Bead Embroidery – Chardel Blaine Paints with Beads
I like to create just about anything if it involves a needle and thread. For me, bead embroidery is about painting, but I use beads as my palette. Mostly, I...
Jewelry
Jewelry
Earthy, blingy, simple or complicated – make jewelry for special occasions or to wear every day. Explore beading, wirework, kumihimo and more!
Spotlight: Gabriela Nirino, Textile Artist
Gabi Nirino is a self-described "textile nerd" who teaches at 3 universities and works in studios in Buenos Aires and Seattle. She is an accomplished weaver who pushes the boundaries...
Spotlight: Chelsea Rose Bell, Fashion Designer
Chelsea Rose Bell is owner and designer for rosie + belle. The company name comes from the combination of her middle and last names—Rose and Bell. She uses the alternative...
Spotlight: Pat Herkal, Bead and Fiber Artist
Beads, thread and fabric occupy Pat Herkal's head and hands every day. Whimsy, color and the natural world inspire her work. Mixing beads, shells, stones, and found objects - man...
Spotlight: Pharewings, Chainmaille Artist
Phare's first encounter with chainmaille was being a chainmaille bikini model, and then she found her calling. A creative spirit across many mediums, she is now a full-time chainmaille artist...
Hammered Wire Earrings with a Drop
I haven't played around with wire and hammering for several years, and had an itch to get out the steel block and hammer and pound some wire! Inspired by a...
Spotlight: Karen Meador, Jewelry Artist
Karen Meador's gorgeous jewelry designs combine wirework, metal folding, cabochons and enamel. She blends techniques in creative ways to make color and texture sing. How did you get started making jewelry? I...
Circles of Silk Neckpiece
Not really a necklace, not really a scarf, the Circles of Silk Neckpiece is a wearable accent that dresses up a casual t-shirt with silk yo-yos and beads. A Creative...
Herringbone Bibble-de-Bobs Beaded Necklace
A piece that can be both dressy and casual, Herringbone Bibble-de-Bobs Beaded Necklace is a clasp-free continuous rope. It's so easy to take on and off without a clasp -...
Jewelry Making Tools You Need
Make your own necklaces, bracelets, earring and more with a variety of techniques -- stringing, wirework, metal smithing. We've rounded up some of the jewelry making tools you need --...