Take a look at this free tutorial from Ornamentea for this vintage-styled beaded circlet. This would be perfect for a bride. Get the tute at Ornamentea. You can also sign up for their Dot Com Dispatch and get the … Read More...
Tile pendant video tutorial
Adriana shares her video tutorial for making these tile pendants. Check out the video and take a look around her blog Adri’s Art. Adriana is a self-taught folk artist; she works mainly on wood and canvas. In the video, … Read More...
Sweet!
Check out the Hungry Hippie’s tutorial for these candy-sprinkle filled gems!
Tutorial from Mel Designs
Melony is sharing her tutorial for making jewelry using your paper-crafting tools and scrapbook supplies. See how she made this fun bracelet and learn to make your own at Mel Designs.
Tutorial – vintage beaded rings
Bramcost Publications shares another vintage tutorial – this one for stretchy beaded rings from the 60s. Take a look at the tutorial from Amara at Bramcost Publications to learn how you can make some, too. You can also see the … Read More...
Ring base tutorial
Violetta shares her tutorial for making ring bases from inexpensive wire. With a little effort, a few tools and Violetta’s tutorial, form your own ring bases to attach polymer clay or found object “cabochons.”
Jean bangles
Remember the jean bracelet from Mich L. in L.A.? Just in time for National Craft Month, Agy at Green Issues has some new ideas for more jean bangles! Check out her ideas for more ways to wear your old … Read More...
Jewelry tutorial from Alma Stoller
You may recall the jewelry tutorial from Alma for fun paper bangles I posted back in January. Alma’s shared another great tutorial and I think you’ll agree these beads are lovely! See how Alma created fabric beads from cotton balls
Wiggle earring tutorial
Cozy Sister’s Jewelry Making Blog is offering a free tutorial for these really fun wiggle earrings. This is a perfect wire project to get started crafting and celebrate National Craft Month!
Take a look at the other fabulous projects from … Read More...
Scrap to Fab
Elvi at LoLovie shares her tutorial for how to turn ordinary fabric scraps into this fabulous necklace. Take a look at LoLovie and learn how you can craft a fab fiber necklace of your own!
Ribbon barrettes
Sara at Craft Snob shares a tutorial for making retro-80’s ribbon barrettes with a modern twist. Head over to Craft Snob to learn how Sara made these pretty and inexpensive hair accessories. You might also like her ruffle bracelet.
Rhinestone chains
Kristina (aka Maneki) shares a tutorial for these lovely rhinestone chains on her blog Wild Roses and Blackberries. After you’ve looked at her tute, spend a few minutes browsing some of her other tutorials. I particularly liked the one … Read More...
From bags to riches
This necklace from Derya Aksoy has humble beginnings – fused leaf shapes cut from plastic grocery bags form this delicate, feathered focal. This project is one of many you can get free when you become a member at Beading Daily… Read More...
Make your own jewelry bags
Our Craft Gossip sewing editor posted a link to a tutorial for sewing your own drawstring jewelery bags. If you haven’t seen Anne’s post, check it out!
Press release from Jewelry Making Daily
Jewelry Making Daily issued a press release about their newest educational resource for jewelry metalsmithing techniques. The free video tutorial with expert metalsmith Helen Driggs will show you a few basic metalworking techniques and metal jewelry fabrication supplies. Helen shares … Read More...
Zipper rose tutorial
Malory of Snips and Spice shares her tutorial to make these clever roses from zippers. The teeth of the zipper look like delicate beading along the fabric’s edge. Malory’s tutorial suggests how you can use your newly crafted rose to … Read More...
Photopolymer plates and PMC
Virginia Huffman at Vine Design and PMC Design Studio shares simple steps and photos for making photopolymer plates allowing you to transform almost any line drawing into silver jewelry.
If you’ve never heard of photopolymer plates, the plate material is … Read More...
More free tutorials
You may remember the feathered hair piece tutorial featured in December from Marla Plain and Small. She’s got more free jewelry tutorials to share as well. Take a look at her DIY charm necklaces and her stylish DIY bib necklace… Read More...
Free art pendant tutorial
The Crafty B shares her simple (and funny) tutorial for making a lovely art pendant. Learn how you can make your own pendant including the Crafty B’s do-not-try-this-at-home-steps such as not using a sealant on your image, smearing the image … Read More...
Beaded epaulet tutorial
Check out this fun tutorial from Sew Petite Gal! Amber shares this easy, free tutorial on her blog Ruffles and Roses as a guest post from Sew Petite Gal.