over 95% of jewellery sold is mass produced the majority of this is assembled from castings or stampings, needing minimal assembly by hand. only a tiny percentage of these require skilled craftsmanship at...
OK... Time to write a guide to answer questions I keep being asked about tiara components! Handmade tiaras can be made from all sorts of materials from crystal and pearl to feather and ribbon or fresh flowers...
I have been selling jewellery at craft fairs for a number of years and thought id share a few of my tips. 1) Have a mirror so potential customers can try on jewellery etc 2) To save time or during quiet...
The Beauty of Cameos.Cameos are beautifully hand-carved scenes or portraits of people or animals in three-dimensional relief. Cameos are made from multi-colored conch shells or banded agate, which is a...
Dangers of Handmade Fimo Body Jewellery Body jewellery made from Fimo (polymer clay) can have some serious health implications when used as body jewellery particularly when used in stretched lobes. Fimo in...
When a former World War II B-26 bomber pilot who had survived 44 missions over Germany earned his B.F.A. degree in Industrial Arts at the University of Illinois and began exploring jewelry-making techniques...
Hiya I bought a pandora bracelet here on e-bay but paid good money and yes its turned out to be the 'real thing', then browsing e-bay I came across the sweetie bracelet,I now wanted one, I'm not well, so I...
When you think of charms you think of jewellery. You may imagine Charm bracelets with multiple charms, each having its own special story or, you may think of a single charm hanging from a necklace. While these...
Have a look of what Swarovski says about their crystal? HIGHEST QUALITY The brand CRYSTALLIZEDTM Swarovski Elements also stands for highest crystal quality, ensuring the excellence and durability of fashion...
I have been creating my own handmade and craft items for many many years now, and I also buy them (can't resist!), but I still get caught out occasionally...so to refresh my own memory and help others, here...