March was National Craft Month. Did you participate? National Craft Month is a time to find inspiration, inspire others, and appreciate the JOY of making handmade art. It is easy to celebrate. You could visit a gallery or support a small art business. You could join an online group. You could also make your own art. We celebrated by hosting Joyful Beading on our VIB Facebook group. Joyful Beading…
Jenifer Miller, of
BellaRayne Jewelry, is a talented jewelry designer. In June, we watched her make a necklace on her YouTube channel using elements from companies we love (including us -
we're biased). We thought it was a great video and we love to see designers use beading supplies from varied sources. We also think it is important to consider every part of a design and make a ma…
Do you love jewelry? Do you love saving money? You need to make your own handcrafted jewelry. Experience the joy of crafting. Make one-of-a-kind necklaces and bracelets. Stringing beads allows you to create the designs you want, your imagination is the only limit. Stringing your own DIY necklaces is a great way to save big money. Forget the gallery mark-ups of finished jewelry. Forget…
Have you purchased your first jewelry making book yet?
I bet the answer is "Yes." You may already have several! As you know, books can play a huge part in what you learn about making jewelry. The challenge lies in finding the right book. A brief look into the number of books that are on the market today is astounding. Just tap into any major book website and type in the words "Jewelry Making". If…
