Giving back to the community, jewelry making and Christmas decorating--this article tells the process of creating a tree to auction for charity at an event called Winterfest.

A fine silver film deposited on a base metal by electrolysis, in the same kind of electrically-charged bath used to make gold electroplate. The film can be as thin as seven millionths of an inch. A silver plate item cannot be called sterling or bear a marking of "silver."

Learn all about ergonomic Tronex® jewelry-making pliers in this informational video. Discover the precision-cutting benefits of Tronex's angulated flush-cutters, unique bearing ring lap joint, edges that stay sharp and more.

Make seed bead amulet necklace bags for special meaning and a beautiful statement.

Create your own pair of delicious gummy bear earrings using resin and make a unique fashion statement.

The trying times of a global pandemic inspired Tawny Druar to create this "Momma Bear" face mask with exquisite seed bead work. This meaningful design elicits emotion, celebrates art, and reminds us we all matter.

"Hibernation Dreams", a home décor sculpture made from beads, was the result of stumbling upon just the right bead at the right time.

Combine turquoise and sterling silver in this dangling set of bear paw earrings.

A fine silver film deposited on a base metal by electrolysis, in the same kind of electrically-charged bath used to make gold electroplate. The film can be as thin as seven millionths of an inch. A silver plate item cannot be called sterling or bear a marking of "silver."

For a rugged yet chic earring design, brown opal gemstones harmonize beautifully with grizzly bear beads.

Pamela Grimes used a variety of green beads in this necklace to represent "Spring on Bear Mountain."