by Allison Morris. (Jamaica) I am the mother (aka business manager amd adviser) of a young jewelry maker. We have benefited tremendously from the information shared on this site. Thank you. I have seen a few articles about possible adverse health effects of working with aluminium. Have you any idea to what extent working with […]
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by Shayla Lewis. (Suquamish,WA) I started making jewelry about 5 months ago. My first pattern was the Jill Wiseman Parisian Lights bracelet.I knew absolutely nothing about beading or jewelry making and I went through a whole roll of Fireline practicing! I finally got the hang of it and completed the project.I fell in love with […]
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by Merrie Daune Price-Hannah. (My home studio in Moody, TX) This project started out as my entry into the Nicole Hanna “Finish It Challenge” back in April of 2019. The timeline was getting close and I just decided to set it aside. So five months later I came across the project set aside and really […]
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by Sue. I offer sterling silver and gemstone jewelry. This seems to be overshadowed by the “Make Your Own” and all types of other jewelry that isn’t silver. I can’t understand why this is happening when these types are sometimes being priced higher than the jewelry I sell. It’s discouraging. Can you help me to […]
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by Michele Counihan. (New York Greater NYC area) A friend donated a heavy metal pasta rolling machine to me to process polymer clay into jewelry. I have never used clay but am excited to try it; also a little intimidated. How many colors do I need to start, and how many of those shape cutters […]
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by Beverly Carlson. (United States) I was asked to submit a special piece for a local Art Show. Most were painters and photographers. I felt a bit inadequate. But, I looked for new chain maille ideas as that is my specialty and I found a new weave and proceeded to make a special pendant. To […]
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by Nancy Rocknich. (Estes Park, Colorado) Inspired by the wild flowers blooming this summer, I have made this necklace. On a netted base I applied the seed bead flowers. This is such a great necklace it drapes well and is lightweight and easy to wear. The wild flowers this year have been fantastic due to […]
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by Debra Lowe. (Denver) Sadly, my mother in law passed away in June 2018. Prior to her death, she showed me some loose stones that she wanted me to have. Her husband bought them, and never had them set. When I got them, I was amazed at the beauty and cut. Two ametrine and one […]
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by Pamela Knox. (United States) “Got Your 6” means, I’ve got your back; we are with you. My late husband was a police officer for our entire marriage. In memory of him, I began making Thin Blue Line bracelets. This piece is made with beautiful Swarovski crystals and pearls along with TierraCast beads and charm. […]
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by Amanda Alderson. Please can anyone tell me what this wire ending is called? Thank you. Amanda Alderson
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by Cherie Somerville. (southeast Arizona) Creating various landscapes is one of my favorite things to do when etching copper pieces. Desert/mountain landscapes are fun, but trees are my favorite! I’m completely into the minute intricacy of all the tight little twist & turns of branch & leaf tip (and crescent moon, in this case!), and […]
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by Denise Bellinger. (Riverside, Ca.) I forgot how fun & easy these cuffs are to make. I take my copper piece hammer, oxidize and shape it to form a cuff. Then I take my stones and wire of choice. I always like to use a clear sealer on my cuffs for lasting color. Denise Bellinger […]
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