One thing I don't like about making these recaps is constant reminder of how time flies: already six weeks into the new year now! On the other hand: I also get a constant reminder that I'm not idle -- new posts to add here every week. From Chinese tigers to American seed bead hearts.
Reaming pearls without a reamer
Beading Gem's Journal has a tip for how you can widen pearl holes that are too small without using a reamer. Good tip if you need to use a few beads, but doesn't have your reamer with you.
Tips for theatre jewellery
At the Artful Crafter, you can find a few tips for making jewellery for actors on stage.
Year of the Tiger
Happy new Chinese year! Get inspired by the fact that we are now entering the year of the tiger. Or just look at my cute Czech lampwork bead tiger.
New from Vintaj
Some new products from American Vintaj Brass Co.
Bugle beads in squares
Projects using bugle beads to make filled or hollow squares and rectangles, both two- and three-dimensional jewellery.
Beaders and jewellery designers helping Haiti
Examples of how beaders and designers are raising money to help Haiti and bead shop encouraging their costumers to donate.
Belle Armoire Jewelry review
I got my hands on two issues of the jewellery-making mag. Here is my impression of them.
Viva Mexicana! from TierraCast
About TierraCast's new product line inspired by Mexico: Dia de los Muertos, milagros and talavera pottery.
Hugs & kisses
How to bead the type of patterns known as hugs and kisses. Includes links to several different projects.
Knot and braid in new Swedish bead contest
Swedish bead shop Caraga announces a contest on the theme knotted and braided jewellery.
Seed bead hearts
Lots of links to projects, making flat or dimensional hearts (singles or chains) of seed beads.
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