by Marcus Osbourne. (Birmingham UK) My background is in lost wax casting of precious metals, particularly platinum. But having to adapt various customers’ waxes along the way I found a passion for wax carving. I now create bespoke wax jewellery models for customers at special request and enjoy turning there ideas into reality. This ring […]
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by Helen M. (UK) I make simple-style handmade jewellery, using sterling silver, gold filled or silver plated findings. The main components are semi-precious stone beads, crystal or glass beads, shell or freshwater pearls, depending on the item. I focus on earrings and pendants. I only sell on ebay – “the biggest shopping window” (in theory […]
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by Julie Leake. (Salt lake City, Utah) I have a disability. To help me distract from my pain I play with mud! Well, rather I play with clay! It is very calming. I draw my design, then make it from clay, bisque fire it, then glaze for final firing of cone 6 or cone 10. […]
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by Pam Williams. I happened upon your blog via pinterest. I am just beginning stamping and need to know how to remove the oil from new stamps and bench block. Any tips? Thanks Pam Williams
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by Kim Pernia. (Maryland) This is an original design that shows off my new soldering skills. It has three silver daisies captured in a silver cuff. The wire is argentium so it does not tarnish. It’s fun and goes with everything. Kim Pernia Kimmings Jewelry
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by Barbara Jacquin. (South of France) I’m always ready to learn a new technique…and combine it with a vacation – Mendocino Art Center north of San Francisco! We were told to choose an image to be etched onto silver. Totally taken by the beautiful scenery along that coast, I chose this postcard. The result was […]
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by Rena Klingenberg. Which type of jewelry do you sell the most of . . . ? – Bracelets – Brooches / Pins – Earrings – Ear Cuffs – Foot / Ankle Jewelry – Necklaces – Pendants – Rings – Watches – Other (Did I leave out any jewelry category?) Thank you for sharing your […]
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by Diana White. (United States) It has been quite some time since I posted here to JMJ, not because I haven’t been making, but because I’ve been so busy between working my full-time career and handling custom orders through my shop, that I’ve had less time than I’d like to make new designs. A couple […]
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by Linda Rakestraw. I will be teaching basic jewelry making soon for ages 18 and over. What would be the best way: Should I have students buy tools and supplies? Or should I buy tools and supplies and then add that into the charge for the class? Thank you. Linda Rakestraw
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by Bernard Silverman. (Houston,TX) As a maker of art pedants and a person doing the work on a commercial basis, I also make other items like bookmarks and key chains. The last two show I exhibited, my first customers at both shows, comes up and says that “People don’t read books any more and you […]
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by Mary. I have been teaching a seniors’ jewelry class for over a year now – we make stretch bracelets, as well as necklaces long enough to go over their heads (with monofilament). They absolutely love it! Now they are asking about earrings. I have the supplies, but was wondering – what is an easy […]
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by Cherie Somerville. (Arizona) I absolutely love fossilized agates, or rather, agatized fossils…turritella agate is a real favorite! With all its organic little shapes, elegant charcoal color matrix & mysterious flashes of embedded crystal, it’s just hypnotic! Unfortunately, there’s been many times we’ve cut matching “tabbie” pieces of it, for earrings, only to have them […]
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