Jewelry and Craft Links
Craft and Jewelry Making Links
This comprises of a list of links to resources found to be really informative, authoritative, useful, and/or fun. It also includes any link exchanges we have made, but all of them are vetted for quality and compatibility.
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Art
Author of The Creative License
www.dannygregory.com
Highly recommended book. Very interesting site. Aid to become more creative or unblock creativity.
www.dragoart.com
I like this site. A list, including thumbnails, of what you can choose to learn to draw.brentwindsor.co.uk
I like this site. Step by step on how to draw simple things.
www.how-to-draw-cartoons-online.com
I like this site. Step by step on how to draw simple things.
Official site of Julia Cameron; author of The Artist's Way.
www.theartistsway.com/
A highly recommended site/book on recovering/discovering your creativity. Forum members highly recommended wrt to X.Books
Books, videos, talks - very good book site. Even spiritual.
www.tarcherbooks.net/
Very good site. Esp the video section which includes talks with the author of The Artist's WayClay
"Polymer Clay and Specialist Arts & Crafts Materials and Supplies"
www.clayprincess.com.au
Online as well as brick mortar store (Leichhardt, Aust.)
A US based shopping site specializing in pretty cool tools and kits, especially for metal clays.
www.cooltools.us
Also has free learning videos and learning center. Worth a look.
Australian shopping site specializing in large selection of art moulds.
www.kraftylady.com.au
A lot of gorgeous stuff incl. crucifix moulds. Worth a look.Color
"Play with color and color schemes"
www.colr.org
EXCELLENT site to get lovely color schemas e.g. from a pic you have.Interactive online color tool for home decoration but can be used for anything else.
homedesigndirectory.com.au
I like it. Easy to use. For any color needs. And great for seeing color changes to a room.
Competitions - Jewelry and Beading
High caliber competition run by Bead & Button. Offers multiple categories for entry.
beadandbutton.com
Crafts
Can Do Books & Patterns is the home of fine leisure books and sewing patterns for creative people. We offer the best range in Australia, at great prices, especially for crafters, gardeners, woodworkers and photographers.
candobooks.com.au
www.bloom4ever.com
I like this site. Some real looking flowers. Can be used for jewelry maybe?Stock bag handles, purse frames, and hard-to-find metal bits ~ Everything to make hand made handbags.
u-handbag.com
Looks very promising. UK site but will ship internationally.
Crochet & Knitting
Mainly about crochet, but it does cover a whole lot of other crafts like felting, jewelry making, knitting, needlework, polymer clay, etc.
craftgossip.com
Felting
Embroidery Supplies for Textile Arts
colourstreams.com.au
Looks like quite a fab store & Aussie! Includes lots of things for felting as well and exotic threads.
Jewelry
Our preferred Shopping webstore offering only high-quality, top-end jewelry and jewelry making supplies, at low prices and guaranteed service. Specializes in rare and unusual Swarovski.
A most talented and featured artist in Wearable Art. Unique and 100% Beautiful.
marynikydesigns.com
Passion for Flame - Handmade Jewellery Design and Manufacture South Grafton
passionforflame.com.au
Unique Handmade Clay Beads, Pendants, and Jewelry
peruzi.net
Run by Natalie Fletcher, this Australian store offers beautiful clay items that is fast becoming a household brand name.Online beading blogs and beading supplies. Home of Miyuki Delica Anonymous! Looking for exceptional beadword to display on blogs. Details on site.
rubytuesday.com.au
Socially Conscious Fashion
www.theandeancollection.com
I am giving this site the plug because they employ Fair Trading principles towards their artisans and also support a greener planet. Plus they have beautiful, vibrant, handmade jewelry.
Other
Bridal Hair Combs
beso.com
A good selection of different bridal combs.
"The home page of the finishing industry"
finishing.com
A lot of finishing tips and help, including FAQs on antiquing and plating.
A lot of brass products - especially for architecture and homeware. However some interesting products that could be used in crafts.
watsonbrass.com.au
Tools, Gadgets, Notions
"Bonnie's Best Art Tools is a Georgia-based company that has specialized in offering the very best tools for artists and designers since 1998. "
bonniesbest.com
I like this store. Lots of great gadgets with some helpful information. However it is in USA, it does not say whether it ships internationally, and I have not bought from it yet, so I don't know either.
Clover Free Patterns (includes other sections showing Clover products and short explanations)
world.cloverhobby.jp/free/freepattern.html
The Clover USA store
www.clover-usa.com
Very useful sites. Check under the "Make It" section for free patterns and how-tos.
Check out especially the Make It > Videos section which has interesting how-tos.
Check out especially the Make It > Videos section which has interesting how-tos."Gloves in a Bottle is a shielding lotion that rapidly absorbs into, and bonds with, the outer layer of skin creating a protective layer while retaining the natural moisture from within. This makes it the perfect dry skin care product.
It does not wash off, but comes off naturally with exfoliated skin cells. Just reapply every four hours for continued protection. "
www.glovesinabottle.com.au/
It is a lotion and a protector. I think it coats like a glove. Very reasonably priced and a definite must-have item.Kantan Couture
www.clover-usa.com
Fascinating! Has videos (.wmv) to show you how the embroidery hook is used.Faux and Antique finishing - paints and finishes.
www.misterart.com
A large art supplies store (in USA) covering a whole range of supplies including clay.
"My tool store for everyday low prices"
www.mytoolstore.com.au/
Looks very good. All kinds of tools incl. unique jewelry tools. Definitely must try!
Tutorials, Information, Tips
"everything for bead stitching"
www.beadseast.com/
Great info site. Love their tuts and info.Wire Work and Chainmaille
Online shopping. Australian business specializing in jump rings for chain maille jewelry.
aussiemaille.com
Recommended store. Very reasonably priced. Good quality selection.The home of Phong's Chainmaille Tutorials, precision computer generated, free tutorials for chainmaille weaves and techniques.
cgmaille.com
Chainmail supplies store with gallery.
urbanmaille.com
Just beautiful work.A impressive list of tutorials at the M.A.I.L (Maille Artisans International League). Tutorials submitted by volunteers and it is impressive!
www.mailleartisans.org
Yarn
" a wide variety of quality knitting yarns and knitting accessories, including products from Noro, Cascade, Plymouth, Rowan, Philosopher's Wool, BagSmith, and many more, both here online and in our retail store and knit-cafe on Main Street in downtown Pocahontas, Iowa. "
ewephoriayarns.com
Store in USA. Have used before. Reasonable prices and the lady owner gives great service. Recommended. Beautiful yarns and many suitable for felting.
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