Leslie Rogalski of Step-by-Step Beads discusses here why she would suggest working with shorter treads – to make a few reasons, less tangling and faster beading. It is a helpful little article.
If you are ready to take the step … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pearl Knotting
[youtube b4QwY2UfY6A] Here is a very brief pearl knotting tutorial from Little Happy Apple, who writes a crafting blog. I love her description of herself on YouTube:
crafty adventures of a girl who still manages to make pretty things … Read More ...
Summer Inspiration – Keishi Pearl Necklace
Tammy Powley at Jewelrymaking.about.com posted her latest summer jewelry creation. It’s a gorgeous necklace she made with Keishi Pearls and a large mother of pearl pendant. Luminous, absolutely gorgeous and perfect for summer.… Read More ...
Simply Gemstones Book Review
Simply Gemstones: Designs for Creating Beaded Gemstone Jewelry by Nancy Alden
- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Potter Craft (July 14, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0307451356
- ISBN-13: 978-0307451354
If you’re a jewelry maker, chances are you have lusted after a gemstone or … 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 ...
Call for Eastern Repouse Jewelry work
Victoria Lansford’s latest DVD, Metal Tehcniques of Bronze Age Masters: Eastern Repousse will be released this fall, and she’s looking for images of Eastern repousse work to include in the gallery section.
If you have taken one of her repousse … Read More ...
Summer Jewelry Inspiration – Sea Glass Necklace
From the clever crafting crew at Martha Stewart, this easy tutorial for a lovely shell and sea glass necklace. They combine sea glass with pretty ceramic shards and shells into a mermaid worthy beachy necklace. Collect a bunch on your … Read More ...
Objects and Elements Reader Challenge
Objects and Elements has put up their first Reader Challenge: Get Closure: Show Us Your Clasps.
Here’s how to participate. You can make your own clasp OR show them how you’ve creatively used an objects and elements closure (as … Read More ...
Artist Mini Interview – Deryn Mentock
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 ...
Take a bite out of the Credit Crunch
The supertalented Steven from “Glitter and Macaroni” just sent me a link to his response to the recession-a super cool Credit Crunch Bracelet.
He’s included the tutorial in the newsletter link. Be sure to sign up … Read More ...
Siren Song Necklace by Avalon Potter
When 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 ...
Enchanted Adornments by Cynthia Thorton
I interviewed Cynthia & Greg from Green Girl Studios WAY back in Feb 2008. I adore her work and she is such a sweet person. I am really excited about her soon to be released book “Enchanted Adornments
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… 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 ...
Swarovski Crystal Beaded Ring Tutorial
From a crafty person on Craftster, is this pretty Swarovski Crystal Beaded Ring Tutorial. I would love to credit this designer, but she doesn’t have a name listed and her Etsy shop is no longer open. Whoever she is, … Read More ...