Morgan Rae is offering a $25 store credit to one lucky winner! See the rules for how you can enter her giveaway at Metal Adornments and then browse her Etsy shop to see how you might spend it.
Summer bangle from Inkodye
Take a look at this fun bangle tutorial from Inkodye. What is Inkodye? It’s a photo-sensitive permanent, colorful ink. The ink colors develop in sunlight. In this bangle tutorial, you’ll learn to use ink from a paint marker as … Read More...
Hand stamped washer necklace
This is such a great idea for a personalized gift! Take a look at While He Was Napping to see the tutorial.
Braided floss bracelet or necklace
Cool metal and warm-colored floss in this necklace make a nice combination of textures. Learn how you can make one of your own with the tutorial from Henry Happened.
Recycled plastic = shrink-plastic jewelry
Check out the tutorial from C is for Craft and learn how to use recycled plastic to make shrink-plastic jewelry!
Pretty as a picture
Isn’t this lace jewelry frame fabulous? If you can knit or crochet, then you can have one, too. Take a look at the tutorial at Stitch Diva Studios.
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Alitas jewelry
David Conroy of Alitas Jewelry takes the everyday and elevates it to art with his welded jewelry made of mundane hardware. David’s finished pieces are anything but boring! His Etsy shop was empty when I checked. Let’s friend him on … Read More...
How to close a crimp bead
Check out the great video tutorial from Stari Girl Jewelry to learn how to close a crimp bead. This tutorial is detailed and perfect for beginners to stringing.
A new take on paper beads
Paper beads are colorful, light, and easy to make. Take a look at this bracelet made of cone-shaped recycled paper beads by artist Devi Chand. Brilliant!
Creating Glass Beads giveaway ends Thursday
Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of Jeri Warhaftig’s Creating Glass Beads
! Two lucky readers will be randomly selected. Leave a comment at the original post to enter. (Sorry, open to US residents only.)
Make an inexpensive jewelry display
Patty at My Life Under the Bus shares how she made this cool jewelry display for under $20. Take a look to see how she did it!
Beaded washer tutorial
Tamara at the Vanishing Pearl posted a free tutorial for for these beaded-washers. The beading completely changes the industrial look of the washer and lends it a delicate, filigree look. Learn to make your own and see more from Tamara… Read More...
Your opinion please!
Weddings and rings are bound together in our culture. With my own wedding coming up quickly, I’ve given a lot of thought to jewelry and its value lately. Some jewelry is precious simply because of the sentimental attachment we have … Read More...
Faux ivory necklace from polymer clay
Cythia Tinapple at Polymer Clay Daily recently wrote about French jewelry artist Helene Klym’s lovely Fimo polymer clay necklace. Take a look at Cynthia’s post and then see the other gorgeous colors Helene made, also.
Giveaway from Beaducation
Lisa Nivens’s best selling Stamped Metal Jewelry Book and DVD is now a year old! To celebrate, our friends at Beaducation have been hosting giveaways all month long. The final giveaway will end August 1, at 9 am PST. Take … Read More...
Easy Metal Clay!
Did you see the news from Jewelry Making Daily? Tammy’s post about copper clay tips from Arlene Mornic earlier this week was exciting. Now, you can get a special issue of Easy Metal Clay
from the editors of Lapidary Journal … Read More...
Urchin Choker from the Beaded Carpet
Mikki writes about her elusive muse and shares images of some unfinished projects she’s working on at the Beaded Carpet. Mikki’s muse was working double duty for her piece called Urchin Choker (above). The organic feel and muted colors … Read More...
Knitted earring tutorials
These knitted earrings are so lacy and delicate! Designed by Rosemary Hill, wouldn’t these earrings make pretty bridal jewelry? Also known as Romi, Rosemary has her own shop, Designs by Romi and her own book “Elements of Style: Knit … Read More...
Hex nut bracelet tutorial
Jamie at C.R.A.F.T. (creating really awesome free things) shares a tutorial for making bracelets from twine and hex nuts. Such common items sure work together to make an uncommonly interesting piece of jewelry.