Check out this gorgeous and intricate Tree of Life pendant tutorial from Bead Studio. Its an intermediate level project so not one for a beginner, but something to definately work towards. This “Tree of Life” pendant … Read More ...
New CraftGossip Blog – Glass Arts & Crafts
We have a new blog in Craft Gossip family – Glass Art! Glass is on my ‘list’ of things to learn someday, so I am so glad to see the new blog and learn more about it.
Our new … Read More ...
Book Review: Making Designer Jewelry with Hardware, Gems and Beads
This past weekend I got the book Making Designer Jewelry from Hardware, Beads, and Gems
by Nicole Noelle Sherman. Unusual/edgy jewelry is right up my alley, so the subject matter caught my attention right away.
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Quarry
Stitch yourself a Bail for a Donut Pendant
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.
