Jewelry Making

Bench Magazine going Green by going Digital

January 17, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Bench Magazine is a wonderful magazine written by bench jewelers for bench jewelers. It has always been printed on Recycled Paper. However, they know that even recycled paper consumes enormous amounts of electricity and water in its production.

So, in … Read More ...

Mini Jewelry Artist Interviews – Katie Hacker

January 16, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

In 2009, I thought it would be fun to do “mini interviews” so we can learn a little about alot of different people!

Our first artist to grant a mini interview is Katie Hacker. Katie presents Beading Lessons on each

Beyonce’s Golden Globes Inspired Necklace Tutorial

January 13, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

I’m a sucker for watching the awards shows, ONLY for the clothes and jewelry. I love seeing the pretty gowns and millions of dollars worth of diamonds. I don’t think I’m alone in this either, many people I know just … Read More ...

Bead & Button Class Registration Open!

January 13, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

If you are going to Bead & Button show this year, or want too-The online registration opens today, Tuesday, January 13 at noon, CST.

The class offerings are incredible, there is SO many great classes!!! I am hoping to … Read More ...

Recycled Spoon Rings

January 13, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Seems like everywhere I turn, I am seeing spoon rings. These were quite popular in the 70’s and I think I had spoon rings, bracelet and earrings when I was young.. They are very popular again today.

This tutorial from … Read More ...

Recycled Magazine Paper Pendant

January 11, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

From the creative mind of super crafty Diane Gilleland at Craft Stylish, comes this fun jewelry project. Using recycled magazine paper and a lowtemp glue gun, you can make a multitude of these cute pinwheels in no … Read More ...

Book Review Handmade Paper Jewelry-40 Beautiful Projects to Make and Wear

January 9, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Handmade Paper Jewelry: 40 Beautiful Projects to Make & Wear authors Heidi Borchers, Candance Liccione and Tiffany Windsor

Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Sterling/Chapelle (March 28, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402722133
ISBN-13: 978-1402722134

The authors of this book are sisters and … Read More ...

Beading Daily’s Top 10 Projects of 2008

January 7, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Beading Daily Announces Top 10 Most Popular Projects of 2008

Beading Daily has announced the site’s Top 10 Most Downloaded Free Projects of 2008, as told through the millions of downloads conducted in 2008 by Beading Daily readers around the … Read More ...

Jennifer Perkins Jewelry Making & Business Classes at Craft-0-Rama

January 7, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Jennifer Perkins/Naughty Secretary Club will be offering a few really fun sounding classes this month at Craft-o-Rama. If you’ve been hesitating to take a class, January might be your last chance for awhile. Jennifer is expecting (congrats!) and will … Read More ...

Win a $5000.00 OttoFrei.com Gift Certificate!

January 6, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Win a $5000.00 OttoFrei.com Gift Certificate!

Support Ganoksin, buy a raffle ticket today! Win a $5000.00 OttoFrei.com Gift Certificate! This year’s winter 2009 Ganoksin raffle grand prize is a $5000.00 OttoFrei.com gift certificate. Ganoksin is a non profit informational website … Read More ...

Vintage Redux Book Review

January 5, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Got a box of jewelry (old and new) that doesn’t appeal to you anymore?? Don’t want to throw out Great Aunt Millies Faux Pearls but they are SO not you?? Not to worry, Vintage Redux author Brenda Schweder has the … Read More ...

Textured Bracelet Tutorial

January 4, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Check out this fun bracelet tutorial from Martha Stewart Crafts. Revamp old (or new) bangles by using leftover string from other craft projects. These bracelets are really cute! … Read More ...

Amethyst on Sale at Thunderbird Supply

January 1, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Amethyst on Sale!!! Just For one week – January 1 to January 7, 2009, Thunderbird will be featuring all amethyst products (real and rhinestone) at their best price. Take advantage of this sale to prepare for February’s birthstone or just … Read More ...