Originally uploaded by jewelera.etsy.com
This necklace is made by Derya Aksoy and can be found on her Esty shop. You can read more about it at her blog Dream Daily Doddle.
I have chosen this … Read More...
Inspiration: Metal Mesh Drape Necklace
Last Day to Vote
Now is the time to cast your vote for the winners of this year’s Bead Star competition.
Click here and read all about how to vote, but remember – do it now as today is the last day to vote.
Tips on Micro Torches
If you are thinking about buying a micro torch, you might want to check out this recent chat with Kristal Wick and Denise Peck of Jewelry Making Daily and Beadmaking Daily.
It should answer a lot of your questions about … Read More...
Tutorial: “Lucite” Bracelet
Fancy a lucite bangle, but don’t want to search for one that is both your style and afforable? Well, look no further. With only a shower curtain ring, your choice of fabric or paper and a bit of Mod Podge … Read More...
Inspiration: Fiore che nasce
Originally uploaded by verdevescica
Here is a lovely floral piece by Verdevescica who has a number of really interesting and varied jewels on flickr, so check them out.
Tutorial: Seamless Ring with Ring maker molds
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Here is another video from Rio Grande on making seamless molds. This time it is with precious metal clay and the ring maker molds. This too looks like a fairly simple and fast way to create a seamless … Read More...
Tutorial: Seamless Ring Using a Disc Cutter
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I don’t have much experience with disc cutters myself, but this in an interesting tutorial from Rio Grande on how to make a seamless ring using a disc cutter. It looks pretty easy and much faster than trying … Read More...
Inspiration: Office Wear Traditional Bracelet
Office Wear Traditional Bracelet
Originally uploaded by 2Roses Jewelry
If you are at the office this week yearning to make something creative, check out this bracelet by 2 Roses Jewelry.
I cracked me up and is a great use of … Read More...
Friday Inspiration: Lothario’s Necklace
Originally uploaded by James Thurman
Here is a bit of fun Friday inspiration from James Thurman. If you love shoes and love jewelry, then this is the necklace for you! Made from high heels, pearls and silver, this necklace … Read More...
Do some good
If you are a bead artist, if is a great chance to do some good.
Beads of Courage provides art-in-medicine programs for children with serious illnesses. It seems like a really great program to help children throughout their treatments to … Read More...
Tutorial: Paracord bracelet and watchband
I posted last week on this boy cuff and am glad to be able to post another male jewelry project again so soon.
This one comes from Stormdrane on Instructables and is for a woven bracelet and watch band using … Read More...
3rd Ward and Class Discount
The Education Department at 3rd Ward recently wrote to us to tell us about their facilities, which I find really exciting and think you will too:
[3rd Ward is] a member-based design center that features photo studios, a wood and … Read More...
Vinyl Cuff
Here is a great upcycled look from Rachel at Transient Expressions. It is made from left over vinyl and a snake brooch, but you can us whatever brooch/earring that you have or find to create your own look.
I … Read More...
Summer Cheer Earrings
You can find the downloadable instructions for these “Summer Cheer” earrings, made with summery colored crystals, on Jewelry Making Daily.
San Francisco Bead and Design Show, Part III
If 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 mini-interviews with exhibitors in … Read More...
Tutorial: Cuff Bracelet
Here is another cuff bracelet tutorial. This is form SomethingFromCassie and is a great upcycle project. All you need is an old shirt with a great cuff and some zipper in a variety of colors.
Easy Peasy, and a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy Cuff
I am excited to receive a link to this tutorial from Cheri over at I am Momma – Hear Me Roar, as I don’t often get to post projects for little ones and especially not for little men.
This tutorial … Read More...
Introducing – Jewelry Making Daily and a Giveaway
If you haven’t already visited Interweave’s new jewelry making community, Jewelry Making Daily, then now is the time. The recently launched site is a excellent resource for anyone, from those just starting out on their first jewelry making … 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...