Jewelry Making Blog

Swarovski Crystal Flatback Hotfix and No Hotfix 2788 Wave

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:18:08 GMT

Swarovski Crystal Flatback 2788 Wave, released in early 2012, is perfect for oceanic themes. Detail info and pics. Available in many sizes, colors and crystal effects from Swarovsky.

Jewelry Making Blog

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:21:49 GMT

Updates on creations and jewelry making, beads, jewelry supplies

Swarovski Crystal Buttons 3024 Dufflecoat

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:15:58 GMT

Swarovski Crystal Buttons 3024 Dufflecoat with detail info and pics. Available in many sizes, colors and crystal effects from Swarovsky.

Swarovski Crystal Round Stone 1122 Rivoli

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:50:05 GMT

Swarovski Crystal 1122 Rivoli Round Stone or chaton - loaded with detail info and pics. Available in many sizes, colors and crystal effects from Swarovsky.

Swarovski Crystal Bead 5525 Wave

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:06:55 GMT

The Swarovski Crystal 5525 Wave bead released during Swarovski Innovations SS2013. Detail info and pics. Available in many sizes, colors and crystal effects from Swarovsky.

Swarovski Innovation Spring-Summer 2013 Celebrate Authenticity

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:00:03 GMT

Swarovski Innovation SS2013 with detailed info, pics, and the latest Swarovsky crystal beads and colors. Rose Peach, Burgundy-Blue Zircon Blend and more.

Swarovski Crystal Bead 5003 Disco Ball

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:29:07 GMT

Swarovski Crystal Bead 5003 Disco Ball - the most amazing sparkling, hugely faceted of crystal beads. Detail info and pics. Available in many sizes, crystal effects from Swarovsky.

Free Jewelry Patterns

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:49:42 GMT

All Free Jewelry Patterns and instructions for jewelry making, beaded jewelery, and notes on how to make jewelry. Free Swarovski tutorials.

Swarovski Crystal Bead 5000 Round

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:30:18 GMT

Swarovski Crystal Bead 5000 is round and fully faceted. Detail info and pics. Available in many sizes, colors and crystal effects from Swarovsky.

Swarovski - Information Center

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:16:17 GMT

Swarovski remains the top luxury brand name for timeless, precision-cut lead crystal products and remains the top choice by major artists in jewelry making and fashion.

Miracle Beads - what are miracle beads?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:16:48 GMT

The glowing miracle beads glow in the dark and have the appearance of bead within a bead. An eye-catching, captivating bead to add to your collection.

Info on Nylon Jaw Pliers

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:12:17 GMT

Nylon jaw pliers are specially designed NOT to mar when shaping and sculpting craft wire, color coded wires, soft wires, and wires for wrapping. It is also ideal for semi-precious and precious wires as they will not nick the wire.

Pliers - for Jewelry Making, Wire Work, and Craft

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:20:56 GMT

Pliers and Cutters - the essentials jewelry making tools. Extensive list of types and uses of various pliers and cutters.

Hammers and Mallets, Blocks and Anvils - Jewelry Making Info

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:43:22 GMT

Every kind of hammers, mallets, anvils, steel and rubber blocks you will want to know for your jewelry making and crafts.

Jewelry Tools - Needful Info and Basic Care and Rules for Tools

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:10:42 GMT

Use of correct jewelry tools are the difference that can make all the differenc in jewelry making. What you need to know, where, why, and how to take care of them and yourselves.

Jewelry Making Supplies - Craftsman Tools, gadgets, and everything in between

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:40:18 GMT

Jewelry Making Supplies including pliers, displays, tools, gadgets. A huge array of possilibities and info for jewelry making.

List of Jewellery Supplies, Beading Supplies, Craft Supply Stores

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:07:39 GMT

List of stores on Jewellery Supplies, Beading Supplies, Craft Supply - listed for your convenience, by country with helpful notes to make your search and jewelry making life easier.

Myriad of Jewelry Materials in jewellery making

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:38:14 GMT

Jewelry Materials from precious metals, gemstones, clay, glass, gold, stering silver, and so mcuh more. Get info, pics, and tips.

