The folks over at Ornamentea are always coming up with great tutorials and this one look like fun. Here is their filigree butterfly ring
It uses micro screws and bolts to layer elements on this ring and give it more … Read More ...
Summer Workshops
The Craft Alliance has just announced some summer workshops. Two which looked very interesting are Metal Chemistry: Electroforming with Michael Parrett and Sculptural Glass Bird Beads with Kim Fields.
They take place at the end of July and in … Read More ...
Fresh Findings
Reader Fred sent in a link to his Etsy shop FreshPecadillos where he sells handmade stoneware buttons and pendants.
I have found myself drawn lately to the earthy look of Elaine Ray beads and am similarly drawn to some of … Read More ...
Inspiration: Kimono Crepe Cording Bracelet
Here is some wonderful inspiration from Cynthia of Ornamentea, which you can read about on her blog Shiny Little Things.
It is a work in progress and a fabulous mix of Kimono Crepe Cording and Elaine Ray ceramic beads. … Read More ...
Review of Cold Connections
Helen Driggs of Lapidary Journal recently wrote up a review of cold connections for Jewelry Making Daily, which you might find useful if you are looking for ways to spice up you not soldered jewelry.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Cyan Chain
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: Extruded Bracelets
You can find the tutorial for making these fun extruded polymer clay bracelets here.
It is an east project and in these colors the outcome is really fun and perfect for wearing a large stack this summer.… Read More ...
Interview with Laura McCabe at Lark Books
If you are in awe of Laura McCabe’s work, and it would be hard not to be, you might be thrilled to read this interview with her as posted at Lark Books.
The interview covers everything from the music and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Easy Colorful Chain Maille Earrings
This tutorial for easy colorful chain maille earrings from Easy Wire, were recently shared in the Jewelry Making Daily email.
It is a nice easy project with excellent instructions and the best part is, they should only take you about … Read More ...
Tutorial: Firework Bracelet
This fun and celebratory bracelet tutorial comes from Aubree at Yellow Blackbird.
It is just the thing for this coming weekend!… Read More ...
How to work with Cold Porcelain
Diane Gilleland shared this how to, on making and working with “cold porcelain” on CraftStylish.
There are lots of possibilities with this medium and it seems as if it can be worked in much the same way as metal clay … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sandcastle Necklace
This “Sandcastle’ Necklace comes from Ornamentea and is perfect for hot summer nights on the beach. It is light as a breeze and yet still eye catching and looks like it is fairly easy to make.
You can find the … 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 ...
Tutorial: Nature Walk Bracelet
I can’t help but post this project featured on Skip To My Lou and create by Maya at Maya Made.
I am just in love with the idea of taking a walk in nature with your little one and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Trim and Ribbon Bracelets
Looking for something to do with those left over bits and bobs of trim and ribbons?
Jessica from Oh So Happy Together created this fun tutorial on creating bracelets from your left over scraps. The bracelets shown in her picture … Read More ...