Neither Stainless Steel nor Surgical Steel appear on the Periodic Table of Elements because they are alloys. What is an alloy? An alloy is any m...

This week we are featuring Gerlinde Langer of Sphaerae Vitae! Gerlinde makes beautiful and creative chainmaille jewelry for every occasion. Here...

This weeks tip is on how to properly make a wire wrapped loop bead dangle. You will need: 1 bead 1 headpin A pair of round nose or small looping pl...

We are often asked what the best way to finish leather cord is, or how to do it. Well, today I will show you two different methods!   The first sty...

I think that Steve Jobs will not only be remembered for all that he did, but for all that he could have done. Human nature seems to be drawn to th...

How complicated can gold wire be? Not all gold wire contains actual gold Some gold wire has gold plating on the outside Some gold wire has a anot...

Two sisters, Michele Price & Lynn Powers of Devil May Care Designs, have joined creative forces to open one of the most interesting jewelry &am...

I am frequently asked for advice on how to be successful. The advice that I give is to combine hard work and passion with at least enough knowledge...

This week we are featuring Marcia Healey of MarciaHDesigns! Marcia makes wonderfully sparkly jewelry using a creative mixture of chainmaille, wire ...

This weeks featured customer is Alyssa Alaimo of Asquared12 and PullTabExpressions9! Alyssa's creative take towards recycled materials is fun and s...

This week we are featuring Markia Wolf of MarikasSugarFree! We all love Markia's fabulous beading! See what she has to say about her work and her l...

One of my top questions has to do with the content of my metals and supplies, usually pertaining to nickle and lead, but occasionally zinc as well...