Learn Jewelry Making With Fused Glass And Other Materials
Glass Fusing
Make fused glass art jewelry at home in a glass fusing kiln using art glass supplies along with details on chain maille, beaded jewelry, metal clay and resin jewelry techniques.
Using brightly colored and textured art glass create your own hand made fused glass jewelry and kiln formed glass items from free tutorials, ideas and information found on this site.
Learn glass fusing basics, tools to use, finding fused glass art making supplies, technical terms and much more to help you enjoy the delights of glass fusing.
Ideas and projects for making art glass dishes, plates ornaments and other warm glass kiln formed items.
Discover how to combine a fused glass cabochon with precious metal clay to produce original and colorful jewelry designs.
Metal Clay
Visit our metal clay section for tutorials and information on making pure silver precious metal clay jewelry.
Explore the use of copper and bronze powders and clay in making metal clay jewelry.
Find out which supplies and tools you need to get started in PMC jewelry making.
Chain Maille
Check out our chain maille jewelry section covering all aspects of chain maille weaving.
Find out how to wind and cut jewelry jump rings, materials, tools to use, where to find free patterns and ideas for chain maille jewelry making.
Make chain maille jewelry from store bought jump rings or rings you produce your self.
Resin Jewelry
Our resin jewelry section contains extensive details on resin materials, tutorials, tools and technical information and ideas.
Beaded Jewelry
See our beaded jewelry and wire work sections for ideas, tutorials and information on glass bead jewelry making.
Learn how to make many of the wire connections used in jewelry making.
Visit our photo gallery for a wide range of completed handmade glass jewelry items.
Crafting Jewelry
Creating jewelry from fused glass, metal clay, glass beads, resin or making chain maille plays a special part in the lives of many people.
Making jewelry is a great way to express your creativity and imagination and as a bonus become part of a very friendly community of artists.
Crafting items for yourself or as gifts for family and friends, or starting your own jewelry business, you will find endless enjoyment from design and making your pieces of original art.
My name is Vicki and I've been making jewelry for many years and would like you to join me in exploring this fascinating and rewarding hobby.
I started out designing beaded jewelry in my home studio then went on to discover the fun of working with precious metal clay which then in turn led me to kiln formed glass jewelry and other glass fusing items.
Whether your interest is glass beaded jewelry, wire work, precious metal clay, kiln formed glass art jewelry or chain maille jewelry you will find something to interest and challenge you here.
Site Resources
• Easy to follow how to instructions and tutorials
• Tips and techniques that will improve your skills
• Suggested tools and their uses
• Bead types and materials for making jewelry
• Where to obtain your jewelry supplies
Design your own fused glass and other jewelry pieces, combine different materials to produce original mixed media items. Combine PMC with fusing glass to create individual pieces of home jewelry.
Learn this and more on Jewelry Making How to!
Create your own personal jewelry style and color range, look for ideas in magazines, shops and in nature, you find that ideas are everywhere
Jewelry making doesn't have to be an expensive hobby as there are many jewelry suppliers around with reasonable prices.
Once you have the basic skills you will be surprised at the range of items you can make. From a simple pair of earrings to a beautiful beaded bracelet or sterling silver woven bracelet you will find all you need here.
Please Share Your Home Jewelry Creations, Designs, and Tips
What Is Your Favorite Jewelry Design? Do Tell!
Our site is all about various types of home jewelry making.
I would love to hear about your favorite jewelry creation, your most interesting tips and information on your jewelry making, anything that you would like to share.
Please share your your tips and information here with us.
Post your favorite jewelry creations in the design gallery
Your items will receive valuable exposure on a permanent page so that others who visit here can share your creations and experiences.
There are so many talented people making their own jewelry I hope our gallery and information gives you all a chance to display your abilities and knowledge.
I am sure many of you are like me when you see a piece of jewelry and you think, “How did they do that!” With your help, I hope we can bring to other home jewelry makers information and designs that will help them expand their own skills and talents.
Please check back regularly as our site is continually updated.
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