Precious Metal Clay and Crystals
Episode: 23x01 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2015
Episode: 23x01 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2015
Episode: 23x02 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2015
Episode: 23x03 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2015
Episode: 23x04 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2015
Episode: 23x05 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2015
Blending beads, stones and pearls to make bracelets, necklaces and earrings; using knotted cords and beads to make bracelets.
Episode: 23x06 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2015
Using various wire types and colors to make hourglass cone shapes; die-cut leather jewelry.
Episode: 23x07 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2015
Cutting leather in various sizes to make colorful stacking shapes; aurora borealis beads accent a fringe pendant.
Episode: 23x08 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2015
Interchangeable strands of beads and crystals; leather and bead bracelets that can be stacked or worn separately
Episode: 23x09 | Airdate: Dec 24, 2015
Creating tassels in different tones and textures; crystal earrings.
Episode: 23x10 | Airdate: Dec 31, 2015
Episode: 23x11 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2016
Episode: 23x12 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2016
Rose gold jewelry; combining macrame with chain.
Episode: 23x13 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2016
Episode: 24x01 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2016
Enameling a pendant, then adding motifs and texture with a pencil; colorful rainbow bracelet.
Episode: 24x02 | Airdate: May 5, 2016
Using glittery clay and beads; adding simple rhinestone settings for style.
Episode: 24x03 | Airdate: May 12, 2016
Personalizing one's style with custom colors; weaving beaded components to make them multifunctional; charm necklace.
Episode: 24x04 | Airdate: May 19, 2016
Episode: 24x05 | Airdate: May 26, 2016
Episode: 24x06 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2016
Episode: 24x07 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2016
Episode: 24x08 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2016
Episode: 24x09 | Airdate: Jun 23, 2016
Episode: 24x10 | Airdate: Jun 30, 2016
Episode: 24x11 | Airdate: Jul 7, 2016
Episode: 24x12 | Airdate: Jul 14, 2016
Episode: 24x13 | Airdate: Jul 21, 2016
No-show bezels for polymer clay jewelry; using clay to make a seamless custom bail; combining suede, chain and beads for a trendy look.
Episode: 25x01 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2016
Episode: 25x02 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2016
Episode: 25x03 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2016
Episode: 25x04 | Airdate: Dec 22, 2016
Episode: 25x05 | Airdate: Dec 29, 2016
Episode: 25x06 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2017
Episode: 25x07 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2017
Episode: 25x08 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2017
Episode: 25x09 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2017
Episode: 25x10 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2017
Episode: 25x11 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2017
Episode: 25x12 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2017
Episode: 25x13 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2017
Episode: 26x01 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2018
Episode: 26x02 | Airdate: Jan 25, 2018
Episode: 26x03 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2018
Episode: 26x04 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2018
Episode: 26x05 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2018
Episode: 26x06 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2018
Episode: 26x07 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2018
Episode: 26x08 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2018
Episode: 26x09 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2018
Episode: 26x10 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2018
Episode: 26x11 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2018
Episode: 26x12 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2018
Episode: 26x13 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2018
Episode: 27x01 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2019
What could be more inspiring than the sights and sounds of the ocean that evoke a sense of calm? Tammy Honaman is up first with a metal clay project inspired by her love of the sea. Then meet Sara Oehler for a seed bead revolution featuring the calming colors of blue and green.
Episode: 27x02 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2019
Visit the factories and industrial manufacturing plants for a grittier inspiration. Brenda Schweder creates statement pieces with the wire wrapping techniques. Then meet Julie Sanford for part 1 of the fundamentals of fabrication using found metal and wire. Finally, Tammy Honaman has a lesson on texture hammers.
Episode: 27x03 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2019
Being in the city inspires a whole different vibe to your design. Kate Richbourg is inspired by commerce and the use of coins all over the world - using coins to make buttons and clasps. Then part 2 of fabrication with Julie Sanford. Turn all of those wires into a cuff. We finish up with Tammy Honaman and making chain using metal.
