When I first got involved with making [tag]found object jewelry[/tag] , I got hooked on dominoes. Working with dominoes and other game pieces was instant gratification. Used as a blank canvas for stamping, collaging and embellishing, you can create little … Read More ...
Lost Wax & Cuttlefish Casting
If the last post got you excited about casting, here’s another pictorial look at lost wax casting.Â
A REALLY easy, low tech casting method is by using cuttlefish. Its easy, inexpensive and home studio friendly. Cuttlefish are soft and easy … Read More ...
Jewelry Casting By Courtney Gray
Courtney Gray is a renowned artist with beautiful pieces to inspire and tempt you she has put together a series of videos but I thought our readers might be interested in watching the process of Casting your own jewelry.
Make … Read More ...
Bead International 2008 Call for Art!
 The Dairy Barn Arts Center (Athens Ohio) invites you to enter the 6th biennial international juried exhibition of beaded art-Bead International 2008!!!
This event only happens every 2 years so if you miss this deadline, you’ll … Read More ...
Unusual, but easy Wire Wrap Techniques
 
Eni Oken’s Ornamental Jewelry
 I fell in love with Eni Oken about 5 or 6 yrs ago, not long after  she had started her jewelry making website. Her wire work is so gorgeous, you can’t help but … Read More ...
Pearls – An Introduction
Recently I was asked about pearl beads and how do I select the ones I wish to use and it really isn’t a complicated task all you need to do is have a little “pearly knowledge” on hand.
If your … Read More ...
Wire Wrapping
Wire wrapping is a great way to add new textures and mediums to your jewelry making projects and with a little guidance its achievable even for the beginner.
Witty living has some easy to follow wire wrapping instructions to get … Read More ...
A bit of beaded adornment for your hair
When most people think of jewelry, they picture rings, necklaces and bracelets. But another way to adorn yourself is with pretty hair accessories. No matter how long or short your hair is, there’s always a way to add a bit … Read More ...
Perfect Wire Spiral
Artbeads.com shows us how to make the perfect wire spiral with these full instructions.
Once you have it perfected check out this Spiral Wire Ring Project.… Read More ...
Potato Chip Bracelet
This is a real potato chip bag shrunken down to fit as a bracelet. Its been melted to the point where it feels like thick plastic in the oven. We used to shrink potato chip packets and make keychains when … Read More ...
Beaducation
Founder and world-renowned jewelry instructor, Lisa Niven Kelly recently introduced the first-ever library of online jewelry classes. Beaducation is the solution to the age-old problem of finding jewelry classes in your area or trying to coordinate class times that may … Read More ...
Domino Earrings
Domino Earrings
Be creative with PMC, polymer, and tile grout.
This project is intermediate to advanced and comes with easy to follow full instructions.… Read More ...
Metalsmithing Earrings
basic cold metalsmithing project from Lapidary JournalÂ
Stamp your own earrings on soft metal such as copper brass or sterling to make these funky earrings.
A great way to start metalsmithing with full instructions.… Read More ...
Faux Pin
Lapidary Journal has full detailed instructions on how to make this wonderful faux pin using poly clay.… Read More ...