The Jewelers’ Palette, 5/1/2025
Posted by learntobead on April 27, 2025
 From Warren andLand of Odds Join my community of jewelry designers on my Patreon hub MAY 1, 2025 Sign up for a Free or Paid Subscription[Note: Paid Subscribers on Patreon Hub get 25% Off @Land of Odds]www.landofodds.comHi everyone, Some Updates and Things Happening. (Please share this newsletter) Some Updates and Things Happening. (Please share this newsletter) In this Issue: 1. Jewels of the Garden 2. HANDWORK: Celebrating American Craft 2026 3. Pearl Knotting…Warren’s Way, 2nd Edition Released 4. 64 Open Courses You Can Apply For 5. Your Artist Statement 6. Call for Entries: Workhouse Arts Center CLAY INTERNATIONAL 7. The Jewelry of Lesley Aine McKeown Some articles you may have missed Featured 1. Jewels of the Garden Read the full article in Ornament Magazine  Insects and fruits in adornment. What would jewelry be without them?  2. HANDWORK: Celebrating American Craft 2026  To join the celebration, please contact Jen Ruppmann (handwork@craftamerica.org) . Visit www.handwork2026.org for a full listing of participating organizations. 3. Pearl Knotting…Warren’s Way, 2nd Edition Released  184pp, many images and diagrams Ebook, Kindle or PrintClassic Elegance! Timeless! Architectural Perfection! Learn a simple Pearl Knotting technique anyone can do. No special tools. Beautiful. Durable. Wearable.In this very detailed book, with thorough instructions and pictures, you are taught a non-traditional Pearl Knotting technique which is very easy for anyone to learn and do. Does not use special tools. Presents a simple way to tie knots and position the knots to securely abut the bead. Anticipates both appeal and functionality. Shows clearly how to attach your clasp and finish off your cords.Most traditional techniques are very frustrating. These can get overly complicated and awkward. They rely on tools for making and positioning the knots. When attempting to follow traditional techniques, people often find they cannot tie the knots, make good knots, get the knots close enough to the beads, nor centered between them. How to attach the piece to the clasp gets simplified or glossed over.Pearl Knotting…Warren’s Way teaches you how to:· Hand-knot without tools· Select stringing materials· Begin and finish pieces by (1) attaching directly to the clasp, (2) using French wire bullion, (3), using clam shell bead tips, or, (4) making a continuous piece without a clasp· Add cord· Buy pearls, care for them, string and restring them, store themPearl Knotting doesn’t need to be this hard. By the end of Pearl Knotting…Warren’s Way, you will have mastered hand-knotting pearls. RE: Second EditionThis second edition takes into account a fuller utilization of technical options for the E-book version. Additional information, clarifications and summaries of ideas are added throughout. Instructions for Variation #3: Using Clam Shell Bead Tips is simplified a little bit.184pp, many images and diagrams Ebook, Kindle or Print 4. 64 Open Courses You Can Apply ForWhen jewelry making is your passion… Read the list here. 5. Your Artist Statement 📝 Your Artist Statement isn’t about you—it’s about the work. Curators are looking for clarity, context, and commitment. A strong artist statement clearly explains what your work is about, what drives it, and why it matters—without over-intellectualizing. Avoid vague phrases like “exploring the liminal space…” unless you can explain exactly what that means. Your bio, on the other hand, is your professional snapshot. Lead with location, education, exhibitions, and press—keep it factual and recent. 6. Call for entries, Workhouse Arts Center CLAY INTERNATIONAL  READ THE PROSPECTUS HERE 7. The Jewelry of Lesley Aine McKeownVisit her website “Creating is a process constantly in motion, one that keeps the maker searching for balance. I hope to create work that provokes thought. Bordering between sculpture and jewelry each is thoughtful in design and construction representing a meaning deeper than aesthetics.”  “I am fascinated with juxtaposition and fluidity of materials. My work is about exploring the aspects of ephemeral impressions and the urbanity of metal. I use precious metals, stones and alternative materials to explore these expressions.” Using low-tech traditional metal smithing techniques and tools, each piece is created in Lesley’s studio in the tradition of the American Studio Art Jewelry movement of the 1940’s through the 60’s, which dictates that the work is created entirely in the artist’s studio. Her work is hand fabricated using recycled metals and ethically, sustainably-mined gemstones. Visit her website UPCOMING WORKSHOPS by Warren FeldSat, 6/7, 1-4, WIRE WRAPPED CABOCHON PENDANT, Hoamsy, Nashville, Nashville, Fait La Force Brewery,1414 3rd Ave S, Ste 101, Nashville Register :https://www.hoamsy.com/experiences/detail/6azTthSZL5h76jCqKjNp 9/15/2025 – 10/15/2025 Art Jewelry Exhibit at Pryor Gallery, Columbia State Community College My pieces will be showcased an this exhibit. In the works is a possible Seminar and a beading workshop.  SOME POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:CONQUERING THE CREATIVE MARKETPLACE SERIES:At The Beginning Threading The Business Neede Strategic Management Let Business Concerns Influence Your Artistic Choices Your First Jewelry Sale Feature your jewelryHere next weekIn This Newsletter, as well as, on our Jewelry Designer’s Hub! Email a post (text and/or image) to warren@warrenfeldjewelry.com. Promote your current projects, promotional copy, News & Views, videos, reels, tutorials, instructions, social media posts online in this newsletter and on our jewelry designers’ Patreon hub. No deadlines! Opportunity available all the time. No fees. But don’t wait to take advantage of this opportunity. This copyrighted material is published here with permission of the author(s) as noted, or with Land of Odds or Warren Feld Jewelry. All rights reserved.Repairs Stumping You? Let Me Take A Look I take in a lot of jewelry repairs. People either bring them to me in Columbia, TN, or, I pick them up and deliver them back in Nashville. I am in Nashville at least once a week. It’s been convenient for most people to meet me at Green Hills Mall. But if not, I can come to your workplace or your home. This is perfectly fine for me. My turnaround time typically is 3-4 weeks. I do most repairs, but I do not do any soldering. I also do not repair watches. These are the kinds of repairs I do: o Beaded jewelry o Pearl knotting, hand knotting o Size/Length adjustment o Re-stringing o Wire work/weave/wrap o Micro macrame o Broken clasp replacfement o Earring repair o Replace lost rhinestones or gemstones o Stone setting o Stretchy bracelet o Metal working which does not involve soldering o Bead woven jewelry and purses o Beaded clothing o Custom jewelry design View my How-To-Repair-Jewelry videos on our Jewelry Designers’ Hub. My most recent how-to: Converting 3-Strand Stretchy Bracelet to Cable Wire W/ Clasp  |
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