Make a Quartz Crystal Pendant
Saturday May 31, 2008
If you have ever been to a rock show, then you have probably seen lots of loose quartz crystal pendants at pretty reasonable prices. But what the heck can you ... Read More
To Tassel or Not to Tassel
Friday May 30, 2008
Long beaded necklaces look great with or without a tassel, and with these two project you have your choice of going either way.
With the Tassel Necklace design, I combine seed ... Read More
Step Up Your Wire Wrapping Technique
Tuesday May 27, 2008
With the bead and wire wrapping technique, you can take your wire wrapping skills as well as your jewelry designs to the next level.
What I like about this technique is ... Read More
Jewelry Junkie Linky Love 05/25/08
Sunday May 25, 2008
Art Bead Scene
Do you love stamping? Check out Art Bead Scene for a review of metal stamps and a link to a tutorial!
Jewelry & Beading
Get your "Mental ... Read More
Head Pin Jewelry Mania!
Saturday May 24, 2008
Okay, mania may be a tad over the top here, but one of the easiest jewelry findings ever to make on your own are head pins. Even if you have ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday 05/21/08
Wednesday May 21, 2008
Made by forum member, Lolly.
Jewelry Web News
Tuesday May 20, 2008
There is a lot going on in the jewelry web world right now, on various jewelry blogs and vendor websites, so I thought I'd collect a number of newsworthy items ... Read More
Mixing It Up with Jewelry Books
Monday May 19, 2008
More and more, I'm seeing a trend toward mixed media crafting and that includes making jewelry. Considering that most of us have experience with other craft forms, it really isn't ... Read More
Jewelry Junkie Links 05/18/07
Sunday May 18, 2008
Art Bead Scene
Obessing over details leads Cindy Gimbrone to revise her MF Bird. No, she's not frustrated she means Modern Folk Bird.
Jennifer Jangles Blog
See the first ceramic ... Read More
Jewelry Biz Advice from Bloggers
Saturday May 17, 2008
Blogging is a big thing these days, especially for jewelry makers. Some of us use it as a way to promote our work or bring customers to our stores, but ... Read More
Real Numbers & Craft Show Vendors
Friday May 16, 2008
Very often on the forum, a question will get posted or a comment will be made that turns into an entirely different topic. Of course, we all try to do ... Read More
Double Up on Earring Designs
Thursday May 15, 2008
When I used to participate in art shows and sell to boutiques and galleries, I found that sets sold better than single pieces. However, one draw back to this was ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday 05/14/08
Wednesday May 14, 2008
Both pieces were made with teachers in mind by forum member KJ of Silver Parrot Designs.
Dreaming of a Dream Jewelry Studio
Tuesday May 13, 2008
Part of my plans for this summer included reorganizing my jewelry work areas so that most of it is located in the same room as my computer, since I often ... Read More
More Fiber for Your Jewelry Diet
Monday May 12, 2008
Are you getting enough fiber in your jewelry diet?
Seriously, using fiber in your jewelry designs can be a great way to add texture and color. Also, most fibers like ribbon, ... Read More
Jewelry Junkie Links 05/12/08
Sunday May 11, 2008
Art Jewelry magazine
Hazel, editor of Art Jewelry, "elects" to discuss the candidate's jewelry
Jewelry & Beading
A focal piece can be a brilliant way to inspire new designs!
Katie's Beading Blog ... Read More
Social Networking for Jewelry Designers
Saturday May 10, 2008
Anyone who has spent any time on the Internet knows that social networking is the next big web communication wave. You've probably gotten emails from friends asking you to join ... Read More
New and Improved Wire Loop Tutorials
Friday May 9, 2008
I fee like I'm selling cereal or detergent: "New and Improved!" But, I'm really just spreading the word about a few tutorials I have updated that include better pictures, extra ... Read More
Petite Chandelier Earrings
Thursday May 8, 2008
Very often, chandelier earrings are over the top when it comes to size and amount of dangles. And, that's not always a bad thing, depending on where you plan to ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday 05/07/08
Wednesday May 7, 2008
From de Cor's Handmades, who posted this in the Show & Tell folder.
Deja Vu Jewelry Book
Tuesday May 6, 2008
I had some major deja vu going on while reading the lastwar book I just reviewed: Step-by-Step Jewelry Workshop by Nicola Hurst. I felt like I just entered a time ... Read More
Bangle-lishous Bangle Bracelets
Monday May 5, 2008
Yes, you have every right to drool and wonder at these gorgeous bead and wire bangle bracelets from Sharilyn Miller, the queen of the bodacious bangle.
It's hard to believe ... Read More
Jewelry Junkies Linky Love 05/04/08
Sunday May 4, 2008
Art Bead Scene
Getting Connected Tips from ABS!
Jewelry & Beading
Need more time? Set aside a few minutes to assemble this mixed media necklace called "Time to Run"!
Katie's ... Read More
Can't Go Wrong with Pearls for Mom
Saturday May 3, 2008
No matter how much jewelry you have given mom at this point in your jewelry making life, you still can't go wrong with pearls.
Plus you can go the traditional route ... Read More
Earring Overload
Thursday May 1, 2008
No matter what level of jewelry making you are at, making earrings is one of the most enjoyable types of jewelry to make (IMHO) because they are normally pretty fast ... Read More

