by Linda Rolsma. (Colorado) I had this beautiful Hubei Turquoise Heart for a while and then one day inspiration hit. I added the leaves and flowers and gave it a light patina to bring out the highlights. It’s made of sterling and fine silver with a sterling chain. Linda Rolsma Silver Frost Studio
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by Katie Kremer. (USA- North Carolina) I bought these Spiney Oyster discs a couple of years before I knew what to do with them! Which is the case for most of my inventory… like a magpie, something catches my eye, I pluck (purchase) it and stash in my nest. My taste for expensive stones required […]
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by Nichelle Hunter. (Cleveland, Ohio) It’s fun to transform ordinary things into bling earrings! That’s how I created my rhinestone hair clip earrings. I’m a hairstylist and one tool I use a lot are hair clips. So I decided to make earrings. So I created the Rhinestone Hair Clip Earrings. Nichelle Hunter Look At My […]
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by Dalena Watson. (Chandler, Arizona) I am inspired by the sky, plants and mountains. I created these copper and brass pieces to further practice my new saws and soldering skills. Dalena Watson Arizona Desert Gems
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by Duane W Aldrich. (United States) I’ve been told before that I should have a showpiece on display in my show stall to show. I’m told this ends up being a conversation starter and attracts attention. Well, I’ve put it off for a while but recently, my wife & I were scheduled to be at […]
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by Jules. I have a question about ez-crimps and scrimps. Has anyone used them and what was your experience? Has anyone used bead bandits? The ez-crimps , scrimps, and bead bandits all seem like good products to address crimping issues, but I don’t see many jewelry makers using them. Any thoughts? Thank you. Jules Joolzjewelz
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by Barbara Jacquin. (Uzes in the south of France) I had been intrigued by these stones ever since I bought them but could not decide on a design for them, or even IF I wanted to undertake the technical challenges of uniting them. The amber didn’t pose too much of a setting problem except to […]
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by Kathy Zee. (Fiddletown, CA) I bought a few packages of assorted mixed beads from a company recently and decided they needed to be necklaces and earrings to match. I normally like things symmetrical but these had no rhyme or reason so I just added a few, added a spacer or two, more beads etc. […]
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by Dianne Jacques. (Vermont, USA) Ugh, I am having a really tough time trying to figure out what style this is for marketing purposes. If you were going to search for this type of jewelry, what would you search for? What style would you call it? I have a couple of ideas that almost fit…What […]
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by Corrine Bateman. (Adelaide, Australia) One of my friends had this Murano pendant and wanted a nice “chain” instead of the leather which came with it. I found the pearls, clasp, and “bail” and I knotted the pearls. Now she can wear this necklace 3 ways. Corrine Bateman
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by Dawn Carpino. (United States) Thank you so much for this site. I have found it very helpful in many ways. And thanks to everyone for sharing what you do. I’m having a hard time selling my jewelry. I am addicted to making jewelry so I need to sell to support my “habit”. There is […]
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by Kimberley. (Orlando) I have recently started making my own handmade bronze jewelry and I have been trying to search where I can get my pieces gold-filled. I would really appreciate it if someone could provide this information. I am a beginner and have a lot to learn. Thank you so much. Kimberley
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