Fascinating results emerge when polymer clays, both liquid and traditional, are combined with clear resin, as this Father's Day keychain clearly shows.

Avoid color bleed in beads! Learn all about colorfastness, how to identify what jewelry-making supplies are colorfast and tips for protecting color in your creations.

Anodizing is a technique used in jewelry making to enhance the durability and color of metal pieces. By applying an electrolytic process, it thickens the metal's natural oxide layer, improving its resistance to wear and corrosion. This method allows for the introduction of vibrant, long-lasting colors to metals like aluminum, titanium, and silver, without the need for dyes, resulting in durable and aesthetically appealing jewelry.

Create this tantalizing triangle design by combing pre-made copper elements and bent wire shapes. The result is an airy necklace with plenty of movement.

Look at what you can create with glass rhinestone cupchain in this sleek jewelry set. Ready for weddings and special events, you'll want to add this stunner to jewelry lines for attention-getting results.

Blue Zephyr is the result of an artist's creativity in full freeform. Adding twists, turns and components as the heart desired, Syndi Salata created an intricate cuff bracelet.

See the results of an independent lab study on Comparison Testing of three types of coated beading wires.

The tree of life is an ancient symbol that appears in numerous cultures the world over. Learn how to incorporate them into your designs for stylish results.

The benefits of torch-firing enamel can be incredible for your designs as you don't need to rely on a bulky kiln. The end result is beautiful enameled beads and metal just for you.

Find the answers to your questions about sterling silver-filled wire and findings in this performance results test conducted by jewelry-making experts. Discover why this metal offer a tremendous value and amazing workability.

Soldering can be a difficult task, but the end results are amazing. Helen Driggs, courtesy of Jewelry Making Daily, is here to help make soldering just a little easier.

Q: I have several strands of tiny 2.5mm diamond beads and am in a quandary as to the best way to string them. I've tried fishing line and extra fine beading wire, but I'm not satisfied with the results. I've also tried stringing them onto jump rings I made with 18K 30-gauge wire, but it made them look too spread out. Any suggestions?

For professional-quality results, embed pin backings directly into your Metal Clay designs. These easy-to- follow instructions will teach you how to install pin findings and adjust pin lengths with precision.

The Artistic Wire® Oval Earwire Jig enables you to fashion smooth curves and consistent shapes for flawless results. Master the art of wire shaping and watch your earring designs take flight.

Q: I have learned to make Viking knit chain and want to move from craft wire to gold-filled, sterling silver, or fine silver. I like 26 gauge but I'm not sure if I should use dead-soft or half-hard. After weaving, I draw the wire through a drawplate to even out the weave and stretch/thin the chain. It may be drawn through 2-8 times depending on how thin I want the final result to be. Hammering would deform the chain. Any recommendations? I'm also looking for appropriate end caps for the chain.

Q: It has been suggested that I obtain a rock tumbler with steel shot to clean my pieces as I am making them. I have been reading about ultrasonic wave tanks used to clean, and I wonder how they compare to the tumbler in the end result.

Bezelite settings take all the mystery and headache out of stone setting. Even a beginner can get great results in seconds! They are made for faceted stones and most cabochons.

Though not a stone--or gold!--goldstone is still a beautiful "gemstone" material. Its creation is shrouded in urban legend, including the result of alchemy or on accident by Italian monks.

Also called essence d'orient. A crystalline substance extracted from fish scales and combined with acrylic resins. Used to make imitation pearls. In better imitations, the essence is applied over opaline glass beads; in cheaper imitations, over plastic beads. Discovered in 1565 by Jaquin, a French manufacturer of rosaries, when he accidentally dipped some pearls into water in which he had washed fish. Refined versions today produce spectacular results.

An alloy of zinc, tin and copper that results in a yellow the color of gold.

Christi Friesen, award-winning artist and instructor, is here with some jewelry clay baking basics and tips such as the type of oven needed, putting a thermometer inside the oven and making sure to pre-heat for best results.

Learn about the easy-to-use Cab-Tite settings that give professional results fast.

Kristina Joseph has woven a "Tangled" web of intricate wirework around lapis lazuli cabochons and sodalite beads. Inspired by a game of Guitar Hero, Kristina skillfully incorporated advanced techniques into her design and let her creativity guide the finished result.

Dawn Lombard used recycled copper to create this multi-piece jewelry set. The colorful design began as a doodle and was laser-engraved and hand-painted onto the pieces, resulting in a vibrant "Kaleidoscope" of color and pattern.