Knotting between the beads is important for a variety of reasons. Bead stringing, properly speaking, is a form of rigging. Where a knot is placed, it strengthens the cord three-fold. Consequently, if cord with a tensile strength of 17lbs. The cord is strengthened to 51lbs.10lb-test becomes 30lbs, etc. Thus, it secures the beads. This is […]
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) […]
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 […]
Over the top? Or just right, I guess it depends on the person. All I know is that Hanny Beads makes some amazing pieces of art in the forum of jewelry for the most part. Hailing for the Czech Republic of Chornice and a mother of 4 this jewelry artist does not mess around. Her […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Hi everyone! I’m Elle, the creative force behind Elle’s Beads. By day I’m a public interest paralegal and by night I’m a committed player in the Handmade Movement! No, it’s not as exciting as if I donned a cape and roamed the streets fighting crime, but it’s an integral part of my life and something […]
TrueJune, tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Jenny Knuth and I live in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, with my husband, two “tween” sons, and two cats. After remodeling our house five years ago, I was lucky enough to have a room all to myself for my projects. I painted it red because life […]
Welcome to Tuscan Road Designs, where you will find unique, quality, handmade jewelry. For the person who appreciates the one-of-a-kind and unusual, this is the shop for you. My name is Holly. I have always enjoyed being creative and this creativity shows most in my jewelry. It all began with a trip to Murano, Italy. […]
