Washington based Elaine Oloffson of Daedall has just 7 designs available so far. But here is to wishing she will work on more elegant beaded jewelry tutorials in the future! I love her use of bronze and old gold colored seed beads in her distinctive airy designs. A number of her designs are convertible – […]

Copper is a great texturing metal for the beginner (and advanced) metalsmith because it is very forgiving—you’ll need a concentrated effort to really “mess it up.” Copper is soft and tough, inexpensive, hard to melt down, takes a beautiful patina, and is easy to find. My favorite thing about it is its malleability—copper takes a… […]

You could easily get lost in Linda’s shop, BeadsHappen, as I did. Utterly and totally lost as I flitted here, there and everywhere. I drooled over her wonderful collection of unusual and beautiful findings for the diehard jewelry maker. It’s the place you want to go to find that certain something to make a design […]

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I first featured Jordanian bead jewelry designer, Mary Jane (a pseudonym) of AlKhazneh, a few years ago. Her designs were inspired by the beautiful colors and patterns of the Middle East and of the rock formations of Petra. Petra is Jordan’s most famous historic site – most of you will recognize it from the movie, […]

Carp fish were originally domesticated as a food source in China. But for the last couple of hundred years, the Japanese have pioneered the breeding of and popularised ornamental carp like the koi. Today, there are many enthusiasts worldwide. The koi also feature in many artistic designs. Shown here are my favorites from talented artisans. […]

Whether you are completely new to jewelry making or a seasoned expert, sometimes you just want a quick and easy project. That instant gratification can be so satisfying, and honestly, sometimes we only have time in our day for a quick and easy design. As a mom of two young boys who also works full […]

The Opening Ceremonies of the Paris Olympics is scheduled for this Friday. But as far as Olympic team uniform designs are concerned, Mongolia has already won gold on the internet. Their exquisitely designed attire for Friday’s event stands out for style and superb workmanship so unlike other “sporty” looks from other countries.  The designers are […]

I’m not sure why, but people seem to like tassel earrings a great deal. Perhaps it’s the making of them which is the fun part. For me, it is that and also a large stash of embroidery floss just begging to be used.  Be sure to check the links below for past how to make […]

I have previously featured Ella of Ellad2‘s spectacular flower and star beadwork tutorials before. But there is so much more to her designing style than just those larger projects.  I have selected my favorites from her earrings section. Her talent and feel for using a wide variety of bead types is excellent. Also commendable is […]