Slovenian artist and designer of LaylaAshtaShrine likes to describe her enamel earrings and pins as magical. They are indeed magically gorgeous and intricately designed.  As she likes to say, this is her shrine – a shrine to great design.  Some of my favorites are her botanical earrings and adorable old fashioned tea sets. A wonderful […]

I’ve always admired the sharp scissors used by needleworkers, including the beautiful vintage style stork ones. Such elegant tools requires special cases to keep them safe. The Aussie bead artist, Margaret Tobin, or BeadingPastTimes, specializes in lovely beaded scissor and needle case patterns.  Read more         Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts 3D […]

Jewelry making wire comes in many shapes, sizes, and colors. There are some basics worth knowing before making a choice on which to use when as well as tips that will help you on your wire journey. To follow are some highlights as well as information from experts in the wire jewelry-making field. Join me […]

Stars are very popular in beaded jewelry designs. Sure, I have covered many a star tutorial before (see links below). But I just had to curate this collection of the pretty and daintier ones, each one has a special difference. These are ideal for both earrings and as pendants for those who like them small. […]

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Some of you like Laura B. missed Claire’s Etsy store – she had truly unique items and kits. But fortunately, she now has her new online store of the same name,  Supply Emporium Online, and we can all rejoice.   Laura especially loved her bead packs and fast shipping! Melody was another fan, “I like a lot […]

NASA’s SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) is actually a scientific research institute which looks for life beyond Earth. So far, scientists have not yet discovered any evidence although they do keep looking using different techniques. If they do, rest assured, it will not be buried news as the conspiracy theorists believe.  Meanwhile, for the rest of […]

The traditional technique of hand knotting gemstones and pearls can be traced to ancient times. You can see examples of Egyptian hand-knotted strands of lapis lazuli and carnelian beads, turquoise from Mesopotamia, and pearls from Persia in many museums with ancient jewelry collections. Some knots formed on antiquated beaded jewelry strung with natural fibers are, […]

Beadwork is not just about making jewelry.  You can make all kinds of decor items too! I’ve written about beaded boxes before (see links below). But Florida based Shannon of TheSparklyEngineer is a whiz because she uses bead embroidery instead which is accomplished on a foundation. She is adept at  making 3D bead embroidered structures […]

Many long time readers of my blog might remember Claire’s amazing handmade polymer clay components and kits from this previous feature. She has a wonderful way of combining her components with beawork to create original designs.  She is back with her new online store,  Supply Emporium Online a and one lucky winner will be able to pick some gorgeous […]