Weekly Links

 Joan Miller Porelain

Owl bead

A Bead A Day
Are you wishing for spring sunshine and bright new flowers? Lisa found some swarovski crystals to help her dream in sparkle-vision!

About.com Jewelry Making
Break the ice and get a warm welcome at the Jewelry Making Forum.

Art Bead Scene
Going to the bead shows in Tucson this year? Here are a few tips for you take along.

Beading Arts
The Bead Journal Project is starting up again for its fourth year! Check out what Cyndi has decided to make each month...

Beading & Books
Michelle shares some color ideas for Valentine's Day jewelry and a link to the "Bead My Valentine" contest at Happy Mango Beads.

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmis shows off some button jewelery necklaces from CHA!

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
The Wednesday Wire becomes the Tuesday Tangle. Cindy shows off some funky retro wire earrings.

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie experiments with enamel spray paint on filigree to create some great colorful components

Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
A recent bead shopping trip to NYC leaves lorelei Tired but Inspired!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
jean reposts a review of a book she finds exceptional--all about Art Nouveau!

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Inspired by winter’s frosty tones, Charlene selects beads in a chilly color palette.