*This post has been sponsored by Beadalon*
On your jewelry making journey there are times when you can’t find the right component you need for your project. When this happens it is a great time for us to try new skills and expand our creativity and make our own components. Today I have a photo tutorial for you how to macrame around a ring.
I will be attending Bead & Button Milwaukee in June and I’m hosting a quick meet and greet. Join me at Bead and Button Milwaukee from 9-10AM in the upper lobby of the Hyatt on June 9th for Coffee with Candie. Bring your coffee, your camera and your favorite jewelry piece you have made and join us for an hour of fun.
Reading through your messages on Facebook there are often questions about Beadalon memory wire. I thought that I would put together a little project for you to try with Beadalon’s FLAT memory wire. [Read more…]
One of the jewelry supplies you might have are eye pin wires. You can purchase these in different colors and lengths or you could make your own. Today I want to share with you how to make your own simple loop eye pin wires for your next project.
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Belt buckle cuffs continue to pop up around the Pinterest-sphere. I’ve had a rack of them hanging in my studio for too long. When Plaid asked me if I’d like to make a Mod Podged jewelry project to celebrate Mod Podge day, I jumped right in. You should know, Plaid is sponsoring this post, but Mod Podge is key to creating mixed media jewelry. All opinions here are my own. 
Here’s a close up of the belt cuff. It’s been Mod Podged, along with the fabric beneath it. I’ll show you how in a second, but first,materials…. [Read more…]
This post is sponsored by Beadalon. All opinions are my own. I’ve been making jewelry since sixth grade though. I’d be writing this post whether they are sponsoring me or not. It just helps to keep the lights on when they do. Beadalon provided me with the supplies to make this crimp beads (crimp tubes) tutorial.
Sometimes the best things are simple. Real simple. Like this beaded bracelet made with gems, beautiful clasps and links.
Recently I was in Knoxville for work but was able to do some sight seeing and picked up a few smashed pennies to remember my adventures. I am sure most of you have a pile of smashed pennies from all of the different places you have gone. They are a great idea when you are on your adventures but then what do you do with them when you get home?
I will show you how to make a necklace and bracelet out of smashed pennies so that you can always remember your fun adventures. By turning these pennies into jewelry you can remember the adventures you had while working your day job. It may help you to work harder to get to your next vacation!
Hi, I’m Candie. I design jewelry and crafts, author books, teach classes and host television programs. I thrive on simple ideas that anyone can achieve. I also love projects made from unexpected materials that stand the test of time. Join me as I lead a creative life! Read More...
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