Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

“Hope” Awareness Ribbon Bead Mosaic

A bold and inspiring bead mosaic that celebrates strength, hope and resilience—perfect for sparking conversation or adding meaning to any creative space.

Design Idea RG2A

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BCA Bead Mosaic

Inspire hope and positivity with this stunning handcrafted bead mosaic, featuring vibrant colors and meaningful design—perfectly uplifting any space.

Design Idea RG29

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Multi-Strand Necklace

Earthy and organic, this leather and shell necklace is rooted in natural beauty, with Miyuki Picasso seed beads adding a perfectly weathered touch.

Design Idea RD36

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Secrets to Kumihimo Project 3: 8-Strand Round Braid with Beads

Join Elaine in this video from her 9-part Kumihimo series as she adds seed beads and pearls to a braid and finishes the bracelet with decorative findings.

Design Idea RC3E

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Bead Mosaic Christmas Tree Wall Hanging

The subtly varied hues and shapes of the green seed beads in this intricate Christmas tree create texture and depth that delight the eyes.

Design Idea RF39

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Charm Bracelet

Get into the Christmas spirit with this festive Preciosa tutorial—make a fun seed-beaded bracelet featuring five adorable holiday-themed charms!

Design Idea RF3C

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Ask the Experts Cleaners and Polishers Q&A

Q: I did a poor job of applying gloss topcoat to my 24Kt gold-plated seed beads and need to remove and redo it. How do I remove the topcoat I applied to them? Thank you.

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Ask the Experts Cleaners and Polishers Q&A

Q: How do I keep my plated 24Kt gold and my plated sterling silver seed beads from tarnishing or fading?

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Memory Wire Bracelet

Amethyst and lavender beads bloom with translucent flowers and silver in this whimsical memory wire bracelet, perfect for a touch of spring magic.

Design Idea RE3M

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Christmas Tree

Get in the Christmas spirit with this festive ornament, courtesy of Preciosa!

Design Idea RF3A

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Candy Cane

Create a sweet beaded crochet candy cane with this tutorial, courtesy of Preciosa!

Design Idea RF3B

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Crocheted Rocket Ornament

Create a classic Christmas tree decoration with this tutorial courtesy of PRECIOSA.

Design Idea RF3D

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Gleaming tigereye pairs with grey feldspar in a necklace and earring set that’s easy to make and fun to wear.

Design Idea J92G

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Single-Strand Necklace

Shades of denim-hued seed beads frame a shimmering crystal fancy stone, creating a handcrafted necklace with subtle sparkle and rich texture.

Design Idea RE38

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Single-Strand Necklace

This elegant necklace showcases a peach moonstone at its center, beautifully framed in rose gold-finished copper wire for a warm, handcrafted touch of shimmer and sophistication.

Design Idea RJ28

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Memory Wire Bracelet

Wrap yourself in earthy elegance with this memory wire bracelet, featuring rich natural malachite and garnet beads, a striking malachite heart and silver-plated accents.

Design Idea RE2C

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Bracelet

Create bold, unique bracelets with a lampworked glass bead on nylon cord. Quick to make, with a slider knot for adjustable fit. Perfect for custom designs!

Design Idea RD3H

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Memory Wire Bracelet

Add a little sweetness with this confectionary-cute bracelet made of sparkly seed beads and finished with a charming candy cane dangle. It's a treat to design!

Design Idea RE2A

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Memory Wire Bracelet

Gleaming red and gold Crystal Passions® pearls, gold-plated beads and a poinsettia charm make this bracelet a radiant way to shine this holiday season.

Design Idea RE2B

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Memory Wire Bracelet

Create a festive holiday look with a memory wire bracelet featuring the soft tones of Taiwanese cheesewood beads, sparkling faceted glass and a playful charm.

Design Idea RE29

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Memory Wire Bracelet

Alternating segments of sparkling Celestial Crystal® bicones and 24Kt gold-plated seed beads make this memory wire bracelet a spiral of Christmas fun.

Design Idea RE2D

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How to Make a Multi-Strand Crystal Bracelet

Learn how to create a sparkling multi-strand crystal bracelet—perfect for building your skills, boosting your jewelry collection, or designing pieces to sell.

Design Idea RA2G

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Earrings

Delicate swirls of hammered bronze-finished ParaWire™ bring a playful touch to these dangle earrings, beautifully accented with sparkling, turquoise-hued beads.

Design Idea RD22

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Creating Connectivity

Each of these materials comes from the Earth, and the piece seems to hum not only with Earth's vitality, but with that of the artist who made it.

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