-
Unique Look at Polymer Clay
I recently received a really unusual book to review, Enlightened Polymer Clay: Artisan Jewelry Designs Inspired by Nature by Rie Nagumo. Admittedly, I have never been a huge fan of polymer clay. I actually think it is me though, not necessarily the material. I am just polymer clay challenged. Either way, though, I found this book made me start thinking of polymer clay and jewelry designing in a very different way. Here is my full review of this new book recently published by Interweave: Enlightened Polymer Clay: Artisan Jewelry Designs Inspired by Nature.
-
Jewelry Around the Blogosphere
A Bead A Day
Lisa's sharing some extra Swarovski sparkle! You won't want to miss the glitz!
Art Bead Scene
Check out all the great pieces the Art Bead Scene readers made in response to last month's challenge
Beading Arts
Nobody ever likes to talk about that necessary evil...pricing!
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie reveals a new bird carving that will become a new pendant design.
Jean Campbell
Jean received her Swarovski goodie box this week and shares what's in it
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading going on!
Jean is so READY for Michelle Mach's Suddenly Spring Challenge! Check out the whole story!
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew announces three new limited edition components available by pre-order!
-
February's Jewelry Designer Interview
February's featured jewelry designer is Jean Campbell. Read this wonderful interview with her and learn about all the possibilities out there for someone interested in creating a career in the beading world. You don't have to just try to sell your beaded jewelry, and that is just one of many lessons you will learn from this talented beader.
-
Bead Manager Pro
Making money with your jewelry is like most businesses; it takes a lot of time and effort. However, after really getting into the jewelry making world, it usually doesn't take ...Read Full Post
-
Catch Up with the Jewelry Blogosphere
A Bead A Day
It's Toho competition time! If you are up for the challenge check with a bead store near you for more details.
Art Bead Scene
Gaea shares some of her current favorite beading and craft related tools.
Beading Arts
Interested in publishing this year? How about starting out with a magazine?
Beads and Books
Join the spring challenge and makeover a ready-made wintry bracelet into a piece of springtime jewelry!
Jean Campbell
What exactly does a beadwork tech-editor do? Read on!
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Everyday Gemstones from the publishers of BeadStyle magazine is beautiful, easy, and is a special Winter 2012 issue --and Jean thrilled to be in it!
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Want to help a small business out? It's so easy! With a few clicks you can help Allegory Gallery get some free advertising dollars!
-
Metal Beads on the Cheap
Let us face it already - metal is just outrageously priced right now! This is especially true of gold and silver. I remember back in the day when I could order loads of sterling silver or gold-filled wire and not think twice about the price. The same was true for metal beads that I could use as spacer beads when doing bead stringing. When stringing up beaded bracelets...
Read Full Post
-
Owl Charm is a Hoot
Remember back in the 70s when you could find all kinds of owl themed items? It seems owls are making a come back. This owl charm flew in from B'Sue Boutiques, and I have been mulling over a design for it for some time. He is made from brass and then has a rusty black finish. You can find out more about this metal finish in a video posted on the B'Sue Boutiques web site. As she suggests in the video, I took a polishing cloth and rubbed this charm to remove some of the black finish. I think I finally have figured out how I plan to use this guy, so stay tuned for an up-coming owl themed jewelry project.
-
Blog Jewelry Links to Browse
A Bead A Day
Interested in using plastic to create special Valentine's Day Jewelry? Here are a couple of pieces for inspiration.
Art Bead Scene
Heather offers a beautiful free project inspired from high in the treetops!
Beading Arts
Cyndi has been trying to encourage everyone to get out there and take a class this year!
Beads & Books
See the 30+ beautiful winter jewelry designs in the Secret Snowflake Challenge. Participants used techniques such as bead embroidery, resin, stringing, wirework, etching, and more!
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has a link to a kumihimo give-a-way to share!
Charlene Sevier Jewelry
Sometimes jewelry acts up a little before it comes together. Charlene shares one of those times
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie looks back at an older post where a favorite song inspired a series of wing themed pendants.
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Valentine's Day is one of the most delightful days on Jean's calendar! Why? Because she gets to think about love, and jewelry such as the astounding pendants at NanoStyle! Tell your beloved "I love you" in a most incredible way!
-
On the Jewelry Forum
Have you been by the Jewelry Making Forum lately? Here are some discussions going on right now over there.
VendorShop shopping cart for Facebook
Bead Weaving Book
Need a Good Magnifying Light
Tucson bead show demos and free wire
Titanium and/or niobium
-
Bead Embroidery for a Buck!
Cyndi Lavin's new bead embroidery e-booklet, Three Bezels Plus a Bonus, is available for downloading, and it only costs $1! In this new addition to her bead embroidery series of e-books, she includes 30 pages of instructions for three decorative bead embroidery bezels to stitch for 14mm Swarovski rivolis, plus step-by-step advice on how to bezel around an irregularly shaped cabochon. This booklet is aimed primarily at jewelry designers who are bead embroidery enthusiasts but who don't have a lot of experience in creating seed bead bezels. After covering the techniques, she includes a project tutorial that culminates in an amazing finished necklace.
RSS Feeds 
