Swap

March 10, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Do you love making & collecting charms? If so, join the Cloth Paper Scissors Charm Swap! It’s easy and fun!

All you have to do is: will create up to five original charms, 1½” in diameter or smaller. A… Read More ...

Shamrock Boutonnieres

March 9, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Both men and women can show their Irish pride with this easy corsage/boutonniere tutorial, from Living Magazine.

According to legend, as a missionary St Patrick used a three-leaf clover to explain the Trinity to the “heathen” Irish. The shamrock … Read More ...

Flower Loom and Flower Making Tutorials

March 7, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Do you have some vintage flower looms you picked up at a thrift or yard sale but no instructions?? I found a GREAT tutorial on how to make them on Sunshine’s Creations. Her instructions are very clear and the … Read More ...

Zipper Flower Brooch Tutorial

March 7, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Funky, fun and eco chic! This unusual flower brooch tutorial is made from a zipper and comes to you from Martha Stewart Crafts.

You could use a new zipper or recycle a broken zipper from clothing. I love it!!!… Read More ...

Soft Flex’s Eco-Friendly Beading Wire

March 3, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Did you know that Soft Flex® Wire is the first wire manufacturer to go “green”? I didn’t until recently! HOW cool is that! All stainless steel used in the construction of Soft Flex products is 100% recyclable. The nylon … Read More ...