Learning the Lapidary Arts
A Jewelry Making Forum member recently asked about how to learn to facet gemstones. He has bought a faceting machine and he's ready to start cutting o...

Jewelry Blogosphere Trip
There are new jewelry making blogs popping up all the time in the blogosphere. I hadn't surfed around in a while, so I thought it was time to see who....

Time to Make Ugly Jewelry
Admit it. Now and then we make some ugly jewelry by accident. Not all jewelry designs come out as great as we imagine they will. But, what if you coul...

Extreme Silver Beading Wire
Sterling silver beading wire is back at the Soft-Flex Company, including a type they call "Extreme 925 Flex Wire." You may (or may not) remember awhil...

Craft Stores Step Up the Jewelry
Finally, I have a local Michael's craft store in my county! I used to have to drive about 30 minutes south or 45 minutes north to get to any sort......

Bead Power Update
I blogged here awhile back about a non-profit group which helps to resettle refugees. One member of this group is from our Jewelry Making Forum and me...

Show Your Beads Off
You are probably familiar with these bead a day type calendars. This one is published by According Publishing. I even bought a few as gifts last holid...

Servicing Your Jewelry Customers
The other day I experienced two situations that related to customer service or lack of it I should say. First, I needed to make some copies at my loca...

Learning the Lapidary Arts
A Jewelry Making Forum member recently asked about how to learn to facet gemstones. He has bought a faceting machine and he's ready to start cutting o...

Jewelry Blogosphere Trip
There are new jewelry making blogs popping up all the time in the blogosphere. I hadn't surfed around in a while, so I thought it was time to see who....