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...
Book Review: Beading VISUAL Quick Tips
Beading VISUAL Quick Tips by Chris Franchetti Michaels
- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Visual; Spi edition (January 9, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470343834
- ISBN-13: 978-0470343838
- Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
Need a little help with your bead working … Read More...
Jewelry Artist Interview – Julee Herrmann
Today’s interview is with mixed media jewelry artist Julee Herrmann, founder of HeArt Collective. Julee lives in the SF Bay Area and can be found teaching classes and spreading her joy of creating to others.
Not only is Julee a … Read More...
Bead Society of Northern California Bead Bazaar
Last Call for you to be a Beading Star!
Don’t miss out on your chance to be a STAR!!!
The deadline is soon approaching for Bead Star jewelry competition, last day to enter is May 1, 2009. The grand prize is an all-expense paid trip for two to Bead … Read More...
FREE Beading Daily Wire Wrap Jewelry book!
The fabulous folks at Beading Daily have a FREE eBook of 6 Wire Jewelry Designs! The projects include 2 necklaces with wirewrapped loops, 1 COOL wire bangle bracelet covered with coiled wire and bead dangles, 2 pairs of wire earrings, … Read More...
Polymer Clay Collaborative & Mixed Media Retreat
Only 21 days left to register for PolymerClay Collaborative & Mixed Media Retreat in beautiful Shepardstown, WV!
Since polymer clay is such a versatile material, this retreat is great for bead & jewelry artists, fiber artists, bookmakers, collage artists and … Read More...
Portuguese Tile Pendant Giveaway
Wanderlust Bling is giving away a pendant from her new jewelry line. Inspired by the beautiful tile she saw in Portugal, she came up with this line of Portuguese Tile Pendants. These are large, 1 1/2 inch square pendants with … Read More...
Want to win some Crystals?
HHH Enterprises is having a giveaway on their blog . They are giving away lots of flatback crystals to use in jewelry, or bejewel a pair of sunglasses, your cell phone or whatever strikes your fancy! Leave a comment before … Read More...
Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial
Make and Takes’s blog has a great scrabble tile pendant tutorial by Mark and Stefani from HomeStudio. It has great photos and is so easy, you’ll spend a day whipping up a ton of them! You can also … Read More...
20% off at HHH Enterprises
From now until May 1st, HHH Enterprises is offering a 20% discount for new customers who place their first order. HHH Enterprises has ALL KINDS of wonderful things to make jewelry from beads, to pendant making kits, chain, gemstones, crystals, … Read More...
SF Bay Area Soldered Jewelry Classes
Jewelry Artist Julee Herman will be teaching her soldered jewelry classes again this spring if you are lucky enough to live or visit the SF Bay area. Julee is a talented lady with a passion for art and teaching that … Read More...
Beads by Mail
EDITOR’S NOTE: (MAY 16, 2012) Beads by Mail is re-opening! Don’t miss their great deals.
I recently got an email from the owner of Beads by Mail, that after 24 years in the business she is retiring. We wish her … Read More...
Book Review: Beyond the Bead by Margot Potter
Beyond the Bead: Making Jewelry with unexpected Finds by Margot Potter
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: North Light Books (February 17, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600611052
- ISBN-13: 978-1600611056
Margot Potter is a modern day Renaissance woman, She’s an author, jewelry designer, … Read More...
101 More Great Jewelry Selling Techniques
Dr. David Weiman, is the Marketing Director for Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist since 1986 as well as marketing director of Step by Step Beads, and Step by Step Wire Jewelry. This man knows how to sell jewelry! In his new … Read More...
Soft Flex’s Eco-Friendly Beading Wire
Did you know that Soft Flex® Wire is the first wire manufacturer to go “green”? I didn’t until recently! HOW cool is that! All stainless steel used in the construction of Soft Flex products is 100% recyclable. The nylon … Read More...
Book Review: Designing Jewelry with Semi Precious Beads
Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads
: Stringing Instructions and Techniques for Necklaces, Bracelets, and Much More by Kim Gover ISBN: 978-1-59668-104-0Whatever your skill or interest level, you’ll find lots to inspire you in Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads. By … Read More...
Rejuvenated Jewels: New Designs for Vintage Treasures Book Review
Rejuvenated Jewels: New Designs for Vintage Treasures
by Amy Hanna
- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Quarry Books (March 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1592535356
- ISBN-13: 978-1592535354
Like one perfect decadent chocolate truffle in a little gold box, this book luscious, rich, … Read More...
Jewelry Artist Mini Interview: Jana Roberts Benzon of JRB Art & Design
Today we meet Jana Roberts of JRB Art & Design. She is an EXTRAORDINARY polymer clay artist. She creates these AMAZINGLY organic pieces that look like wild sea creatures. (pictured above). So lifelike, you want to gently hold one … Read More...
Pretty Dancing Spiral Earrings Tutorial
On Beading Daily, a sweet wirewrap tutorial named “Dancing Spiral“. Three sterling silver spirals done in plain, twisted and textured wires. I think these would look great done in mixed metals or in colored craft wire too. Free tutorial … Read More...