08/09/18
METAL, WIRE, & MORE
Free Project: Silver patina pendant
The inspiration for this simple pendant was the crescent shape of the alchemy symbol for the element silver. The pearl symbolizes the balance between the heavenly and the earthly. Contrast patina with a bright, clean finish to accentuate the shape of a pendant.
An interview with Xinhao Yang
This year, Bead&Button magazine and Facet Jewelry launched our inaugural International Metal Jewelry Artistry Award, designed to draw attention to metal and wire artistry. This juried competition drew entries from around the world. We're so pleased to share our interview with the winner of the inaugural Student Metal & Wire Award.
The tradition of using certain stones in jewelry in honor of the months of the year can be traced to the Fifteenth Century. Peridot, a striking olive-green gemstone, is most commonly associated with August, and in this article we explore the properties and traditions of the stone.
Links to projects, too →
The winners of the BLUE Design Challenge
This June, we asked our readers to turn your eyes skyward for inspiration, or perhaps gather ideas from the deep blue below. Whatever you were inspired by, we are so pleased to share our favorites from Into the Blue with you! And while you’re viewing those, consider submitting your own work to our ROAD TRIP Design Challenge!
Check out the stunning pieces! →
The July and August Design Challenge
The dog days of Summer are here, and here at Facet, we want to see jewelry inspired by your travels for the ROAD TRIP Design Challenge. From souvenirs to found objects to favorite snapshots from your camera, incorporate your past travels into your creation. Or, just make a piece inspired by a fond memory of the good old summertime!
Vote for the Reader’s Choice Award, too →
Top 10 reasons to use Aussie Metal Clay
This new formulation of metal clay is offered in many different base metal clays that fire at the same temperature. That allows you to combine coppers with bronze, and even blend the material without blistering. Diane Jolie of Bead&Button magazine tested this clay recently, and she shares what she learned.
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