This is the second post in our blog series introducing you to the talented folks behind the fabulous, locally made, hand crafted items that fill the Blue Buddha Artisan Market. Also, head on over to our B3 Chicago Retail Store Facebook page and Like it to be notified about new items in the Artisan Market, B3… Read more »
It has taken a lot of time and construction dust, but the Blue Buddha Boutique retail store in Chicago is up and running. We love teaching in our spiffy new classrooms and chatting with passers by – most often introducing them to chainmaille for the first time! While our true love is chainmaille, we didn’t… Read more »
The holidays find many crafters in a making frenzy and it seems like no matter how much you plan, there’s always that one last minute gift you end up discovering you need to make in a hurry. Below is a super-quick jewelry project that comes together easily but will still impress your recipient. (Plus, it’s… Read more »
Submissions are now being accepted for the December Featured Weave Contest! Send in a photo of your projects using the mobius technique. A great skill for chainmaille newbies to learn, it is also adaptable for the pros to incorporate into more complex designs. For some mobius instructions and projects, check out Forward & Backward Mobiusing, and Wiggle, Flowers,… Read more »
Metallic gold jewelry is especially trendy this year and we’ve got some project ideas that are easy to make and won’t break the bank. Jewelry Brass is a great affordable alternative to precious metal rings, easy to work with and still lends a nice weight to pieces. Check out our “free & easy” jewelry projects… Read more »
