Christopher Spencer recently talked with jewelry designer Lauren Embree. Read what Lauren has to say about getting started, her work, and her greatest skills. Lauren sells her work at Ultra Studios in Fayetteville, Arkansas and online at Lauren Embree jewelry… Read More ...
Mirador rings
Ana María Ramírez and Adriana Díaz have been designing their young, trendy brand of jewelry since 2008. Based in Barcelona, bandada has taken inspiration from architecture around the city and designed a new line of rings called “Mirador.” Pictured above … Read More ...
MapleXO – Recycled Skateboard Jewelry
Lindsay Holmes says, “Wearing MapleXO means more than just having good style. It means that you believe in your creativity, believe in your individuality, and believe in your power to impact the planet.”
Her work saves landfill space and turns … Read More ...
Kathleen Nowak Tucci
AL.com has a very interesting article about Kathleen Nowak Tucci and her upcycled rubber jewelry. Since one of her pieces appeared on the August cover of Vogue Italia and more in its pages, she’s been a very busy lady. You … Read More ...
Working with CopprClay
Cyndi at Beading Arts shares some general tips for working with CopprClay. She also has some simple pendant ideas made from CopprClay. And don’t forget to check out her archives for more metal clay fun!… Read More ...
Interview with Andrew Thornton
Ray Hemachandra of Lark Crafts Jewelry & Beading recently interviewed jewelry designer, writer, painter, and soon to be organized Andrew Thornton. If you missed my post about Andrew’s de-stash sale, head over to see what goodies you need. … Read More ...
Johnson Matthey Sustainable Design Award
Cindy Edelstein has posted information on her blog Jewelry Business Guru about Johnson Matthey, the leading supplier of semi-fabricated platinum jewelry products in the US, and the design competition they have launched—the Johnson Matthey Sustainable Design Award. The competition seeks … Read More ...
Have yourself a handmade holiday
Thinking about making all your gifts this year? Ornamentea can help! Cynthia at Shiny Little Things invites you on October 1 to the store in downtown Raleigh, NC. Get great gift ideas, make and takes, free project sheets to take … Read More ...
Etsy Beadweavers’ Bollywood challenge – vote now!
The challenge for Etsy Beadweavers this month was “Bollywood.” Chosen by Anna of Teasebeads, this challenge set out to capture “a world of colors, music, beautiful women, and shining jewelry.”
There were 52 entries in this month’s challenge and it’s … Read More ...
Eureka! Beads Annual Sale
Eureka! Beads Annual Sale is going on right now! (September 13 – September 19, 2010) Their annual sale is 50% off most products. They are also offering 30% off magazines, books, and Burfitt tools.
The 50% discount is good both … Read More ...
Learn to make wire jewelry with a free eBook
Jewelry Making Daily is giving away a free eBook called Learn How to Make Wire Jewelry: Designs for Making Wire Jewelry with 5 Wire Jewelry Making Techniques. Download this free eBook and get step by step instructions for wire … Read More ...
Wooden earrings inspired by nature
Frances Orona makes these laser-etched earrings from hand sanded wooden disks. This Portland artist loves the creativity jewelry making has given her and says, “it is such a wonderful experience to run into a total stranger wearing something you made!”… Read More ...
Art Bead Scene’s Studio Saturday
Each week Art Bead Scene gives readers a glimpse into the studio and creative process of one of their contributors. This week’s Studio Saturday features Tari Sasser at Creative Impressions in Clay. Head over to Art Bead Scene and read … Read More ...
Steel City Earrings — final free project from Bead Chic
Madge at the Impatient Crafter has a final free project from Bead Chic
. This one is “modern, upscale with just a little edge.” If you didn’t see my previous post about Margot Potter’s new book, Bead Chic, take … Read More ...
Flamingo Toes tutorials and giveaways
Hurry fast as you can to Flamingo Toes and enter for a chance to win one of her giveaways that end tonight! If you don’t get there in time, don’t despair! Bev has tutorials for each of the pieces she’s … Read More ...
