Updated Articles and Resources
- Geometric Glass Pendant - Make a Glass PendantCreated: 2009-11-07 @ 15:31:15 EST
Even if you don't have a huge glass set up, you can make one of these Geometric Glass Pendants… - Fabricated Geometric Necklace - Use Fabrication to Make a Metal Neck…Created: 2009-11-07 @ 15:20:18 EST Updated: 2009-11-07 @ 15:21:30 EST
Use some simple fabrication techniques to make this fun necklace designed inspired by geometry. … - Crystal Triangle Vitrail Earrings - Use Crystal Triangles to Make Be…Created: 2009-11-07 @ 14:53:01 EST
The rainbow affect on these Swarovski crystal triangle components can't be missed in these long dramatic earrings… - Crystal Triangle Vitrail Y-Necklace - Make a Crystal Triangle Y-Neck…Created: 2009-11-07 @ 14:27:42 EST Updated: 2009-11-07 @ 14:36:33 EST
An amazing Swarovski crystal triangle component is the center piece for this sterling chain Y-necklace… - The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Jewelry Making Techniques - Book Re…Created: 2009-10-31 @ 17:05:48 EDT Updated: 2009-10-31 @ 17:10:29 EDT
Plastic, rubber, metal and more are covered in this technique-heavy jewelry that examines contemporary jewelry making… - How to Make Glass Stringers for Lampwork or Fused Glass Jewelry - Ma…Created: 2009-10-31 @ 12:11:46 EDT
Stringers are thin piece of glass used to decorate lampwork beads as well as fused glass jewelry components… - How to Make Fused Glass Frit - Making Frit with Fused GlassCreated: 2009-10-31 @ 10:39:56 EDT
Frit is made up of small pieces of glass and is used to create decorative elements on fused glass pieces such as pendants… - The Coiling Gizmo Review - Product Review of The Coiling GizmoCreated: 2009-10-24 @ 13:39:18 EDT Updated: 2009-10-24 @ 13:44:09 EDT
This interesting tool provides a way to coil wire that can then be used for all types of jewelry making needs from forming jump rings to creating wire beads… - Boo Bead Hemp Bracelet - Knot Up a Simple Hemp and Ghost Bead Bracel…Created: 2009-10-17 @ 16:14:35 EDT Updated: 2009-10-17 @ 16:33:23 EDT
These adorable "Boo" beads have a ghost one one side and the word "Boo" on the other side. With a little hemp and a few knots you can use them to create this fun Halloween brace… - Mixed Media Book ReviewsCreated: 2009-10-10 @ 13:48:35 EDT
Mix it up with your jewelry making. These books will help you think outside of the box… - Enchanted Adornments Book Review - Mixed Media Book ReviewCreated: 2009-10-10 @ 13:42:15 EDT Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 15:41:42 EDT
Enchanted Adornments is a mixed media book written by Cynthia Thornton covers a mixture of metal clay, wire, resin, and more… - Color Your World Bracelets - Make Colorful BraceletsCreated: 2009-10-04 @ 11:12:55 EDT
Mix up colorful beading wire and funky lampwork beads to make these eye-popping colorful bracelets… - Pretty in Pink Pearl Necklace - Make a Pretty Pearl NecklaceCreated: 2009-10-03 @ 17:50:55 EDT
Petite pearls and matching pink nylon cord make up this simple tiny cup design necklace… - Woven Pearl Bracelet - Weave Pearls Together and Make a BraceletCreated: 2009-09-26 @ 18:40:19 EDT
Use a double strand weaving technique to make these amazing bracelet. … - The Power of Pearls - All About Pearls and Pearl JewelryCreated: 2009-09-26 @ 18:14:31 EDT
Pearl trends, history, folk lore, and care, learn this and more about the powerful pearl… - Updated Classic Pearl Earrings - Make Some Updated Classic Pearl Ear…Created: 2009-09-26 @ 17:57:22 EDT Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 11:13:29 EDT
Pearls are always considered a classic form of jewelry, and with some unique sterling silver findings and beautiful freshwater pearls I created a classic yet updated combination… - Devilish Diablo Ceramic and Crystal Earrings - Make Diablo Ceramic a…Created: 2009-09-19 @ 11:21:06 EDT Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 11:21:32 EDT
Be a little devilish by wearing some hot looking Diablo earrings made with ceramic and crystal beads… - Amethyst Briolette and Filigree Copper Earrings - Make Briolette and…Created: 2009-09-12 @ 18:43:12 EDT Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 18:55:39 EDT
