Jewelry Making

If you haven’t made it there already, there are 2 days left of the Philadelphia BeadFest.

There is an amazing line-up of workshops on all sort of subjects.  Tomorrow, just to name a few, you could learn how … Read More ...

The Times-Picayune reported on two local artists giving upcoming workshops.  You can read the article here.

Vitrice McMurray will give a workshop next Tuesday on reworking old jewelry into new pieces. Great subject in today’s economy, and great for those … Read More ...

Reader and crafter Ann Martin sent me links to her blog.  She does really interesting work with filigree paper jewelry.  Some of her work affixed to what she calls, “altered jewelry” and some is stand alone.  In either case … Read More ...

This is a great ring by Bloom Studios. The jeweler describes it as looking like the ocean with the dendrite inclusions forming tiny seaweed and it definitely does look like that.

I love the simple but elegant feel to all … Read More ...

From now on I will try to post only about more current books, however I  felt that I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this book.  The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight is by far the best book that … Read More ...

Hi!  I am the new Jewelry Making Editor for CraftGossip.  Here is a tiny bit about me, for more please see my bio on the editors page which should be up soon:

I have been beading since I was 5, … Read More ...

Petal Mix on etsy has created these beautiful hair clips using Kanzashi Japanese inspired flowers.

The delicate butterfly is affordable at just $15.00

And the set of 3 little flowers is $19.00

If you haven’t head about the latest new … Read More ...

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