Insect larvae and jewelry? Insects and bits of gold, pearls, and precious stones? It’s all possible and very real! ABOVE: French Artist Hubert Duprat’s unique partnership with caddisfly larvae resulted in amazing gold-adorned cocoon-like cases. Credit: Hubert Duprat. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. Master Masons: A Resourceful […]
Why We Love to Learn and Shop at Bead Fest
Maker Festivals and Bead Fest are returning August 1-3, 2025 at the Lancaster County Convention Center. The event features the educational workshops and unique bead show shopping you’ve come to expect. It is a great place for the beading and jewelry community to connect, learn, and shop with an inspiring variety of vendors. This is… […]
Swarovski crystal clear AB and Swarovski white pearl jewellery set, Bridesmaid jewellery set, Bridal jewellery set
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Gorgeous Embroidered Patch Appliques by OhMyCrown
I have often admired gorgeous embroidery patch designers. Their creations are meant to be appliqued onto jackets and other accessories. These are like sewn or iron on and washable brooches! I also wonder if one could simply attach brooch findings to the backs so they can be easily transferred to other clothing. One outstanding embroidered […]
Why Handmade Jewellery is the Perfect Blend of Art & Fashion
Handmade jewellery holds a special place in the world of fashion and art. It is more than just an accessory; it’s a reflection of the craft, creativity, and […]
Vintage Japanese Craft eBook Tutorials from NapaginiVintage
It’s not easy to find Japanese PDFs and craft books. However NapaginiVintage has of some of their great vintage ones dating from before 2000 which are worth looking at. These tutorial bundles are very cost effective. They cater to different craft techniques. Here are my selections from those which could be applied to making jewelry and accessories. […]
Professional Finishing Touches for Handmade Jewelry
Do you sometimes look at handmade jewelry in boutiques and see something that makes you think “isn’t that clever” or “wow, that’s a nice touch”? It’s those extra little finishing touches that are not hard to do but that elevate designs and make them something really special. In this blog, I want to highlight some […]
Greek Mythology Inspired Jewelry and Names | The Real Story of Hercules vs The Disney Version
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Everyone loves stories and there no more convoluted and fascinating than those the Ancient Greeks told. There was no internet for entertainment back then! Why they have endured to today are the universally appealing tales of good and evil, love and betrayal and heroic deeds against impossible odds. Also when the powerful Greek gods misbehave […]
