Today’s Artist Mini-Interview is wth my new friend Deryn Mentock. Deryn is an extremely talented mixed media artist and her work is outstanding, as you can tell by the teaser photo.
How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) … Read More ...
Siren Song Necklace by Avalon Potter
photo copyright Avalon PotterWhen making seasonal themed jewelry, it’s important to think of what evokes the thoughts & feelings of that season for you. For Summer jewelry, its usually tropical or beach/sea inspired. Using yellows, bright orange, red, lime … Read More ...
Fun Wire Cage Bead Tutorial
photo copyright Turtlebay Jewelry
I love wire cage beads but couldn’t figure out how to make them. Someone recently sent me the link to this Wire Cage Bead Tutorial from Danielle at Turtlebay Jewelry. She makes it look so easy!… Read More ...
Easy to Make Toggles
Want to add a personal touch to your jewelry making? It’s as simple as making your own findings like these wire toggle bars.
Kerry at Kabs Creative Concepts has a really easy to make wire toggle tutorial. They are … Read More ...
Objects and Elements – New Blog, New Design Team
Art Jewelers Susan Lenart Kazmer and her business partner Linda Larsen ; owners of Objects and Elements webstore, have been busy the last few months. They’ve been updating the store with all kinds of unique goodies you won’t find … Read More ...
Amazing River Troll Ring Tutorial Freebie
photo and design copyright CraftTutorials.net
From crafty ladies over at Craft Tutorials blog, a wonderfully organic and chunky wire wrap ring tutorial . Called The River Troll Ring, I love the way she combines all these elements into a … Read More ...
Amazing Snake Wirewrap Tutorial
I am totally in LOVE with this snake bracelet tutorial from Mackintosh Jewelry. Its a dramatic bracelet that will have people asking you WHERE did you buy that. Only $10.95 for the instructions but HURRY!!! The website says its … Read More ...
Book Review:Wire Jewelry VISUAL Quick Tips by Chris Franchetti Michaels
Wire Jewelry VISUAL Quick Tips by Chris Franchetti Michaels
- Spiral-bound: 224 pages
- Publisher: Visual; Spi edition (January 9, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470343842
- ISBN-13: 978-0470343845
Just like Visual Quick Tips Beading book I reviewed last month, author Chris Franchetti … Read More ...
Book Review – Mixed Metals: Creating Contemporary Jewelry with Silver, Gold, Copper, Brass & More
Mixed Metals: creating contemporary jewelry
with silver, gold, copper, brass & more. Melinda Barta & Danielle Fox
- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (May 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 159668092X
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680920
The authors Danielle Fox & Melinda Barta … Read More ...
International Charm Day!
Today is International Charm Day!
Started by charming Amber Dawn, International Charm day is a day to make, wear,enjoy, share, buy and giveaway charms. Check out the International Charm Day blog for a TON of charm inspiration,tutorials, links to … Read More ...
Last Call for you to be a Beading Star!
Don’t miss out on your chance to be a STAR!!!
The deadline is soon approaching for Bead Star jewelry competition, last day to enter is May 1, 2009. The grand prize is an all-expense paid trip for two to Bead … Read More ...
FREE Beading Daily Wire Wrap Jewelry book!
The fabulous folks at Beading Daily have a FREE eBook of 6 Wire Jewelry Designs! The projects include 2 necklaces with wirewrapped loops, 1 COOL wire bangle bracelet covered with coiled wire and bead dangles, 2 pairs of wire earrings, … Read More ...
Free Wireworking Tips
Perri from Shaktipaj Designs does some amazing wirework, just look at this pendant!!!
She has also graciously posted some free wire working pdfs on her blog too! You can learn how to coil wire with a drill, fix a … Read More ...
Wrapture Wirework Tutorials
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 ...
Wire Name Tutorial
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 ...