Have you seen Tammy Powley's latest book, The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making? This is such a great book series with tons (700+!) of good-sized photos. I reviewed The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts last year and I really loved the format. For me, a photo can make the difference between a successful project and a complete disaster. (By the way, I'll be sharing one of my jewelry disasters next week, just to prove that I still make jewelry mistakes!) Check out Tammy's book and the rest of today's wonderful links:
About.com Jewelry Making
Finally, Tammy's latest jewelry book is out on bookstore shelves!
Beading Arts
Cyndi thinks that the new year is a good time to look into bead and jewelry education!
Beads & Books
Michelle shares a list of beading and jewelry-making challenges and contests with deadlines through the end of March.
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi turns a clasp into a necklace pendant.
Cindy Gimbrone, The Lampwork Diva
Cindy offers up a free project based on a treasure from the Sisterhood.
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Old keys, resin, and cold connection techniques combine to create Melanie's unique new pendants
Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
Lorelei tries her hand at an online class to make a Wire framed Bead- a meager attempt but fun at any rate!
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean has reviewed a fascinating, beautiful book,
500 Enameled Objects. If you are curious about this form of beautiful
jewelry and object crafting, check out her review!
The Art Bead Scene
ABS announces the January monthly challenge.
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Want to win a FREE class from Beaducation? Check out this week's installment of Thursday Giveaway for your chance to win!