Dark amethyst briolettes enhance copper filigree components in these earrings that have an old elegance to them… - Exposed Wire Wrapped Hoop Earrings - Make Hoop Earrings with Filigre…Created: 2009-09-12 @ 18:15:07 EDT Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 18:56:45 EDT
The wire work in these hoop earrings looks super intricate, but in reality, the base hoop is filigree with a one long wire wrapped around it securing tiny glass teardrop beads. … - Gunmetal Filigree Flower Necklace - Make a Necklace Using Filigree F…Created: 2009-09-12 @ 14:23:06 EDT Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 18:57:50 EDT
Turn an amazing gunmetal filigree component into a necklace with just a few jewelry tricks and tips… - Metal Jewelry Book ReviewsCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 18:40:12 EDT
These books cover metal jewelry making including fabrication and soldering techniques… - Patriotic JewelryCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 18:23:02 EDT
Make some patriotic jewelry. I used red, white, and blue in most of these designs, but most are easily adaptable to different countries by just changing the color of some of the jewelry components … - Fiber Jewelry Book ReviewsCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 18:04:57 EDT Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 18:09:51 EDT
Fiber is a great medium for jewelry making, but there aren't a lot of books about it. Here are a few I've reviewed for you… - Wire Jewelry Book ReviewsCreated: 2009-09-07 @ 11:54:21 EDT Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 12:20:55 EDT
There are infinite possibilities when it comes to making jewelry with wire. Here are some related wire jewelry book reviews… - Patriotic Pearl and Crystal Necklace - Make a Pearl and Crystal Neck…Created: 2009-09-05 @ 15:03:11 EDT Updated: 2009-09-05 @ 15:07:58 EDT
Be classic and patriotic with this mix of pearls and red and blue cathedral beads necklace… - Patriotic Pearl and Crystal Earrings - Make Patriotic Pearl and Crys…Created: 2009-09-05 @ 10:11:09 EDT
Pictures don't do justice to the sparkle of cathedral beads in this crystal and pearl earring design. … - Red, White, and Blue Star Dangle Necklace - Make a Red, White, and B…Created: 2009-09-05 @ 09:35:06 EDT
This fun necklace shows off red, blue, and white crystal dangles from a gold star component. … - 101 Wire Earrings Book Review - A Review of 101 Wire EarringsCreated: 2009-09-04 @ 06:01:23 EDT
101 Wire Earrings: Step-by-Step Projects and Techniques by Denise Peck is packed full of earring projects for wire lovers… - Royal Roundelle Crystal Jet Earrings - Use Jet Crystals to Make Earr…Created: 2009-08-28 @ 13:19:24 EDT
Black jet crystal beads were a staple in jewelry worn during the Victorian period. These earrings are a mix of old a new… - Chain and Jet Crystal Y-Necklace - Jet Crystal Y-NecklaceCreated: 2009-08-28 @ 13:17:18 EDT
Y-necklaces are a staple jewelry design and so are jet crystal beads which becomes the focal point of this necklace… - Gunmetal and Jet Crystal Tassel Necklace - Gunmetal and Crystals Mak…Created: 2009-08-28 @ 12:48:49 EDT Updated: 2009-08-28 @ 12:50:59 EDT
One large beautiful crystal bead was this inspiration for this simple tassel necklace project using gunmetal chain and findings… - Jewelry Tool and Equipment ReviewsCreated: 2009-08-22 @ 17:12:46 EDT
You need the right tool or piece of jewelry making equipment for the right jewelry making job. Here are a few reviews to get you started thinking about the important tools you need to make jewelry… - Wubbers, Tools for Jewelry Making - Wubber Jewelry Hand ToolsCreated: 2009-08-22 @ 17:04:16 EDT Updated: 2009-08-22 @ 17:11:24 EDT
Wubbers is the weird name for a line of tools made specifically for jewelry making… - Kokopelli Pendant and Turquoise Bead Mix Necklace - Turquoise Glass …Created: 2009-08-22 @ 16:08:31 EDT Updated: 2009-08-22 @ 16:19:59 EDT
