You do not have to bead like crazy to get stunning designs. These black and white beaded necklace tutorials by @jocelyndiycircle show that simplicity and a very limited colour palette can achieve elegance.  The first design shown above which uses white pearls as well black faceted round beads is my favorite. The continuation of the necklace […]

Want to get started making beautiful wire wrapped jewelry? I recommend you start with simple designs. A single pearl integrated with the design will also give it the elegant boost. So here are some beginner friendly tutorials which do just that.  The designer and instructor is Gopi of ArtsvilleHandcrafted who is an “architect by trade, […]

We have all heard of the “statement necklace”–massive bibs full of beads, sparkle, chain, and charm. Now, among current jewelry trends is the “statement pendant.” For spring and summer, pendants of all shapes, sizes, and configurations of materials, on very long strands of beads, chains, or leather cords, such as the pendant below, by Betty […]

I have to say that beginner herringbone bracelet projects are underwhelming. But one needs to start somewhere. But once you get the hang of the stitch, you’ll want something with much more oomph! Shown here are some awesome herringbone beaded bracelets to get you started.  The twisted herringbone bracelet tutorial shown above by US reader, @Huonghandmade12, […]

Robots are machines which can be programmed to do repetitive and complex tasks which would otherwise be tedious or even dangerous for humans to perform. Most robots are not human like at all but functional and not esthetically pleasing looking factory machinery. Humanoid robots are called androids and these have a long history. Many ancient […]

Wire can take the form of pretty much anything. It can be functional as well as beautiful. In its simplest jewelry-making use, we have connectors, like jump rings and simple loops. Expand on the simple loop and form wrapped loops. Shape heavier-gauge wire to form links and create wire jewelry like chains, and on, and […]

Before we begin with the new jewellery tutorial, I wanted to share a small presentation of some of the jewellery pieces I’ve created along the way and throughout […]

Anatomy is the study of the internal and external structures of our bodies. It is a very old science as people have been interested in how our bodies work since prehistoric times.  ambroidering is the shop British artisan who specializes in anatomical art. The work is so well detailed with both bead (and sequin) embroidery […]

I first came across Meltem of MevolikaJewelry’s work when I stumbled upon her awesome wire wrapped spider pendant tutorial. It was featured in this past post about autumn jewelry and decor. It is the most striking and innovative spider design I have ever seen. I also love her unusual witch design shown further down. Her […]

Michael Boyd is one of those designers whose work you can spot from a mile, even if you haven’t seen it in years. Its originality has to do with its layers of color and texture. Plus, each element is individually fabricated to fit the design, including the gemstones he cuts himself.  ABOVE: Necklace by Michael […]