Share this:Expert Chainmaille Designers Offer Private and Small-Group DIY Jewelry Lessons in the Chicagoland area Even though Blue Buddha is winding down our operations, our expert designers and instructors remain available to teach you how to make chain mail jewelry. Whether you’d like to set up a private session to tackle a specific project or… Read more »
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New Design Ideas Sparked by Craft & Hobby Association MEGA Show
Share this:Looking at DIY Jewelry Design With New Eyes I spent most of the last week taking classes and walking the show floor of the Craft & Hobby Association MEGA Show. The show isn’t open to the public; it’s a chance for manufacturers, retailers and designers in the craft industry to get together to learn… Read more »
December Birthstone Inspiration (Turquoise) for DIY Jewelry Designs
Share this:Create birthstone-inspired chainmaille jewelry for December Our featured December birthstone kit is the Gridlock Byzantine bracelet with turquoise seed beads. Purchase all-in-one, limited-edition kits on our seasonal page. If you’d like to customize a different color scheme, check out the supplies list at the bottom of the Beaded Gridlock Byzantine page for a shopping… Read more »
DIY “Scalemaille” Jewelry Projects
Share this:Combine Jump Rings With Scales To Make Eye-Catching Jewelry You can make some pretty amazing jewelry with jump rings and aluminum “scale” components. We’re working on releasing several new scalemaille tutorials within the next six months, but in the meantime, try your hand at any of these projects, most of which are great for… Read more »
November Birthstone Inspiration (Topaz) for DIY Jewelry Designs
Share this:Create birthstone-inspired chainmaille jewelry for November Our featured November birthstone kit is the popular Elegant Hourglass bracelet. Purchase all-in-one, limited-edition kits on our seasonal page. If you’d like to customize a different color scheme, check out the supplies list at the bottom of the Elegant Hourglass page for a shopping list. Other November Birthstone… Read more »