I haven't used my jeweler's saw in a long time. Lately I've been content to cut out rough squares or rectangles out of metal with my heavy shears or use my disc cutter for circles. I do have a few ideas for jewelry projects that would require the precision of a jeweler's saw, but I am still reluctant to pick it up. My sawing sessions are more frustrating than fulfilling. So I was very interested in Charlene's post at The Bead Dreamer about a new jeweler's saw. It not only looks very cool (it's red!) but according to her, it works better. If my sawing projects start to stack up, I'm going to have to think about getting a better tool.
Enjoy this week's links!
The Bead Dreamer
Ever wonder if the Knew Concepts red jeweler's saw frame is really better? Charlene shares her take on it.
A Bead A Day
Earrings make great gifts in a hurry for
yourself and friends! Lisa shares a few newly made pairs using both
sparkly and vintage beads!
About.com Jewelry Making
Get in the mood for summer jewelry fun with two turtle jewelry tutorials from Tammy.
Art Bead Scene
Art Bead Scene dishes up some lovely sunshine - come get some!
Beading Arts
Cyndi's favorite wire guru, Paul Bishop, shares a wonderful tutorial with Cyndi's readers!
Beads & Books
Have you ever wondered how much traffic websites
such as Etsy or ArtFire get? Michelle shares a free online tool that
gives you quick website statistics.
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi is experimenting with Apoxie Sculpt!
Resin Crafts!
Resing crafts has a special $200 give-a-way ending June 21!
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Cyndi Lavin, multi media artist and beader
extraordinaire, has added a new chapter to her e-book! Please read my
review of it! Her book is now 5 chapters long and is filled with great
ideas and beauty -- irresistible! Plus, as you may know,the first
chapter continues to be a FREE download! Hooray!
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Want a "post-Bead&Button Show" stash of jewelry-making goodies? Enter to win this week's Thursday Giveaway!