No need to be a blacksmith to join metal to metal—you can use cold connections! Here are 6 ways to connect metals (or other materials) without using fire or electricity.

Follow along as Patti shares her list top tools and materials every jewelry maker needs for various techniques.

Patti shares expert tips for turning your jewelry-making hobby into a business. Discover how to implement these 6 steps (including a bonus step) to transform your dreams into reality.

Q: Can any size bead be used for tubular peyote, or is it confined to the smaller beads? What shape bead works best?

Q: Ring sizes: I notice you often mention ring size 6 or 7 etc. Is this size in mm? And what is the average ring size for a lady?

Q: I am new to the jewelry making business and have been interested in a business of my own since my work related accident, which forced me into early retirement. I was doing a web search for something that would help in my fixed income and I came across Fire Mountain Gems and Beads and decided that this would be something that I could do from my home. I am interested in both making and buying the pre-made jewelry. I would like to know something about the price point system, regarding the pre-made jewelry. If I buy the pre-made pieces of jewelry, what sort of price range would be the best? For example, if I buy a pre-made necklace, what would my price point be? Say if the pre-made pieces of jewelry at wholesale cost would be $5.34. Would I multiply the wholesale cost by 2, 3, 4 times the cost, or what percent would I mark up the necklace? If I decide to sell this necklace with a bracelet and earrings, what would the markup be on this set? Also, if I buy a set of 6 of the same kind that cost $7.42 for the set of 6 how would I break this down to each individual piece? I will be setting up at the flea market and craft shows and making up my website and ebay store. Thank you.

Q: I'm learning wirework. Each book leaves out one of the finer points: you can work-harden jump rings with a plastic/rubber mallet. However, do you tap the ring or hit it? How often--1 to 2 or 5 to 6? I'm not able to get to classes, so must teach myself. I appreciate any help you can give.

Bead your own Lush Embellished Bracelet using whatever beads strike your fancy. This detailed design by internationally recognized artist and author Sherry Serafini includes a video how-to with Sherry, plus full step-by-step written instructions.

Learn to create one of the most common forms of chainmaille using these step-by-step instructions.

Not sure how to finish your seed bead bracelet? Explore six different ways to give your seed bead jewelry designs the perfect closure--all with how-to videos!

Silent animation shows how to use The Bead Buddy® E-Z Looper™ Pliers to make standard, professional simple loops every time. Written instructions included below the video.

Embellish jewelry tool handles and much more in this tutorial using a take on mokume gane with Fimo® Professional polymer clay and texture stamps. Explained step by step by mixed media artist extraordinaire, Lisa Pavelka.

Find out how to combine bead embroidery components with Jody Young in part 6 of her series.

We all start our jewelry journey somewhere, but with so many resources it's difficult to know where to begin. Sit with Fire Mountain Gems jewelry-maker Rose as she walks you through 6 simple lists, outlining everything you need to get your new hobby (soon to be obsession) up and running.;

Not quite sure how to bring your tubular bead project to a close? Never fear! Rose is here to teach you 6 great options for putting the finishing touches onto your fabulous beaded pieces!

Learn how to hollow out a faux stone pendant to create a secret, wearable window. Simple canes and transparent clay create a stained glass look with a truly magical effect.

A sterling silver clasp unites faceted citrine nuggets set off by 6 mm lapis lazuli rounds.

Designer-artist Sherry Serafini shows you how to use seed bead embroidery to create this uniquely beautiful pendant that doubles as a brooch.

Radiate timeless elegance when you don this elegant lariat-style necklace. Multiple gold-filled chains glisten with accents of Crystal Passions® pearls and peridot gemstones.

Turquoise is always a popular gemstone. Complement its cool green-blue hues with this silver wire wrapped earring design.