Jewelry Making for Fun and Profit
Making something yourself can be quite rewarding, so after you complete a project do not be surprised if you wish to keep the jewelry. Yes, you may start out intending to sell your work, but I would be surprised if you do not keep at least something that you make. The first thing is to obtain the proper tools. Next, make certain that you have all the parts that you need. Only after everything is in front of you should you proceed.

Cherished Collage Pins
An Individual or Fun Group Project
Collage is an assemblage of forms which create a new whole. 'Collage' is a term coined by both Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso 'when collage became a distinct part of modern art'...Wikipedia. If you can squeeze glue out of a tube (a particular type of glue), then you can do these projects. The fun part is scouting out the materials. I was privileged to take a class a decade ago in 'Collage Pins' at the Piecemaker's of Southern California.. Piecemaker's had assembled a storehouse of materi...

Moroccan and North African Jewelry
Moroccan Jewelry- A Rich Tradition
North African jewelry, including Moroccan Arabic and Berber, is a rich art form featuring fine silver-work, colorful enameling, and inset stones. Some of the pieces have religious or superstitious meaning, such as the Hamsa, or Hand of Fatima (see below). I have recently expanded my knowledge and appreciation of these accessories and am eager to share them with you.

How to Make a Vintage Flower Necklace | Fimo Clay & Plastic Jewelry Tutorial
Create a Unique Floral Necklace
Welcome to my tutorial page! The following step-by-step tutorial shows you how to go from the basic components of FIMO clay, vintage flower shapes plus some other bits 'n' pieces, to a vintage-style statement necklace. I've only every used clay a couple of times, so it just shows that you don't need any prior experience in this craft to make a pretty necklace, and it doesn't even cost much or take very long - yay! I hope you are inspired to give this project a go, and I hope you find it eas...

'E' is for Earrings
Creating jewelry has become a passion of mine for nearly 10 years, Out of everything I make the item I enjoy the most is making earrings. They are simple and fun. There are so many different designs that can be created with just a switch of a component or two that no two earrings ever need to look the same. Pierced earrings, chandelier earrings, post earrings can be easily assembled and a quick gratification with very little effort but makes a big statement. Follow on down and I will share...

Jewelry wearable art
Hand made Jewelry
Beading Guide to Jewelry Wearable Art. Do you wont to learn more about beads? Would you love to try new techniques,but don't know where to start? Whether you are a beginner or an experienced beader,this is a reference guide you will use again and again. Bead Size,there are so many to use.There is 12 size to choose from -1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm,10mm, 11mm and 12mm. There is many Bead Types.There is 21 types Acrylic ,Bone & Horn, Bugle & Cylinder, Cabochons, Charms, Czech...

Tibetan Prayer Box Pendants
A Beautiful Tradition
A ghau, also known as a Prayer Box, is a small silver and gemstone pendant within which small sacred items, such as turquoise (believed to ward off evil), miniature scrolls or sacred texts, or Tibetan incense is kept. Traditionally, Tibetans use Ghau as portable shrines where prayers and sacred relics are kept. More recently, and outside Tibet, "prayer box" pendants are often worn as jewelry or personal adornment. I am pleased to share my passion for this unique and beautiful ornament with ...

Liz Rang Bead Art
Learn about beading contemporary and whimsical art jewelry with a loom
Hi! I'm Liz. I'd like to share with you my passion for looming contemporary and whimsical bead art. My specialty is bracelets. You can see my work here in my Etsy boutique: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lizrangbeadart