DIY Jewelry, Beads And Patterns
Interweave Publications has made the following announcement today about their exciting publication, Bead Star magazine:
Bead Star magazine announced today the 45 prize-winning jewelry designers in the second annual Bead Star challenge—an exciting competition that garnered more than 2000 entries … Read More ...
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Here’s hoping that a ring like this one from Metalsmitten could make you feel a little richer after your Black Friday Shopping.
I like that the artist will try to find a coin … Read More ...
Tricia over at Oh So Crafty posted this tutorial on how to make a Lanvin inspired bracelet out of a broken strand of faux pearls and some ribbon. She was recreating a look selling for $890 at Barney’s. Not bad … Read More ...
This piece is from mixed media artist Allison L Norfleet Bruenger, who submitted some of her work to the CraftGossip Flickr pool.
Allison does a lot of nice work with pierced metals and … Read More ...
You can now pre-order the book Steampunk-Style Jewelry: A Maker’s Collection of Victorian
, Fantasy, and Mechanical Designs from Ornamentea.com.
It sounds like this is going to be an excellent book on combining Victorian, Fantasy and Mechanical elements through cold … Read More ...
To launch her new products (Scrabble Earrings, Charm Bracelets and Keychains) Lisa from
Pieces Of Me Pendants is giving you the chance to win this adorable Reindeer pendant with ball chain for Christmas.
For your chance to win simply enter … Read More ...
I love these walnut earrings, posted as a tutorial by Rio Grande.
The great thing about this project other than the elegant and clean look is that Rio not only gives you the instructions in a clear manner, but … Read More ...
Scrabble Earrings, Charm Bracelets and Keychains new at Pieces Of Me Pendants.
Charms, Earrings and Keychains are made from wooden Scrabble® tiles (approx. ¾” square), decoupaged with graphic images that are sealed with a high gloss non-toxic finish. Your charms, … Read More ...
I have yet to blog about a forged piece, and that is probably because I don’t know much about forging nor do I know anyone who makes forged jewelry. But I stumbled across … Read More ...
Here is another re-create project like those that I have blogged about previously from My Mama Made It etc. I love the idea that crafters out there are looking at pieces in shops and figuring out how to make their … Read More ...
Krystle over at Craftyhabit sent out this tutorial for a paperclip necklace.
Think a beading project for slow days at the office or a good recycled materials project. It is fun and drapes in a pretty cool way.
I’d … Read More ...
Check out this tutorial for multi chain convertible jewelry over at MISS.
I like the use of mixed tones of metal and how relaxed and easy to make this project seems, yet still having an edge and a bit of … Read More ...
This weeks newsletter from Beading Daily by Leslie Rogalski has some interesting ideas for texturing metal.
Pictured here is one of her experiments on everyday objets such as steel washers and wire from the hardware store.… Read More ...
If you are looking for some inspiration, check out the website of Elva Fields.
There are funky large beaded necklaces, one of a kind pieces and my favorites, these up-cycled chunky necklaces, like this “tangled up in gold” necklace, … Read More ...
I can’t help it, I just seem to love all of Alexis’ pins over a My Momma Made It.
The great news is that she gives lots of tutorials for us fans and you can also buy some of her … Read More ...
