My love affair with macramé began one summer when my mother taught me the basic knots so I could make knotted hemp jewelry to wear to Lollapalooza. Yes, it was the nineties and I was stoked to see the Beastie Boys and the Smashing Pumpkins. And you can bet I swam, showered, and slept in […]

Mokumé gané (pronounced moe’-koo-may gah’-nay) has captivated me for years. Though I may never create this patterned metal myself, the process—and the incredible designs it produces—never cease to inspire me. The closest I’ll likely get is finishing the mokumé gané bangle blank I purchased, a project by renowned artist Steve Midgett featured in Lapidary Journal, […]

Gillian is the Canadian bead jewelry designer behind ThePacificThread who describes herself as a: Dorky artistic type, obsessed with colour and pattern. ADHD is my superpower. She is everything she said she is when I looked at her wonderful supply and tutorial collections.  She offers both patterns and kits for those who don’t wish to buy […]

Remember my post about the amazing Regency inspired jewelry and the costumes of the Bridgerton historical series? That was when I discovered Australian designer, Urmi of GlisterandGlory‘s work. Urmi is inspired by beautiful jewelry from some historical eras. She mostly specializes in Regency and Art Deco styles. She uses cubic zirconia crystals for her gorgeous designs. […]

If the word silversmithing intimidates you, get ready to get excited! I recently had a discussion about what we wish someone had told us when we first started making silver jewelry. What do I wish I had known years ago? Silversmithing is not that hard. It’s not an extremely difficult process for only the most […]

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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