Dayle Doroshow is an amazing polymer clay artist. Her work is reminiscent of ancient treasures found at archeological sites . Her work shows how versatile polymer clay can be and how it can mimic natural materials like ivory, gemstones and … Read More ...
Domino Effect #2-Domino Book Pendant
The super crafty Tim Holtz shows us how to make a clever book/diary pendant with embellished dominos on the DIY Network Website
You could make this as mini scrapbooks and tailor them to however you give them too. I think … Read More ...
Get a colorful domino effect.
When I first got involved with making [tag]found object jewelry[/tag] , I got hooked on dominoes. Working with dominoes and other game pieces was instant gratification. Used as a blank canvas for stamping, collaging and embellishing, you can create little … Read More ...
More Felt Jewelry inspiration
This gorgeous garland necklace was done by Swiss artist Karin Wagner. You can see more of her work here. Be sure to click thru all the pictures. I find her work so inspirational and just plain gorgeous.
 [tags]felt jewelry, … Read More ...
Won’t you let me take you on a Bead Cruise?
 
I’ve never been on a cruise, because I’m not the kind of person who wants to lounge by the pool all day. I need to do stuff, I’m not good at sitting still.
IF I were to go on … Read More ...
Lost Wax & Cuttlefish Casting
If the last post got you excited about casting, here’s another pictorial look at lost wax casting.Â
A REALLY easy, low tech casting method is by using cuttlefish. Its easy, inexpensive and home studio friendly. Cuttlefish are soft and easy … Read More ...
Jewelry Casting By Courtney Gray
Courtney Gray is a renowned artist with beautiful pieces to inspire and tempt you she has put together a series of videos but I thought our readers might be interested in watching the process of Casting your own jewelry.
Make … Read More ...
Felted Jewelry- a hot trend!
There’s a growing trend for felting and felted jewelry right now.  As a fiber artist in addition to being a jewelry artist-it makes me happy.
Felted jewelry is so tactile and all ‘warm & fuzzy’. You can make it … Read More ...
Bead International 2008 Call for Art!
 The Dairy Barn Arts Center (Athens Ohio) invites you to enter the 6th biennial international juried exhibition of beaded art-Bead International 2008!!!
This event only happens every 2 years so if you miss this deadline, you’ll … Read More ...
Unusual, but easy Wire Wrap Techniques
 
Eni Oken’s Ornamental Jewelry
 I fell in love with Eni Oken about 5 or 6 yrs ago, not long after  she had started her jewelry making website. Her wire work is so gorgeous, you can’t help but … Read More ...
Pearls – An Introduction
Recently I was asked about pearl beads and how do I select the ones I wish to use and it really isn’t a complicated task all you need to do is have a little “pearly knowledge” on hand.
If your … Read More ...
Wire Wrapping
Wire wrapping is a great way to add new textures and mediums to your jewelry making projects and with a little guidance its achievable even for the beginner.
Witty living has some easy to follow wire wrapping instructions to get … Read More ...
A bit of beaded adornment for your hair
When most people think of jewelry, they picture rings, necklaces and bracelets. But another way to adorn yourself is with pretty hair accessories. No matter how long or short your hair is, there’s always a way to add a bit … Read More ...
Perfect Wire Spiral
Artbeads.com shows us how to make the perfect wire spiral with these full instructions.
Once you have it perfected check out this Spiral Wire Ring Project.
… Read More ...Hooked on Wire Retreat
The fourth annual Hooked on Wire retreat September 22nd- 24th or September 28th-30th Burlingame, California.
Experience three days of intensive wireworking instruction from three of the premier wirework artists in the country. Each instructor has prepared an original day-long workshop … Read More ...