What makes Bali Silver special? Bali silver is sterling silver made on the island of Bali, in Indonesia in the Indian Ocean. The Balinese are highly skilled silversmiths, known for their granulation and...
I have been doing this for about 6 months now, so by no means am I an expert in this field. However, for those of you wanting to start, I'd like to share what I have learned. First, it's important to use the...
These are some basic information about a few of the more common ingredients found in art jewelry. If you are a jewely lover, or a beginning jewelry maker, it's important to learn about your pieces. This helps...
Polymer clay beads sold on Ebay are predominately artisan made and are available in a variety of styles, shapes and colors. Although you will find many of artists make polymer beads geared towards use in...
Artisan jewelry, also called handcrafted or homemade jewelry, is a refreshing alternative to store-bought jewelry. These items are crafted by individual artists, are unique in design, and often one of a kind...
I am writing this guide in hopes that it will help others that are interested in making jewelry them selves or if it is just a hobby. I don't know about all jewelry designers, but I do know when I started I...
I have been making mommy bracelets for many years. Like every other jewelry maker out there, I regularly review the bracelets that are currently being made. I have discovered there are some big differences in...
Question:Hi, I have a request for a "quality" bracelet but the people want it on that stretchy beading string. I have always considered them as a trinket and not worthy of decent gem-quality beads. What is the...
Beading Tips Tricks : Polish Question:I make more necklaces and bracelets for my own use than I do for gifts, but I have noticed that the sterling beads have started to tarnish and some of the other beads...
My personalized mother, grandmother, godmother, aunt, sister, friend, girl, boy and baby name bracelets, watches and necklaces make fabulous gifts and keepsakes. My name bracelets make wonderful gifts for a...