Kim is the winner of Interweave’s fabulous book by Karen Dougherty, Metal Style 20 jewelry designs with cold join techniques
. Thanks to everyone for playing.
Be on the lookout for my next big giveaway later this week!… Read More ...
Book review – Vintage Jewelry Design
I am really excited to share this book with you! I have been anxiously awaiting this one since the mention back in October by Marthe Le Van at Lark Jewelry and Beading. Vintage Jewelry Design Classics to Collect and Wear… Read More ...
Design jewelry without any jewelry making skills
Do you love to design jewelry but have no idea how to open a jump ring? Maybe you like to sketch designs but can’t get your wire bends even and symmetrical? Sheyna designs (SHAE-nah – which means beautiful) might be … Read More ...
Auction winners
A sincere thank you to all who helped with the auctions Craft Gossip posted to help the people of Japan. I especially want to thank Ray Hemachandra at Lark Books for donating all the fabulous titles to our auction and … Read More ...
Tree stump necklaces from Aja Engel
Take a look at these “tree stump necklaces” from Aja Engel. Aren’t they as beautiful as they are clever? Looking at Aja’s work on her blog, Aja Engel Designs, I feel her background in printmaking shining through.
Aja describes … Read More ...
Auction to help Japan – Four
The last book for auction is
500 Judaica.
To bid on number four, please leave a comment below with your bid amount. Minimum bids begin at $15.
At the end of the auction, the highest bid for this book will … Read More ...
Auction to help Japan – Set Three
The third set of books for auction includes
500 Gemstone Jewels
Vintage Jewelry Design
Creating Glass Beads
The Penland Book of Jewelry
The Penland Book of Glass
To bid on Set Three, please leave a comment below with your bid … Read More ...
Auction to help Japan – Set Two
The second set of books for auction includes 12 jewelry gallery books:
Masters: Gold
500 Silver Jewelry Designs
500 Gemstone Jewels
500 Earrings
500 Bracelets
500 Necklaces
500 Enameled Objects
500 Plastic Jewelry Designs
500 Wedding Rings
500 Brooches
1000 … Read More ...
Auction to help Japan – Set One
The first set of books for auction includes 10 recent popular bead-related books:
Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery
Diane Fitzgerald’s Shaped Beadwork
Marcia DeCoster’s Beaded Opulence
Laura McCabe’s Embellished Beadweaving
Masters: Beadweaving
Creating Glass Beads
Metalworking 101 for Beaders
Bugle … Read More ...
Etsy find – Two Butterflies
Jennifer Brasher’s Etsy shop Two Butterflies sells handmade jewelry from recycled and vintage materials she has restyled into unique jewelry you can feel good about wearing. Check out Jennifer’s giveaway at her blog. You’ll have to hurry – it … Read More ...
Help Japan-auction coming April 1!
We at Craft Gossip are saddened and humbled by the devastation in Japan and wish to help the people who have suffered such tremendous loss. We are pleased to announce that we are holding an auction to help raise money … Read More ...
Congratulations to Pam!
Pam is the winner of Wire Art Jewelry Workshop by Sharilyn Miller. Thanks to everyone for playing. Head over to Beading Daily now and read Sharilyn’s wire jewelry tips for beginners and more about Sharilyn from her visit with Beading … Read More ...
There’s an app for that
Did you know that Swarovski Elements has a free app for iPhone and iPad called Create Your Style? Perfect for National Craft Month, DIY jewelry artists can browse for inspiration and using the Create Your Style app, get instant information … Read More ...
Don’t forget to enter…
…the giveaway for Sharilyn Miller’s Wire Art Jewelry ends Sunday, March 27. Head over to the original post and leave a comment for your chance to win!… Read More ...
Recipe for success
Exciting news from Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery (MCSJ) — Director Lisa Cain and her staff have developed two recipes and firing schedules for mixing commercial precious metal clays (silver and copper) to form hallmark-quality sterling silver! Read the press … Read More ...