I am really excited to share this book with you! I have been anxiously awaiting this one since the mention back in October by Marthe Le Van at Lark Jewelry and Beading. Vintage Jewelry Design Classics to Collect and Wear… Read More ...
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Auction to help Japan – Set Three
The third set of books for auction includes
500 Gemstone Jewels
Vintage Jewelry Design
Creating Glass Beads
The Penland Book of Jewelry
The Penland Book of Glass
To bid on Set Three, please leave a comment below with your bid … Read More ...
Auction to help Japan – Set Two
The second set of books for auction includes 12 jewelry gallery books:
Masters: Gold
500 Silver Jewelry Designs
500 Gemstone Jewels
500 Earrings
500 Bracelets
500 Necklaces
500 Enameled Objects
500 Plastic Jewelry Designs
500 Wedding Rings
500 Brooches
1000 … Read More ...
Last call for 2011 Bead Star Entries
Have you read Bead Star? Published annually by Interweave, Bead Star is the first of its kind showcasing only prize-winning designs. The grand prize winner gets an all-expense paid trip for two to Santa Fe for Bead Fest Santa Fe … Read More ...
Last day to enter for your chance to win!
If you haven’t yet entered for your chance to win Nathalie Mornu’s book Leather Jewelry: 30 Contemporary Projects
, don’t delay! Go to the original post by midnight and leave a comment to enter.
As Nathalie discusses in her book, … Read More ...
Etsy find – María Goti Joyas silver jewelry
María Goti Joyas designs and handcrafts delicate silver pieces like her three rings shown above. A member of Team EtsyMetal, María is a young jeweler and gemologist but her work reflects fine craftsmanship of experienced hands. Take a closer look … Read More ...
Beaded beauties – adornment for your home
Pearl, The Beading Gem, has a round-up of free beaded ornament tutorials for you. I love the one pictured above that incorporates origami and beads. Pearl says these ornaments are a perfect way to destash your bead collection for … Read More ...
Happy Halloween!
- Ornamentea shares a tutorial for this batty bracelet. Wear it year round or just in time for Halloween!
- Check out this fabulous beaded piece from Stephanie Haussler at Pixybug Designs that has a special Halloween flavor.
- Polymer Clay Daily featured
Nesting
The Beading Gem aka Pearl has links to 3 wonderful tutorials for making bird’s nest jewelry including the one shown here from Cathe Holden. Head over to The Beading Gem’s Journal and take a look at all three tutes.… Read More ...
Spotlight on Gayle Thorsen
James Michael Lawrence has written about one of my favorite jewelry designers – Gayle Thorsen. See Gayle in the spotlight at mnartists.org.
You may know Gayle as The Violet Hoarder or from her Etsy shop gemnorde. The delectable … Read More ...
Jewelry = symbolic thought
David Vance Horste posted a link to a really interesting story on the NPR website that suggests beads are one of the earliest examples of symbolic thought. Take a look at David’s blog – DVHdesigns, Custom Cut Gemstone Beads — … Read More ...
Madeby Sam Giveaway
MadeBy Sam jewelry is well known for their bridal selection which features
beautiful jewelery for the bride and bridesmaids. One of the favorite things
about their shop is that they do custom orders and special designs for
customers.
All of … Read More ...
San Francisco Bead and Design Show, Part III
Photo by Larry SandersIf you have been reading the last few weeks you will be aware that the SF Bead and Design Show is taking place this weekend. To highlight the show, we have been running a series of … Read More ...
Steampunk Components
If you are already into steampunk or thinking of trying to make your first piece, this will come as good news to you. Fire Mountain Gems is now offering a line of Steampunk inspired components, books, antiquing paste and designs … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wearable Light
Here is a great tech/jewelry project, the wearable light bracelet from Sparklab. It is an LED illuminated bracelet and not only is that just a cool idea, but the look it totally modern and sleek.
It is made with normal … Read More ...