Bead & jewelry blogging round-up
January 18, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Artist Communities, Wearable Art
About.com Jewelry Making
Tammy talks about an article she recently read which deals with various jewelry-related ethical issues such as free trade. Even though many of us are “small time” designers, that doesn’t mean we can’t at least listen to this on-going conversation which is a hot button issue in the jewelry industry right now.
Art Bead Scene
The Art Bead Scene editors are sharing a little Valenine’s love early, with a post full of love related eye candy
Jewelry & Beading
Amazing fiber and bead artist Rebecca Brown is profiled on Jewelry & Beading this week.
Katie’s Beading Blog
The February Triple Take from Simply Beads is online now. Visit Katie’s blog for pix and links to this month’s fun, hearty projects!
Naughty Secretary Club
This week’s link is not about jewelry, but instead about supporting fellow crafter Bernie Berlin in her quest to expand her animal shelter A Place to Bark. Bernie saved over 500 cats and dogs last year and with our help can save even more!
Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Eni Oken is a famous wire working star. I just had to try my hand at her fascinating ring. She was really kind and encouraging to me by email, and enthusiastic, too! That is what I love in a teacher! It makes you WANT to learn from that person!
The Impatient Blogger
So you sold a project or a book, now what? Summon your inner pirate with Margot Potter as she tells you how to negotiate a fair deal. Arrr…
Hi: I am just getting starting with reading and creating jewelry blogs. I am enjoying getting started with all of the wonderful jewelry-making sites out there. I am particularly interested in interchangeable jewelry designs. Do you know of any sites that would be good to know about?
Thank you,
Denise Couling
http://www.justsojewelry.com
There are many many sites that pop up simply by googling “interchangeable jewelry”
Thank you so much, Cyndi. That helps. I am still trying to avoid all of the European charms and “pop out” stones pieces and see if there is a blog or website more for jewelry makers and beaders who share design idea. I will keep looking and see what I can find — that Google list is long!
Thx again!
Denise
I can understand that…many are way too cookie-cutter for my tastes