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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by Nancy Vaughan. (San Diego, CA) I was surfing on line one day and came across a sun catcher made with memory wire. The beads used in the piece were colored and I’m not sure if they were crystal or fire polished. Oh joy, another interesting way to use memory wire! I decided to give […]
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by Denise Bellinger. (Riverside, Ca.) I recently went through a bunch of old unused jewelry to see what I could possibly re-use in my jewelry making. I had an old pair of earrings I used to wear about 25 years ago. No kidding! And I had a pair of unusual earrings that I thought might […]
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by Corrine Bateman. (Adelaide, Australia) BEFORE: A friend gave me a necklace which was too long for her and I have attached a photo of the original necklace. AFTER: I bought some clear glass beads and some bead caps and made the necklace shorter plus a bracelet and earrings. Corrine Bateman
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by Rinske Van Brederode. (Barrie Ontario, Canada) An art gallery where I sell some of my pieces had a fund raiser last year. Artists and crafters were encouraged to buy a small (6X6) wooden box and create a unique piece of art/craft. Most used the opportunity to paint a scene, but since I am NOT […]
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by Dawn Carpino. (Ruby, NY) I make an eclectic variety of jewelry and wear what I make wherever I go. No one ever compliments me on my jewelry so I getting discouraged about selling it. I think it’s nice, so I don’t understand why I never get compliments. Dawn Carpino Endless Possibilities
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by Mary Anne Enriquez. I created this asymmetrical, soft fiber necklace from odds and ends found in my craft studio. I first crocheted a loose open glittery lace base. Then I stitched and crocheted Halloween-themed beads, buttons, jingle bells, scrapbooking charms, and a ribbon bow on with raffia. It’s a fun one-of-a-kind piece I truly […]
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by Colleen. (Webster NY) I just discovered acrylic pour painting! Wow this is as addictive as jewelry making. When you do your pour, there is usually left over paint that has dripped on your work area. This dried paint is called “skin”. Best work surface for skins for me, is laying down a sheet of […]
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by Kathy Zee. (Fiddletown, CA) I give a gift to my customers on every purchase. I was printing the cards on my computer until I decided I wanted them to look more professional like my earring cards and jewelry cards. I saw this design with the gold that goes along with my silver and gold […]
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by Jess Broghan. (Washington) I recently purchased “solder copper wire”, Silver Solder hard and Silver Solder medium. I want to know if it’s possible to get each of these solder types to melt using only a propane torch? I’ve attempted soldering copper with each of these and have not had any luck getting the solder […]
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