My main computer bit the dust last weekend, so I sent it off to HP for repair. That meant that I had to use the slower backup computer, so I have not been doing too much online. I also evacuated my online shop and am re-shooting all jewelry for better pictures and will be reopening […]
Purple Passion involves Fluorite and Amethyst cabochons which were cut this week. I started Monday morning cutting three amethyst, one fluorite and one ruby cabochons. I have finished cutting the cabochons, and have completed two as necklace pendants. First to be examined will be the Fluorite. This gemstone is quite soft (Moh’s hardness = 4) […]
For the recent past, I have been almost exclusively making pendants and necklaces. The most recent have involved beading, silversmithing, stone setting, lapidary, design and several other techniques. This pendant was inspired by the rock crystal cabochon that is the focal spot of the pendant. It is internally flawless. Using sheet Sterling Silver, I sawed […]
This is our third forum wide challenge and the theme was centered around Valentines Day. Our artists were supposed to represent love in hon0r of this holiday, but there is a twist! The contestants are supposed to implement something that is used in writing, such as things that you might use to write a love […]
Hearts of Stone creates lovely one of a kind (OOAK) handmade jewelry. Her shop name says it all hearts as she uses a lot of hearts in her design and stone as most of her work is just that stone. Such as these beautiful Love Never Gets Old earrings. Dramatic coral fossil squares sit between […]
I know that there is plenty of talented people in the world; there are many that are multitalented, now imagine finding a multitalented Australian mother of 5 (yes, you read that right…5 kids!) and still finding time to follow her passion for creating beautiful things from beads and Polymer clay! Haffina is just such a […]
There is so much jewelry on the market that it can be difficult to find that unique piece…until now! ErikaLyn, founder and creative power behind Gravel Road Jewelry and self taught jewelry artist, has created a line of sterling silver jewelry that will definitely get you noticed. Gravel Road Jewelry combine the beauty of sterling […]
Have you ever considered using custom stone coasters as wedding favors or gift? this is often a very unique concept is certain to please even the foremost discerning guest. You’ll use these custom stone coasters to function place cards for the table settings and therefore the guests will really enjoy checking out their names on the tables. […]
I love casting work as much as anyone but Eric Geists’ work is something special. Here are a few of his pieces that you can find on the Handmade Artists’ Shop. Make sure you take a minute to stop by and see all the rest of his creations. I just love the detail on this […]
There are full time artists in the world…and then there are the rest of us! Desirable Intentions is one such multi-tasker. She and her husband actually lay floors as their “day job,” but her real passion lies in jewelry. She experimented with many things; cake decorating, refinishing furniture, cross stitch; before stumbling upon the joy […]
