Author Profile: Michele

What a year it’s been…I can hardly believe we’re at the end of September! All year long I’ve had such a grand time beading, twisting wire, taking photos of what I’ve made and writing about it all on the Beadage…

The following are a few important steps I’ve found on the road to creating a great and memorable piece of jewelry. I call this piece “Indigo Mood Bracelet”.
First, you fall in love. When you find a great bead it…

Summer is fleeting fast, but it’s not too late to create wonderful summer jewelry like this shell bracelet, and few things are easier than memory wire. Let’s get started!
Let’s round up the necessary items: chain nose pliers, wire cutters,…

Note: I’m using Hematine here, which is a synthetic equivalent of Hematite and virtually identical. Either will work for this project. I used the word Hematite in the title because it is a much more common word for both materials.…

Here’s a fun project that lets you combine two styles into one versatile and creative style. Let’s get started!
Round up your wire cutters and chain-nose pliers. You’ll also need a length of suede cord and a length of chain,…

Okay, so it sounds like a magician’s disappearing act, but it’s a fun way to sparkle without color. This bracelet has literally become my favorite; I wear it all the time and it goes with everything!
First, let’s round up…

This ring is just too pretty to be so fast and easy! It’s an irresistible project you’re sure to love. Let’s get started!
You’ll only need a few tools, so don’t worry about lengthy cleanup with this one (a nice…

I’m not exactly sure why I enjoy working with jump rings so much (rings of any sort, for that matter); perhaps it’s the harmony of the circles themselves. Maybe it’s the versatility of the jump rings that draws me. Whatever…

Sleek and feminine, this vibrant necklace is as colorful as it is creative. I have a feeling you’re up to the challenge of creating it, too. So, let’s get started.
First off, gather what you’ll need — and you’ll need…

I think that the more crazy and cluttered our lives become, the more we have a desire to simplify. There seems to be something deep down inside that draws us to it, that even hungers for it.
In my last…

I happened upon a fun idea after I went through my jewelry box recently. I keep saying how much I value simplicity, but you couldn’t tell that by looking through my jewelry box — there were way too many earrings!…

Like chain? Here’s an easy project that adds life to ordinary chain.
First, you’ll need to round up chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, jump rings, a lobster clasp, a pendant and two types of chain, preferably one more ornate chain and…

I am in the midst of painting various rooms in our house. I know, I know…lots of fun, right? Well, not exactly. For those of you who have ever painted a room, you know there is a lot more involved…

When my mother-in-law told mentioned she is planning a trip to Jamaica, I thought Mother’s Day would be a good opportunity to make her something fun and bright that she would enjoy wearing while there. She loves shells, so I…

With summer sandals, toe rings let you show off a little bit of your creativity! Here’s a fun and basic design to get you started.
First, round up your tools: round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, sterling silver (about 20…

This sophisticated necklace and earring set has classic appeal and boasts easy wearable style for those who enjoy more understated accessories. And it’s insanely easy to create!
First things first. Round up some antique gold colored chain, faceted glass beads,…

My mother-in-law, God love her, took well to the idea of beading. But she’d never realized that there is more to beading than just stringing beads on wire. She is a busy lady, who’s always on the move, so when…

This unique bracelet is a simple beading project that’s a little artsy and loaded with style.
You’ll need between 20 and 26 of these lovely swirled, triangular glass beads, and between 5 and 7 of the smaller swirled glass beads,…

Nothing says warm weather jewelry like anklets and toe rings. At this time of year it’s fun to play around with creative ideas just to see what you can come up with. I don’t make a lot of jewelry for…

These fun and playful earrings are a springtime and summer delight that go with nearly everything. You’ll have fun making them, too.
I’d actually had the placement of the beads different when I first began making these earrings. I’d placed…