David Conroy of Alitas Jewelry takes the everyday and elevates it to art with his welded jewelry made of mundane hardware. David’s finished pieces are anything but boring! His Etsy shop was empty when I checked. Let’s friend him on … Read More ...
How to close a crimp bead
Check out the great video tutorial from Stari Girl Jewelry to learn how to close a crimp bead. This tutorial is detailed and perfect for beginners to stringing.… Read More ...
Make an inexpensive jewelry display
Patty at My Life Under the Bus shares how she made this cool jewelry display for under $20. Take a look to see how she did it!… Read More ...
Your opinion please!
Weddings and rings are bound together in our culture. With my own wedding coming up quickly, I’ve given a lot of thought to jewelry and its value lately. Some jewelry is precious simply because of the sentimental attachment we have … Read More ...
Faux ivory necklace from polymer clay
Cythia Tinapple at Polymer Clay Daily recently wrote about French jewelry artist Helene Klym’s lovely Fimo polymer clay necklace. Take a look at Cynthia’s post and then see the other gorgeous colors Helene made, also.… Read More ...
Urchin Choker from the Beaded Carpet
Mikki writes about her elusive muse and shares images of some unfinished projects she’s working on at the Beaded Carpet. Mikki’s muse was working double duty for her piece called Urchin Choker (above). The organic feel and muted colors … Read More ...
The rings giveaway ends on Sunday
Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a copy of 30-Minute Rings and Beadmaille. Head over to the original post, read the reviews, enter for your chance to win, and then try the free projects from … Read More ...
You ought to be in pictures
A picture may be worth a thousand words but Julia Barello takes old film and makes it speak volumes. Upcycling old film into jewelry and installations, Julia’s work turns old images into vibrant, new objects.
Julia says, “It’s important to … Read More ...
Congratulations to Dennis!
Dennis is the winner of The Penland Book of Glass
and The Penland Book of Jewelry
! Thanks to everyone for playing and special thanks to Lark Jewelry and Beading for sharing these great books with Craft Gossip readers!
Have … Read More ...
Center for Metal Arts
The Center for Metal Arts is having a four-day conference on fold forming July 21-24 in downstate New York. Charles Lewton-Brain will lead two days of demonstration and two days of hands on learning.
If you aren’t familiar with Charles, … Read More ...
Stacey Lane, Studio Jeweler
Since there’s one more day to enter for your chance to win the Penland books, here is also an opportunity to see work from one of Penland’s instructors. I came across these charming rings by Stacey on Amy Tavern’s … Read More ...
Congratulations to Candy!
She’s the winner of Tapestry Bead Crochet! Thanks to everyone for playing. I’m going to start some new giveaways this weekend, so keep looking for your chance to win!… Read More ...
Bird watching with Lark
I love this bangle from Buy My Crap. Thom O’Hearn at Lark has been birdwatching on Etsy and found this and other interesting birds. The bird hat for baby is pretty sweet, too.… Read More ...
Handcrafted Wire Findings goes to…
…Mimi! Thanks to everyone for sharing your favorite Interweave publication. And thank you to the generous folks at Interweave for sharing handcrafted wired findings by Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson with us at Craft Gossip!… Read More ...
Giveaway ends on Sunday
Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of handcrafted wired findings from Interweave. If you haven’t already left a comment about your favorite Interweave publication, go to the original post to enter!… Read More ...