Using a jeweler’s saw requires precision and practice to achieve accurate cuts in various materials. In her Artful Metalsmithing workshop series, instructor and metalsmith Julie Sanford shares tips for many jewelry making techniques including using sawing. Before starting, make sure the blade is properly tensioned by adjusting the saw frame’s tension screws. A loose blade […]

I have featured Canadian bead artist, Kim of BeadWithBugs a few times before (see links at the end).  But as with other prolific creators, there is more to discover in her awesome collection. This time I picked my favourites from her brick stitch and peyote earrings selection. She certainly delivers if you are looking for […]

Holiday gift guides like this one can be useful for those of us who are scratching heads this season. However, I wanted to look for positively glowing handmade gift ideas which morphed into a collection of real glowing ones! First up is the incredibly illuminated and interactive glow in the dark t-shirts for children and adults […]

Can’t afford or not willing to wrestle with dedicated beading software programs to design your own 3D beaded creations? Graphed charts are the way to go!  Check out DiMarcaOnline’s fabulous collection for making 3D pods, stars, kaleidocycles and balls. She also has a bundled offer to save on the cost of getting all four shapes. Each […]

There is probably only a small number of queens from history which most people know of. Queen Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) was definitely among the most famous. She was known not just for her tragic story but as one of the foremost fashion trendsetters of her day.  Her style continues to inspire designers, nearly 250 years […]

If you haven’t heard about lab-grown diamonds, you no doubt will in the coming months. Lab-grown, man-made, manufactured, synthetic diamonds are the same thing: they are diamonds grown in a manufacturing plant (soon a plant in Oregon). They differ from natural diamonds only in that they don’t come from the ground. In fact, retailers selling […]

I’m only halfway through watching Lexi’s newest video and I have to stop. It’s packed with tons of information and metalsmithing tips and techniques–so much so that I can’t fit it all into one newsletter. I love that after all these years and all her metalsmithing videos, I’m still learning from Lexi! So here are […]

In a world of fast fashion and mass-produced accessories, handcrafted jewellery stands apart as a symbol of artistry, heritage, and individuality. At Sommah, each piece of Handcrafted Jewellery […]

Want some super fun beaded Christmas earrings to make?  Here is a great collection and not a single gnome in sight!  First up is the slick, contemporary Christmas tree earrings shown above by LilibeadPatterns.  She has a wonderful collection of other patterns to drool over! Read more         Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts […]

Miniature polymer clay jewelry never gets old. Neither does my admiration for the artisans who have mastered this niche!  Chrissie of SweetheartCraftsCo is a stellar whose creations really do make my mouth water.  Perhaps you, too? She can render in clay, the colours and textures of food such as bakery items like buns and toast. The […]