This lovely piece called Helen of Troy, by French beader Anneta Valious, is made with a technique called soutache. Nathalie Mornu interviewed Anneta about this technique and shares more of her lovely work at Lark Jewelry & Beading. Take … Read More ...
Beadweaving Master series giveaway ends on Sunday
Only 3 days left to enter for your chance to win these fabulous books from Lark! Leave a comment at the original post for your chance to win them.… Read More ...
Attempt for longest beaded necklace this weekend
August 19-21 at Bead Fest Philadelphia, The Portable Playhouse will attempt a Guinness World Record for “Longest Beaded Necklace.” If you aren’t familiar with The Portable Playhouse, they are a nonprofit organization dedicated to DIY jewelry making in … Read More ...
Giveaway from Metal Adornments
Morgan Rae is offering a $25 store credit to one lucky winner! See the rules for how you can enter her giveaway at Metal Adornments and then browse her Etsy shop to see how you might spend it.… Read More ...
Summer bangle from Inkodye
Take a look at this fun bangle tutorial from Inkodye. What is Inkodye? It’s a photo-sensitive permanent, colorful ink. The ink colors develop in sunlight. In this bangle tutorial, you’ll learn to use ink from a paint marker as … Read More ...
Hand stamped washer necklace
This is such a great idea for a personalized gift! Take a look at While He Was Napping to see the tutorial.… Read More ...
Braided floss bracelet or necklace
Cool metal and warm-colored floss in this necklace make a nice combination of textures. Learn how you can make one of your own with the tutorial from Henry Happened.… Read More ...
Recycled plastic = shrink-plastic jewelry
Check out the tutorial from C is for Craft and learn how to use recycled plastic to make shrink-plastic jewelry!… Read More ...
Pretty as a picture
Isn’t this lace jewelry frame fabulous? If you can knit or crochet, then you can have one, too. Take a look at the tutorial at Stitch Diva Studios.… Read More ...
We have winners!
The winners of Creating Glass Beads are Charlotte and Laura! Thanks to everyone for playing. I’ve got several new things coming up for giveaway soon!… Read More ...
Alitas jewelry
David Conroy of Alitas Jewelry takes the everyday and elevates it to art with his welded jewelry made of mundane hardware. David’s finished pieces are anything but boring! His Etsy shop was empty when I checked. Let’s friend him on … Read More ...
How to close a crimp bead
Check out the great video tutorial from Stari Girl Jewelry to learn how to close a crimp bead. This tutorial is detailed and perfect for beginners to stringing.… Read More ...
A new take on paper beads
Paper beads are colorful, light, and easy to make. Take a look at this bracelet made of cone-shaped recycled paper beads by artist Devi Chand. Brilliant!… Read More ...
Creating Glass Beads giveaway ends Thursday
Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of Jeri Warhaftig’s Creating Glass Beads
! Two lucky readers will be randomly selected. Leave a comment at the original post to enter. (Sorry, open to US residents only.)… Read More ...
Make an inexpensive jewelry display
Patty at My Life Under the Bus shares how she made this cool jewelry display for under $20. Take a look to see how she did it!… Read More ...