String up an eclectic mix of turquoise and clear colored glass beads, and adorn it with a Native American inspired copper Kokopelli pendant for a one of a kind necklace. … - Turquoise - What Is TurquoiseCreated: 2009-08-22 @ 16:04:38 EDT
Turquoise is a beautiful gemstone that comes in color range from green to light blue with dark veins of black and gray. … - Copper Clay Kokopelli Pendant - Make a Kokopelli Flute Player Pendan…Created: 2009-08-22 @ 15:09:32 EDT Updated: 2009-08-22 @ 16:09:31 EDT
Kokopelli is a flute player from Native American legends. In this copper clay pendant project, he helps you create a Native American-themed pendant… - Tips for Collecting Jewelry Books - Save Money When Buying Your Jewe…Created: 2009-08-16 @ 12:00:42 EDT Updated: 2009-08-16 @ 12:03:16 EDT
One of the best things next to making jewelry is reading about other people making jewelry. Here are some tips for building your own jewelry library… - Metal Clay Book and DVD ReviewsCreated: 2009-08-16 @ 11:26:58 EDT
Metal clay is a wonderful medium for jewelry making, and today there are a number of books and DVDs available about using it. Learn which book or DVD fits your own jewelry making needs through thes… - Metalwork DVD ReviewsCreated: 2009-08-15 @ 18:44:33 EDT Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 18:47:36 EDT
If you can't find a metalsmithing class in your area or don't have time for a traditional class, then DVDs are another option. Here are some reviews of various DVDs that cover everything from metal… - Metalwork: Making Cold Connections with Rivets DVD - A DVD Review Me…Created: 2009-08-15 @ 18:07:22 EDT Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 18:14:08 EDT
Metalwork: Making Cold Connections with Rivets is a DVD produced by Interweave and hosted by metalsmith artist Susan Lenart Kazmer. It covers connecting metal using techniques that don't required a… - Micro Crimp Pliers - Pliers Used for 1mm Crimp BeadsCreated: 2009-08-15 @ 15:48:46 EDT Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 15:52:44 EDT
For very fine beading work, like the kind you might do with seed beads or pearls, you may need to use very tiny crimp beads. If so, then you'll need special crimping pliers called Micro Crimpers… - Dual EuroCrimpers - Crimping Pliers for Dual Crimp BeadsCreated: 2009-08-15 @ 15:26:10 EDT
The Dual EuroCrimper tool is designed to work with medium sized crimp beads ranging from 2mm to 3mm in size… - Make Your Own Rings - Ring Making Book ReviewCreated: 2009-08-15 @ 13:57:22 EDT Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 14:06:22 EDT
Author and talented jewelry designer Nana V. Mizushima has gathered up lots of different jewelry techniques to create this collection of ring projects for her book, Make Your Own Rings: Easy Ring P… - Island Style Bamboo and Crystal Earrings - Combine Bamboo and Crysta…Created: 2009-08-08 @ 18:28:55 EDT Updated: 2009-08-08 @ 18:34:32 EDT
The combination of the bamboo beads and sparkling Swarovski crystals make me think of a romantic evening in the Caribbean. … - Vintage Ribbon and Flower Bead Necklace - Use Vintage Ribbon and Bea…Created: 2009-08-08 @ 17:36:20 EDT
I pulled some vintage ribbon from my ribbon stash and combined it with metal clay flower beads and lampwork flower beads for this sweet necklace design… - Crochet Wire and Bead BraceletCreated: 2009-08-01 @ 19:14:05 EDT Updated: 2009-08-01 @ 19:17:23 EDT
I developed this very simple bracelet design which uses a button as a toggle clasp and a few seed beads are included to accent the wire… - Patterned Wire Cuff Bracelet - How to Make a Cuff Bracelet with Patt…Created: 2009-08-01 @ 08:57:45 EDT Updated: 2009-08-01 @ 17:51:02 EDT
Experiment with patterned wire to jazz up your metal bracelet designs… - Curly Wire and Bead Ring- Make a Curly Wire and Bead RingCreated: 2009-08-01 @ 08:27:06 EDT Updated: 2009-08-01 @ 08:38:02 EDT
If you like instant gratification, and who doesn’t, then you’ll enjoy making this quick wire and bead ring project. I show two variations, one using a hematite bead and one using a cerami… - Hematite - What Is HematiteCreated: 2009-07-31 @ 17:59:51 EDT Updated: 2009-07-31 @ 18:01:36 EDT
