http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/making-jewelry-blog.html The latest tips, tutorials, and ideas for Making Jewelry Now. en-us making jewelry Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:01:41 GMT Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:01:41 GMT making-jewelry-now.com http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/the-six-cents.html I love working with pennies. They are 95 copper (those minted before 1982) and can be flattened, domed, drilled . . . almost anything you can think of Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:01:37 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/amazing-alaina-bracelet.html A lot of you know, I am sure, that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I am one of those people who has always known this, but this past October Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:51:40 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/white-leopard.html I started with a straightforward stringing technique but felt that didn't support the bold character of the boro glass beads. Spent several hours last Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:48:28 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/desert-sunset.html I recently purchased this gemstone called Dog's Teeth Amethyst. I was so intrigued by the name that I couldn't wait to get home and make something to Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:59:46 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/come-on-spring.html This weekend I survived the Baltimore Blizzard. It was a great opportunity to make jewelry, but 30 inches of snow has me wishing for Spring and warmer Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:57:22 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/copper-spiral-cuff-bracelet.html Wire wrapping is one of my favourite techniques that I use in my jewellery making. I started making this bracelet whilst at a craft show and then finished Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:17:16 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/dimensional-scroll.html Sterling silver, amethyst. I got the idea from a Persian Tile design. The scroll was cut from 20 gauge sterling sheet in 3 pieces and then intertwined Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:00:16 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/space-odyssey.html When I saw these handmade lamp-work beads by Minnesota artisan Jennifer Ionta, I had to have them. After adding spun lamp-work disks and an 8mm Amethyst Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:28:48 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/intrigue.html This bracelet would have been mine,but it turned out a little too big for me and I couldn't bear to take out any of the beads! The Lampwork beads are Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:22:01 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/princess-dream-necklace.html This piece is really special for me. It's one of my first necklaces I ever created and I just love it. It's 3 strands of Jade stone with a Jade pendant Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:13:23 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/simple-elegance.html I had these beads quite a while before I knew what design would materialise. I was sitting on the floor with my bead board and this is what I created. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:01:41 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/charoite-cuttlefish-pendant.html The shape of this Charoite took over the design in this piece. Just reminded me of a sea creature. 3mm tourmaline accent stones set on hand textured Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:50:44 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/sterling-silver-labradorite-pendant.html A beautiful 40 carat Labradorite cabochon is the stunning focal point. Hand textured sterling silver backplate and bail. 16 6mm Omega chain. Linda Grandstaff Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:46:03 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/midnight-in-the-garden.html My Mom loved wearing large jewelry with lots of glitz back in the 50's and 60's. When she offered me some of her old jewelry, I jumped at the chance. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:30:54 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/rustic-mens-bracelet.html Here's my own unique rustic bracelet, using faux leather cord and polymer clay. I just added a macrame band to the bracelet pendant I created. Simple, Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:17:41 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/acid-etching-metal-jewelry-part-1.html Acid Etching Brass, Copper and Silver Jewelry Part 1: Design Transfer What is your favorite design? Wish you could transform it into a series of etched Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:40:26 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/millefiori-glass.html The fascinating history of millefiori glass and what to look for when buying authentic Murano millefiori pieces. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:23:12 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/jewelry-web-sites.html Visit my other jewelry web sites to learn how to sell your handmade jewelry. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:39:59 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/jewelry-business-newsletter.html Get the free jewelry business newsletter thousands of jewelry artists receive twice a month. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:03:13 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/metal-jewelry-making.html Metal jewelry making tutorials, projects, and tips. Includes ideas for less expensive ways to make metal jewelry. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:57:58 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/jewelry-supplies-storage.html I found that the best storage units for beads and findings are the nuts and bolts storage found at ACE Hardware. The drawers come in different sizes, Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:47:02 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/personalized-charm-bracelets.html Personalized charm bracelets like the one Dianne Culbertson created for her daughter make wonderful gifts. This military charm bracelet is about her daughter's experiences in the U.S. Navy. