by Patt Sheldon. (United States) I’m a Czech bead fanatic and have been finding new ways to use my extensive collection. I also love making , wearing, and selling cuffs. I use a 14 or 16 gauge wire for the frame, then wire wrap beads or glass pearls across the frame using 20 gauge. Interestingly, […]
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by Laurie Bielby. (United States) My first piece of Antler Jewelry. I used two Japanese turquoise. I’m extremely pleased. Laurie Bielby Laurie Lou’s Unique Jewelry
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by Janet MacFarlane. (United States) Had a huge stash of hearts that I was initially going to make a charm bracelet with. But seeing that they would show nicer in a necklace curve, I needed to find some way to extend the short chain. The Christmas holiday coming up inspired me to add braided leather […]
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by Miriam Laister. (Normanville, South Australia) Strolling on my local beach I often find shells and beach glass and pottery to use for my jewellery. This shell was painted with pearl nail lacquer and wrapped with wire and an added pearl bead. It won first prize in the open jewellery section of my local show. […]
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by Nancy Vaughan. (San Diego, CA) Is it pewter? Is it brass? Is it silver plate? The metal in this necklace really is a mystery. In certain lights it has a bit of a golden sheen but in others it looks more like silver. This necklace is made from a deconstructed thrift store find. The […]
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by Catelaon. (Satellite Beach, Florida) I have made over 200 beaded jewelry designs to get ready for my Etsy shop, CatesCreations1. But then I started seeing a lot of polymer clay videos and got hooked. Now I have started working with clay and having a fabulous time! Some of my creations come out so beautifully […]
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by Alinda Lord. (Lancaster, CA) In 2013 I had a good friend, Rose, going through chemotherapy. I wanted to send her something to wear when she went through her sessions. I called it her ‘happy bracelet’ and made it from all my collected detritus and all my love. I liked it! So I made one […]
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by Virginia Milner. (United States) He everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows the origin/history of crackle beads: Who invented the concept and when, what country, etc? I’ve searched for info, but so far I haven’t had any luck. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Virginia Milner
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by LuElla. (Toledo, OH) Here’s what I posted on my Instagram page: “First, thank you to Jewelry Making Journal for the tutorial on making the bracelet! This is my version of course 😜. It can be worn by any gender but what I’m most proud of is…tonight I taught myself how to make a clasp! […]
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by Jules. I’m always looking for better ways to finish off necklaces. I mostly use the crimp bead and crimp cover…or to avoid that, I use chain and wire wrapped links. The other day I saw a pin about using calottes to finish off beading wire necklaces. A calotte and a crimp bead are strung […]
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by Nata Shubin. (Nevada City, California) Jewelry for your home or altar. I recently came across a fantastic old-stock (from the 80s!) find: a lady was selling her jewelry making supplies, and I couldn’t believe my luck when I left her place with bags of freshwater pearls in my hands! Soon after I found an […]
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by Patricia Torres. (Las Vegas) I love working with wire and glass beads. I feel like I created a unique piece one of a kind bracelet for my school project. I’m with the NYIAD online school and this is one of my line pieces for graduation. I have 18 pieces on my jewelry line. Patricia […]
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