It will soon be Mother’s Day. Here are 5 fabulously lovely beaded flower earrings to make for that special mother in your life! Beaded flower jewelry will outlast floral bouquets.  First up is the best wisteria inspired beaded earrings tutorial (shown above) I have ever come across. It is by Ukrainian bead artist, Liudmyla of […]

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 […]

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… […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]