FEATURED WEAVE FOR MAY – Helm Chain For May, we’re featuring Helm Chain. This weave has been requested a few times by our community on Facebook which we can only imagine means you guys already have ideas! We do have a few samples to get you started posted here in our Weave Samples album on… Read more »
Author: Jenna
Honoring Creative Moms: Blog Hop & Starter Pack Giveaway
While chainmaille jewelry appeals to everyone (and we know many incredibly talented men that create amazing jewelry designs), it is a largely female driven craft. At every level from hobbyist to professional there are moms, sisters, aunts, step-moms, grandmothers, etc. creating beautiful jewelry and inspiring the people around them. For Mother’s Day this year, we… Read more »
Blue Buddha Boutique & DIY Trunk Show: a new undertaking
We look forward to the DIY Trunk Show here in Chicago every single year. It has always been one of our very favorite shows and we have loved watching it grow over the years (see the picture of Rebeca below at the 2005 show!) There is so much about the show that we feel strongly… Read more »
Chainmaille Weave Ideas: Rubber O-Rings
Rubber rings are back! You can use this rings to create flexible and slightly stretchy chainmaille projects, plus the work in lots of common weaves that you might already know. Check out the post below for weave ideas as well as where to get instructions for each one. Weave Ideas: Rubber Rings Size C19 Wire… Read more »
Vote for April’s “Featured Product” contest winner
CAST YOUR VOTE NOW! Submissions for April’s Featured Weave Contest are closed and the B3 team has done the difficult job of narrowing down the submissions to our group of finalists which means it’s time for YOU to cast your vote to determine the winner. This month, we challenged folks to create pieces using Japanese… Read more »