The International Gem & Jewelry shows are a wonderland! Part bead show, part jewelry show, part lapidary supply with fantastic jewelry exhibits. I use to go all the time when I was living in Columbus. I never ever went home … Read More ...
Jewelrymaking with Metalchik!
Metal Chik is a weekly webisode dedicated to all things jewelry. I got a sneak peek at the website a couple of weeks ago, and knew you’d all love it.
Featuring Victoria Tillotson and her sidekick apprentice, Adam, they walk … Read More ...
Whole Bead Show
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I mentioned the Whole Bead show in my last post, so thought I’d post more about it. This show travels around the country and the next one is in Providence, Rhode Island Providence, RIÂ
September 28-30, 2007 ,Friday & … Read More ...
A night in Venice
Well, maybe just a night adorned in Venetian Beads.
I met the owners of The Venetian Bead Shop at the Whole Bead show a few months ago. They were the nicest people, happy to answer all my questions about … Read More ...
Nashville-more than just music!
If you live in the Nashville area, or will be there next weekend-be sure to check out the Bead Mercantile show in Murfreesboro.Sept 22nd & 23rd at Central Park, 521 Old Salem Rd, Murfreesboro, TN. Check the website for full … Read More ...
Making Polymer Clay Beads Blog
My friend recently told me about a new blog she had come across ‘How-to-make-beads-from-Polymerclay’. Â From the blogger Silastones.
This is a great blog with various polymer clay technique tutorials in slide presentation form. I haven’t played with my … Read More ...
Making Connections with Susan Lenart Kazmer
My friend and world renowned mixed media jewelry artist Susan Lenart Kazmer has written a book on jewelry making!!!
The book titled “MAKING CONNECTIONS
“ is scheduled to be released Oct 2007, pre orders are $40, after Oct … Read More ...
Swarovski on Sale
Harlequin Beads is having a sale on Swarovski!!!
 In celebration of the arrival of Fall Weather to the Northwest all Swarovski Beads & Window Crystals are on sale for a very limited time. Take advantage of the Fall … Read More ...
Bead and Button 2008
Touted as “the biggest bead show in the country” Bead and Button offers a wealth of shopping and jewelry making classes, over 500!!! Next years event is June 1-8th, 2008. Registration for classes doesn’t begin until Jan 15, 2008 … Read More ...
Z-Beads Super Stars!
Get in on the action-Sign up for the newsletter at Z-Beads and get a chance to buy these super star beads on sale each Thursday. Let me tell you they go FAST, so you gotta be quick!
 These GORGEOUS … Read More ...
Hooked on Wire Retreat
Lisa Niven Kelly is putting on the “Hooked on Wire” jewelrymaking retreat for 2 weekends in Sept. This is the 4th yr that the retreat has been going on, and looks amazing. Held in Burlingame, Ca at the … Read More ...
Think out side the box – Fabric Charms
I am constantly looking for ways to utilize “non traditional” things as jewelry. I find the challenge of using something like paper or felt rather than metal to make a ring or wearable piece, really helps fire my creativity. … Read More ...
Interesting Jewelry Supplies
Sharon Unlimited is another great website for unsual jewelry supplies. From their home page  ” At sharonunlimited.com- offering artisan-crafted sterling silver beads, toggle clasps, pendants, and some of the most coveted gemstone beads for jewelry artists online. ”
They … Read More ...
Got Tool?
Contenti Jewelry Making Supply is a really good online retailer. They sell a variety of tools in price ranges to fit about every budget. For example, if you need a flexshaft you can get a Foredom TX Flexshaft for $265 … Read More ...
A ‘Green’ Way to clean Sterling
I’ve come to realize that I am really chemically sensitive-I get sick in any room with new carpeting, cleaning supplies make my hands break out in hives, etc…. So, Iam always looking for enviromental friendly cleaning products or methods.
On… Read More ...