Jessica from Future Momo has put up another easy to do tutorial, this time for a floating bead necklace. While this is a great project for adults, I think it would also be a fun project for kids to … Read More ...
Jewels in Fiber
The first time I saw Marion’s work in person at an art show, I was completely blown away. The micromacrame work is so incredible and so SMALL!! I couldn’t image making it-but she teaches classes in it. If you can … Read More ...
Best Mini Torch for Jewelry Making in a Small Workspace
If you make jewelry at home, especially in a rental or smaller studio space, you already know the struggle. A full soldering station sounds amazing in theory, but in real life it is not always practical. Not everyone has the … Read More ...
Funky Fabric Beads!
I absolutely LOVE this scrap fabric bead tutorial by Cat Morley over on “Cut out and Keep” You could make matching jewelry for outfits you sew. I also think its a GREAT way to use those precious tiny vintage fabric … Read More ...
Its November, and there’s a crispness in the air
and with a new month comes a new feature on Jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com. November is the month I’ll be doing interviews with jewelry makers to inspire you to create more. Â
November is also the month of Thanksgiving for us Americans, so … Read More ...
Sparkly Halloween Necklace
Brought to us from Jewelrysupply.com, heres a pretty Halloween Crystal necklace. This tutorial gives you a list of products that you can buy at the site. SUPER easy!
Looking for more Halloween Jewelry? Check out these designs on Etsy.… Read More ...
Show us your Halloween Flava and get profiled!!
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 ...