Jewelry Artist Cyndi Lavin you how to easily make a simple square stitch bail for a donut pendant on the Jewelry and Beading Blog. Don’t be decieved by the word “simple”, this looks quite stunning! And you don’t have … Read More ...
Beading Buds-A Traveling Bead Party
I got a link suggestion recently for Beading Buds. Located in Toronto, Canada Beading Buds is a traveling bead party that comes to you! You provide the space and they provide the beads, instruction, inspiration and lots of fun.… Read More ...
Make Fancy Headpins
The Bead Shop has put a twist on the usually boring headpin with their tutorial “Fancy Headpins” . This is a great project to do and then use as inspiration and take it further. Think of all the different shapes … Read More ...
Naughty Secretary Club Book Party and Giveaways
If you are LUCKY enough to be in Austin tomorrow, you MUST hit the craft party of the summer! Craft Magazine, Average Jane Crafter and Naughty Secretary Club are joining forces for a super crafty get together at Craft-o-Rama… Read More ...
Jataya – Wire Tools, Supplies, Jewelry and Classes
Jataya is a the website of jewelry artist Connie Fox. Jataya started as an online gallery for her own jewelry but has expanded to a jewelry makers website. She carries metal sheet, wire, shapes and tubing, books, tools, beads, dvds, … Read More ...
Wire Wrapped Bead Tutorial
The Bead Shop has this gorgeous and free wire wrapped bead bezel tutorial. Lots of pics make it easy to make and it looks really luxe when done.… Read More ...
Rosette Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorial
Here’s are really cute and easy wire wrapped ring tutorial from McFarland Designs called the Rosette wire wrapped ring. This would look really cute in colored copper craft wire for youngsters and a nice gift if done in gold … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Barbed Wire Jewelry Tutorial
Artist Camille Young has a great tutorial on her blog for making polymer clay barbed wire using Lumina Polymer Clay. Its so realistic and alot less painful than the real thing. They look great as rings and pendants!… Read More ...
Tools GS – Your Resource for Creative Solutions
Looking for another place to get tools online? Check out ToolsGS. Their description: “ToolsGS is a premium source for the finest quality professional precision tools available for artisans, technicians, hobbyists and jewelers.” The have a huge selection of everything … Read More ...
Recycled Eyeglass Lens Pins
Take all those old eyeglasses and make some kitschy cool pins! “Manic Thing Maker” KB Vanhorne shows you how on her colorful and creative blog A Patchwork World… Read More ...
Book Review: Create Jewelry: STONES
“Create Jewelry: Stones – Stunning Designs to make and wear” by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett
This book is the 3rd in the “Create Jewelry” … Read More ...
Chunky Wire Wrapped Gemstone Ring
You be in LOVE with this super easy wire ring tutorial from Cathie & Steve on Creative Juice! Its fun, and you’ll be obssessed making tons of them for all of your friends too.
Beautiful Clasps
Clasps for your jewelry don’t have to be humdrum. They can be beautiful enough to be the centerpiece of a necklace or bracelet.
If you are looking for beautiful clasps, look no further than Star’s Clasps. Just look at … Read More ...
Cabs and Slabs
Cabs and Slabs is a new site that offers one of a kind cabochons, rough gems and finished jewelry. The are really brand new and the selection is small but growing.
The cab selection isamazing and pretty diverse. There are … Read More ...
Giant Summer Clearance Sale at Delphi Glass
I just got a postcard for a large sale over at Delphi Glass. 90 COE textured Dichroic is 40% off, Moretti rods/104 COE are 60% off, Jewelry findings up to 50% and lots more. Go to the site to … Read More ...