by Duane Aldrich. (York, PA, USA) I just started casting sterling silver. I was shocked at how easy it is. Here’s some pics of the first castings and final product. I put a video of the process on my facebook page. You can’t cast anything with an overhang. Basically 2 sides of a 3 dimentional […]
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by Teresa Dison. (Georgia, USA) I’m writing this post because I am trying to get out into the world with my jewelry. I have been let go from a job I’ve been on for 11 years and have not had any luck in finding another job. I have a good feel of how to make […]
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by Rebecca Doremus. (Daytona Beach, FL) I recently began a study of translucent polymer clay. I have yet to get anything to turn out the way I could visualize it before I started, but that happens with me a lot. It has been an interesting journey though. This was very challenging but it is finally […]
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by Cherie Elksong. (Arizona, U.S.A.) I’ve amassed a collection of sea glass over the years, all sent to me from a cousin who lives in Penobscot, ME. I’ve used it on and off, as inspiration struck, but lately, have been much more enthusiastic about it, after coming up with this butterfly wing design! Whilst rummaging […]
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by Nora. (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) I live in Edmonton Alberta and the weather here is crazy! I get my inspiration for creating jewelry from nature and try as much as possible to create pieces that represent something. This Spring Snow necklace, as the name says, was inspired by a late snow fall in my area […]
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by Susan Verdecchia. (Thomson, GA) I love Unakite, and with the coming of Fall, these colors are perfect for my mood! Woven in copper. Susan Verdecchia Georgia Jewels
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by Shawna. (Arkansas USA) What jewelry tumbler do you recommend? Shawna Barclay’s Beginnings
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by Izelle Venter. (George. South Africa) Staying in South Africa, we are used to things being multicoloured. Acrylic pouring, making acrylic skins, using the skins to make jewelry – a lot of jewelry. I made my pendants with alcohol ink, covering the ink in the bezel with a glass dome. So after attending a class […]
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by Dawn Carpino. I’m just starting out, have my first show in early November. I have been buying most of my findings at Michaels and JoAnn’s but don’t feel they are good quality. Everything there is made in China. Is this industry wide? I bought a basic earwire finding mix and two of the wires […]
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by Joanne Pust. (Pittsburgh PA) My inspiration is nature. I live and work in the woods. Copper is my metal of choice but I do do a lot of mixed metal pieces. Every piece I make is hand cut. The only piece of equipment I use is a flex shaft and hammers (other than pliers […]
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by Janice Ward. (San Ramon, CA) My 30+ years spent collecting sea glass and the desire to make it wearable started me on this jewelry making path, but I suffer from jewelry making addiction. I love learning new techniques and have a hard time sticking with just one. The simple sterling silver setting for this […]
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by Barbie. (Sacramento, Ca.) I design my stones by a water marble technique. Then I wire-wrap and wire-weave them. I’ve only been doing this for about a year, so I still have so much to learn. I must say it’s very addicting!! Barbie Wraps by Barbie
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