The Beading Gem's Journal

Working with wire allows you to capture small gemstones or crystals even if you cannot make metal bezels.  Check out these relatively easy tutorials.  I say "relatively easy" because it is e...

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I first discovered Malaysian metalsmith, Eugene Tan's work on YHTANAFF when I found and featured his amazing customizable city skyline with an airplane bracelet design . He has many uniqu...

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I've always loved jewelry designs which are botanically inspired (see links below). This time around, I want to showcase some quick leaf design tutorials or patterns which won't take a mon...

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Remember that decoupage jewelry video tutorial I shared some time ago? It was the manual method of making cute earrings using origami paper, Mod Podge and a very sharp craft knife. That was th...

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Tiny miniature beaded tea pots and cups are adorable and here are more tutorials to help you make them! You can use them as little pendants or display them in the home or perhaps a dollhouse! ...

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Cats, like dogs, are popular house pets who give us affection, attention and comfort us with their presence and purrs. I, for one, am very fond of cats and have had several over the years. S...

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IT'S EASY TO FIGURE WHY BAGUETTE GEMSTONE AND CRYSTAL CUTS ARE CALLED THAT. WE KNOW THE TASTY FRENCH BREAD, BAGUETTE WHICH COMES FROM THE FRENCH FOR THE BAR, LA BAGUE AND BAGUETTE, THE STICK....

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Graphic artists turn designers when they create enamel pins and such like with their designs. Some of them like THEGORGONIST also make acrylic charms which are excellent as cartoon style pen...

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I have featured many wire work earrings tutorials before - see links below. Earrings are my favorite jewelry designs to make and wear. So if you like earrings as much as I do, then enjoy this...

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One of the most famous buildings in the world, the white marbled Taj Mahal in Agra, India changes color depending on the time of day, from soft yellows to a stark white. One of the Wonders of ...

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  A double strand of pearls or diamonds with a front focal is a classic and elegant design. The beaded versions are just as lovely and a lot more affordable! Shown here are 3 different de...

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Mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law - those of us blessed with awesome examples are indeed lucky. And an extra bonus if they also have great senses of humor.  So this feature pays homage to th...

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Many of you might remember the above lovely geometric floral pin tutorial above? It is by a talented bead artist, Violetta of VIOLETTAPRETORIUS . Her amazing geometric statement bangle bel...

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I first came across Canadian designer, Sophie's work when she kindly uploaded a photograph her hand embroidered pendants to the review section of my Etsy supply store . I was so taken by what...

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I've featured both book jewelry and miniatures before. These kinds of designs still amaze me!  I admire those who can condense a larger object into something which can be made into jewelry. H...

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Erika Pal of WIREARTTUTORIALS  has got to be one of the most innovative and prolific wire jewelry designer and instructor out there. Wire work jewelry requires much practice in order to get...

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There is a Pokemon character which is based on a real life creature, the axolotl. It's a strange salamander which never grows up. Instead of going through metamorphosis and becoming a land ba...

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I love colorful banded necklaces. Most of the time, I see them made with colored thread wrapped around a thick cord interior (see links below). However, we can achieve this look in other ways....

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Did you know that there are actually going to be 4 solar eclipses this decade ? But the one that is making the news now is the one which will be seen in Mexico, US and Canada on April 8 (see m...

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Remember Aims of Big Blue Barn Designs ? She is a great friend of mine who lives in Alberta, Canada, who wowed many of us with her unique mobile jewelry design shop a while ago. You can read ...

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UK bead artist, Monika Soltesz's gorgeous Egyptian collar necklace tutorials were the first to grab my attention when I stumbled upon her store, BeadingbyMonika . They were certainly gorgeous ...

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It's not always possible or desirable to change a keepsake ring into one which you can wear yourself. The easy solution is to wear a keepsake ring necklace. You can quickly add or remove the ...

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There is much more to 4 hole connectors then just using them with beads in between for bracelets. They are dazzling focals for those who don't have the time (who, me?) or cannot bead intricat...

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Florida based Elly Pieper of ELLYGATORBEADS  is a seasoned beadwork designer who has been honing her craft for over 20 years. She explained: > With a background in art history I ...

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The Age of Sail (15th-19th centuries) has long past but we still enjoy seeing beautiful sailboats moving on the water sailed by modern day yachtsmen and women. Such elegance and poise as they c...

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