Jewelry

Give-Away: “Plexi Class”

In this give-away, Ricë offers a copy of Tonia’s book, “Plexi Class,” because you cannot imagine the amazing range of things you can make from plexiglass. Think coasters, purses, and a fancy collar for your favorite four-legged friend~~

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Podcast with Jewelry Artist Thomas Mann

Thomas Mann is a sculptor, jewelry artist, lecturer, teacher, author, chef and small business owner. He talks to Ricë about wearing all those hats and why he’s thoroughly enjoying his time teaching at art retreats.

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Eye Candy: Some of My Favorite Jewelry Artists

Ricë has talked to dozens of fabulous jewelry artists. Today she introduces us to some of her favorites: people whose work she wears and loves.

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Jewelry Artist Keith Lo Bue on “Reflections”

Keith Lo Bue recently finished a deeply heartfelt commission for a friend, and in this new podcast, he talks about that piece, “Reflections,” about why you should use The Good Stuff in your work, and about his upcoming online workshop using steel wire in which he swears he makes a video appearance in butterfly wings.

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Protective Talisman for Travelers: A tutorial

Author of “Amulets & Talismans,” Robert Dancik is a believer in a mystical power to protect. Here he shares instructions for how to make a beautiful talisman meant to keep the traveler’s anxiety at bay. Bonus: You’ll use unique and fascinating techniques in completing this project, techniques like machine cutting and drilling, metal
stamping and cutting, and the application of chemical patina.

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Artist Profile: Carole Rodgers

Carole Rodgers, author of the recent North Light book The Beaded Bracelet: Beadweaving Techniques and Patterns for 20 Eye-Catching Projects, has a wandering soul. She and her husband LeRoy spend most of their days traveling the great American West in their RV. …

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Today’s Free Download, Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry

Today’s FREE PDF DOWNLOAD is from Barbara Lewis’s Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry, A Workshop in Painting With Fire! CreateMixedMedia.com and the North Light Shop are celebrating National Craft Month with a March full of discounts, giveaways and fun projects to inspire your artwork …

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Making Basic Wire Rivets

Cold connections are perfect for the home jewelry artist and in this tutorial Robert Dancik will teach you about one of the easiest: the rivet. In this technique from his book Amulets and Talismans, Robert instructs on the finer points of making basic rivets, blind rivets, rivets that are functional and those that are also decorative.

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Book Notes: A Charming Exchange

Rice reviews the collaboration between Ruth Rae and Kelly Snelling for their book, A Charming Exchange. The 25 jewelry projects have variety for everyone.

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What Do You Collect? And Why?

Are you a collector? Or do you just have a lot of stuff? Do you sometimes fear that you might be a–gasp!–hoarder?

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