Tammy's Jewelry Making Blog October 2005 Archive

I get asked a lot about how to become a jewelry designer. In this article, I attempt to answer this quesiton.

Form member, Diane, tells us all about her dream trip to the Swarovski's Create Your Style event in New York. She was one of the finalists, and it sounds like ... Read More

These Venetian glass beads are so beautiful that you won't want to touch them too much; just zip up a pair of simple earrings so you can wear them as ... Read More

On a recent forum post, a question came up about the warning label found on some jewelry findings and tool packaging: “This product contains a chemical known to the state ... Read More

To benefit the HOPE Bracelet Project, Stringing magazine is auctioning 20 jewelry pieces from its fall 2005 issue. The eBay auction will run from November 7th through the 14th. Per ... Read More

With Hurricane Wilma headed my way, I’m in “preparation mode.” Along with preparing my house and doing just about everything I can think of that uses electricity (like laundry and ... Read More

Many are still affected by Hurricane Katrina. That’s really no news to most people. But, those of us in the jewelry business realize that many fellow jewelry designers and related ... Read More

In my local paper today, the front page of the feature section has a huge list of arts and craft shows coming up around the local area. Granted, most of ... Read More

Claire received a new shipment of beads in and got busy making a bunch of beaded beauties. Take a look at some of her latest jewerly designs.

A new forum member shows off her super luscious beaded bracelet.

Laura shares her latest passion: making paper beads. She even gives a quickie how to in this forum thread.

I recently received the following question from a reader: “I have read that you can blog to promote your business, but I am not sure how to get started. Can ... Read More

A lot of my magazine subscriptions are comingup for renewal, and that means I have to decide which to keep and which not to keep. I’d like to keep them ... Read More

Pat made this amulet and included a bear paw pattern in her bead weaving.

I have more coming, but for now, these bead book reviews should keep you busy.

Are there enough jewelry and beading magazines these days? I'm still working my way through reviewing them all, but right now, I've got a good number of reviews already posted.

DVDs, videos, and CDs are all the rage now for those who want to learn to make jewelry at home. I've reviewed a number of these, so take a look ... Read More

These earrings match the "From Venice with Love Bracelet." They only take a few components and some beautiful beads.

If you’ve ever flipped through the super-humongous Fire Mountain Gems and Beads catalogs that have come out over the past few years, then you’ve seen some of the gorgeous jewelry ... Read More

Can't decide which beads to use for some Halloween earrings? Then don't!

This DVD from Copper Color artists Skip and Racheal Matthews covers the basics of coppersmithing and flame painting.

You won't be sure if you should eat this or wear this bracelet!

Are these too cute or what? D.D. Hess loves making holiday-themed lampwork beads, and these are some of her newest creations. On the front is a spooky little ghost, and ... Read More

If you've been thinking about making your own Breast Cancer Awarness bracelet for the month of October, then try this new bracelet project I just posted called "From Venice with ... Read More

Combine lampwork bat beads and some sterling wire to make this spooking earrings.

It's that time of year to bring out our ghost and gobblins!

Jeanne not only did the elaborate silver work on this piece - which she is so well-known for - she also cut the stone.

Angelique likes to mix it up with different jewelry making mediums. With her latest addition to the gallery, she combines polymer clay, beads, and metal. You can also find more ... Read More

Forum member, Malla, used her jewelry making skills to make a unique, symbolic bead and wire tree that connects to her own roots as a once cititzen of Lake Charles, ... Read More

This is my own on-line version of Getting Started with wire. Get everything you need for your wire working tool box and start creating beautiful wire jewelry.

Interweave Press has another book in their Gettting Started series and this one if for want-to-be wire jewelry makers. This little book covers all the basics and is packed full ... Read More

October is breast cancer awareness month, and many jewelry makers are using their skills to help educate the public, and in some cases, raise funds for cancer research. It’s amazing ... Read More