While the ostentatiousness of this three million dollar wristwatch might be just a tad over the top, the virtuosity of its craftmanship is undeniable and inspiring. This astounding double-face watch, dubbed the “Grandmaster Chime,” was created to celebrate the 175th anniversary of world-renowned watchmakers, Patek Philippe. Everything in it is handmade. They write of their […]
Try your hand at weaving with a fun small-scale project—make yourself a pretty woven necklace with beadwork! You don’t need special equipment to pick up this new craft skill. Grab some cotton twine and a handful of beads in your favorite color, and you’ll have a unique piece of jewelry in no time. Ready to […]
Our friend Jonathan Danforth, programmer, Maker Faire North Carolina founder, and avid woodworker, was heartbroken when he lost his wedding ring last weekend: I was swimming in the ocean in South Carolina and managed to lose my ring in chest-deep opaque surf. I reached out to the Treasure Hunters forum, and even to a local […]
Soutache is a common element in the French art of passementerie (decorative trim). Find out how you can use it to many fancy jewelry pieces.
Want to make jewelry or other intricately detailed metals? Learn the basics of lost wax casting with this introduction.
I’ve seen tons of faux turquoise polymer clay projects, but I’m really loving this marbling technique as a gorgeous alternative to clay. These faux turquoise rings look fun to make and fabulous on your fingers! Nail polish is a fantastically versatile crafting tool, and, because it sticks to so many surfaces, it’s definitely a go-to […]
Lamenting your lack of Breaking Bad-inspired jewelry? There’s a solution for that! This Breaking Bead necklace will help satisfy your craving for TV-loving fashion. The moment I saw this project, I couldn’t help but chuckle and shake my head. Because, sometimes you look at a bag of beads, think something deeply inappropriate, and then you […]
