Q: I'm curious about cup chain and cup-chain link mesh. Exactly what is it and how is it used? Thank you

Q: My friend brought me a pearl necklace from China that had a twist-together clasp. I knew right away that continually twisting the necklace would break it, so I was very careful to undo the twist exactly the same number of times and in the opposite direction... it broke anyway right inside the first pearl next to the clasp. There's no way I can fix it! What can I do? I love those pearls.

Q: Several cabochon gemstones and paua shells do not exactly fit the settings I purchased for their size. How do I shave down the edges to make them fit?

Q: What is the best way to thread soft materials like bugtail, cotton, etc. through snug holes? When I thread a woven cotton through a hole that is the exact size of my material I can't use a needle. I end up cutting off a lot of material to get to a new point that's stiff enough to pass through the bead. Is there a hollow needle or wire wrapping technique that will guide the cord end through beads with a similar hole size?

You can master the Cellini spiral after following these step-by-step instructions. Extra-large images that show you exactly where everything goes.

This very shiny, metallic grey man-made material is exactly what its name says it is: Hemalyke™, a "look alike" for natural hematite, but without the cost.

The eye of the tiger gleams in iridescent splendor within Tigereye. The metaphysical properties of tigereye are exactly as you'd expect, including protection and clear-eyed understanding.

Learn a new seed bead technique! The Russian spiral stitch is yours to master with these instructions and enlarged images that help you see exactly what to do and where.

In this video learn how to use this wire cutting jig to cut jewelry wire, tubes and more to the exact same length every time.

This animated video shows how to adjust the angle of the Proxxon™ table vise so you can get the exact angle and position you need when clamping jewelry supplies.

Looking for a surface sealant to use on your jewelry projects? Watch as Chris explains some of the most popular jewelry sealants to help you get exactly what you need.

Get exactly the look you want with this convertible cosmic-inspired set. The multiple chain strands and necklaces come together like planetary rings to form a beautiful, layered style.

Beautiful handmade jewelry, unique décor, and personalized favors are all perfect ways to make your special day exactly what you want it to be. Whatever your wedding theme and budget, we can help you make it a day to remember!