Jewelry Findings - the backbone of Jewelry Making

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:29:26 GMT

Jewelry findings are the essentials materials in jewelry making, also found amongst craft supplies and used in jewerly and crafts.

Beads For Jewelry Making: to Buy Beads, to Make, Beads References

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:43:01 GMT

Various kinds of beads for jewelry making - from crystal beads, to bone, to clay, to metal, and beyond.

Jewelry Making, Beads, Swarovski Library

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:24:51 GMT

Free information on jewelry making, beads, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, stringing materials, jewelry tools. Includes glossary, illustrated techniques, gallery designs, information articles.

Gallery Designs of Jewellery - JEM Library

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:53:22 GMT

These gallery designs have been pulled together for Fun, Inspiration, and Ideas. They show a variety of designs using Beads, various Jewelry Findings, Jewelry Stringing materials, Wires, and more.

Zippers from Crystallized - Swarovski Elements

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:34:55 GMT

Zippers from Crystallized - Swarovski Elements - unique with crystals integrated into the teeth but can be used in the same way as normal.

Plastic Beads, Acrylic Beads - stunning variety, shapes, and colours at affordable prices

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:36:20 GMT

Plastic Beads and Acrylic Beads - now in a plentitude of styles, colours, shapes, finishes by benefiting from new technologies

Crystal Beads - the miraculous and magical sparkle of crystals

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:08:55 GMT

Crystal Beads - how they sparkle, why they sparkle, and why you would love them!

Jewelry and Craft Gallery Designs extended - JEM Library

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:46:30 GMT

Jewelry Gallery Designs extened - check out the lastest creation with links to jewelry making details, photos, how-to tips.

Notes on How To Wire Wrap Small Gemstones

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:21:55 GMT

In How to Wire Wrap Small Gemstones are some basic pointers and steps on how to wire wrap little stones that have no holes in them. I made this method up myself in an endeavour to combine wire work and the making use of smaller, non-standard sized gemstone nuggets.

I hope you enjoy this short guide on How to Wire Wrap Small Gemstones (with no holes) and feel free to give me feedback or suggestions at any time. :)

Crochet Foldaway Bag - instructions

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:31:39 GMT

Following a visitor request, I have added some images and notes on how to make the Crochet foldaway bag. It is more for people who are already familiar with the basics of crochet and especially useful for anyone who is familiar with following graphical instructions employing Japanese crochet stitch icons. Please free to contact me if you have any queries. I hope you will enjoy making your own wonderful crochet foldaway bag :)

Japanese Crochet Stitches Icons/Legend

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:26:05 GMT

As a companion to some new crochet notes I made today, I have also put up a basic Legend for Japanese Crochet Stitches. It is fairly basic but for anyone who is not familiar with the crochet stitch icons used universally in Japanese Graphical Crochet instructions but is familiar with English Crochet terminology, this Legend for Japanese Crochet Stitches should prove useful.

Swarovski Zipper Information

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:23:10 GMT

New and detailed information on those amazing Swarovski zippers has now been added: Classic Zipper, Magic Zipper, and Brilliant Zipper.

Swarovski Zipper-Puller informaton

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:12:44 GMT

I have updated and added information on Swarovski's (zipper) pullers. Price guides included plus crystal color avaibility. These findings are direct from Swarovski and they are fabulous - you can use them as pullers for zippers and also in an assortment of jewelry making, arts, and crafts. :)

Special present: Handmade Hematite & Moonstone Rosary

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:22:22 GMT

Handmade Hematite and Moonstone Rosary
This is a special rosary. It is a surprise rosary for someone special. It also features my own handmade chainmail flexible cross (with Byzantine weave) and a variation of the Japanese Flower Chainmail design as the rosary center.

Working Notes on this Handmade Hematite & Moonsotne Rosary with Chainmail Cross

Hematite Rosary for Deep Healing

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:12:18 GMT

Hematite Rosary and Cross
I have found that using hematite gemstones in rosaries really adds something magical to them. More especially when the hematite beads are round and polished. Hematite themselves have deep healing and in combination with devotional rosaries, they really are made in Heaven!

