Guest post by Jake Oates, who has his ears pierced and who writes for The Beautiful Company, a UK jewelry store. Women have tried to figure out just what men are thinking for centuries. While me...
I was a couch potato one weekend as I could not put down Suzanne Collins Hunger Games trilogy. I finally understood why the books and the film have legions of fans. Those same fans have also in...
Im willing to bet that if you have a USB drive on you, its likely to be in your purse. I for one would not want to be seen wearing one unless it is disguised as jewelry. I dont see any need to ...
No scientist has yet identified the uniquely Japanese genes which enables them to come up with gorgeous aesthetic designs. Fortunately for us, since we cannot inherit said genes, we can at leas...
If you want to join in the fun and make your own tribal style jewelry, try Ariane of the Boat Peoples bright and cheery multi-colored wrapped tribal necklace tutorial. Her technique of working with s...
Tribal inspired jewelry is still a huge trend. Its not hard to understand why because these designs are distinctly bold and colorful. Perfect for adding a visually stunning focal element for pl...
I first stumbled upon Ralph Helmrichs wonderful chain mail pictorials or picture tutorials on Flickr - my favorites are shown and linked below. The trail then led me to his Etsy supply store ca...
Enamel jewelry and art go back thousands of years. These were and still are created in many different parts of the world. Perhaps the best known form for modern jewelry makers are cloisonne beads fro...
Many of us love wearing jewelry sets - you know, matching necklace and earrings or bracelet with earrings or the whole lot together. But if you ever wanted to match jewelry to your favorite han...
Elle was turning 8 and she really wanted to have a jewelry making party for her friends. So Debbie and I went over to help her mother organize one for her. It was a blast! The girls had t...
There are many attempts at covering large objects with our favorite Swarovksi crystals but few are outstanding. Stella McCartneys stunning Swarovski Horse Sculpture was one. The Cloud Ter...
Combining two or more different jewelry making techniques is a sure fire way of coming up with novel designs. Its a tactic used by many innovative artisans. One of them is Laura Poplin who applied he...
Briolettes are side drilled beads with a lot of potential for elegance and drama. One excellent example are these beautiful red ones used in Aniolek Malys Passion Earrings. This Polish artisan...
Ive come across food inspired jewelry before. But this Israeli designer as they say, takes the cake! Anyone can be forgiven if they mistake his Etsy store as a grocery one at first glance. The ...
It was hard to pin point which of Lisa van Heriks tutorials was the most popular after they were showcased in last weeks giveaway. Some loved the fiber and wire jewelry, others thought the suga...
Wire wrapped hair comb jewelry is not just for brides. Depending on what you add to the comb, these can also work as fascinators in place of hats for formal occasions. So if you are plann...
Marie de Medici (1575 - 1642) was like her Medici predecessor, the notorious and murderous Catherine de Medici, in that they both came from the fabulously wealthy Italian banking family and both beca...
Guest Post by Judy Larson At class this last weekend, everyone picked a different favorite tutorial. Several students thought this one was appropriate for Moms as well as for summer w...
There are a huge range of vending machines out there. Some of the most unusual ones are those from Japan which deliver anything from eggs, umbrellas, flowers, batteries, sneakers and even live lobste...
Some time ago, I posted this recycled pizza divider pendant tutorial on my Facebook page thinking that most people would not like it all that much. I was wrong! Several people liked it! I guess...
Project jewelry books are wonderful sources of inspiration and instruction for the self-learner. Reference guides though offer much more as they lay the groundwork for original designs of our own.&nb...
When I came across Jenni of I Spy DIYs original heart ring tutorial , I was immediately charmed. Not only was it a simple and easy to do design, it was also adjustable. As with so many great ba...
Just when I think I have seen all possible permutations of zipper jewelry, along comes another artisan whose work just blows my mind! Odile Gova Desgroseilliers is a fellow Canadian who makes ...
Lisa Van Herik is an outstanding artist who paints and sculpts and luckily for us, is also a master wire worker. Her sculptural background and metal smith skills meld into distinctive and uniqu...
Guest post by Nathalie Wilson Boticca.com is the curated online marketplace where independent jewelry and fashion accessory designers can showcase and sell their collections to an international custo...
Brenda created a wonderful jewelry set at a workshop earlier this year. She teamed up two different gemstones together - turquoise and howlite. The contrast in colors is just lovely. The added ...
With Mothers Day (US and Canada) just round the corner, jewelry making is no doubt one of the most popular crafts for creating that special present. Here are some tutorials which add a personal...
The articulated finger armor rings look like they could be pieces from medieval gauntlets! They are sometimes called full finger rings, claw and Goth rings. That last name should give you a clue whic...
Remember my crochet yarn and chain bracelet tutorial? I used chain combined with yarn and sometimes beads. But if you dont have chain, you could still make an awesome bracelet. EVEnl on Cut Out...
Just as there are musical riffs where short phrases are repeated, so there are bead riffs where motifs reoccur in a design. Such a creative view of beading can only come from a master beader wh...
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