Florida based Elly Pieper of ellygatorbeads is a seasoned beadwork designer who has been honing her craft for over 20 years. She explained: With a background in art history I have always been fascinated by ethnic, Celtic and Pacific art. I also love experimenting with symmetry patterns and with tessellations. Read more         Share Your Comment! […]

Memory wire is one of those jewelry making techniques that is just plain fun! You don’t need to think about tension or perfect how to crimp a crimp bead. You don’t need to figure out a clasp to match your design or think about sizing. With memory wire projects, the main focus is on stringing […]

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 […]