Today’s project is a study in simplifying. Rather then seeing how many elements you can add to a piece, how about figuring out how many you can eliminate? I used rose quartz round beads, but you could just as easily use pearls….
Many times on this blog and in my jewelry videos I have mentioned using Liver of Sulfur patinas, so today I thought I would show you how it’s done. When I first heard the phrase “Liver of Sulfur” it sounded scary and the process sounded…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday, everyone! It’s hard to believe next Wednesday will be the day before Thanksgiving here in the U.S. Today’s desk shows I’m working on a knotted bracelet, this one will have over 100 beads on it. I’ve long…
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Today’s necklace uses leaf charms in a different sort of way, strung onto beading wire, along with some metal cubes and green serpentine beads. After I finished I thought of several variations you could make. How about making a cluster of leaves…
I’ve been in love with alcohol inks ever since I discovered them in the paper crafting world. The fact that they can be used to add color to non-porous items like glass, plastic & metal still fascinates me and I’m always thinking of…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday, everyone! Click on any of the photos to get a closer look. Today’s workdesk shows several projects in the works. That pile of mostly pink fabrics in the center back is silks, ready to be hemmed with…
So, some time last night my YouTube channel hit 5000 subscribers. Yay! Thanks so much to all of you who like my videos enough to subscribe to my channel. I especially appreciate you who leave comments telling me what you like (or…
Sure we’ve had fun making our own jewelry, but have you ever thought about making your own beads? Just think of the possibilities, you can choose any colors for the base, any colors for the accents, make them any size and shape you…
In today’s Friday Findings video I show you several things you can do with a Coiling Gizmo. Not only can you make your own jump rings and bead spacers, you can dress up many of your findings with wire coils, like this toggle clasp….
