Embrace the essence of nature by incorporating beads crafted from betel nuts, wood and coconut shell, culminating in the creation of an earthy and distinctive necklace.

Become a wrap artist and create a fun wrap bracelet with our free instructions.

Let your funky style shine and turn heads in this fabulously retro polymer clay necklace bursting with bright and fun colors!

You can create beautiful stained-glass effects using open-backed components and colored resin. To achieve clean and precise lines, use resin tape as the secret to success.

Mock-knitted threads of polymer clay adorn these darling earrings. Get your preppy vibe on with this delightful pastel pair.

A term used to refer to a bead made of a carbon-based material. Many beads and other jewelry-making components comprised of pearl, wood, bone, horn and shell fall into this category. Also used to describe materials relating to or derived from living matter—for example, coral. Explore Organic products

At first glance, these earrings look like coral in their gold-toned settings. Surprise! They’re actually lightweight cheesewood dyed a lovely light orange.

Add dynamic energy to your design by adding a touch of asymmetry to the smooth flow of round beads. This substantial bracelet blends the dark sheen of rainbow obsidian and the matte luster of palo santo beads, heightened by the striking introduction of slender copper discs.

Ready to take on a different kind of beading project and make a fashion statement? Embellished purse handles are glitzy and fun for evening wear. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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Wooden jewelry has once again been on the rise. Find inspiration for your own nature-inspired designs in this article.

A fastener in jewelry-making, which connects two or more ends of a piece of jewelry together, allowing it to be worn. Clasps can be utilitarian and purely functional, or highly embellished design elements. Clasps are available in most materials, including metal, gemstone, bone, wood and more.

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This pendant-and-charm combination playfully conjures images of toadstool circles and fey creatures deep in a magical wood.

Organic materials come from living things. Knowing their origins and cultivation techniques will allow you to confidently assure your customers that you've considered every detail of your design.

Current organic jewelry is showing vast influences in fashion trends. Read on to learn why wood and nut beads could be the next big thing.

Q: I am going to add some crystals to wooden letters. What would be better, flat backs or hot fix, and what glue would I use? If hot fix is better, how do you use them? Thank you

Q: When working with wood beads, what type of stringing material works best?

Q: Could you please do a video on twisting wire using a pin vise—I have a pin vise from Fire Mountain and do not know how to use it. The wooden knob swivels, but the wire does not twist. Thank you

The Hot-Fix Heater™ rhinestone applicator simplifies and streamlines the process of applying rhinestuds. Let these clear and concise instructions be your guide, enhancing the glamour of your creative projects.

Q: I made a necklace that was almost entirely wood beads. I made it in the winter. This summer the wood swelled and the necklace was too tight to hang right. Now it is winter again and the beads have shrunk back and the necklace is wearable. Any way to address this issue? It is making me shy away from using wood beads.

Q: I'd like to make a rosary using either wood or glass round beads. What kind of chain do I use? I've never worked with chain before.

Q: What should I consider when buying a beading loom?

Q: I have some lovely dyed wood beads that look great on my necklace designs. The only problem is that I have noticed makeup and grime seem to be attracted to the natural grains and crevices in the wood. Should I try sealing the wood beads to help keep them clean? What type of sealant do you suggest?