Leslie Rogalski of Step-by-Step Beads discusses here why she would suggest working with shorter treads – to make a few reasons, less tangling and faster beading. It is a helpful little article.
If you are ready to take the step … Read More ...
Fall Stringing Challange
The Fall Challenge by the Editors of Stringing is to come up with a beaded or wire worked project on the theme “Around the World”
Projects should be photographed and sent to the editors for judging no later than September … Read More ...
Last Few Days: Earring Swap
Beading Daily is hosting a earring swap, which sounds like fun. It is to celebrate Denise Peck’s new book 101 Wire Earrings
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The basics are: make a pair of earrings and send them in with a self addressed stamped … Read More ...
Class: Silver Clay
If you live in the Silicon Valley area and are interested in Silver Clay, you might me interested in Cynthia Scott’s class at the Adult Community Education center.
This class is intermediate and teaches the following:
In this intermediate class, … Read More ...
White yellow flower bracelet by Julishland
Israel based Russian jeweler Julishland shared images of her work on the CraftGossip Flickr Pool.
I love these intensely designed and colored pieces. You can purchase her work at … Read More ...
Book Review Monday: How To Start A Home-Based Jewelry Making Business
Marie Loughran’s new book How to Start a Home-Based Jewelry Making Business
looks like a great resource. she covers loads of topics including book keeping, ethics, marketing, employees etc.
If you have been enjoying your craft and playing with th … Read More ...
2 Days Left: Philly BeadFest
If you haven’t made it there already, there are 2 days left of the Philadelphia BeadFest.
There is an amazing line-up of workshops on all sort of subjects. Tomorrow, just to name a few, you could learn how … Read More ...
Workshops: New Orleans
The Times-Picayune reported on two local artists giving upcoming workshops. You can read the article here.
Vitrice McMurray will give a workshop next Tuesday on reworking old jewelry into new pieces. Great subject in today’s economy, and great for those … Read More ...
Diane Weimer and Sawing workshop
Diane Weimer will be teaching a sawing workshop in association with Connie Fox at the end of September in the San Diego area.
She creates excellent pieces using lots of sawing and patience. You can find her work here on … Read More ...
Ann Martin
Reader and crafter Ann Martin sent me links to her blog. She does really interesting work with filigree paper jewelry. Some of her work affixed to what she calls, “altered jewelry” and some is stand alone. In either case … Read More ...
Peruvian Blue Opal with Dendrites and Recycled 14k Gold Ring
This is a great ring by Bloom Studios. The jeweler describes it as looking like the ocean with the dendrite inclusions forming tiny seaweed and it definitely does look like that.
I love the simple but elegant feel to all … Read More ...
Jewelry Book Monday
From now on I will try to post only about more current books, however I felt that I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this book. The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight is by far the best book that … Read More ...
Hollow Glass Beads
What could be better for that late summer weekend getaway to the beach than a chunky glass necklace?! I adore them, but by the end of the day I often feel like I have a weight around my neck that … Read More ...
Hello Readers
Hi! I am the new Jewelry Making Editor for CraftGossip. Here is a tiny bit about me, for more please see my bio on the editors page which should be up soon:
I have been beading since I was 5, … Read More ...
The Craze Of Kanzashi
Petal Mix on etsy has created these beautiful hair clips using Kanzashi Japanese inspired flowers.
The delicate butterfly is affordable at just $15.00
And the set of 3 little flowers is $19.00
If you haven’t head about the latest new … Read More ...