DIY Jewelry, Beads And Patterns
Glass Metal Clay represents over 70 Lampwork Bead artists. They provide an online directory of original artisan made lampwork beads and findings. There are over 70 creative artists in the group.
They also have a section where several lampwork artists … Read More ...
I got some very sad news today that one of SF’s creative businesses is closing. Beadissimo has established itself as THE place to take jewelry making classes in SF. Their store is bright, airy and spacious, the classes were always … Read More ...
 Well, the Bead & Button Show is in full swing, and reported as already being “total blast” 2 days in, from friends who are there. I have been told that I “WILL be coming” next year, so … Read More ...
Do your next bead buying online at Goody Beads and receive FREE Priority shipping($5-8 savings)Â in the United States for any order of $35 or more and FREE International Priority shipping (about $20!!!)Â to Canada on all orders with $100 … Read More ...
Beads & Beyond is a relatively new monthly beading magazine from Britain, starting Oct 2007. Its the UK’s leading monthly beading magazine.
Sold in the US, but not anywhere I could find locally, so I emailed them. They were kind … Read More ...
I thought I’d share what I created this week for a wholesale order. Its a rainbow of cast resin bugs-over 60 in total. I love all the different colors that came out, like a flying rainbow! They will become pins … Read More ...
Hot Dot Designs is jewelry business of Carolyne Brennan, a well known Ceramic/Glass/Jewellery Artist/Designer/Tutor and all around artistic lady. She established the Creative Fashion Jewellery School in 1986 (over 20 years teaching experience) to share her passion for jewelry with … Read More ...
I am happy to annouce that I will be teaching 2 jewelry making classes at the first (but not last!)Â ZNE ConvenZioNEÂ in beautiful Pleasanton, CA just north of San Francisco. The event will take place Aug 22-24, 2008.… Read More ...
I just found out about this challenge from Stringing Magazine and wanted to let you all know. Deadline is tomorrow but theres still time to enter!
| Stringing Challenge | ||
Challenge yourself by creating a piece using stringing or simple wirework techniques |
Since I reviewed a wire wrapped book yesterday, I thought some of you would be curious to try some wrapping on your own. I found a couple of ring tutorials to get you started.
There is a simple but stylish … Read More ...
Jewelry Studio: Wire Wrapping
by Linda Chandler and Christine Ritchey
Wire Wrapping (Linda Chandler and Christine Ritchey), is a nice introduction to the art of wire wrapping.
The book begins with a … Read More ...
Pretty Little Things: collage jewelry, trinkets, keepsakes by Sally Jean Alexander
I love Sally Jean, she is truly a real life cupcake-sweet, pretty and makes you smile to be around. So of course, I was sure I’d love the book … Read More ...
I got the new Delphi Glass Catalog a couple of days ago and was really suprised to see a whole section on jewelry making. They are primarily a stained glass supplier, but over the last couple of years have added … Read More ...
The Big Bead Book Online Directory – Yesterday BeadingDaily.com launched their new online directory at http://directory.beadingdaily.com! There are more than 2000 entries already on the Beta site but they need their readers and fans to help make it a … Read More ...
Crafters for Critters is temporarily closing down their shop as of July 1st to regroup and re-organize. They are offering 75% off EVERYTHING!
 They have some GREAT bead kits from Earthenwood Studio that have enough beads and handmade charms … Read More ...
