Say it with jewelry on Halloween! NYC's Halloween Adventure and Gothic Renaissance stores have some truly eye catching jewelry that you can wear all year round. But for now, Happy Halloween!
Nothing is as satisfying as taking something you might otherwise throw out and making something fun and fashionable. Plus it's good for the environment. These two outstanding designers have taken recycling to a new level.
Anna Roebuck of Bags2Riches hand fashions wonderful jewelry from colorful plastic bags. I especially like her earrings and cuff bracelets.
Amy Ybarra Murphy has a tutorial on Craft Chi about making stylish earrings out of packaging material.
And what about those old...
Diamonds are everywhere. From Eva Longoria’s engagement ring to your own stud earrings, we all love bling! Dennis Marlow, a diamond expert, shows us what to look for when buying diamond jewelry and Victoria demos how to create a burnished setting on a ring.
It’s not just about the music, the clothes and the hairstyles. Victoria takes us back to the bullet rings and punk rock chokers of her youth, and we also explore the world of alternative jewelry and body piercings.
What do crème brulee, cigars and jewelry making have in common? Find out as Victoria takes us on a tour through Metalliferous, a one of a kind jewelry supply store in Manhattan.
Victoria gives us tips about what to do with those funky pieces hidden deep inside our jewelry boxes. Watch them transform an uninspired flower pin into a pair of modern earrings.
Metalchik shows us how to get a jump on the latest fashion by going to the past. This week, Metalchik demonstrates a Roman chain. To get the look like you just stepped out of the streets of Pompeii, all you need are 2 ordinary tools and a few ancient tricks.
I love to make chains! There is something soothing about the repetitious work. I guess it’s sort of like knitting, something that I can’t do at all! ☺ Learning how to make a chain is great because once you to it, you understand it and can decide when to buy them and when to take the time to make them yourself. There are some pre-made chains I would never bother to make because to get them that perfect is not a good use of anyone’s time. Leave it to the professionals! But you can’t get the look and feel of...
Victoria shows us her favorite 60's retro pieces that inspire today's jewelry trends. Then she demonstrates how to make a stone ring – surprisingly simple!
Favorite sites:
Metalliferous
Etsy Jewelry
Victoria Tillotson
Metal Chik is a weekly webisode dedicated to all things jewelry featuring the funky Victoria Tillotson - the mistress of rocks and metals and her sidekick apprentice, Adam. This is a "dummies" guide to jewelry with primers on the latest trends and how to make them plus, learning the art and appreciation of rocks, bling and metal.
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