“Um, is this silver bracelet supposed to be GRAY?” We’ve all been there…jewelry that should be a brilliant shine, but due to the air or our skin, our jewelry turns a dull, flat gray as gloomy as a stormy afternoon. If your jewelry is only mildly tarnished, you can try a simple scrub of dish soap with a soft toothbrush. … Read More
DIY, Tutorials & Recipes
Short on space? Create a portable jewelry workstation
Even if you don’t have a dedicated workspace, you can still learn HOW TO MAKE JEWELRY AT HOME and keep your supplies organized. You fingers practically twitch with creative energy. You long to use your hands to create something tangible, to pick up a set of pliers and weave a a Byzantine chainmail bracelet from those shiny new jump rings or… Read More
Make your own chain lariat necklace
Learn how to make a chain lariat necklace with just a few jewelry making SUPPLIES. Once upon a time, I was involved in an organization for young professionals. There were several interest groups, from the neighborhood in which you lived to people who worked in specific fields to a bookclub. I, of course, ran the craft group. About once a month we’d… Read More
Where to get inexpensive (and even free!) jewelry making supplies
Don’t let the cost of starting a jewelry making hobby overwhelm you. Here are places to get cheap jewelry making supplies. You want to learn how to make your own jewelry at home, but you don’t have the funds right now to spend much money on extra things. Or maybe you or your spouse is weary of you spending money… Read More