Featured Crafter: Jessica from Novella

Hi, I’m Jessica and I create crosses that are immediately recognizable for their evocation of a higher power. I started wrapping heavy steel wire over and over again to create different organic-feel forms in 2005 to give as gifts. My flagship product, The Simple Rustic Cross, form developed for a friend who was in need of spiritual healing. Shortly thereafter my interests wandered into the wide world of jewelry, precious metal, gemstones, natural elements, vintage treasures, and on and on…
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Wire Wrapped Bracelet

Learn to wire wrap beads to create a beautiful bracelet as Karla Schafer, Auntie’s Beads designer, demonstrates in this video.

How to Make a Simple Pair of Earrings

A short tutorial for beginners in making jewelry – Kate shows how to make a pair of gemstone earrings using sterling silver findings.

Featured Crafter: Renee and Roberta from StratusSilver

In this Featured Crafter, we talk to Renee and Roberta from Stratus Silver. Read on to learn how these two women met and enlisted the help of Don Norris in setting up a casting shop.
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Introduction to Wire Wrap Jewelry : How to Make a Wire Wrap Scroll

Learn how to make a wire wrap scroll in this video on how to make wire wrapped jewelry. Expert: Nicole Bio: Nicole has been involved in jewelry making as a hobby for several years.

Sue From AllofaSutton

In this week’s featured crafter, we talk to Sue from AllofaSutton. Sue is a fellow member of the Colorado Etsy Mile High Team. Read on to learn about how Sue’s lost and found treasure turned her into a jewelry maker. Read more

Crafting for Charity

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others with your crafting skills? There are many charities looking for crafters to donate their skills. Your crafty skills would be welcomed and could help comfort others. Read more

Spiral Bead Ring

Wire rings are hot this year! This is one of my favorites and is sure to attract attention. Bead Studio has a step-by-step picture tutorial for creating your own wire wrapped ring.

Click here to go to Bead Studio’s Spiral Bead Ring tutorial!

Pam from NewLifeDesigns

My name is Pam & I live in Tyler, Texas. I’m a mother, wife, & a granny. I’ve been making jewelry about 4 years now, & I absolutely love it. I’ve been creative all my life, but I’ve never connected with anything like I have with making jewelry. My inspiration comes from life, culture,& nature. I love everything about it, from going to the bead store, being surrounded by all those gorgeous, shiny beads & finding that perfect bead or stone, to sitting down & creating something that’s a little part of me. I’ve finally found my bliss! I can really get lost in the process & time seems to just disappear. It’s also a wonderful way of sharing myself with others, as well as financing my habit! Read more

Jimmy from MannMade Designs

Jimmy Mann was born and raised outside of Tampa,Fla.

He has been designing and making jewelry since 1989 in both new York and Washington,DC. He has drawn on his love of POP culture and fashion to create a line that is both fun and sophisticated. Read more

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