Here is a great upcycled look from Rachel at Transient Expressions. It is made from left over vinyl and a snake brooch, but you can us whatever brooch/earring that you have or find to create your own look.
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Summer Cheer Earrings
You can find the downloadable instructions for these “Summer Cheer” earrings, made with summery colored crystals, on Jewelry Making Daily.… Read More ...
San Francisco Bead and Design Show, Part III
Photo by Larry SandersIf you have been reading the last few weeks you will be aware that the SF Bead and Design Show is taking place this weekend. To highlight the show, we have been running a series of … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cuff Bracelet
Here is another cuff bracelet tutorial. This is form SomethingFromCassie and is a great upcycle project. All you need is an old shirt with a great cuff and some zipper in a variety of colors.
Easy Peasy, and a fun … Read More ...
Tutorial: Boy Cuff
I am excited to receive a link to this tutorial from Cheri over at I am Momma – Hear Me Roar, as I don’t often get to post projects for little ones and especially not for little men.
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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 ...
Steampunk Components
If you are already into steampunk or thinking of trying to make your first piece, this will come as good news to you. Fire Mountain Gems is now offering a line of Steampunk inspired components, books, antiquing paste and designs … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wearable Light
Here is a great tech/jewelry project, the wearable light bracelet from Sparklab. It is an LED illuminated bracelet and not only is that just a cool idea, but the look it totally modern and sleek.
It is made with normal … Read More ...
Great Find
If you are looking for some interesting elements for your jewelry, check out RJBeads on Etsy. They have an excellent selection of fun and funky beads and the prices are pretty reasonable too.… 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: Bling Bib Necklace
Simplicity might seem like an odd place to turn to for jewelry making advice, but here is a great how-to on making a “bling” bib necklace.
The technique looks fairly easy and I have to say that the color … Read More ...
San Francisco Bead and Design Show: Craft Gossip Exclusive Interview Series Part II and Giveaway
As I mentioned last week, The San Francisco Bead and Design Show will be taking place from May 21-23, 2010 (for more information about the show itself please see below). In the previous post about the show we had a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Safety Pin and Fabric Bracelet
If you have been following Alisa Burke’s shrink plastic tutorials, as posted here, check out her guest post on I am Momma Hear Me Roar. This time Alisa shows readers how to create this fun bracelet with fabric, paper … Read More ...
Accessorize With Toys
If you are around SF, be sure to check out the Maker Faire – May 22nd and 23rd. If you love toys, and of course you love jewelry or you wouldn’t be reading this, be sure to stop by and … Read More ...
