Category: Featured Jewelry Articles
We Heart Jewelry Making
As jewelry makers, we truly wear our passions and hearts on our sleeves. Our lovingly created bracelets, earrings, and necklaces invite compliments–and it’s common for…
5+ Tips on Organizing Your Personal Jewelry Studio Space
Spending time creating is a wonderful way to escape and enjoy some time alone, doing something you love. Simply tune out the world for a…
Knitting on an Airplane and Other Travel Tips for Makers
Traveling is stressful. You can find thousands of articles online about achieving the peak level of comfort on every kind of transportation, but do they…
10 Ultra Fast Wire Jewelry Gifts You Can Make in Just 5 Minutes
When you’re really down to the wire on holiday gift making, what could be easier than simple wire jewelry? If you have basic wire jewelry…
Gift Guide: Lighting Solutions for Beaders and Metalsmiths
There is no doubt that good lighting makes it easier to make beautiful beadwork and jewelry. With bright lighting, you can match colors and see…
Tips for Shopping the Tucson Gem Shows
Free Video: How to Make Wire Spiders
The creepiness of Halloween is something that appeals to many and stretches beyond October 31. Black is the new black, always, in my book and…
Take Inspiration from Fall: 6 Leaf Bead & Jewelry Projects
Nature is inspiring at any time of year, but autumn really puts on a show. There’s something special about leaves and trees in all their…
10 Types of Stone Setting for Your Jewelry Designs
Who doesn’t love including gorgeous stones in their jewelry designs? Nothing enhances a piece more than a colorful fabulous gem. The first technique that comes…