10/11/18
METAL, WIRE, & MORE
Free Project: Build a bold and beautiful brooch
The pin is back in style, and not in a small way. Big and beautiful is the fashion statement of the season. Three-dimensionality gives this piece depth, adding to its proportionate boldness. But even if you don’t follow the whims of fashion, this pin’s large scale allows more room for your design—always a benefit to an artist.
The October Design Challenge
The geometric shapes of the September Challenge made for some stunning jewelry, but for October, let’s get a little softer. Take your inspiration from raindrops falling on your head or from stones that are a girl’s best friend, or from the shapes that they represent. Teardrops are a very common shape for both beads and cabochons, and for classically styled earrings. A diamond may glitter, but it is also the common geometric shape suitable for use in thousands of designs! Whether you use precious gems or delicate jewels, similar geometric shapes into your patterns and designs, we want to see your photos!
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This metalsmith from Crownsville, Maryland is the winner of a GRAND AWARD in our inaugural International Metal Jewelry Artistry Award. Janet's inspiration stems from a passion for architecture and as a descendant of Scottish engineers. Read on for Janet's own words on completing her winning piece, “Ossuary of Schemes.”
A fascinating story →
Bead&Button magazine is hiring!
We would like to share two exciting opportunities with our jewelry-making friends: Bead&Button magazine is accepting applications for two positions on our editing staff. We’re looking for an experienced editor to lead the team, and an experienced bead-stitcher to fill a part-time position. If you or someone you know is interested, please read on!
Come and join our staff →
Making jewelry for a cause
During the month of October, the Pink Ribbon, the international symbol for raising awareness for breast cancer research, appears in many places. But there are many ribbons to represent many causes, and all could be used in jewelry this month to raise attention to the cause of your choice.
A roundup of tools and ideas→
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Free Project: Fingerprint metal clay pendant
When designer Maggie Bergman’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to make a bracelet that celebrated her life and to include her fingerprint as the clasp. Using the fingerprints in a finished metal clay design makes the jewelry more personal and meaningful.
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