Jewelry

Make a Polymer Clay Rhinestone Bracelet

In this step-by-step tutorial, Kira Slye demonstrates how to embellish a pre-made rhinestone bracelet by adding polymer clay and complementary colored rhinestones.

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Polymer Clay and Stencil Play

In this video tutorial, Ilysa Ginsburg shows you how to use those great stencils you already have on polymer clay. The possibilities are endless!

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How to Make a Beautiful Transfer Vintage Pendant

Kira Slye, co-author of Polymer Clay Art Jewelry, gives you a step-by-step tutorial for creating a beautiful image transfered, vintage-looking pendant to add to your jewelry collection.

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Ding Dong the Witch is Dead Polymer Clay Video Tutorial

In this video tutorial, Ilysa Ginsburg demonstrates how to make a funky Halloween necklace using polymer clay.

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Jewelry: Your Springboard into New Techniques

Bead Fest 2013 events, in Santa Fe and Philadelphia are quickly approaching. Learn about which jewelers and workshops you can see at these incredible shows!

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Amulets & Talismans

Are you intrigued by clothing and jewelry that’s more than just, well, clothing and jewelry? Amulets, charms, talismans, fetishes–there are all kinds of possibilities for imbuing what you wear with what you love.

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Book Notes: Making Metal Jewelry

Making Metal Jewelry

In this edition of Book Notes, Ricë takes you inside Making Metal Jewelry by Jen Cushman. You’ll be amazed at all of the jewelry techniques and projects inside this book!

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Guest Post by Jewelry Artist Kerin Rose: The Path to Authenticity

In this guest post, jewelry artist Kerin Rose shares the story of her own path to authenticity.

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Making Earrings from Making Metal Jewelry

Are you looking for an easy and fun technique for making earrings? Try these beautiful Chased Earrings from Jen Cushman’s book Making Metal Jewelry.

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FREE WEBINAR: Visiting the Metal Artist’s Workbench

UPDATE: Click below for a download of the Sawing Exercise Tom discussed during the webinar. We’ve included the full instructions from this book to your convenience. SawingExercise Spend a little time with us — learning as much as we can …

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