Tammy's Jewelry Making Blog December 2004 Archive

I got a surprise package in the mail...copies of Jewelry Making and Beading for Dummies. I worked with the author, Heather Dismore, as the Creative Consultant on this book, and ... Read More

In this final page for 2004, we have five new pieces incorporating polymer clay, copper, fused glass, wire, crystals, and gemstones.

Since this year is almost over, I figured we'd send our 2004 gallery off with a bang....I've stuffed it so full of your beautiful jewelry, I needed to add three ... Read More

Six pieces fill this new page with lots of pearls, elegant aquamarine, chunky carnelian, and pastel pink glass.

Bead stringing is an excellent way to get started making jewelry for the first time. This article discusses the tools, supplies, and related information you need to start making beaded ... Read More

In this article, I discuss the use of the proper type of torch for soldering jewelry, explaining metal temperatures and fuel requirements. I also offer lots of excellent resources to ... Read More

Earrings don’t always have to match exactly. If they share a similar theme, like these Tea Time Earrings, they can add a little playfulness to your jewelry designs.

Happy Birthday, Jane! December 16th we celebrate this talented novelist's birthday, and in tribute to her, I have a jewelry project inspired by each of her novels.

You can use your jewelry making skills to make more than just jewelry, and this bead and wire wrapped bookmark is a great way to do just that.

I've added a new page to our gallery. This week...FOUR eye-popping pieces!

This week...another handy tip for storing all your jewelry stuff!

Make this colorful holiday stretchy bracelet using these unqiue double-holed lampwork beads (created by D.D. Hess), freshwater pearls, and red glass beads.

Chain mail is hot, hot, hot...especially with our Jewelry Making Forum members! If you've been wanting to try this fun jewelry making technique but weren't sure how to get started, ... Read More

Be a jewelry scientist...use this tip to store your beads.

I kind of went crazy this week....there is so much great stuff in the Show & Tell folder! I've got seven new scans added this week in our gallery.

Still trying to figure out what to make for dad this holiday season? I've got a number of suggestions for you.

Find the supplies you need to make all kinds of jewelry: beads, metal, wire, fiber, glass, gemstones, tools, equipment, and more.

I did a little web surfing and found some sites that include tips and tutorials for finishing off bead projects. You'll find four new links added which proivide instructions for ... Read More

As always, make sure you read the rules. You'll also find out the details for this month's prizes sponsored by B'sue Boutique, the Charm Factory, and a new forum contest ... Read More

Find out our 4 lucky November winners who received the following prizes from our sponsors: a $20 gift certificate from B'sue Boutique; a $20 gift certificate from Charm Factory; a ... Read More