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How do you attach beads to "illusion" cord?

Place a drop of G-S Hypo Cement on the cord where you want to place the bead, string the bead and then slide the bead down to its position on the...

What is the average length for making an ankle bracelet?

The average ankle bracelet length is 9 inches. If you're not able to fit the bracelet to the person who's going to wear it, it might be helpful to...

What thread do you use for bead crochet?

You have a couple of options:Silkon® Bonded nylon thread works well for crochet. Most beads string well onto this thread, which is a synthetic...

How do you connect rhinestones to an eyeglass holder?

Gluing flat backs with two-part epoxy to the metal portions of the eyeglass holders will add some sparkle. You can either cover the entire base or...

How do you tie off an elastic cord, as in a bracelet?

I recommend using a surgeon's knot or sailor's knot to finish the ends of Elastic Powercord.Prestretch your cord before using it as it will help...

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

Spacer bars hold multiple strands of beads together in columns and come in a variety of finishes and sizes. To finish a bracelet with multiple...

I was wondering if you need any kind of release with the flex molds? I'm thinking for PMC you'd want to oil them, but what about resin?

Correct--when molding metal clay in the Deep-Flex™ plastic molds, adding a light touch of oil is the way to go. When forming shapes using resin, I...

What is the best size and type of sterling silver wire to make earring wires?

22-gauge sterling silver half-hard wire would be appropriate for most earwire styles. If you will be hammering your designs, you may want to start...

I want to learn to knot between beads. Can you offer me any information on this technique?

"The Knotted Necklace and Bracelet" illustrated instructions outlines knotting using an overhand knot and tweezers, which is a more traditional...

I am a beginner and am having a problem with the finishing touches of my jewelry. Is there a step by step book that you can suggest for beginners?

I would suggest the "Secrets to Beading Success" book as a good place to start. It covers 16 techniques as well as 14 complete projects. Secrets to...

How do I use bead ends on memory wire?

Bead ends give a great finished look to memory wire. Simply glue them onto one end, allow to dry, string on your beads and glue on the other bead...

I would like to make a dangle ring with small beads. What kind of wire/thread should I use and how should I finish the ends?

Dangles made on a metal ring base are best done using a headpin, made from base or precious metal wire. The metal to metal connection will be very...

How do I use the ''beading drop'' hoop earrings? I can't figure it out.

String beads onto the hoop, close it back up and crimp the crimp at the top to keep the beads in place. You can then use the inside loop to hang a...

I want to make some dangle earrings with crystals and really fine snake-type chain. Should I use crimps on the ends or something else?

Crimp tubes are suggested to use with snake chain. Just choose the right crimp to fit the chain and before you get into your design, do a test piece...

I have a lovely and unusual shark's tooth. I have been looking everywhere for directions to use it in a necklace and haven't been able to find anything.

If this item is undrilled, the best way to turn it into a pendant is by wire wrapping it to create a pendant. Or, if you don't mind altering the...

Please explain how to make a simple lariat necklace. Also I would like to learn how to make a choker necklace with a focal piece.

There are instructions on a lariat-style necklace in our free beading instructions Jewelry-Making Projects.Simply Beads magazine shared one of their...

I would like to make a stretch bracelet with three strands, how do I connect them so they stay together? Thank you.

Multiple strands can be done in a couple different ways. You can use spacer bars to "manage" the strands, incorporating the bars as part of your...

How do I finish a necklace that has been strung with thread? It has four strands and has a pendant suspended from the combined string.

I would recommend finishing the ends with a knot, then hiding the knot inside of a bead tip which you then attach to the clasp directly, stringing on...

I am new to making jewelry. I bought some clear Accu-Flex® beading wire that has a grayish color to it. Can I use this with gold clasps and beads, or do you think it would look bad?

The wire you bought will work great for any designs with any color findings. The thing to keep in mind is that your wire will be covered by beads,...

What is the best way to compensate for stringing beads that have different hole sizes?

String large-hole beads over smaller beads to keep them in line with the other beads in your design. For example, string seed beads the length of the...

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