Category: Beads & Jewelry
Crystal Snowflake Earrings Video Tutorial
December 8, 2014 by SandyTruly, nothing sparkles like a Swarovski, and I fell in love with these crystal snowflakes at a bead show I attended recently. Since they are clear, you could match them with just about any color beads you like. However, these light blue glass bicones…
Friday Findings – Beaded Snowflakes Tutorial
December 5, 2014 by SandyThis beaded snowflake is a fun project to make for ornaments, sun catchers, gift toppers or even the gift itself. It’s a great way to use up beads and practice your wire work skills. If you want to make a bunch of…
Fuchsia Finery Statement Necklace Video Tutorial
December 1, 2014 by SandyThere’s an interesting story behind how this necklace got started. I have mentioned that I teach jewelry making at my local Joann’s store. We were having a demo day where we show samples of our work and the teachers are available to…
Friday Findings-How To Make Beaded Ear Wires
November 28, 2014 by SandyIt was quite a revelation to me when I learned that I could make my own ear wires, especially when I realized it takes under five minutes to make a pair. And that includes gathering all the materials. I will admit these…
WOYWW – Making Beaded Snowflakes
November 25, 2014 by SandyHappy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday, everyone. And Happy Thanksgiving to you all, as well! Today’s workdesk shows me trying to cram the usual five day week into three because of the holiday. I’m working on a project for an upcoming Friday Findings…
Blushing Pinks Necklace Video Tutorial
November 24, 2014 by SandyToday’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….
Friday Findings-Liver of Sulfur Patinas
November 21, 2014 by SandyMany 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…
WOYWW – Spiny Knotted Bead Bracelet
November 18, 2014 by SandyHappy 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…
5000 Subscriber Giveaway Winners!
November 18, 2014 by SandyThanks again everyone, for your kind comments and for subscribing. Also, many thanks to House of Gems for providing the wonderful prizes. Winners, please go to my Contact Page to send me your mailing info. You can watch the 5000 Subscriber Giveaway…