Using the Elastacord™ Bead Threader
Never has it been easier to string beads than with the Elastacord™ Bead Threader. These concise instructions tell you everything you need to know to use this convenient tool.
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Triple-Strand Necklace
This multi-strand necklace by Matthew MacMinn can be made in silver and Crystal Passions® peridot green, or opt for the colors you or your customers like most.
Ask the Experts Memory Wire Q&A
Q: Dear Fire Mountain, what tools should I use to cut and finish my memory wire jewelry?
Endless Necklace
The possibilities are endless ... and claspless! Here's how to build a long necklace that slips over the head and has no visible beginning or end.
Lashed Wrap Bracelet
Metallic Half Tila® beads stack up in this stylish lashed wrap bracelet, a strong on-going trend. Step-by-step instructions courtesy of Miyuki.
Using Small Crystals to Make Corners in Designs
Learn how to use small crystals as corner beads and create this sparkling bracelet in this tutorial.
Stretchy Cord Bracelet
Stretch your skills with this fun, easy bracelet project! Judy Hendrix guides you through making stretch bracelets in this fun and colorful tutorial.
The Y Necklace
Follow the steps below to create a timeless and fashionable "Y" necklace. Your necklace is sure to get "oohs and aahs" from all who see it.
Memory Wire Bracelet
A stunning memory wire bracelet adorned with a harmonious blend of natural wood, captivating gemstones, and elegant sterling silver charms and beads.
Bracelet and Earrings Set
Complete your ensemble with our elegant 3-strand bracelet and matching earrings, adorned with Preciosa Czech rose and Labrador crystal beads, beautifully complemented by antique silver-plated pewter accents.
How to Thread a Needle with Ease
Learn an alternate way to thread a needle without holding it in the air. Clear images demonstrate every step in this how-to.
How to Use French Wire with Thread
French wire is designed to protect thread and other stringing materials from fraying at the loop of a clasp. Learn how to incorporate it in your designs with these illustrated instructions.
How to Dye Pearls
Learn how to easily dye pearls to match any outfit or occasion, a process which has been a closely guarded trade secret.
Morse Code "Nerd is the New Cool" Earrings
Follow the instructions to create "Nerd is the New Cool" Morse Code earrings.
Using a Stop Bead
Follow along with instructions for how to use a stop bead to keep beads on the thread when starting any off-loom stitch. The stop bead is temporary and easy to remove.
Morse Code "Best Friends Forever" Earrings
Support four-legged friends and the organizations protecting them with the proceeds from themed jewelry, like these Morse Code “Best Friends Forever” earrings.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Bold AND beautiful! Crystal Passions® pearls pair with golden large-link chain in this timeless and elegant jewelry set. Includes full written instructions for creating both necklace and earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Mother-of-pearl shell meets the dramatic flashes of Czech fire-polished glass for a striking necklace and earrings set that is just as at home on the seaside as the dance floor.
Bracelet
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.
How to Create the Cubic Right Angle Weave
Here's an easy solution to learning the cubic right-angle weave. Simply follow this illustrative guide and start designing today.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Prometheus® fine silver clay allows you to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art. This beautiful silver feather pendant pairs perfectly with turquoise beads
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
An eclectic mix of shapes and colors, this necklace and earring set is perfect for welcoming spring with a dash of drama.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Go green (and gold) with this elegant Y-necklace that’s right on the money. Created by world-renowned designer Gulten Dye, this glass bead and crystal pearl creation includes full step-by-step instructions.
The Braided Look: 3-strand Bracelet
Braiding multiple strands of small beads gives body to the design and creates visually captivating textures. These easy-to-follow instructions for three-strand braids will get you started.
Triple-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
Tube-shaped beads, enhanced by the shimmer of Preciosa Czech crystals, lend an intriguing texture and abundant sparkle to this captivating jewelry set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Jazz up a simple string of pearls with the shimmer of Crystal Passions®. This jewelry set combines the sparkling allure of bicones with the gentle luster of crystal pearls for jewelry that is both elegant and exciting.
Adjustable Cord Necklaces, Bracelets and Anklets
Follow this handy tutorial to learn how to take a pair of cords and a focal and turn them into an eye-catching adjustable necklace!
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Bring the luck in nature's grace with our single-strand necklace and earring set featuring exquisite magnesite, snow quartz, and mountain jade gemstone beads, accentuated by a delicate four-leaf clover charm.
