HOW TO – Jackson Pollock Jewelry
Bits and Bobbins tips us off to this cool jewelry re-vamp on Fops and Dandies. The author uses colorful nail polish to perk up some neglected “gold” jewelry, giving it a fun Jackson Pollock-style vibe.
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HOW TO – Retro Butterfly Pendants
Beadizzygrl shows you how to make these retro butterfly pendants with hand-beaded frames.
HOW TO – Easy Jewelry Display
Instructables user CreativeChick8 made this jewelry display from a frame and some stretched fabric. I’d say this would be great for taking your work to craft fairs!
Roundup: Candy-Inspired Jewelry
I’m a huge fan of “stuff that looks like other stuff”–including jewelry that looks like candy. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite candy-inspired jewelry finds on Etsy. Bakelite BonBon Necklace by Petit Oiseau Lucite Candy Necklace by OverTheTop Gummy Bear Necklace by Livewire
HOW TO – Make Wine Charms
Crafty Daisies has a giveaway and tutorial on how to make wine charms. This one is great because you’ll also learn how to make the actual hoop while also making your own charms using special ink jet shrink film.
Anatomical Jewelry
Margaux Lange, a jewelry maker that makes amzing jewelry using parts from Barbies, just completed these two anatomical focused necklaces as a commission for a medical student. I was already a big fan of her work, but I really like these pieces that incorporate organs.
Clothespin Spring Bracelets
Nathan Luoto of Lynnwood, WA made these bracelets from clothespin springs. This is a perfect craft for when you finally get a dryer. Via the MAKE Flickr Pool.
