Photography is a big part of jewelry making if you sell your designs, write tutorials for your blog, or want to share photographs with family and friends.
One issue I have encountered many times is lack of proper lighting when … Read More ...
5 Easy Jewelry Making Knots
At some point in jewelry making you will need to use knots to secure beads, charms, jump rings and clasps. Don’t let the thought intimidate you. Knots are easy to make! Check out these 5 easy to do knots. Each … Read More ...
Throwback Thursday 1950’s Demi Parure Necklace and Earring Set
Throwback Thursday is a popular trend on social network sites Facebook and Instagram. For those of you that aren’t familiar with the trend, every Thursday people who choose to participate, upload old photographs of family, friends, pets, themselves, whatever they … Read More ...
How to Make A Musical Bracelet
This is one of the coolest, most unusual, out of the ordinary jewelry making tutorials I have seen. No joke! This tutorial combines two of my favorite things, jewelry making and music!! Britt, a Chemical and Biological Engineering student came … Read More ...
Breast Milk Jewelry: A Growing Trend Among New Mothers
A new trend surfaced earlier this year among mothers of newborns and has stirred up controversy among social network interactions, family discussions, and the news. What’s this trend you ask? Breast milk jewelry. Yep, you read that right! If your … Read More ...
DIY Summer Sequin Bracelets Tutorial
This tutorial makes me HAPPY!! Maya uses sequins to create these colorful bracelets you see in the picture. Aren’t they adorable! This is a perfect project for girly girls who love accessories that sparkle and shine. This would be a … Read More ...
DIY Soda Can Earrings Tutorial
Here is another creative tutorial by Carol. You may remember her from the “Beads and Knots Friendship Bracelet” tutorial. She shares a tutorial on how to create beautiful earrings using soda cans and a few other supplies. I … Read More ...
Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July to everyone of our readers in the United States of America! Have a wonderful day!!
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator … Read More ...
Beautiful Necklace in Honor of Nelson Mandela
This beautiful necklace is one of many faux turquoise necklaces created by Susan Delaney in honor of the life and work of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa. He was President of the country from 1994-1999. His life … Read More ...
DIY Beads and Knots Friendship Bracelet
These friendship bracelets are similar to tutorials I have featured in posts over the past few weeks. However these friendship bracelets have a neat twist to them. In this tutorial Carol shows how some bead and knots can dress up … Read More ...
Free Macrame Bracelet Tutorial
Isn’t this bracelet lovely? Vicky Lorenzi, a macramé artist, features a free tutorial on her website Knots and Sparklez that will teach you how to make a beautiful Macramé Bangle Bracelet. Vicky explains that macramé “is an ancient art … Read More ...
A Jewelry Making Tip Using Sequins
I have found myself making a lot of earrings lately. They are easy to make and it does not take a lot of time to make one pair. I can usually make several pairs in an hour. It is a … Read More ...
The Sanhedrin’ Priest Necklace Tutorial
Take a look at these colorful necklaces! This tutorial was published by Jolene Lew on her blog “The Journey of a Supermom.” As she explains in her post, she and some volunteers from her Church created props for … Read More ...
DIY 4th of July Earrings
4th of July is right around the corner. It is a day to celebrate our freedom in the United States of America. I imagine many families will get together, visit friends, have a cook-out, throw meat on the grill to … Read More ...
DIY Rhinestone Chevron Friendship Bracelet
I know I have posted many tutorials in the past few weeks for friendship bracelets, but what can I say, besides they are a popular trend. It is fun for me to think about friendship bracelets were popular when my … Read More ...
