Create layers of marks on copper for an organic pendant to accompany a stack of art beads and stones. Supplies 3/8” x 1 1/4” copper sheet (26 gauge/.016”) 3 14mm polymer clay disk beads 4 10mm amethyst dog teeth…
Jess and I were in the market to add a few new texturing hammers to our studio, so we headed to the Fretz booth at the Bead & Button show. If you haven’t held a Fretz hammer, let’s just…
Since I started lampworking 12 years ago I haven’t taken any other classes other than the ones that introduced me to making beads, so when I had the opportunity to attend the Flame Off in the UK this year…
This week on Bead Table Wednesday I shared some super easy tips to improve your digital photos using your phone and a very basic, no-special-equipment set up! Watch the short video here: A few reminders: Your colors will pop…
Need a great reason to participate in this month’s challenge? These prizes should get your creative gears turning. We’ll pick two winners this month from the qualifying entries. The winners are chosen randomly from all the entries. Everyone has a…
Design Inspirations, The Earring Whisperer
The Earring Whisperer: Jeepers – Where’d You Get Those Peepers?
Hello, hello!!! It’s great to be back this month and share some new work with you! I have an attraction to beads and charms with eyes, and I always have. I do indeed believe they are a window to…
I am in the thick of creating for my upcoming gallery exhibit. Here is a sampling of what I am working on… ….but I finally managed to get back on track with the Simple Truths Sampler Club and update…
Thank you to all our readers who participated in this month’s challenge. It’s so nice to see you using our website gallery! If you haven’t signed up for your free account, click here. Now on to our winner, randomly…
Les Ibis by Jean Metzinger 1907 Title: Les Ibis By: Jean Metzinger Date: 1907 Medium: Oil Style: Fauvism What is the Monthly Challenge? Every month we challenge our readers to create jewelry inspired by the featured artwork. You have…
On monday, I had a giveaway with my post about appreciating color here. The winner of this porcelain bead set is Jules! I don’t know your last name, but congradulations Jules! Please contact me at [email protected] so I can…