Blinking Doll Eye Ring
Ginga Squid Studios in New Zealand makes these custom vintage doll eye rings that blink when you move your hand. So lovely and creepy! Via Street Anatomy.
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Crazy Quilt Ping Pong Ball Necklace
Crazy Quilt Ping Pong Ball Necklace By Jennifer Perkins I have always had a soft spot for crazy quilts, rainbows, and the wardrobe of Punky Brewster. That being the case, I often find myself making larger-than-life jewelry with a hodgepodge effect. The Crazy Quilt Ping Pong Ball Necklace is no exception. Swimming in a fashion […]
How-To: Crochet a Ribbon And Pearl Necklace
Jessica of Happy Together shares a tutorial for making this crocheted ribbon and pearl necklace, inspired by one she saw in a magazine. With simple, inexpensive materials like grosgrain ribbon, pearl beads and glue, this one adds up to far less than its $1,300 dollar inspiration piece.
How-To: Paper Bead Bangle
Paper Bead Bangle Roll your own beads to make an awesome safety pin bracelet. By Stephanie Scheetz I’m a self-proclaimed paper pack rat. Big pieces, little pieces, nothing gets thrown away. One day I sat staring at a huge stack of paper strips, all the same size. They were leftover remnants from a workshop I […]
How-To: Dapping Punch From Steel Bolts
Instructables user cr8ive1 writes: This is how I make steel doming punches to shape soft metals (gold, silver, copper, brass) for jewellery making. Doming (or dapping punches as they are often referred to by jewellery makers) punches are expensive for what they are- basically highly polished pieces of curved steel. I have a few commercially […]
Jenine Bressner Flameworked Glass at Maker Faire Bay Area
Jenine Bressner is a talented glass artist from Rhode Island as well as an all-around kind and enthusiastic crafter. Viewing her gallery of amazing handmade creations is sure to blow your mind. Jenine has been at two previous Maker Faires and we’re thrilled she’s making the trek from the East Coast to join us again […]
How-To: Make Kid-Friendly Felted Bead Jewelry
Kleas shares a fun felting project that’s totally kid friendly. Her preschool students made these felted bead necklaces and bracelets for Mother’s Day gifts, but they would work any time of year. It’s a very simple process, and allows the kids to get their hands a little messy, which is always a bonus in my […]
