Because much of the US is being hit by a particularly oppressive heatwave, now seems like an excellent time to bring up the subject of smelling fresh. This Solid Perfume Pocket Watch Locket tutorial from Design Sponge is lovely, and a great way to upcycle an old piece of jewelry into something that you can […]
In addition to being a raging space nerd, I’m also a huge E.T. fanatic and collector of E.T. memorabilia. (just check out my laser-etched laptop) When Shannon Larratt shared these awesome E.T. rings he made, I flipped out a little bit on the inside. He moulded them using an E.T. toy and they look delightful. […]
Jenny Hoople of Authentic Arts shares some excellent tips and tricks for drilling natural stone for jewelry-making over on papernstitch. Her information is extensive and the post is a great resource for anyone wanting to practice using natural materials in jewelry.
The folks at Honestly … WTF share a quick and easy tutorial for making these cool wrapped bracelets that are great for wearing stacked or on their own.
Last year I got this great cleaver necklace from Caja Jewelry at the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn. I wear it all the time to announce my love of butchery and project an air of toughness to everyone I meet. What I love about this Brooklyn company is the environmentally friendly use of reclaimed silver, […]
If you liked Jeromina Juan’s No Carve Stamps how-to earlier this month, you’ll also want to visit her blog to learn how to use ordinary caulk and wooden dowels to make these cute and sturdy ice cream charms. Who knew caulk had so many crafty possibilities?
I’ve always liked the look of old, slightly shabby jewelry—a touch of tarnish can make even the most ordinary piece seem like it has good story to tell. This Rustic Spoon Pendant Tutorial from Busily Spinning Momma definitely speeds up the aging process, turning a new spoon into a charming pendant that looks well-loved and […]
