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This list includes all weekly feature articles and is organized by date. However, you can find ALL articles I've created for this site, which are organized per medium (beads, wire, metals, etc) under the Topical List I've created.
12/29/00 - Terrific Taurus
These wonderful glass saws allow you to cut out intricate designs that are, if not impossible, at least very difficult to cut by hand.
12/27/00 - No Brainer Gold Pendant
Anyone can make this super easy gold pendant even if you've never picked up a torch before.
12/23/00 - Sense & Sensibility Earrings
I’ve created two earring designs with similar characteristics: One for the head and one for the heart.
12/20/00 - Emma Earrings
I can picture Emma, of Jane Austens' book by the same name, wearing these silver and crystal earrings over afternoon tea.
12/16/00 - 2000 Ends - Does Cheap Silver
The U.S. Mint will be buying silver on the open market soon. What does this mean for jewelry makers?
12/15/00 - Elizabeth Earrings
Crystal teardrop beads, a little chain, and a few findings are used to make these earrings of character.
12/10/00 - Beadecked Bead Books
If you enjoy making simple bead ornament covers for you holiday tree, then you'll fall in love with Laura Jansen's three books packed with lots of ornament variations and possibilities.
12/09/00 - Bead for Charity
Find out how you can help others by using your beading skills.
12/08/00 - Flower Petal Ornament Cover
Though it looks like a flower when it's flat, it's a quick way to odorn your holiday glass ornaments.
12/06/00 - Ornamental Jewelry CD Review
Eni Oken shows how to make her unique wire and bead jewelry on her tutorial CD using methods she developed.
12/02/00 - You Can "Make It Profitable"
Barbara Brabec's book, entitled Make It Profitable, offers great advice for those in the business of selling their hand-crafted jewelry.
11/29/00 - Wire & Bead Lariat
The key to this necklace is to make sure your teardrop on the end fits through the wire component you create.
11/25/00 - Czech Flower Earrings
Make some cute little flower earrings using beads and wire and match the necklace project I posted a little while back.
11/17/00 - Czech Flower Necklace
If you like chokers and Czech beads, then you’ll enjoy making this simple flower design necklace.
11/14/00 - Rock & Gem Show Report
Find out all the details about the rock and gem show I sold my jewelry at.
11/08/00 - Square Design Wrap Ring
Not only are they easy and quick, but since they are adjustable, they can be worn on fingers as well as toes.
11/04/00 - Back to School
No matter how experienced, how talented, or how creative a jewelry artist can be, we all have to agree that we are never finished learning about making jewelry. Here are some links that will help you find both class on-line and off.
11/03/00 - Assembly Line Earrings
Have you ever had to make a number of jewelry pieces quickly? Perhaps you needed a number of gifts. Maybe you had a show coming up. Whatever the reason, it is not unusual for a jewelry maker to be in such a situation.
11/01/00 - Basic Bead Earrings
Whether you’re a beginner or an old pro, these basic bead earrings are a must to know how to do for any jewelry maker. They are quick to make and an infinite variety of designs can be created by just using different beads.
10/29/00 - Lovely Lapis Dangle Necklace
Royal blue with streaks of pyrite, who can resist beautiful lapis lazuli? I’ve been hoarding a few strands of these luscious stone beads. Though I have already made one necklace for a special customer using these beads, I made sure I set aside some for myself. I finally decided to make my own lapis necklace using this dangle design.
10/28/00 - Wire & Glass CelticPendant
Show off your wire designs by fusing them in glass to make a unique pendant.
10/27/00 - Why Use Simulated Stones?
Just about any type of natural stone today can be either simulated or laboratory created. However, if natural stones are still available, why not use the real thing? Also, what is the difference between natural stones, simulated stones, and laboratory created stones?
10/25/00 - Princess Earrings
These earrings look like a princess would wear them. I use hematite and crystal beads along with sterling wire.
10/21/00 - Celtic Wire & Bead Chain
Go Crazy with this wire component and add some beads to make this Celtic chain.
10/20/00 - Celtic Wire Earrings
An elegant pair of earrings are easy to make by combining this Celtic wire design, a few findings, and some beads.
10/18/00 - Celtic Wire Component
After watching the The Wire Wizard Video Notebook, I feel in love with this Celtic Wire Component. It requires a few more twist and turns on the jig, but the results are great.
10/15/00 - Wrapping an Opal Cab
I had to wrap my opal cab right away so I could wear it. While doing so, I made a few changes to an old yet popular wire project on my site.
10/14/00 - Make an Opal Glass Cab
Beautiful Dichrohic glass is combined with clear glass to make cabochons that almost look like opals.
10/11/00 - Pretty in Pink Necklace
We all have that favorite piece of jewelry we’ve made that we wear again and again. Mine happens to be a pink pearl tin cup necklace I like to call "Pretty in Pink."
