Ornamentea has new bugs and more now available here.

There are many great choices for this creepy time of year.  I love the raw brass scarabs and can think of tons of projects to make with them.

There are … Read More...

Tammy Powley at about.com posted this nice fall tutorial on making golden leaf earrings.  As always, she give excellent detailed and clear instructions on how to create this look.

I like the leaves.  They are something that I might have … Read More...

Check out this tutorial on making a multi-strand necklace as posted by Love Maegen.

It seems like a fun idea to troll through flea markets and yard sales looking for color combinations or specific styles for this necklace.

I … Read More...

Interview is selling an ebook, 10 Metal Clay Jewelry Projects by Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist,  You can buy it and download it from here.

This ebook is part of their “Best of” series and includes 10 projects by different designers … Read More...

Reader Chelsey Carter Mona is the jeweler behind SilverBug Studio Jewelry at Etsy. She is also a fairly new blogger.

She plans to post tutorials twice a week.   Check out this post for the first of these planned tutorials.  This … Read More...

Author and Jeweler Rachel Nelson-Smith responded to my past post about her book Seed Bead Fusion, to let readers know that if they are interested in any of the specific projects in her new book, they can also visit … Read More...

Chris Franchetti Michaels has published a new book Teach Yourself Visually: Beadwork This is a very thorough book on off-loom techniques in beading.

Each chapter covers a specific stitch and includes tons of photographs and diagrams to help you learn … Read More...

Check out the new seed beading book by Rachel Nelson-Smith, Seed Bead Fusion. The book consists of 18 seed beading projects with step by step instructions.

I think the most exciting part is that the projects are not just … Read More...

Saucy’s Sprinkels posted an excellent tutorial on a self invented version of necklaces at Anthropology and Urban Outfitters. Great photos and instructions included.  Plus pictures of a very yummy looking cake!

Definitely a A+ for ingenuity and a great use … Read More...

The Beading Gem’s Journal posted excellent tutorials on using t-shirts and recycled clothing to make jewelry.

I loved the draped necklaces, but there are styles for lots of tastes.

Shirley Anne Sherris’ new book Embroidered Jewellery is now available on Amazon.

This book discusses using hand and machine embroidery techniques to create pieces of jewelry.  It comes with projects for the reader to create and discusses topics such … Read More...

White yellow flower bracelet made from leather

Originally uploaded by julishland_

Israel based Russian jeweler Julishland shared images of her work on the CraftGossip Flickr Pool.

I love these intensely designed and colored pieces.  You can purchase her work at … Read More...

 Marie Loughran’s new book  How to Start a Home-Based Jewelry Making Business looks like a great resource.  she covers loads of topics including book keeping, ethics, marketing, employees etc.

If you have been enjoying your craft and playing with th … Read More...