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Paper jewelry is surprisingly durable, lightweight to wear, satisfying to make, and one of the very best conversation starters… people are always surprised by it! This is a round up post of fifteen contemporary step by step projects designed by … Read More...
Today’s Jewelry Artist Mini Interview is with Leslie of Feisty Elle. I’ve known Leslie for a number of years and have always admired her work, but her new stuff just blows me away. It’s unique, hip, strong but still girlie. … Read More...
Simply Gemstones: Designs for Creating Beaded Gemstone Jewelry by Nancy Alden
If you’re a jewelry maker, chances are you have lusted after a gemstone or … Read More...
If you are looking for some tutorials on different jewelry making techniques, etc…. check out Gelt Designs Tutorial Page.
They have an entire page full of great jewelrymaking tips lfrom making interesting findings like the Clover leaf Toggle to … Read More...
Victoria Lansford’s latest DVD, Metal Tehcniques of Bronze Age Masters: Eastern Repousse will be released this fall, and she’s looking for images of Eastern repousse work to include in the gallery section.
If you have taken one of her repousse … Read More...
Objects and Elements has put up their first Reader Challenge: Get Closure: Show Us Your Clasps.
Here’s how to participate. You can make your own clasp OR show them how you’ve creatively used an objects and elements closure (as … Read More...
Today’s Artist Mini-Interview is wth my new friend Deryn Mentock. Deryn is an extremely talented mixed media artist and her work is outstanding, as you can tell by the teaser photo.
How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) … Read More...
When making seasonal themed jewelry, it’s important to think of what evokes the thoughts & feelings of that season for you. For Summer jewelry, its usually tropical or beach/sea inspired. Using yellows, bright orange, red, lime green and hot pink … Read More...
She Sells Seashells Sale – Whether you get to take a trip to an island paradise or staying close to home and your backyard pool this summer, you can create your sea themed jewelry with the Artbeads.com She Sells Seashells … Read More...
I interviewed Cynthia & Greg from Green Girl Studios WAY back in Feb 2008. I adore her work and she is such a sweet person. I am really excited about her soon to be released book “Enchanted Adornments
“.… Read More... To celebrate Memorial Day, HHH Enterprises is having a 15% off sitewide sale. They have all kinds of wonderful new things to entice you to shop the sale like this fantastic Crystal Showcase pendant. 
Use coupon code memorial09 when checking … Read More...
From a crafty person on Craftster, is this pretty Swarovski Crystal Beaded Ring Tutorial. I would love to credit this designer, but she doesn’t have a name listed and her Etsy shop is no longer open. Whoever she is, … Read More...
Art Jewelers Susan Lenart Kazmer and her business partner Linda Larsen ; owners of Objects and Elements webstore, have been busy the last few months. They’ve been updating the store with all kinds of unique goodies you won’t find … Read More...
Ancient Modern: Polymer Clay + Wire Jewelry by Ronna Sarvas Weltman
I was blown away when I saw the cover of this book and HAD … Read More...
Wire Jewelry VISUAL Quick Tips by Chris Franchetti Michaels
Just like Visual Quick Tips Beading book I reviewed last month, author Chris Franchetti … Read More...
Remember that gorgeous Romantic Rose Necklace by Ten Two design team member Peace Schuyler that I blogged about last week?
Lisa Vollrath; the owner of Ten Two Studios, thought that one of our lucky readers would like to create … Read More...
Mixed Metals: creating contemporary jewelry
with silver, gold, copper, brass & more. Melinda Barta & Danielle Fox
The authors Danielle Fox & Melinda Barta … Read More...
Every Thursday in April, Jennifer has been revamping a project from her book The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry. Not only do you get to see her ‘in action’, but every week she is giving … Read More...
Beading VISUAL Quick Tips by Chris Franchetti Michaels
Need a little help with your bead working … Read More...
