Think “green jewelry making” and one name comes to mind first: Christine Dhein. Jewelry artist, educator, and author as well, Christine Dhein will be forever linked with promoting practices that are friendly to both the environment and to jewelry makers. ABOVE: Runway Circuit necklace with upcycled circuit boards and gold wire by Christine Dhein: edgy […]

Canadian artisan of FromDustTwillDawn had an epiphany when she had to upgrade her old sewing machine. She went with a sewing and embroidery combination. She now makes gorgeous machine embroidered cork fabric key chains and coasters. I have only shown one of her coasters at the end – a clever dinosaur skull one.  Shown here […]

April is still a little too early for roses but soon these fragrant blooms will abound in gardens. But rose enthusiasts in warmer climates will definitely have access to them now!  This rose petal making tutorial from @motherearthnewsmag – a great channel on all things rural and naturally sustainable living –  is full of tips on […]

Ukrainian artisan, Miroslava The wonderful linked people beaded choker tutorial shown above by Ukrainian artisan, Miroslava of KeychainbyMirami888 was what inspired this feature. She also has a kit available.  Over the years, I have collected various people or doll tutorials – see the links at the end for more wire and metal work people inspirations. […]

Ceramic and porcelain are both made from clay. However, porcelain is made from finer clay and is fired at higher temperatures. You know what? I adore them both as charms in jewelry making. Every artisan has a distinct style in how they make their charms. Here are some of my favourites. The gorgeous ceramic fox pendant […]

Cheerful colors, delicate petals, and beautiful scents—what’s not to love about flowers? I grew up playing in my grandmother’s garden and learned flower names as naturally as my own. Peonies, roses, lilacs, hydrangeas, hyacinths, camellias, irises, daffodils—I could list dozens I adore and still never choose just one favorite. Although, if pressed, I’d probably say […]

Jewellery is more than just an accessory it reflects personality, memories, and meaningful moments. In recent years, Handcrafted Jewellery Australia has gained popularity among people who value individuality, quality, and […]

I’ve said it many times before. I’ll say it again. It’s not what you use but how you use it that counts. CaitlynJewelryArt has a collection of pretty flower petal cluster earrings. Each petal is not flat but has undulating curves.  What caught my eye was the different ways which these petals are grouped together […]

Fruit themed designs are always popular. There are some who even make jewelry from real fruit  – see this past post which also covers the difference between freeze drying and dehydrating. However, this collection celebrates the beaded kind! Use these tutorials not just for jewelry like earrings and pendants, but as charms for bags and […]

Silver jewellery has always been special, but in 2025, it’s more stylish than ever. From simple daily wear to bold statement pieces, the Best Handmade 92.5 Silver Jewellery […]