Having an extra set of beading tools that you can easily bring with you is a great idea. There have been a few occasions when friends or family members had jewelry that I could have easily adjusted or repaired for them, if…
If you’re a creative person you probably have many projects going on at any given time. But if you’re a beader how do you keep all of those different projects organized and keep your beads from spilling all over the place? This…
Leather is often the perfect choice when creating jewelry for guys. But make just a few alternate design decisions and you can have a really lovely feminine piece. Today’s bracelet combines metallic violet braided leather, rose gold findings and pressed glass flower…
I’ve been using Swarovski crystal bicone beads for years, but just recently took a closer look at another shape: rivolis. They’re often used in bead weaving and bead embroidery projects, and wow, do they bring on the glitz! As I mention in…
If you’re looking for a simple design for a necklace that’s easy to wear AND uses up some of those jewelry odds & ends you have lying around, I have just the project for you. This lariat is basically just a length…
Silk ribbon embroidery is one of those creative endeavors that gives even the absolute beginner amazing results. With just a one or two simple stitches, you can make all sorts of gorgeous things. It’s also very forgiving, the ribbon does most of…
This necklace design is different from your usual chain and pendant. In fact, to be honest, when I finished with it, I wasn’t quite sure that I even liked it! But then I tried it on, and that made all the difference….
An extruder is a fantastic tool to use for creating in polymer clay. With it you can make perfectly even ropes of clay with any cross section shape that you have a disc for. I love to use an extruder for making…
Here’s a fun way to use smaller beads as focal points in your jewelry. Not only do you get make those not-so-large beads the center of attention, you get to fiddle and play with them, too! They’re kinda like fidget spinners, only…
I have to admit when I first started seeing ribbons, sari silks and other fibers in jewelry I didn’t really care for the look. But, like with so many trends, these things tend to grow on you. Now I’ve gone completely over…