If you work in fiber for any age group or gender, there are regulations on what needs to be affixed to your finished product. This is especially true if your target market is children. The US Government doesn’t see that stuffed animal, that dress, that blanket/quilt, that hat as ‘art.’ They see it as a […]
In order to create my art, I first cut the stone that will go in the piece, then design around that. Here are two stones cut in the lapidary in the past week. The first is a piece of Lapis Lazuli about 2.5 inches long and it is very heavy. Will probably use it in […]
How do you do Vintage? The beauty in Vintage lies within the actual pieces’ ability to speak with you. Brooches are my favorite pieces to “Remix!” As I received these fascinating pieces Broochaliscious ideas took flight! Fabulous brooch finds placed together, offering total accessorization…just scrumpscious! Jewelry transformed with fantastic necklaces with the thinking “your neck […]
Well Halloween is just around the corner and it’s time to get your last minute Halloween goodies. Check out the Halloween section of the Handmade Artists’ Shop. The Halloween holiday mall section of the HAFshop has some goodies that would add flavor and class to any Halloween Party or outfit. You can also just search […]
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced handmade jewelry designer, you can create handcrafted jewelry and unique gifts to sell online. Not only will you get the satisfaction of creating beautiful handmade jewelry and unique gift ideas but also generate extra income for you and your family. There are many ways to market your […]
Jewelry Making Federal Regulations Code of Federal Regulations Title 16: Commercial Practices, Part 23 – Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals and Pewter Industries This discussion will briefly discuss part of the above regulations, the entire Part 23 can be found online as the e-CFR™. This will not be the entire regulations, but a summary […]
On a visit last week at my local little rock shop, I was given an offer that I could not refuse. They would give me a slab of Larimar and I could keep the rest after I cut them 3 oval cabochons. I cut five cabochons, two of which fell into multiple pieces. I salvaged […]
4 His Glory Creations by CJ Some people talk about creativity and passion, while others live it! Such is so true about CJ Bauschka who is the sole caregiver of her mother as well as wife and mother of eight children as well as Grammy to four grandchildren! She is passionate about her family and […]
The shop continues, Debora is doing the bead work, she keeps very busy and her work is fantastic. She labors over each bracelet, anklet, pair of earrings and necklace. She has great ability to create and design this work. She loves creating pieces that have a great combination of colors. While she continues her work, […]
This is going to be a real short and sweet post. The Handmade Artists’ Shop is giving away a Free Shop for Life! Our lovely friend Pearl at the Beading Gem is hosting this giveaway for us, all you need to do is visit her blog and comment there are also rules for extra entries […]
