Jewelry & Beading

July 30th, 2008

The Basics: Metal clay resources

PMC and Art Clay Silver
An online manual for success with the new precious metal clays.
Making metal beads
Register with the ArtJewelry site and receive a free download of Nanz Aalund’s tutorial.
Metal clay lenses at Squidoo
The very best informational and instructional lenses you’ll find anywhere.
The Art of Metal Clay by Sherri Haab
Artist and instructor Sherri Haab demonstrates […]

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July 28th, 2008

Beautiful earring project from Vintaj

Make Art Monday! 
Vintaj has posted a wonderful earrings project, designed by Jess Italia, and perfect for the summer!

These magical creatures will delicately dance upon your ears.
Cluster tropical & vibrant crystals, freshwater pearls and natural brass chain to reflect the exotic ocean life!
Aren’t they gorgeous! Great design, Jess!
Tags: Beading, beads, handmade beaded earrings, tutorials, Wearable […]

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July 24th, 2008

Floating earrings!

Art Attack Thursday!

Erica Magrey makes these neat-looking earrings that are adhered to clear vinyl so that they appear to be floating below your ears. Cool, huh? You can see her designs on her Flickr album, and read about it on her blog, Tag Sale Cosmology.

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July 24th, 2008

Images on enamel

Art Attack Thursday!

If you have wanted to mess around with enamel, here’s one more reason to dive in! Andrea Oda wrote a fabulous tutorial for Indie Fixx about how to use adhesive and rubber stamps to apply images to your enameled pendants!
I recommend that if you’re not into doing enameling, visit Andrea’s beautiful […]

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July 23rd, 2008

Book review: 1000 Jewelry Inspirations

1000 Jewelry Inspirations
by Sandra Salamony
[Wicked big disclaimer: I’ve got 7 pieces in this book, so of course I think it’s really good!]
OK, that being said, it is really good! Page after glorious page of beautiful designs. Some so simple that you say, “Yes, of course! That’s all it needs.” Others are complex enough to […]

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July 21st, 2008

Jasper with beaded beads

Make Art Monday

Tiger
I bought this jasper at a bead and gem show, and unfortunately the seller did not know what it was. It’s not tigereye, which has that wonderful chatoyant reflection: instead, it’s either tigerskin or wood jasper, which have matte bands of purple-brown and dark golden ochres. Whatever it is, it mixes beautifully with […]

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July 19th, 2008

Results: What’s the best thing you’ve made so far this summer?

Artist: Jessica Williams of J. Williams Designs
myspace/jwilliamsdesigns.com
Jessica writes:
Here are my favorite things I have made this summer. I had a longtime friend of mine that is getting married this fall, she knew I made jewelry as well as have a background in floral arranging so she asked if I did Hair pieces, […]

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July 17th, 2008

Results: What’s the best thing you’ve made so far this summer?

Artist: Amy Munson
http://www.in-the-fold.blogspot.com
http://www.inthefold.etsy.com
http://www.youtube.com/inthefold
Amy writes:
The best jewelry that I have made this summer is a couple sets of casual wire earrings.

Aren’t they cute? I love these, Amy!
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July 17th, 2008

Got extra beads? Not after you see this!

Art Attack Thursday!
Cynthia Brandon came up with this great design to use up your extra beads! It’s so simple, but so elegant, and she shares it on her blog, Brandolina. You need to visit her, not just to see how she makes this necklace, but also to see more of her beautiful work!

I […]

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July 9th, 2008

Book review: Beadalicious

Beadalicious: 25 Fresh, Unforgettable Jewelry Projects
for Beads Old and New
by Sonya Nimri
This beading book is in a category all of its own: I don’t know quite how to categorize it other than FUN FUN FUN!! Lighthearted and bold, frivolous and functional, all of Sonya’s pieces will evoke memories of why you started making jewelry in […]

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