10/06/00 - Wire Wrapped Beads
Accent your bead and wire chains by wrapping more wire around your beads.
10/03/00 - PC Stamped Pendant
You wouldn’t normally connect rubber stamps with jewelry making, but when combined with polymer clay, you can create a wide range of possibilities. I’ve made this PC Stamp Pendant, but you could also use this technique to create earrings, beads, cabs.
09/30/00 - Cyrstal Bead & Chain Lariat
Many of the Lariat style necklaces I’ve seen in the magazines are simple chains with a bead dangling from each end. The look is simple yet sleek. This inspired my Crystal Bead & Chain Lariat design.
09/29/00 - Jewelry Trend Update
I scoured through the August, September, and October 2000 issues of JCK to compile this Jewelry Trend Update for the 21st Century.
09/26/00 - Pumpkin Vine Necklace
Take those delicious pumpkin beads and make a wild pumpkin vine necklace for the fall holidays.
09/24/00 - PC Pumpkin Beads
Delicious little pumpkin beads are created from a little polymer clay. This is an easy and fun project for the holidays.
09/23/00 - Wire & Glass Bead Kit
The high quality beads and wire made this kit a joy to construct. Beginners will learn important jewelry skills such as making loops in wire, creating jump rings, making a hook clasp, and wire wrapping dangles. Experienced jewelry makers will just have fun.
09/22/00 - Wire Toggle
Make your own toggle clasp with some wire and few hand tools. Toggles can add so much to your jewelry designs.
09/20/00 - Polymer Clay Setup
You'll need to setup a special place to play with your clay. Here are a few tips to try.
09/19/00 - PC Pumpkin Earrings
Polymer clay and your creativity are used to make these cute little pumpkins you can then make into earrings.
09/16/00 - Get Started: Polymer Clay
To get yourself started experimenting with polymer clay, it only takes a minimal amount of equipment and materials.
09/15/00 - Hematite Lariat
Though not a new design, lariat necklaces are making a come back. The basic design dictates that the lariat connect in the front. Otherwise, designs vary greatly. This lariat design I put together ties in the front and combines hematite and semi-precious beads.
09/12/00 - Front Toggle Necklace
Don't hide that cool toggle clasp. Make it part of the design and show it off in this unique necklace design which incorporates beads and chain also.
09/11/00 - Claps & Your Jewelry Designs
Findings are important part of jewelry design. We couldn’t make jewelry without them. Clasps, in particular, are critical element to a jewelry piece because they can actually enhance the look of a piece. Listed here are some of the most often used clasps in jewelry designs.
09/10/00 - Double Button & Bead Pin
Two buttons are incorporated into this unqiue pin design and embellished with lots of beautiful beads.
09/09/00 - Button & Wire Earrings
Take the extra buttons attached to a fancy blouse and make a matching pair of earrings.
09/08/00 - Beaded Bead Button Earrings
Show off your favorite buttons and enhance them in this earring design that incorporates beaded beads into the design.
09/06/00 - Beaded Cab Barrette
Bead around cabs and then attach your beaded master piece to a barrette back.
09/03/00 - Wire & Bead Barrette
A long strand of beads and wire are coiled and twisted to create a one of a kind hair accessory.
09/01/00 - Coiling Pony Tail Holder
Jazz up a simple elastic pony tail holder with wire and a mix of seed beads.
08/30/00 - Pearl Hoops
Freshwater pearls are used in this design to make a pair of hoop earrings.
08/29/00 - Pearl Dangle Earrings
These earrings have a dressy, elegant look that coordinate well with any other pearl jewelry you may already own.
08/27/00 - Yoga Bracelet
Wire and colorful beads are combined to create this bracelet that can be used for meditation or just worn for fun.
08/26/00 - Yoga Necklace
Nine strands of a beautiful mix of beads make up this powerful design. The ends of the necklace are created using ladder and brick stitch.
08/23/00 - Big Pearl Bracelet
Combine big, beautiful potato pearls with stretchy cord to make this pretty and comfortable bracelet.
08/19/00 - Quad-Loopal Component
I’m not against buying pre-made jewelry components to include in my jewelry designs. However, it’s really nice to be able to make your own whenever possible. This is one design I created after doodling with a pen and paper.
08/18/00 - Brick Tree Ornament
A tree ornament that looks like a Christmas tree! Using large beads and a simple seed bead stitch, you can make this quick ornament for your holiday tree or wear them as jewelry.
08/16/00 - Goofy Reindeer Ornament
Okay, he’s goofy looking, but sometimes you’ve got to have a little fun. This little guy should do the trick. So, get you your beads, and let’s start twisting some wire.
08/13/00 - Curly Crystal Ornament
Combine craft wire and beads to create this fun ornament to adorn your holiday tree, or adapt it to make some fun earrings.