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:14:08 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/china-blossoms-bracelet.html Chinese cloisonne beads in soft shades of pink and green were combined with openwork antiqued brass flower medallions for this bracelet. Joan Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:55:28 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/filigree-ring.html For this ring I glued a vintage faceted cabochon to a flattened filigree bead cap and a flexible ring blank. Joan Williams Lilruby - jewelry design Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:53:11 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/gypsy-dance.html For this bracelet, I combined teal blue stones with antiqued brass beads. I added czech glass dangles on oval jumprings that allow them to dance Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:51:06 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/night-out-necklace-bracelet-and-earrings-set.html I've created this set of necklace, bracelet and earrings for some special occasion like date of your dreams or dinner at a fancy restaurant... Or any Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:47:33 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/purple-abstraction.html I've started making polymer clay pretty recently but already have fallen in love with abilities that it provides for searching and creative mind! I Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:44:44 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/turquoise-maze-pendant.html I have always loved polished stones and enjoy wire wrapping them in order to create one-of-a-kind very unique pendants. I decided to try my hand at Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:01:29 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/two-ladybugs-playing-in-a-field-of-strawberries-flowers.html I had so much fun creating this beautiful necklace! It reminds me a walk in a garden during spring season. I use different kind of flowers for this Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:54:01 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/chocolate-raspberry-sundae-earrings.html This is an elegant earring design with gold and raspberry colored foil and a chocolate brown swirl. They are accented with 6mm AB bicones, and the Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:46:35 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/using-black-in-your-jewelry-designs.html Brenda New shares her strategies for using black as a powerful accent in beaded jewelry designs. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:37:24 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/donut-days-bracelet.html Let me start off by saying I have a great love for all things natural. Since I started putting my jewelry up for sale I longed to make a piece with Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:44:53 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/charming-charm-bracelets.html I had an interest in making charm bracelets. I started collecting odds and ends from different places - vintage beads and charms. I went into my Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:30:41 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/blue-lava-bracelet-by-michelle-buettner-of-mishel-designs.html These sterling silver spiral bead caps are a design I learned from a fellow jewelry designer a few years back. They're easy and fun to make and add a Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:23:42 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/roman-holiday.html So many pearls and crystals, two of my favorite necklace ingredients are paired with a smattering of seed and bugle beads for 33 loops of sheer Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:18:52 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/hand-stamped-initial-necklaces.html I started by making myself a hand stamped initial necklace. The first time I wore it could not stop the flow of requests for them. It started me on a Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:12:39 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/how-to-create-multiple-valentine-jewelry-hearts-quickly-using-a-hydraulic-press.html Would you like to create a line of jewelry that looks professional with a very limited amount of tools? Investing in a hydraulic press can save you Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:22:15 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/cleaning-your-silver-before-use.html I found this tip in several wire jewelry books and magazines over the past few years. I use steel wool - 0000 size - I run the silver wire through Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:35:15 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/string-small-size-pearls-or-other-beads-more-quickly.html Recently, I strung a five-strand pearl torsade necklace using 5-6mm size pearls. (That's a lot of pearls!) While stringing the first strand, I Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:22:44 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/green-gun-metal-necklace.html I tried working with some base metal - in gunmetal color - because I had a couple of clients asking for less expensive, alternative metals. To my Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:40:12 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/make-friends-with-your-electrician.html Last spring after finishing a remodeling job that included some electrical work the contractor asked me if I had any use for the leftover pieces of Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:45:33 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/gemstone-briolette-drink-markers.html A friend and avid wine drinker was getting married soon, and I decided the perfect gift would be a set of drink markers. Rather than find a set of Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:12:21 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/beading-thread-tip.html I used to get very frustrated when my Nymo (and other threads) would get tangled. I do condition and stretch my thread prior to use, but was still Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:26:28 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/reclaiming-dry-art-clay-silver-before-firing.html As I was new to Art Clay Silver, I had a few pieces which broke or I'd lost interest in once they were completely dry. You can imagine my Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:53:09 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/african-violet.html My heart almost stopped when I saw these fantastic organic purple agate beads. Then, I got the hand prop, which so tickled me I had to reshoot Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:46:45 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/breast-cancer-awareness-jewelry-made-from-recycled-metal-guitar-strings.html When I made this set, I was really just designing something pretty. Then a few days later I looked at the piece and it struck me... pink, silver Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:43:16 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/black-and-white-guitar-string-bracelet-choker-set.html As pretty as that little black dress... maybe even prettier, is a classic set in black and white from Strung Up Jewelry. All pieces are made from Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:38:14 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/blue-hawaii.html Rich blue aquamarine nuggets, teal and white cultured pearls and shades of blue and grey shell pearl rounds - dreamy neckware fit for paradise. Three Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:34:19 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/blizzard.html Quartz nuggets are wrapped in fringe for a delightfully wintery look. Terri Wlaschin Starseed Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:31:31 GMT http://www.making-jewelry-now.com/three-guitar-strings-bracelet-in-cobalt-and-silver.html There is always a way to recycle anything if we think with just a little creativity and imagination. My jewelry is no exception. Here is a pretty Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:28:50 GMT