The US de minimus was abruptly removed about 1.5 months ago. After August 26, US consumers making small international orders of less than US$800 would have to pay tariffs otherwise known as an import sales taxes. To say it has been a chaotic time for all is putting it mildly. There was no tariff collection […]
What is French or Bullion Wire and How to Use It in Jewelry Making | Watch How Gold Work Embroidery is Done
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I’ve been blogging for nearly two decades now and have never covered French or bullion wire. I did use it early on for protecting beading wire or thread at the clasp ends but once I discovered wire guardians, I never returned to it. But I have belatedly realised there is much, much more to this […]
Top 10 Handmade Jewelry Ideas for Diwali Gifts
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time of joy, togetherness, and giving. Many people find it challenging to choose meaningful gifts that truly express love and appreciation. […]
3 Ways to Make Upcycled Dried Flower and Plastic Suncatchers
Did you press some dried flowers this summer? I have quite a few dried flower and resin tutorials on my blog – see the links at the end. But what if you want to do more than jewelry? Check out these two really creative ideas from Arizonan crafter, Sibia Torres Padilla. She instructs in the […]
Beautiful Swan Inspired Jewelry, Supplies and Beadwork Tutorials | The Dying Swan Ballet Solo
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Swans are such beautiful, graceful birds known for their loyal bonding to their lifemates. They are rather large and can be quite fierce when defending their territory. I usually give them a wide berth because of this. But we can all safely oogle these lovely swan inspired jewelry. Further down, I shared some gorgeous supplies […]
USA Handmade Pressed Baltic Amber Jewelry Box KIZIMA
Box Handmade Pressed natural Baltic Amber Jewellery Box Beautiful and favorite accessories need a beautiful and elegant house! HANDMADE ORGANIC jewellery box is made of natural Baltic amber.
Adorable Mini Beaded Designs for Jewelry, Bookmarks and Ornaments
I raved about Ukrainian designer, Marina of MariVirraPatterns some years ago. She is certainly a prolific designer with many beautiful beaded jewelry designs. This time round, I would like to feature her adorable mini beaded designs. The flat designs can be used not just as earrings, pendants and brooches but consider using the patterns for […]
Prehistoric Animal Inspired Jewelry | Watch the Natural History Museum’s Prehistoric Animals Come Alive with CGI
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Prehistoric animals, particularly the dinosaurs, still fascinate us today. They were the most dominant species on earth for millions of years, from about 240+ million years ago until almost all of them went extinct in a single catastrophic event – a 10-15 km (6-10 mile) wide asteroid strike 66 million years ago. Volcanic eruptions were […]
Top 7 Reasons to Buy the Best Handmade 92.5 Silver Jewellery Online
Silver jewellery has always been special, but in 2025, it’s more stylish than ever. From simple daily wear to bold statement pieces, the Best Handmade 92.5 Silver Jewellery […]
Skinny Beaded Bangle Tutorials | How Millions of Glass Bangles are Made Daily in One Indian City
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I must confess I am not fond of wide bangles. But skinny ones? Sign me up! Here are some lovely skinny beaded bangles by established beadwork jewelry designers – all of whom have more than one pretty design in their collections. I have featured all of them before. First up is the medieval queen bangle tutorial […]