08/12/00 - Color Your World
You don't have to hide that beading wire any more. With colored Soft-Flex(r) you can incorporate the color into your jewelry design.
08/11/00 - Tina Tang: Dreams Do Come True
This jewelry designer has been there and done just what many of us dream of doing: she gave up your corporate life to start her own jewelry business.
08/09/00 - Beaded Ornament Cover
Use your beading skills to create this netted ornament cover from seed beads and tear drop beads.
08/05/00 - Metal Bezel Box
Make your own sterling silver bezel to show off a pretty cab and add to a necklace, bracelet, or ring.
08/02/00 - Beaded Cab Necklace
Creat a beautiful necklace by using a beaded cabochon as the center piece.
07/29/00 - Beading Around a Cabochon
Step by step instructions for using seed beads to bead around a glass, stone, or porcelain cabochon.
07/26/00 - Beaded Bead Earrings
If you make a few Beaded Bead Bracelets, then you’ll probably want some earrings to match. Here are some I made to with my rose quartz bracelet.
07/22/00 - No Wire Hangers!
When making these wire earrings, they reminded me of wire hangers. Though I’m not a real fan of wire hangers normally, I think these little ones make cute earrings when you add a few beads.
07/19/00 - Dainty Dangle Bracelet
Inspired by those cute little elastic bracelets you see all over the place, this bracelet has that dainty look and a little more.
07/15/00 - Blank Fused Pendants
Use up glass scraps and make these into a blank canvas for your creative to flow onto. Stamp them. Paint on them. Enamel them. The possibilities are endless!
07/01/00 - Ribbon Amulet
Try out your sewing skills, or not, by using beads and ribbon to create a beautiful Ribbon Amulet necklace.
06/24/00 - Crochet Amulet
A little yarn and a few crochet stitches make this cute little amulet necklace.
06/17/00 - Dichroic Fused Pendant
Almost as simple as making a sandwich, these fused glass pendants use dichroic glass to give them a real punch.
06/10/00 - Rock Candy Earrings
Use donut, teardrop, and round beads to make these impressive earrings.
06/04/00 - Toggle Macrame Bracelet
A toggle clasp is added to a macrame bracelet which is made up of beads and square knots.
05/27/00 - Twisted Macrame Earrings
Half knots and a few beads are used to make these quick macrame earrings.
05/21/00 - Getting Started: Macrame Jewelry
A hot fad from the 60s has become popular again today. Learn how you can get started making macrame jewelry.
05/13/00 - Getting Started: Seed Beading
Join the wonderful world of seed beading. Here's a list of items you'll need to get started.
05/05/00 - Silver Lovers Rejoice!
Tarnish free silver...it's for real and will some day be available for jeweler's to use in their silver creations.
04/30/00 - Beaded Eye Glass Chains
Be right in style with these beaded eye glass chains.
04/23/00 - Earth Day Winners!
he votes have been calculated. Find out who won!
04/17/00 - Bead & Wire Bunny
A few minutes or your time, a few beads, and a little wire are all you need to make this cute little bunny.
04/10/00 - Using a Magnetic Polisher
This is a handy piece of equipment for those who work with metal.
04/10/00 - Using a Magnetic Polisher
This is a handy piece of equipment for those who work with metal.
04/03/00 - Scrappy Key Fob
Dig up your wire and metal scraps and combine with glass or charms to make a key fob.
03/26/00 - Gettin' Jiggy
Wire jigs are very popular right now. Who sells them? Who makes them?
03/20/00 - Fabricated Geometric Necklace
A little silver plate, a few beads, and an inch or two of wire is all you need to make this geometric necklace.
03/12/00 - Wire Clover Clasp
Make your own clasp that looks like a clover using a few tools and a little wire.
03/06/00 - Twist It
Discover how glass twisties are made and what fusers and lampworkers do with them.
02/28/00 - Jeweler Steals from the Rich
Posh Palm Beach jeweler, Jack Hasson, defrauded $80 million from customers who trusted him.
02/21/00 - Easy Cuff Bracelet
Only a few tools are needed to make this easy silver cuff bracelet.
02/14/00 - Bartering for Beads
Barter for your beads instead of spending your hard earned cash.
02/06/00 - Valentine's Bracelet
Hematite heart beads, crystals, and red wire make up this sweet bracelet.
01/30/00 - African Amulet I
A simple project both bead beginners and experts will enjoy making.
01/23/00 - Necklace/Bracelet Combo
Use up those extra odds and ends and make a unique beaded jewelry piece which is a Combination necklace and bracelet.
01/16/00 - Woven Pearl Bracelet
Weave a pearl bracelet using small, freshwater pearls and two beading needles.
01/09/00 - Winners Announced!
The winners have been determined for our Millennium Jewelry Making Competition.
01/01/00 - Community Choice Judging
Instructions for participating in the Community Choice judging of our Millennium Jewelry Making Competiton.
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