Randi shares a simple, free tutorial for making these basic wire hoop earrings at her blog StudioDax. Take a look at how easy it is to create these simple and fashionable earrings with just a few tools and materials. … Read More ...
How to make caged earrings
DIYLessons.org is giving away a tutorial for making caged earrings when you register as a member. Take a look at all their very reasonably priced tutorials or get more freebies at Handmade Jewelry Club.… Read More ...
Line art in precious metal
Katie Hillier started a new jewelry line last year – adorable, yet simple “line drawings” of animals in precious metal wire with jeweled eyes. Named Accessory Designer of the Year during the British Fashion Awards last October, the New York … Read More ...
Free black heart necklace tute
Beryl Morago shares how to make this simple yet stylish wire necklace she calls Black Heart. Check out her other work on Flickr.… Read More ...
Jewelry and mixed media retreat in the DC area
If you will be in the DC area September 24-26, consider ArtBliss jewelry and mixed media workshops. ArtBliss gives you the opportunity to study with four nationally recognized artists who will be teaching classes in wireworking, metalworking, lampworking, and … Read More ...
Etsy find – Octopus by Anna Mroczek
What a lovely wire wrapped piece by Anna Mroczek! Anna is based in Szczecin, Poland, and has been making jewelry since 2005. You can see more of her pieces on her blog or browse her Etsy shop.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Easy Colorful Chain Maille Earrings
This tutorial for easy colorful chain maille earrings from Easy Wire, were recently shared in the Jewelry Making Daily email.
It is a nice easy project with excellent instructions and the best part is, they should only take you about … Read More ...
Totally Twisted Blog Tour and Giveaway!
Welcome to the 6th and final stop on the Totally Twisted Blog Tour! (If you are interested in checking out the previous stops, they will be listed at the end of this post.)
This blog tour celebrates the book T… Read More ...
Tutorial: Hook and Eye
Beading Daily posted two free wire projects. I like the one pictured here. They use rubber tubing and wire to create a home-made hook and eye clasp.
Instructions are included, and I really like the look of this … Read More ...
Wire Gauge Discussion
If you are a beader thinking of moving into using wire, but don’t know much about which gauge to use, read this newsletter from Denise Peck at Beading Daily.
She includes a good list of which gauges you might want … Read More ...
How-To: Making Coils
Jean Campbell, contributing editor for Beading Daily, wrote today about making coils with a handy new, and simple, tool.
I have used a similar tool for making jumprings, but hadn’t seem this “coiler” before, nor thought of using coils as … Read More ...
Tutorial: Crimping and loops
[youtube RwY-qWqol8c] Here is an excellent tutorial on crimping which was featured on Ornamentea. If they have a great archived section of tutorials and how tos as well. If you follow this link you will with the above tutorial … 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 ...
Online tutorials by Gelt Designs
If you are looking for some tutorials on different jewelry making techniques, etc…. check out Gelt Designs Tutorial Page.
They have an entire page full of great jewelrymaking tips lfrom making interesting findings like the Clover leaf Toggle to … Read More ...
Jewelry Artist Interview: Heather Mullins-Teasley
Today’s Jewelry Artist Mini Interview is with Heather Mullins-Teasley also known as Madame Teasley. Heather is a multi talented mixed media artist who excels in painting, making assemblages and art jewelry.
- How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making)