Jewelry Making

DIY Jewelry, Beads And Patterns

Call for entries

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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 ...

Potato rings

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dried and colored potato ringsCheck 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

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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 ...

Passionate red earrings

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Passionate red earrings from BananistaI 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

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Choker with tatted pendant on a cello stringCheck 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

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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 ...