I’m all for new jewelry anytime especially in the new year when it’s an easy way to update a blah wardobe. I’m loving this Rose Gold Necklace tutorial by Erica Domesek of P.S. I Made This…. It’s just perfectly on trend and way too easy to make! Rose gold has been making lots of waves […]
Shrinky Dinks are a kid craft that I can’t let go of. Even as an adult, I still get giddy watching them morph and curl and turn into tiny versions of what they once were. Cathe Holden of Just Something I Made shares how she married sewing cards and Shrinky Dinks to create fun jewelry, […]
Cool Hunting recently profiled NYC jeweler Jill Platner: As longtime fans of Jill Platner‘s nature-inspired jewelry, we waited a few years to find the right moment for documenting the artisan’s creative process and studio. This video catches up with Jill at her Crosby Street space as she works on her current collection to learn more […]
By Andrea DeHart Needle crafts such as cross stitch and embroidery are wildly popular, and the techniques are quick and easy. Make this cross-stitch pendant as a special handmade holiday gift for a friend or family member. Whether you prefer simple graphics or abstract designs, the possibilities are endless for this project. Duplicate the simple […]
Karla writes: This is a tutorial on how to create my pearl necklace piece from 2009. It is a simple project that can be done while watching tv or talking with friends. It is somewhat time consuming, each pearl taking between 5 and 10 minutes. Your hands will also become pruned from being wet for […]
Dr. Carol Ventura, professor of art at Tennessee Technological University, maintains a website that focuses on her research of traditional arts and crafts in The Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. She shares an extensive collection of crafts, each with its own set of process shots of the skilled craftspeople at work, with descriptions of each […]
Yep, it’s a ring with a door knocker on it, courtesy of Pat Kim. My ring collection will never be the same! Via Dirty Laundry
