Fiber Jewelry

I have a necklace tutorial for you today that would make a fabulous holiday gift or an easy, yet distinctive accessory for yourself. Here's what you'll need: *28 inches (71 c.m.) of leather cord (more or less, depending on your preferred length) *3 Speckled Nugget Beads (or similar beads with holes large enough to accommodate the leather cord *1 package of Wooly Wire to coordinate with your beads *12 inches (30.5 c.m.) 22 gauge wire *2 medium channel beads *2 small channel beads *2 jump…

I have had lots of wonderful comments on the fiber wrapped cords that I use to make neckpieces. I call them "neckpieces" because they are usually more like a scarf than a necklace. I wanted to share how I make the wrapped cords with you. The inspiration to make these came from the Winter 2010 Belle Armoire Jewelry magazine. "Wrapped, Jeweled and Embellished Creations" is the name of the article by Arline M. Lowenthal. I start with cotton clothes line. I measure the length that I want the…

Fabric-wrapped cord jewelry adds a fun and funky touch to any wardrobe. It's also quick and easy to make with this step-by-step tutorial, including photos and a video.

I’m a little obsessed right now with incorporating fibers and handcrafts into jewelry. I’ve always been really attracted to handcrafts such as crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. As a product developer and designer, I look for ways in which artisans can create unique handcrafts and make money doing what they love. The inexpensive cost of labor [...]

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I've dabbled in jewelry making for many years but only seem to produce one piece a year. Why then do I have three drawers full of jewelry making supplies? The passion runs deep but has not been fully unearthed. But a box full of kantha cloth scraps has focused my attention in the new year. Since I've made so little jewelry I don't have a lot of skill or know how, particularly in connecting the pieces. I feel like they are a bit fragile at the joins and might fall apart on me any moment…