Laudanum Crafts

Hands that make become hands that see. Few crafts illustrate this better than casting tiny pendants … DIY Resin Charms for BraceletsRead more

Hammered metal jewelry speaks to the hand and the eye at once: every strike records a … How to Make Jewelry with Hammered Metal EffectsRead more

Wearing a tiny landscape, bouquet, or constellation around your neck is a reminder that art can … DIY Embroidered PendantsRead more

Metal layering marries the precision of the bench with the boldness of contemporary design, offering makers … How to Layer Metals for a Modern LookRead more

Jewelry that refuses to be boxed into gendered expectations celebrates craft as a language of self. … DIY Gender-Neutral JewelryRead more

Silicone molds open a world of forms that would be difficult, messy, or impossible to hand-carve. … How to Use Silicone Molds for Unique ShapesRead more

Small, bright, and endlessly customizable, handmade stud earrings are one of the most satisfying ways to … DIY Stud Earrings Using ResinRead more

Art and adornment have always spoken to each other. When you translate a painting into jewelry, … How to Create Jewelry Inspired by Famous PaintingsRead more

There is something quietly satisfying about a bracelet that relies on a single strand and a … DIY Minimalist Bracelets Using Simple KnotsRead more

Matching handmade jewelry to specific outfits is both a creative puzzle and a practical craft. It … How to Make Jewelry That Matches Specific OutfitsRead more