What's so interesting about jewelry, anyway?

A) It's shiny! Pretty, pretty shinies to tempt the eye and strain the pocketbook.

B) Making my own jewelry is awesome because I know exactly what I like. Making jewelry for others is awesome because it gives the jewelry a deeper meaning in the form of a personal connection, especially when it's made for family and friends.

C) Showing people how I make my jewelry and the materials I work with probably sounds redundant. Try searching for jewelry-making how-to books. There's a lot of them out there. I know one of the reasons I started making my own jewelry is the thrill of developing my own personal style and my own unique pieces, but I had to start with basics and sources of inspiration. The how-to books are great for that, and this blog is no exception. I pull my inspiration from dozens of sources, whether it's from books or something that strikes my fancy. In return, posting my designs and methods helps fuel other new and interesting ideas. It's a giant melting pot of creativity!