Create a dazzling DIY suncatcher using crystal components, wire and jewelry-making supplies to add brilliant light-catching beauty to any space.
Picasso Jasper Pendant Necklace
Create a chic, minimalist necklace design where the striking patterns of Picasso jasper are the star and golden beads, findings and chain play supporting roles.
Dimensional Embellished Earrings
Discover how Gilders Paste®, Apoxie® Sculpt and brilliant chatons combine to create dimensional statement earrings with vintage-inspired elegance.
Crocheted Fingerless Gloves
These crocheted fingerless gloves are embellished with contrasting #6 seed beads, crocheted directly into the design for a look that’s both cozy and beautiful.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings
Caribbean green Crystal Passions® briolettes and round beads get wrapped up with a silvery bow bead in this sleek and sparkly seaside necklace and earring set.
Earrings
Blooming with sparkle, these earrings feature Crystal Passions® marquise pendants, round pearls and butterfly beads with sterling silver ear posts.
Create Your Own Draped Chain Beaded Necklace
Create a modern draped chain necklace with a regal touch using chain, beads, drops and simple techniques.
Ear Bud Jewelry
Dress up the essentials with delicate silver-plated ear bud jewelry, perfect for making a subtle, refined statement.
Pearl Colors Guide: Understanding Body Color, Overtone, and Luster
That difference comes from how the pearl’s body color, overtone, and luster work together.
How to Make Adorable Pearl Cat Paw Earrings
Create irresistibly cute pearl cat paw earrings using Crystal Passions® pearls in this start-to-finish tutorial perfect for adding playful charm to your jewelry line.
Using Mixed Metals in Your Jewelry Designs
Learn how to confidently mix metals in your jewelry designs to create layered, modern looks with depth, contrast and creative versatility.
Earrings
Preciosa crystal and cubic zirconia-set findings sparkle like dew against the fresh new-leaf green of peridot “jasper” in this pair of drop earrings.
Create Your Own Braided Wire Beaded Ring
Create a beautiful braided wire beaded ring using gold-filled wire and small gemstone beads in this beginner-friendly tutorial.
Wirework Décor Tree
Explore the versatility of dead-soft copper wire by reimagining nature, as in this delicate, leafy wire-wrapped tree.
Morse Code Bracelets
Discover how to design meaningful Morse code jewelry with simple techniques that turn secret messages into beautiful, personalized bracelets.
Gemstone Wire Tree
Bring nature indoors with this sculptural gemstone wire tree, branching with gemstone chips that add earthy color, texture and handcrafted charm.
Why Your Jewelry Supplies Break During the Jewelry-Making Process
Learn why beads, findings and tools break during jewelry making—and how to prevent common
mistakes before they ruin your next design.
Versatile Strung Necklace Design
Explore one stringing technique transformed into five distinct necklace styles through varied beads and metals.
Ann Wechlo
I grew up in the beautiful wine country of Northern California—Santa Rosa—where I attended Santa Rosa Junior College and studied painting, art, and photography.
Cluster Bracelet
Celebrate color with a playful bracelet featuring clustered Crystal Passions® pearl beads linked by metallic spacers for a look that’s bright and balanced.
Layered Brass Dragon Necklace
Channel bold fantasy style with this layered brass necklace, featuring a detailed dragon charm suspended from textured rope and rolo chains for depth, movement and timeless strength.
Crystal and Wire Suncatcher
Catch the light with this elegant crystal and wire suncatcher, featuring warm copper wire, clear crystals and delicate chain fringe for a graceful glow.
Suncatcher with Crystal and Wire
Catch the light with this nature-inspired suncatcher, featuring crystals woven into sculptural wire hoops for a design that sparkles with organic movement.
Single-Strand Necklace
Coffee and a cup of sunshine are the perfect wake-me-ups, as in this sterling silver charm necklace, accented by sparkling golden beads.