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 ...
Win a copy of Bead Chic
Andrew Thornton is giving away a copy of Margot Potter’s new book Bead Chic. Head over to Andrew’s blog and leave a comment with the title of your favorite Margot Potter book for your chance to win. You can … 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 ...
Beading projects from Spoilt Rotten Beads
Spoilt Rotten Beads offers many fun, free beading projects. Learn basic jewelry making techniques or get free tutorials for their beading projects including Christmas ideas and bridal jewelry. Located just outside Cambridge, in the village of Haddenham, Ely, you … Read More ...
Scrap-busting orange flower necklace tutorial
Jenny is an engineer by profession and she’s designed a way to use your fabric scraps and “take a 2D piece of fabric and turn it into a moving, structured work of art that hugs the body.” At her blog, … Read More ...
Paint chips get a new life
Joanne shares her easy, fun idea for making a necklace from paint chips. Check out her blog for details!… Read More ...
Organic jewelry from melon seeds
Maya Kuzman at The Little Treasures shares her tutorial for making organic jewelry from melon seeds. The necklace above is just one variation of this clever idea. With the bounty of nature, a little marker ink, and a bit of … 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 ...
Etsy find – upcycled jewelry
JMP Designs Upcycled Statement Jewelry is “making the world a little greener with style.” The Arizona Tea necklace pictured above has no shortage of unique and fun style. Take a look at JMP Designs on Etsy.… Read More ...
