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 […]

Sandra Lupo is a talented jewelry maker and tool inventor who’s building on the legacy of her family with everything she makes. Over coffee, Sandra told me about her jewelry journey. Here it is, in her own words: ABOVE: Celestial Orbs Neckpiece by Sandra Lupo with Debra Weiss. Photo: David Orr for the Art of […]

  When I first contacted Florida based Sylvie Camps of PeyoteBeadArt, she thought her work was not a good fit for my blog. Her reasoning? She can no longer update her collection with fresh patterns because she can no longer bead due to her poor eyesight and uncooperative hands.   But that really does not matter. […]

Red lipstick has long been the symbol of feminine power and sensuality. Did you know the earliest lipstick date back thousands of years to early civilisations? Lipstick grew popular in Europe by the 16th century and has never lost its favor with the fair sex to this day.  That red lips trend also appears in […]

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Living with three men, you’d think I’d have this jewelry-making-for-men thing mastered by now. Truth is, my husband isn’t really a jewelry guy—aside from his wedding ring, he rarely wears accessories. But my two sons? They love seeing what I’m making and are always eager to wear something handmade just for them. And this bracelet […]

Don’t like earring dangles much? Well, ear jackets might just appeal! This variation of earrings puts the butterfly backs into stylish use. Some of the best ear jacket designs I have ever come across are from the Scottish design studio, SilverRainSilver. I have featured their dainty jewelry before. They work mostly in sterling silver. They […]

When I spotted Italian designer Roberta of RobertaParlapiano‘s work on Bluesky (join me there ) , I was immediately wowed! She combines beadwork with leather tassels and sometimes chain with an incredible contemporary flair. Her ability to create truly novel designs can be seen with this selection of my favourites from her collection. One good example is […]