DIY Jewelry, Beads And Patterns
This past weekend I got the book Making Designer Jewelry from Hardware, Beads, and Gems
by Nicole Noelle Sherman. Unusual/edgy jewelry is right up my alley, so the subject matter caught my attention right away.
Jewelry Artist Cyndi Lavin you how to easily make a simple square stitch bail for a donut pendant on the Jewelry and Beading Blog. Don’t be decieved by the word “simple”, this looks quite stunning! And you don’t have … Read More ...
I got a link suggestion recently for Beading Buds. Located in Toronto, Canada Beading Buds is a traveling bead party that comes to you! You provide the space and they provide the beads, instruction, inspiration and lots of fun.… Read More ...
The Bead Shop has put a twist on the usually boring headpin with their tutorial “Fancy Headpins” . This is a great project to do and then use as inspiration and take it further. Think of all the different shapes … Read More ...
If you are LUCKY enough to be in Austin tomorrow, you MUST hit the craft party of the summer! Craft Magazine, Average Jane Crafter and Naughty Secretary Club are joining forces for a super crafty get together at Craft-o-Rama… Read More ...
Jataya is a the website of jewelry artist Connie Fox. Jataya started as an online gallery for her own jewelry but has expanded to a jewelry makers website. She carries metal sheet, wire, shapes and tubing, books, tools, beads, dvds, … Read More ...
The Bead Shop has this gorgeous and free wire wrapped bead bezel tutorial. Lots of pics make it easy to make and it looks really luxe when done.… Read More ...
Here’s are really cute and easy wire wrapped ring tutorial from McFarland Designs called the Rosette wire wrapped ring. This would look really cute in colored copper craft wire for youngsters and a nice gift if done in gold … Read More ...
Artist Camille Young has a great tutorial on her blog for making polymer clay barbed wire using Lumina Polymer Clay. Its so realistic and alot less painful than the real thing. They look great as rings and pendants!… Read More ...
Looking for another place to get tools online? Check out ToolsGS. Their description: “ToolsGS is a premium source for the finest quality professional precision tools available for artisans, technicians, hobbyists and jewelers.” The have a huge selection of everything … Read More ...
Take all those old eyeglasses and make some kitschy cool pins! “Manic Thing Maker” KB Vanhorne shows you how on her colorful and creative blog A Patchwork World… Read More ...
“Create Jewelry: Stones – Stunning Designs to make and wear” by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett
This book is the 3rd in the “Create Jewelry” … Read More ...
You be in LOVE with this super easy wire ring tutorial from Cathie & Steve on Creative Juice! Its fun, and you’ll be obssessed making tons of them for all of your friends too.
Clasps for your jewelry don’t have to be humdrum. They can be beautiful enough to be the centerpiece of a necklace or bracelet.
If you are looking for beautiful clasps, look no further than Star’s Clasps. Just look at … Read More ...
Cabs and Slabs is a new site that offers one of a kind cabochons, rough gems and finished jewelry. The are really brand new and the selection is small but growing.
The cab selection isamazing and pretty diverse. There are … Read More ...
