Do you prefer less complex designs in your jewelry, but aren’t sure how to simplify a piece while keeping its essence? Watch as I make a special request necklace. Your custom piece could be next!
If you want to modify kumihimo designs, you need to have a grasp of how it all comes together. Watch as I figure out a design puzzle by making samples and mapping out a pattern.
These beaded lattice bracelets can be made as simply or as customized as you like. Get creative with bead sizes, shapes and placement, add multiple rows and even play with the length of each row.
Learn how to make custom spacer bars with cube-shaped beads, then use them in this bracelet. I share tips on choosing bead combinations and how to securely incorporate the clasp.
Learn to make these amazingly dangly earrings. If this style doesn’t appeal to you, there is a multitude of possible variations for brooches & pendants.
Tools, tools, tools, don’t we all love tools? Especially those tools that promise to help make our work better and the jobs faster and easier. The nice folks at Beebeecraft sent me several metal stamping tools to review for you. Check out…
Chip beads are beautiful, but the irregularity that makes them interesting can also make them difficult use. Learn 7 ways to create fun jewelry designs with chips!