The  Age of Sail (15th-19th centuries) has long past but we still enjoy seeing beautiful sailboats moving on the water by modern day yachtsmen and women.  Such elegance and poise as they cleave through the waves! However, in a  move away from fossil fuels to help curb the rate of climate change, not to mention a reduction […]

I’m here to tell you, change is good. While it’s always great to master jewelry making techniques you already know, getting out of your comfort zone and learning something new can sometimes be even better. So take a chance and introduce some change into your life by teaching yourself a new jewelry or beading technique!… […]

Finding unexpected craft supplies to make jewelry is a fun, creative adventure. National Craft Month—or any time you need a boost—is the perfect time to look beyond traditional jewelry-making materials like beads and wire and consider using items like fabric, metal stamps, and tiny hardware to create unique designs. Craft stores provide inspiration and unexpected… […]

Bulgarian macrame jewelry designer, Asya clearly loves her cat, Freddie because she named her store after him – NoTailCatJewelry!  Asya’s work caught my eye as her lovely macrame earrings use metal frames. This technique gives the work a firm foundation and adds to the overall design. She also incorporates beads into her work. Using small […]

Handmade jewellery commands high esteem from consumers for its unique and personal touch. Unlike mass-produced items, artisans craft handmade jewellery with great care and meticulous attention to detail, […]

Crystal (cup) chain is arguably an underused jewelry making component. Yet, there are so many wonderful things you can make with crystals already joined up and spaced out evenly ! See my past features linked below.  This one, Beautiful Beaded Jewelry Tutorials with Crystal Cup Chains by b4pbakup, shows that even beaders can make use of […]

There is something about color-shifting jewelry many of us like.  Think about the changing hues of gemstones like labradorite. Another gorgeous one is Alexandrite – this one is green in daylight but turns mauve under artificial light.  See my past feature on Alexandrite and the Last of the Romanovs. Many polymer clay jewelry designers have […]

Some of the prettiest beaded jewelry designs I have come across are those by Romanian artisan, Ruxandra Puscas. The banner pictures for her store Margiques shows just how talented she is. Ruxandra can certainly create stunning statement pieces.   Her design tutorials are for smaller pieces like pendants, earrings and bracelets. Her forte is the […]

It’s almost Easter so here is a fine collection of bunny tutorials and patterns to inspire. I’ve chosen not just the jewelry ones but delightful craft DIYs which are on the small side. You can use some of them as keychain charms or as ornaments. The crochet amigurumi ones can be used as challenges to […]

Personalised jewelry is always popular. The range is wide. The designs could include names, dates, have gemstones or crystals in birthstone colors and so forth.  One type which you may not have encountered before is photo projection jewelry.   Think about projection slides and that’s what the photo customization involves. The charms contain both miniature photo […]