Lanyard
Personalized and playful, this lanyard features colorful acrylic letter beads strung for a fun, perfect for keys, badges, or everyday carry.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Get ready for spring with this easy-to-make jewelry set bursting with the cheery greens and yellows of the first daffodils.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Large-hole beads with cutouts make perfect frames for small beads in this spring-ready set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Experience the beauty of sunstone in this necklace that shines bright. Named 'The Schiller Effect,' this piece is sure to be a customer favorite.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Set sail with the shimmering allure of this necklace, destined to add a sea of style to any wardrobe.
Bracelet
Silver-toned findings complement the oceanic blues of sodalite, while the off-white leather cord highlights the white streaks in this lapis lazuli lookalike.
Single-Strand Necklace
Unisex designs are in! The deep brown-red of brecciated jasper and deep black Hemalyke™ heishi beads compliment the stainless steel triskele pendant for a necklace that anyone can appreciate.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Green aventurine and honey-colored citrine complement gold-filled tube beads for a stately, understated necklace and earring set.
Collar-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Blues and golds with clear crystal accents give this fantastic collar necklace Egyptian vibes worthy of an Ancient Egyptian priest.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Enhance your elegance with this exquisite single-strand necklace and earring set. Adorned with beautifully crafted glass and lampworked glass beads.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Creating a patriotic look with red, white, and blue Czech glass beads is a wonderful way to show your national pride.
Single-Strand Necklace
Create a beautiful yin-yang unisex statement with this simple stringing project.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Iryna Combs created "Passion of Alexandrite" for her June-born daughter to showcase the stone's remarkable color-shifting qualities. This award winning design is crafted with Crystal Passions® fancy stones and complemented by crystal pearls.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
This elegant set includes a double-strand necklace and matching earrings with Czech glass druk beads and gold-plated accents.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This captivating jewelry set is ex-shell-ent! Showcase vibrant Paua shell beads and focal in a single-strand necklace and coordinating earrings.
Designing with Invisible Cording
Follow along in this video to create a necklace with 'floating' crystal rings using Invizi™-Cord.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Show your love for man's best friend or your support for the local Humane Society or ASPCA with this darling dog-themed jewelry set.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
"Stars and Orbits" is a dazzling necklace and earrings set, crafted with Crystal Passions® Beads, Seed Beads, and Antiqued Silver-Plated Brass Cones, showcasing celestial elegance and sparkle.
Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Elevate your style with the tousled turquoise hues of this multi-strand necklace and earring set.
Powercord® Elastic Cord
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.
Komboloi
Used for everything from meditation to fidget-calming, this design includes step-by-step instructions for making your own worry beads.
Stretch Bracelet
Make your own Powercord® energy bracelets with gemstone beads for fast-selling designs.
Double-Strand Necklace
Accentuate the shapes of pendants with wirework lines. In this necklace design, wire is used to trace and accentuate the veins of the amber butterfly wing.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This Easter necklace and earring set celebrates style and grace with pastel Czech fire-polished glass beads and sweet bird charms for a touch of springtime.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
With a few beads, a printed image and a setting, you can create custom jewelry for any occasion, like this necklace and earring set inspired by Rosie the Riveter.
Dione® Add A Bead System
Anyone can be a jewelry designer with the Dione® large-hole beads. See how easy it is so create nearly instant, interchangeable jewelry with the Add A Bead system available in metal, gemstone, glass, crystal and other materials.
Lashed Wrap Bracelet
Embrace the power of peace. A graceful dove charm adorns this lashed wrap bracelet for a harmonious touch to your style.
Triple-Strand Bracelet
Celebrate the holiday season in style with a triple-strand bracelet featuring festive Czech fire-polished glass Beads. The festive colors and playful charms are perfect for adding a touch of Christmas cheer to your ensemble.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Green and pink tourmaline shine as complementary colors in this mirrored necklace and earring set, complete with instructions.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
A filigree finding makes a charming focal for the necklace in this easy-to-make jewelry set.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
The blues of apatite and amazonite lend this necklace and earring set an icy feeling, while tassels of dripping silver chain complete the imagery of "Meltwater."
Bracelet
Discover the art of crafting a simple Powercord® bracelet and unleash your creativity by substituting your preferred gemstones for limitless design possibilities.
