A little chainmaille birdie — who wishes to remain anonymous (and no, it’s not a B3 team member!) — stopped by our retail store the other day and let us know a little secret: S/he is the person behind the Link Chicago Project. *dramatic gasp* This person has been making small chainmaille jewelry items and leaving them… Read more »
It’s Artisan Market Monday! Today we’re are featuring Laurence Pommells, designer for Dragon Faiya Kreations. Laurence creates handmade statement piece jewelry, using copper, silver, and a variety of stones. “DFK is my brainchild and I have been crafting fine jewelry for the past 10 years. At DFK, I work passionately to create the best pieces… Read more »
That’s right, Blue Buddha is now a dozen years in the making! We’re really proud of our growing accomplishments — from our large selection of artisan-designed kits to the largest brick ‘n’ mortar chainmaille store in the world — but that would mean nothing without You! So thank you, Blue Buddha fans, for your support and… Read more »
Free and Open to the Public CHICAGO—In honor of National Craft Month, a dozen makers and artisans will invite the public to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what they do at Maker’s Day: Watch. Make. Take! on Saturday, March 7 in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. The artisans will explain the process behind their work, and… Read more »
Erika Kristen Erika Kristen is a photojournalist and artist (not to mention, also an Inventory Specialist and B3 Liaison) from Chicago. Her portfolio from the past 15 years features everything from high-end table-top products to obscure art, though most of her experience is in the live concert arena. Musicians photographed over the years include Henry Rollins,… Read more »
