Erin Siegel and Lorelei Eurto are writing their first jewelry making instruction book together and are seeking entries now! The new book from Interweave Press, A Jewelry Accord: 50+ Innovative Styles Using Leather, Lace, Ribbon & Cords, will focus on … Read More ...
Dead of the Dead necklace
Carmi Cimicata’s necklace for Day of Dead is a show stopper. I’d wear it a lot more days of the year, too! Take a look at Carmi’s blog to see her inspiration and more about how she made it.
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Potato rings
Check out these inventive dried potato rings from Julie Usel. I don’t really know how long something like this would last but given it’s almost Halloween, I can’t help but think this would be a great project to make … Read More ...
Do good
My new-found friend Andrew Thornton was recently diagnosed with cancer and as a self-employed artist finds himself in the unfortunate situation of many Americans – facing this serious threat to his health without the benefit of medical insurance. Thankfully, there … Read More ...
Giveaways from Lark Books are coming…
Lark Books has given me a treasure trove of books to share exclusively with you, dear CraftGossip readers! Check back soon for details on how you can enter to win a signed copy of one of these Lark Books that … Read More ...
Passionate red earrings
I love these funky and “passionate red” earrings from Bananista! They have a simple and yet very interesting design. Mercedes says, “my … handmade limited edition jewelry (is) inspired by all the simple things that surround our everyday life… … Read More ...
Cello string choker
Check out this unusual choker design from YarnPlayer aka Marilee. Made from a piece she tatted “free style” and a cello string, this piece incorporates two of Marilee’s loves – yarn and music. If you know your way around a … Read More ...
Solar Color Dust
If you use resin in your jewelry work, I wonder if you’ve seen Solar Color Dust yet? Mix this UV sensitive pigment powder into your clear resin (clear epoxy, gloss paint, lacquer, other solvent borne or plastic mediums will work … Read More ...
The kits are ready!
Back in September I showed you quilled necklaces from Mary Louise and mentioned she was working on developing quilling kits in the future. Well, the future is here! Check out Mary Louise’s kits in her Etsy shop mlmxoxo.… Read More ...
For your noggin
Lark has a new book due out this spring by Caroline Cox. Called Vintage Jewelry Designs
, Marthe Le Van learned about many once popular accessories such as the aigrette, bandeau, diadem, and ferronière while editing the text. Marthe’s recent … Read More ...
Cutest creepies ever
I love the little creepies Melanie made! Aren’t they cute? I don’t see them in her shop yet, but you might also like her sugar skulls.… Read More ...
More jewelry from nature
Remember when I showed you Maya Kuzman’s tutorial for making organic jewelry from melon seeds? Look at what she’s done with a fir cone! If you haven’t been there lately, head over to The Little Treasures to see Maya’s … Read More ...
Tutorial: Duct Tape Rose and Washer Necklace
Ela at Life in my pj’s has a great tutorial to show you how to make simple and fabulous 3-D fabric roses. Ela shows you how to make roses from fabric and then steps up the creativity by making the … Read More ...
Who are you?
Beads of Clay is having a giveaway. Head over and leave a comment telling about yourself for your chance to win these two lovely beads made by Beads of Clay members.… Read More ...
Cleaning up scraps
If you are a jewelry designer and you work with metal, then you probably have some metal scraps cluttering your studio. Janice at the Jewelry Artists Network offers some tips for how you can deal with pieces that went awry, … Read More ...