Swans are such beautiful, graceful birds known for their loyal bonding to their lifemates. They are rather large and can be quite fierce when defending their territory. I usually give them a wide berth because of this. But we can all safely oogle these lovely swan inspired jewelry.  Further down, I shared some gorgeous supplies […]

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I raved about Ukrainian designer, Marina of MariVirraPatterns some years ago. She is certainly a prolific designer with many beautiful beaded jewelry designs. This time round, I would like to feature her adorable mini beaded designs. The flat designs can be used not just as earrings, pendants and brooches but consider using the patterns for […]

Prehistoric animals, particularly the dinosaurs, still fascinate us today. They were the most dominant species on earth for millions of years, from about 240+ million years ago until almost all of them went extinct in a single catastrophic event – a 10-15 km (6-10 mile) wide asteroid strike 66 million years ago.  Volcanic eruptions were […]

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 […]

I must confess I am not fond of wide bangles. But skinny ones? Sign me up! Here are some lovely skinny beaded bangles by established beadwork jewelry designers – all of whom have more than one pretty design in their collections. I have featured all of them before.  First up is the medieval queen bangle tutorial […]

Jewellery isn’t just about looks—it’s about stories, traditions, and personal style. And when it comes to silver, nothing feels as special as a handmade piece. In 2025, shopping […]

Wire work designers who wish to add a pop of color to their work often start with a cabochon. Here are 6 fabulous designs which feature beautiful tear drop cabochons.  The designs I’ve select range from intermediate to advanced in terms of skill level.  Shown above is the spectacular manta ray pendant tutorial by US […]

3D printers are incredibly useful to make all kinds of things – tools and so on. 3D printers are not that expensive. Makerspace studios can also help make anything you want for just the cost of the plastic. I actually have some microwave 3D printed “feet” to raise it a little higher to clear the […]

There is a cardinal rule for scientists – never assume. Well, I (as a former scientist who should have known better) broke that rule last week. This was when I featured Lynn’s great tip for bead storage for working with complex pictures. I had assumed it was a bead embroidered picture and said so. A […]