Customers frequently ask us how to make chainmaille clothing. While maille clothing may not be our main focus here at Blue Buddha, many of our project designers do create chainmaille clothing pieces as part of their own lines and artistic visions. To address this question, we turned to two of them: Omni Mee and Kat… Read more »
Our customer service gal, Aimee recently came to us with a great suggestion for the next post in our “Ask an Artist” series. She mentioned that she often has conversations with customers who want to create clothing pieces out of maille but really aren’t sure where to begin. Taking one look at some of the… Read more »
We introduced our new “By Artists for Artists” at The Bead&Button Show this past year and have since received a number of applications from interested artists. As we get closer to being able to fully launch the program and begin working with these artists, we want to share the experiences of one of our established… Read more »
The newest issue of Wirework Magazine hits newsstands this week and we are thrilled to announce that it contains not one, but TWO great chainmaille projects by B3 Ambassadors! Pick up your issue and try your hand at Kat Wisniewski’s Celtic Diamond Pendant or Vanessa Walilko’s Art Deco Necklace (…or why choose? Make both!) We… Read more »
Calling all Chicago crafters! Interested in knowing how veteran crafters price their goods? This Wednesday, April 20th come on out to the Chicago Craft Mafia’s Spring Craft Racket and hear from the experts. Step out for an evening of socializing, talking shop, and sharing a snack or two with fellow crafters at Beans & Bagels… Read more »
