Here is a lovely floral piece by Verdevescica who has a number of really interesting and varied jewels on flickr, so check them out.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Office Wear Traditional Bracelet
If you are at the office this week yearning to make something creative, check out this bracelet by 2 Roses Jewelry.
I cracked me up and is a great use of … Read More ...
Friday Inspiration: Lothario’s Necklace
Here is a bit of fun Friday inspiration from James Thurman. If you love shoes and love jewelry, then this is the necklace for you! Made from high heels, pearls and silver, this necklace … Read More ...
Do some good
If you are a bead artist, if is a great chance to do some good.
Beads of Courage provides art-in-medicine programs for children with serious illnesses. It seems like a really great program to help children throughout their treatments to … Read More ...
Introducing – Jewelry Making Daily and a Giveaway
If you haven’t already visited Interweave’s new jewelry making community, Jewelry Making Daily, then now is the time. The recently launched site is a excellent resource for anyone, from those just starting out on their first jewelry making … Read More ...
Inspiration: Estike brooches
Here is a bit of colorful inspiration for you. Floral brooches have been making a big come back lately, but these have a fresh style of their own.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Shrink Ring
Shrink plastic seems to be the material of the moment with numerous exciting projects coming out all over the blogosphere, such as this one posted previously.
If you are interested in this material and its many possibilities, check out Cathe’s … Read More ...
Suzan Rezac: Japanese Metal Inlay Techniques
If you are interested in learning this amazing technique, you can learn it at the 92nd Street Y, during this one week course taught by Suzan Rezac. You can also sign up for other summer session courses here.… Read More ...
How to: Prepare “Inclusions”
ibeadmag recently ran an article on how to prepare “inclusions” for resin jewelry. This article written by Michael Cluley is a great resource for how to prepare everything from flowers to candy for inclusion in resin elements (such as the … Read More ...
Inspiration: contemporary chunky crochet jewels
This necklace posted by Fibreromance on Flickr is really striking. The bold geometric shapes are actually crocheted. I love the monochromatic look of the shapes too.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Pom Pom Necklace
Another bit of fun before the weekend – this Pom Pom necklace is just the sugary sweet fun that you need for a weekend in the spring sun.
This tutorial comes from P.S. – I made this, and couldn’t be … Read More ...
Tutorial: Safety Pin Belt/Necklace
This tutorial for a safety pin belt/necklace comes from Love Maegan.
It is a quick, easy and versatile project – just the thing for a new look for the weekend.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt Dahlia Mother Day Brooch
Megan Reardon from Not Martha, if you haven’t visited her there you should, posted this tutorial here on Holidash.
This how-to is for a stunning and bold Mother’s Day Felt Dahlia brooch/corsage with a secret pocket at the back … Read More ...
Tutorial: Shrink Plastic Statement Necklace
Here is a great tutorial from Alisa Burke on how to make this awesome shrink plastic necklace.
You will see photos of her work as she draws patterns and flowers and paints them with acrylic before shrinking and assembling. It … Read More ...
Friday Inspiration: Pearl of the Sea Necklace
Here is some lovely Friday inspiration. This awesome necklace was posted on the Crafty Review Pool by Wandie Ortiz, who is clearly very talented.… Read More ...