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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.

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Three-Piece Bracelet Set

Join the bracelet stacking trend with elegantly layered styles created from shimmering gemstones and accented with radiant gold-plated details.

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Set of 3 Earrings

Join Patti for an exciting tutorial where you'll learn how to make stacked earrings featuring unique wire-wrapped cuffs.

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6 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Using Resin

Join Elaine to learn about 6 rookie mistakes to avoid when using resin, including accurate measuring, thorough mixing and more.

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Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Join this oceanic god for a joyous romp through his personal playground decorated with brightly colored shells and sea life.

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Tubular Herringbone Stitch

Begin with a foundation row of ladder stitch. Join the ends together to form a tube. String 2 beads. Pass down through the next bead and up through the bead after it. Repeat around the tube. At the end of the round, pass through the first beads of the previous and current rounds to step up to the new round.

How-To: Single Strand Slider Bracelet

Join Caitlyn of Busy Beader as Elaine shows how to make a slide-clasp knot closure for stylish bracelets.

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Learn How to Make a Beaded Picot Edge

Begin your creative journey with seed beads today by mastering the fundamentals of bead embroidery. Join Rose and follow along to learn how to create a beaded picot edge in this step-by-step video tutorial.

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Earrings

Join Caitlyn of Busy Beader to learn how to make these darling duck earrings in minutes.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Start Making Jewelry

Join Caitlyn of Busy Beader to discover five reasons why you should start making jewelry.

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Seven-Piece Bracelet Set

Get inspired to create single-strand slider bracelets and join the current frenzy of friendship bracelet-inspired styles.

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Secrets to Wireworking

Join Patti on a journey through the Secrets to Wireworking. Moving from basic to complex designs, this video series covers a variety of techniques to expand your jewelry-making prowess.

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Six Ways to Create Cold Connections

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.

Secrets to Seed Beading

Join Rose in our Secrets to Seed Beading series, where she demonstrates a range of bead stitches and techniques that will enhance your jewelry-making abilities.

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12 Jewelry Myths Debunked

Toothpaste to clean jewelry? Indestructible diamonds? Join us as we debunk these and ten other popular jewelry myths.

Bracelet

Feeling knotty? Join Rose as she teaches you to create a two-color friendship bracelet. Express your love for friends with this heartfelt accessory.

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Double-Strand Bracelet and Earring Set

Add a splash of color to your life with rainbow fluorite! Join Patti in the video as she shows you how to make this stunning jewelry set.

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Jewelry-Making for a Cause: Ways to Give Back

Create meaningful jewelry to help support charities. Join the purposeful jewelry-making journey and make a difference, one bead at a time.

Ask the Experts Adding to Off-Loom Stitches Q&A

Q: I'm looking for your video or answer on how to join a new thread onto an existing thread for projects that need you to use a lot of thread, like necklaces, etc. What I mean is: I have started my project (beaded fringe on a bracelet, just like your video) and the string is now too short to do any more beading. How do I join the next piece of thread? Thank you.

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How to Use Slide Tube Clasps

Seeking a way to unite your cords without forcing them to tie the knot? Join them in peaceful harmony with slide tube clasps and these easy instructions.

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Ask the Experts Using Spacer Bars Q&A

Q: I want to make a wide bracelet. What do I use to join the rows of beads together?

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Ask the Experts Best Wire for Hook Clasp Q&A

Q: If I want to make an S-hook shape out of a sterling silver round wire to join the ends of a bracelet, is half hard the best? I know that dead soft is way too soft and malleable, and I think full hard would require way too much force to be able to shape by hand with needle nose pliers.

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How to Create a Pondo Stitch

Join Rose in this easy beading tutorial to learn the Pondo stitch—a versatile and uncomplicated technique perfect for designing popular seed bead bracelets, necklaces, and more. Discover the joy of creating stunning beadwork with this step-by-step Pondo stitch guide.

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Riveting with a Wire Rivet

Learn the art of cold-joining with wire rivets, seamlessly bringing metal pieces together with precision and craftsmanship.

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