Episode: 27x04 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2019
Travel is not required to develop a sense of place, certain colors and materials might be the look you gravitate towards. This episode looks at southwest designs and its distinctive color palette and patterns. First, it's knitting with wire with Sara Oehler for a southwest look. Then meet Tracy Gonzales and a curved feather bracelet. Finally, Kate Richbourg has a bonus lesson to share. Desert landscapes and warm colors provide today's sense of place!
Episode: 27x05 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2019
Excursions of all kinds whether online, in books or via photos can help us develop our sense of place. Today's designers have 2 different journeys for their inspiration. Lindsay Burke looks to a favorite ocean front locale to create her piece from resin. Then Kate Richbourg shares a design she calls Odyssey using waxed linen and beads for a very international vibe.
Episode: 27x06 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2019
India has its own original look, or we should say multiple looks! Whether bold jewel tones, musical metals and bells, or a more mystical element, this is a style easily recognized. Kate Richbourg demonstrates Bollywood bracelets. Then Kim O'Neill introduces us to prayer beads or malas - a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, or breaths while meditating.
Episode: 27x07 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2019
Developing your sense of place also includes those imaginary locations you see only in your mind. In this episode we explore ice castles, or more accurately, cold and ice, conjuring up clean lines, colors of white, silver and blue, and sunlight shimmering on snow or ice. Lindsay Burke begins with an architecture inspired necklace highlighted by crystals. Then it's 3 quick projects with Leslie Rogalski featuring crystals and tools. Finally, Tammy Honaman makes chain with loops and crystals.
Episode: 27x08 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2019
Not all places are actual locations! We extend our sense of place to techniques and styles that happen in stages. Just as our design style evolves over time, so do many projects plus our own jewelry making can take many turns from hobby to business. The first guest today is Robin Kramer for a more business-like approach to jewelry making and what it takes to develop a cohesive collection. Then Leslie Rogalski has a project on an endless loom – just when do you stop? Learning to know when is another part of design.
Episode: 27x09 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2019
Sometime all we need is a walk outside to jump start our creativity. A simple breath of fresh air clears our head and allows to ideas to form. Nature all by itself is inspiring. Today Nealay Patel uses the branches of a tree to prompt a design for a necklace. Then leaves motivate Candie Cooper to create fringed leather leaf earrings. Finally, Tammy Honaman has peyote with a twist.
Episode: 27x10 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2019
Sometimes we get our sense of place right at home and other times our motivation comes from far off places and a sense of the exotic; something different from our every day. In this episode designers moved beyond their comfort zone. Up first Tracy Gonzales creates hamsa earrings featuring sari silk. Then Nealay Patel is back with earrings inspired by the exotic peacock. Finally, Tammy Honaman has tips for hiding fibers with an exotic and international flare when using a loom.
Episode: 27x11 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2019
This season we're exploring how to develop your sense of place and how it influences our design. One factor we haven't touched upon is designing with a strong focus on the end product and its use. Today is all about cuffs. They provide a different surface and a design aesthetic based on their shape. Leslie Rogalski is first with centerline cuffs with a Native American design. Then Candie Cooper uses leather for her cuff design. Finally, Tammy Honaman is back for another short lesson, featuring safety tips for working with enamel.
Episode: 27x12 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2019
Do you consider yourself a jewelry artist? Is jewelry your hobby or day to day job? What happens when your hobby and leisure activity become a real business, how does that change your style? This episode explores 2 aspects of making jewelry making your career. First Robin Kramer offers suggestions for developing a booth; what components you need for a successful venue to sell your creations. Then Brenda Schweder shares her tips for making live videos - an integral part of marketing your work to a larger audience online and thru social media. Finally, Tammy Honaman returns with a continuation of her enamel lesson and the basics to getting started.
Episode: 27x13 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2019
In this episode we investigate peaceful pursuits – when the actual making along with the finished product give us a sense of peace and a calm. Kim O'Neill demonstrates a piece entitled "breathe deep for calming" and adding scents to a lava rock bracelet. Then meet Jill Wiseman for bead weaving - the back and forth repetition can give that sense of peace. Finally, Kate Richbourg creates bead lariats in intricate patterns but simply constructed.