Ever wished you had a genie lamp? Wouldn't it be great to rub it and watch the genie materialise right before your very eyes?  And then to hear the booming voice bellow out: "My wish is your command!" Well, I can't promise you the 3 wishes, but I can show you how to make your very own Genie Bottle. Or a Faux Perfume Bottle. If you'd like to learn how to make this exquisite bottle, then join me in a 1 1/2 hour workshop in February and make one of your very own! This is a Mill Lane Studio exclusive from my Vessels and Vials series. It's a stunning piece of jewellery that is sure to draw many admiring comments.  In the workshop, you'll learn my tips and techniques for how to construct your bottle and how to create secure loops that will make your jewellery piece solid.   You can find out more details about the class by visiting the Current Class Schedule at Mill Lane Studio. To make a booking or enquiry, please click here . So if you had your very ......

Calling all jewellery makers!  Here's an opportunity to use your jewellery making skills to put a little hope into the lives of families living and coping with rare childhood diseases whilst doing something you love at the same time . The Global Genes Project volunteer group is working to bring hope to families of children with rare diseases and they need your help. By creating a bracelet in the cause's colour of denim (think blue jeans), you will be showing your support for the family of a child suffering from a rare condition or disease. The GGP volunteers are aiming to collect 7000 handmade bracelets to distribute to the families in December 2011.   It's easy to participate; all you have to do is create an adult-sized bracelet in blue, attach a little note of hope to it and then visit the Global Genes Project website for information about where to send your bracelet. And you'll get a double feel-good sensation; you'll be showing your care and concern for a fam......