Hematite is a very popular gemstone, but what exactly is it?… - Fiber, Bead, and Copper Metal EarringsCreated: 2009-07-25 @ 16:28:36 EDT Updated: 2009-07-25 @ 16:31:48 EDT
After making some simple copper metal clay leave charms, use waxed linen cord and bamboo beads to turn them into some unique earrings… - Copper Clay Leaf Charms - Make Leaf Charms from Copper ClayCreated: 2009-07-25 @ 15:39:42 EDT Updated: 2009-07-25 @ 15:42:58 EDT
These copper clay leaf charms are very simple and can be used in all kinds of jewelry designs… - Braided Fiber and Silver Lariat - Make a Lariat with Braided Fiber a…Created: 2009-07-25 @ 14:40:57 EDT Updated: 2009-07-25 @ 14:46:41 EDT
I have seen all kinds of beaded lariat designs, but I wanted to create a different look. I started by playing around with fiber, and eventually added a little silver metal to the mix… - Wirework Book Review - A Book Review on Wirework by Dale "Cougar" Ar…Created: 2009-07-18 @ 17:26:57 EDT Updated: 2009-07-18 @ 17:49:07 EDT
Well-known wire wrapping artist Dale "Cougar" Armstrong has teamed up with Interweave Press to create this illustrated step-by-step guide to making wire wrapped jewelry… - Swarovski Crystal Intense Sparkle Starfish Earrings - Make a Pair of…Created: 2009-07-18 @ 16:16:19 EDT Updated: 2009-07-18 @ 16:22:41 EDT
These Swarovski crystal starfish are so amazingly bright and beautiful, you don't need to do too much to transform them into a pair of intense sparkle earrings… - Swarovski Crystal Intense Sparkle Starfish Necklace - Make a Swarovs…Created: 2009-07-18 @ 15:49:49 EDT Updated: 2009-07-18 @ 16:23:48 EDT
The Aurora Borealis finish on a Swarovski crystal starfish component is intense, so I decided to keep the design of this necklace on the simple side and let the sparkle do all the work… - Halloween Ornaments and Jewelry ProjectsUpdated: 2009-10-17 @ 16:29:00 EDT
One of my favorite times of the year - Halloween! - Here are some projects for you to make ornaments and also jewelry to celebrate this fun holiday. Use wire beads and your jewelry skills!… - Jewelry Making BasicsUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 13:50:09 EDT
Learn the basics of jewelry making using materials such as beads, wire, glass, metal, and clay… - Jewelry Making ProjectsUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 10:42:50 EDT
Make all kinds of jewelry - earrings, bracelets, necklaces - with these free jewelry making project instructions. Learn to use materials such as metal, wire, beads, clay, fiber and more to create u… - Wire Style: 50 Unique Jewelry Designs Book Review - Wire Style Book …Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 12:01:42 EDT
Wire Style: 50 Unique Jewelry Designs by Denis Peck includes a variety of wire jewelry designs from eight different designers… - Contemporary Copper Jewelry Book Review - Review of Contemporary Cop…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 06:01:08 EDT
Contemporary Copper Jewelry: Step-by-Step Techniques and Projects from Sharilyn Miller includes 17 projects incorporating primarily copper wire… - Crystal Bead Necklace ProjectsUpdated: 2009-08-28 @ 13:33:17 EDT
Sparkling crystals will get your necklace designs noticed… - Crystal and Glass Earring ProjectsUpdated: 2009-08-28 @ 13:30:21 EDT
Crystal and Glass Earring Projects… - Jane Austen EarringsUpdated: 2009-08-28 @ 13:28:22 EDT
These earring projects, using a combination of wire and beads, were inspired by Jane Austen… - Stop Losing Your Beads: Bead Gadget ReviewUpdated: 2009-08-22 @ 17:47:06 EDT
If you've been looking for a solution to the problem of having your beads fall off your stringing medium while you work, then this gadget from Bead Stopper might be just what you need… - Metal Clay/Metal Fabrication Necklace ProjectsUpdated: 2009-08-22 @ 17:40:59 EDT
Use all things metal, from metal clay to sheet to wire, to create beautiful necklaces… - Elastic Bead BraceletsUpdated: 2009-08-22 @ 17:31:43 EDT
Learn the tips and tricks to stringing up elastic bead bracelets with this variety of designs…