I've been using Gilders Paste to color metal, but I haven't tried it on much else. I'm amazed at how Carmi at Resin Crafts used it to color a piece of crochet. The finished piece looks like brass filigree. I see doilies all the time at thrift shops and often they're stained or not in good condition. What a great way to reuse them!
Enjoy this week's links!
Resin Crafts!
Carmi shows you how to make a piece of crochet look like filigree!
About.com Jewelry Making
Tammy has a new book review posted that will appeal to those who love little beads.
Art Bead Scene
Take the June monthly challenge blog tour.
Beading Arts
Cyndi has a fabulous copy of 30-Minute Rings to give away, Come and enter to win!
Beads & Books
Michelle is hosting a Mostly Metal Design
Challenge with 3 different kits of materials: Filigree Fun, Gunmetal
Love, and Antique Brass Romantic. Come join the fun!
Update: The kits sold out on Friday. Email me if you'd like to be on a list to get advance notice of the next challenge in the fall.
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi creates a peace bird brooch with artbeads.com components.
Cindy Gimbrone, The Lampwork Diva
Come take a peek at what Cindy's got on her bookshelf!
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie shares some new designs made with her new Fable Pebbles made by members of the Earthenwood Design Team
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Second chance to sign up for Beaducation DVD
giveaway, time lengthened due to last week's holiday! Come on over and
see what's up on jean's blog!
The Bead Dreamer
Join Charlene in a jewelry challenge to celebrate summer and long days. Click to find out how to participate.
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew introduces some NEW vintage beads to his online Shop!