About Bead Stringing

The go-to accessory of our tween years is back! Mark adult friendships by offering friendship bracelets and personalize them using these tips and techniques.

Learn about the magic of bead embroidery and let Jody Young’s pieces and free videos inspire you.

Here's lookin' at you, kid. Take a gander at these unique beads and learn about their significance through history—it's more than just eye-candy!

Discover fascinating history of Greek Komboloi beads—a timeless tool for stress relief and contemplation—and learn how to make your own.

Use this handy chart to determine the number of beads per strand according to bead size and strand length, which can vary from batch to batch.

Celestial Crystal® is our line of crystal beads and components. Explore a few of our favorites and discover how to bring their dazzling versatility to your jewelry designs.

Discover the versatility of Accu-Flex beading wire with this informative article. Learn about different strand counts, finishing techniques and design ideas.

Crimp tubes are THE finding to keep your stringing projects intact and crimps have come a long way from the days of the little round piece of metal you "crush flat" to secure inflexible beading wire.

Brooches have long been a popular accessory for adding a touch of style and elegance to any outfit. Discover design ideas and inspiration to make your own beaded brooches.

The first openly available resource for the beader and jewelry maker, the Beadmakers' Handbook includes bead-stringing designs and techniques. Download the free PDF and discover where it all began!

What needles are best for what types of beading projects? If this question has you in stitches, never fear! Our handy guide is here to give you some sharp advice and tips to keep your beadwork on point.

Learn all about clasps and how to use them in this handy guide.

Which thread is suited to seed beading? What's best for pearls? Learn about jewelry-making thread from Beadalon® WildFire™ to TOHO BEADS® One-G™ and more.

Crimps are the powerhouse finding that hold together one or multiple strands of beading wire. Lean more about them in this article.

Ever wonder what a bail is? How do you use it and what should you look for to find what you need for your designs? All of that has been compiled in one handy location.

In this article and video lean everything about pearls ... or at least a good start, such as how they are formed and harvested, pearl quality and how to tell genuine from imitation pearls.

Learn to select the perfect beading wire to satisfy your needs. Key factors to consider are flexibility, resistance to kinking, strength and color.

Bead stringing is the backbone of many designs; the rest can be done with a few jewelry-making fundamentals. Learn the fundamentals you need to create your own jewelry lines.

In this article author, designer and instructor Kristal Wick shares her experience of using beading as a form of meditation, emphasizing its calming and transformative effects on her daily life, and providing practical tips for incorporating this beading meditation into a busy schedule.

Eyeglass holders can be both fun and functional. Add some beads and they can become a fashion statement. Read this article for ideas on beaded eyeglass holders.

Current organic jewelry is showing vast influences in fashion trends. Read on to learn why wood and nut beads could be the next big thing.

Make your designing life easier with bead boards. Learn the bead board types and how these tools are advantageous to the beginner as well as the high-producing professional.

Looking for a versatile wire that can be used as a junction, clasp or even an abrasion shield in jewelry designs? French wire might be your solution!

You’ll love Powercord®, especially after learning about the benefits of this latex-free elastic cording for jewelry-making in a product show-and-tell that shows a variety of colors and widths available at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.