I’m hoping all these Halloween posts have been inspiring to you and your jewelry crafting.
Not only would I love to see what kinds of tricks & treats you’ve been making, but I’d love to profile one lucky jewelry … Read More ...
Halloween Beadwork Patterns
Theres a ton of Halloween Beadwork patterns for sale up on Bead-Patterns.com I’m particularly drawn to this Day of the Dead cuff.
Bead-patterns.com patterns are instant download patterns that you print with your own computer. They are pretty cheap-some … Read More ...
Making your own wire knit chain with the WYR Knittr
What a fun little tool this is! Create your own knit wire chain with the Wyr Knittr-A hand crank knitting spool. This will allow you to create a mesh knit tube that you can then use as is, fill … Read More ...
Fall Jewelry Trends
Whether you are a one of a kind jewelry artists or a production designer-its smart o know what the current jewelry trends are.
For colors=grey and white metals are the IN thing, as are purple and navy.
So whats hot … Read More ...
Stitch Diva Crocheted Necklaces
Stitch Diva Studios has a number of interesting but easy to follow knit and crochet patterns for jewelry as well as clothing. You can buy them online and download immediately-which is perfect for impatient people like me. I have a … Read More ...
Jewelrymaking with Metalchik!
Metal Chik is a weekly webisode dedicated to all things jewelry. I got a sneak peek at the website a couple of weeks ago, and knew you’d all love it.
Featuring Victoria Tillotson and her sidekick apprentice, Adam, they walk … Read More ...
Nashville-more than just music!
If you live in the Nashville area, or will be there next weekend-be sure to check out the Bead Mercantile show in Murfreesboro.Sept 22nd & 23rd at Central Park, 521 Old Salem Rd, Murfreesboro, TN. Check the website for full … Read More ...
Making Polymer Clay Beads Blog
My friend recently told me about a new blog she had come across ‘How-to-make-beads-from-Polymerclay’. Â From the blogger Silastones.
This is a great blog with various polymer clay technique tutorials in slide presentation form. I haven’t played with my … Read More ...
Swarovski on Sale
Harlequin Beads is having a sale on Swarovski!!!
 In celebration of the arrival of Fall Weather to the Northwest all Swarovski Beads & Window Crystals are on sale for a very limited time. Take advantage of the Fall … Read More ...
Shrink Plastic Beads
If you have had some fun making some shrink plastic jewelry, theres always a pile of scrap leftover. You don’t want to throw it away, but what can you do with it???
 Well, Rubber Stamp club shows you how … Read More ...
Beaded Crochet Bracelet
 Future Girl Craft blog has a tutorial for a beaded crochet bracelet. I love bead crochet but dont’ do it well. This would look great in metallic yarn with crystals, or in silk yarn with pearls and sea … Read More ...
No Shrinking Violet
Shrink plastic has been around for a while, and people are finding interesting ways to use it in jewelry.
Arlene Stump at Repeat Impressions  has some interesting techniques to do with your shrink plastic other than just adding an … Read More ...
Fortune Cookie Charm Tutorial
Tedsieland has a great tutorial on making polymer clay Fortune Cookie Charms on her Deviant Art account. This is an easy project that any skill level can do, and they make cute charms for bracelets, earrings, cellphones, dog collars or … Read More ...
Advanced Wirewrapped Facetted Pendant
 Rock and Gem Online has a gorgeous tutorial for a wire wrapped, facetted pendant. I WISH I could do wire wrapping like this….seriously, its gorgeous! For some reasons, wires want to dance and get wriggly whenever I try this … Read More ...
Doing the Wire Wig Jig!
If you don’t have a Wig Jig, you should get one. They are inexpensive, and you can make so many things with it. The WigJig website has a “Wig Jig University” with a TON of free (yes FREE!) … Read More ...