Here is some inspiration for you. This piece is wonderful with lots of unexpected textures and materials in unusual combinations. The pearls really just finish off this piece perfectly.
Happy 4th of July!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Beautiful Bib Necklace
We all know bib necklaces are the rage at the moment and so are fabric floral elements and I have posted a fair share of tutorials about these topics on Craft Gossip already, but I really had to post this … Read More ...
How to Stamp a Heart
Polly at Helping Little Hands shared this easy tip with her readers in how to create a heart with letter stamps.
It is a nice looking heart and an easy way to create it without having to buy a specific … Read More ...
C clamp and brass stacked earrings
Reader Addition Style submitted this photo to the Craft Gossip Crafty Review Pool on flickr.
This is a great use of unusual materials to make jewelry which has a clean … Read More ...
Inspiration: Card Jewelry
This week I have posted a lot of inspirational jewelry to get you jazzed up about making jewelry this summer.
Here is another upcycled project. This piece by Bucyrus Metalsmith is made with face … Read More ...
Inspiration: Metal Mesh Drape Necklace
This necklace is made by Derya Aksoy and can be found on her Esty shop. You can read more about it at her blog Dream Daily Doddle.
I have chosen this … Read More ...
Tips on Micro Torches
If you are thinking about buying a micro torch, you might want to check out this recent chat with Kristal Wick and Denise Peck of Jewelry Making Daily and Beadmaking Daily.
It should answer a lot of your questions about … Read More ...
Inspiration: Fiore che nasce
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 ...
Bead Fest Texas
Interweave has announced a new stop for Bead Fest. This time it is Arlington, Texas and will take place October 1st-3rd. For more info, click here. For a discount on the entrance fee, click here. Lastly, for info … 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 ...