PANKHURI BANGLES

  brilliant colors and likes to mix media.  She mixes her mediums so expertly, it is sometimes hard to tell where one stops and the other begins. For more color and texture ideas in a variety of mediums, take a look at  her Flickr photostream  when you have a break today.   If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners Polymer artist,  Kim Otterbein , sees jewelry design as a meaningful way to express herself creatively. Her bracelets pictured here appear to be influenced by the tribal bangles made from bamboo and carved wood found in Africa and other Asian countries. The warmth of the faux wood and the juxtaposition of the metal bands and charms add interest as well as a fun, kinetic element to the bracelets. In addition, words and prayers are written on many of her pieces in the hope of making the wearer feel a sense of peace, protection, an...

  I f you ever did petri dish tests in biology class or left the tomato sauce too many weeks in the fridge, you might recognize the patterning of this next piece for our microscopic week. This is a simple but visually high impact bracelet by  Mathilde Colas . It’s not often that we think of mold or mildew as inspiring much beyond disgust but all of nature has a beauty to it. The delicate dots and rich colors against a stark white background make for a  This Canadian artist,   Shireen Nadir , is passionate about arts and crafts and admits that she is just learning about polymer.  Because she likes working in textiles, especially knitting and weaving, she decided to try a knitting technique with the polymer bangle bracelet shown here. She gives a   complete tutorial   on her blog “The Blue Brick” for making this bracelet, as well as tutorials on other projects. This animal print bracelet made by Slovenian artist  Tina Mežek  is another goo...

  A  bangle  has a defined shape, meaning on or off the wrist, the jewelry will look the same. A classic bangle has no clasp and is simply slid on, but modern bangles accommodate larger wrists and hands by providing joints, clasps, and bendable metals. On the other hand, a  bracelet  has a loose structure, typically chain-based and held together with a clasp. Since bracelets are loose, they often do not layer well with other bracelets because they easily tangle. Whereas bangles pair beautifully with other accenting bangles and bracelets because their solid structure keeps them independent of other jewelry. Due to their more diverse wearbility, let’s focus on the bangle. Bangles For Classy Elegance PANKHURI BANGLESstarted as a bridal jewelry line, so it is no surprise we offer bridal accenting bangles as we would perfectly highlight a modern bride’s wrist on their wedding day. Since white gold is the most popular engagement ring and wedding band color of the...

26 BLOG POST IDEAS FOR JEWELLERY MAKERS If you’re a jewellery maker, a blog is a great way to engage with your audience, share ideas and make your designs stand out from the rest! Whether you make jewellery as a hobby or run a small business, there is so much you can share with your readers to make them come back for more. Collaborating with other jewellery makers and brands is also a great way to shout about your business.  In the meantime, we have 26 blog post ideas to inspire yourself and other creatives! SHARE YOUR STORY This is a great chance to share how you got started in your jewellery making journey and what you have learned along the way. CARING FOR JEWELLERY Let people know your tips and tricks on caring for precious accessories, for example cleaning jewellery and avoiding tarnish on metal.  USING BIRTHSTONES IN YOUR DESIGNS Show a tutorial of a birthstone to inspire others on the many ways you can incorporate the stones in designs. A SIMPLE TUTORIAL  Crea...