Working Notes on this Handmade Hematite Rosary and Cross
To Buy Handmade Hematite Rosary and Cross

Tips on Rosary Making

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:35:46 GMT

Notes and Tips I have gleaned on the ins and outs of making your own rosary. This is a growing page. I hope this rosary making information will be of use to anyone who decides to journey along to discover the peace and joys of rosary making.

Rosary for Mommy

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:35:46 GMT

A Handmade Rosary & Handmade Cross for my Mom
My mommy's birthday is round the corner. And I just had to learn how to make an intricate cross for the rosary I was hoping to make here. Here it is ... all done. It employs wire wrapping, wire coiling, basic beads and delicious fluorite gemstone and Swarovski pearls and crystals. And sterling silver.

Quick HowTo on Making own Crosses/Crucifixes

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:21:00 GMT

How To Notes: Handmde Crosses
Finally! I have made some needed customized crosses. If you ever wanted to do the same, here are some notes and how-to tips that will help you on your way to your own customized handmade crosses/crucifixes.

Rings and Wire Wrapping

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:07:54 GMT

Unexpected but delightful - I have fallen in love with Rings and wire wrapping rings is delishfully yummy!

Hand Wire Wrapped Pendant with Square Wire

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:27:16 GMT

Hand Wire Wrap Pendant tumbled turquoise color stone
This hand wire wrapped pendant is one of the last in my Wire Wrapping Odyssey Phase I. This is where I first took out my precious square wire and gave it a test run. And fell in love with square wire. And learnt to hoard square wire!!
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Working Notes on this Hand Wire Wrapped Pendant Stone
To Buy Hand Wire Wrapped Pendant Stone

Bridal Cluster Crystal + Pearl Necklace

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:52:05 GMT

Bridal Cluster Crystal + Pearl Necklace
Full handmade - suitable for the bride and for cheerful summer days. Clusters of crystals and pearls on a handmade chain.

Working Info on the Bridal Cluster Necklace

Wire Wrapped and Wire Coiled Pendants

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:38:00 GMT

Illustrating wire coiling and wire wrapping to create pendants. Also good example of the unique freeforms shapes and curves that are characteristic of working with wire.

Saying goodbye to Steve Jobs

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:14:52 GMT

Though one would never think of Steve Jobs and Jewelry Making in the same thought sentence, yet without a doubt Steve Jobs was one of the most visionary and creative minds of our times and I cannot help but feel I need to honour and mention him today. Thank you Mr Jobs.

Crystal Effects - amazingly beautiful. Pictures and lots of finishes

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:41:35 GMT

Detailing crystal effects, coatings, and finishes from Aurore Borealis to many others. Pictures and details provided for identification and your enjoyment.

Gallery Designs: Bracelets and Anklets - JEM Library

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 06:33:26 GMT

These free gallery designs are inspirational bracelets and anklets made with beads of various materials, colours, and sizes.

About JEM Library - About Us

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:13:29 GMT

About JEM Library - our purpose and why you want this site if you are into any form of jewelry making.

Swarovski Fashion Trend - Spring/Summer 2009

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:58:17 GMT

Swarovski works closely with industry experts to bring spot-on fashion and style predictions for Spring Summer 2009

Pandora Jewelry information from JEM Library

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:03:57 GMT

Pandora Jewelry - what is it and how to use it. History and pictures.

Niobium information from JEM Library

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:08:12 GMT

Niobium provides a wide and colourful world of beauty and opportunity to creative jewelers and artisans. Find out more about this metal and how you can widen your range of metal expertise.

How to Organise Earrings - Tips and Tricks from JEM Library

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:34:36 GMT

Clever ways on how to store and organise earrings. Organisation using common items around the house.

Earring Finding and Earring Components - what are they and where to find them

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:11:39 GMT

Huge Variety of earring finding aka earring component. Discover the huge variety of jewelry findings that enhance every piece of earring you could desire.

Gold-filled detailed information - from JEM Library

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:55:52 GMT

What is gold-filled, what is it made of, and how is it different from the other types of gold materials.