Various free or low cost ideas for some of the supplies you need for jewelry making that you might not have thought about.

A review of the book Mixed Metal Mania : solder, rivet, hammer and wire exceptional jewelry by Kim St. Jean

A small alphabet that can be worked in square stitch or on a loom and is a good size for friendship bracelets. The alphabet is only 5 beads tall.

A review of Aimee Carpenter's book, Endless Sparkle

Simple colorful friendship bracelets that are easy and inexpensive to make.

Beading Across America is a collection of projects by artists from 30 states.

An odd count peyote bracelet project with twisted loops, made in size 8 and size 11 seed beads.

A review of the new Stitch Workshop : Peyote Stitch - Basic Techniques, Advanced Results.

A nice sized shamrock motif made of size 11 seed beads.

A little pattern for a brick stitched cowboy boot that would make cute earrings or a nice pin.