Springtime Jewelry Set with Mother of Pearl
Six mother-of-pearl shapes shimmer in cool whites and fresh greens. Follow the step-by-step instructions to create this elegant necklace and earring set.
Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Indulge in the allure of exotic colors with this Crystal Passions® triple-strand necklace and earring set, designed to make any woman feel wild and confident.
Multi-Strand Necklace
Shimmering crystals in green and gold ooze decadence in this set. The addition of 14Kt gold-filled beads adds a gorgeous metal gleam.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Get your style point across with this turquoise-and-silver jewelry set. A magnetic clasp makes it easy-on, easy-off, too! Just use the full step-by-step instructions to create your own.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Indulge in the richness of bordeaux-hued pearls, gracefully complemented by emerald rondelle beads for an enchanting touch of glamour.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Let your creativity take flight with this jewelry set that's fluttering with wood and shell beads and an eye-catching butterfly focal.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Dazzle on the red carpet with this exquisite single-strand necklace and earring set, adorned with Crystal Passions® beads and complemented by silver-plated brass findings.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
This stunning labradorite jewelry set is sure to turn heads with its otherworldly iridescence and captivating glow.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
This spectacular collar-style necklace and earring set sparkles with Czech fire-polished glass beads and gleams with gold-toned accents. It may look complicated, but our free instructions will walk you through the steps to create your own version.
Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Make your own turquoise eye candy with this multi-strand project that dresses up any pair of jeans and your favorite tee. Simply follow the free step-by-step instructions for handmade success.
Ornament
Create a wonderfully festive DIY Christmas project using crystal beads and a snowflake ornament frame.
Fire Mountain Fix: T-Drilled Beads
T-drilled guru beads can be tricky to thread your jewelry-making cord through. Here is a trick to stringing that final piece of your mala bracelet.
Bracelet
An upscale stretch bracelet is dressed up with bronze, olive and blue Czech glass fire-polished beads, as well as champagne glass pearls.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Snowy Czech fire-polished beads and glittery poinsettias are warmed by the gleam of gold-toned accents in this wintery jewelry set.
Multi-Strand Bracelet
Get your mojo on with this swank bracelet of gold and silver colored beads, leather strands and a distinctly retro vibe.
Suncatcher
A celebration of rainbow colors, this suncatcher will brighten up any setting.
Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Crystal Passions® bicone beads are the star of this interchangeable jewelry set. Three sets in one is a cost-effective choice for the holiday season—make your own using the full written instructions.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Keep it classic with pink crystal pearls and beautiful laser-cut details. This set's sweet look would be the perfect addition to any wedding, formal occasion or everyday outfit.
Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This fun design is reminiscent of the candy necklaces we all loved as kids. Customers will love the lightweight feel and pop of fun colors.
Triple-Strand Necklace
This Spanish moss necklace combines riverstone and rhyolite to create a beautiful green-white effect reminiscent of soft mosses gathering on the riverbank.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Light and refreshing as key lime pie, this fun necklace and earring set is ready for spring and summer.
Single-Strand Bracelet
Sparkling crystal beads in blue-green and yellow-green adorn your wrist in this bracelet design. Our step-by-step instructions guide you on the path to creating your own version.
How to Use the easyknotter®
Create beautiful knotted pearl jewelry with the help of the easyknotter. See how to use this handy tool for even, professional knots every time in no time.
How to Use Magnetic Barrel Clasps
Learn how easy it can be to attach and use magnetic barrel clasps, making easy-on and easy-off jewelry.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Sparkle your way into spring with bright glass flowers, stardust crimp covers and coated beads. The dangling bib provides a sense of motion that catches the light and the eye.
Earrings
Jamie Smedley's Crimson Jubilation earrings capture the feeling of classic Christmases of yore. Beautiful red and green accent beads bring out the vibrant colors in the Tensha beads that are the stars of this design.
Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
They'll be green with envy when you arrive in this eye-catching set! Crystal pearls in a verdant ombré palette seem to float along strands of beading wire. Swap out the colors to match wedding décor or your customers' favorite hues for customized looks.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Golden filigrees, Crystal Passions® pearls and a swingin' beaded tassel give this jewelry set an updated vintage vibe.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This project honors National Pet Day, an unofficial holiday that encourages us to give pets extra attention. Why not show off your furry-friend love with jewelry?
Bracelet
Every day of the year can be auspicious when you wear a lucky charm bracelet.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This stunning necklace, inspired by the ethereal world under an iceberg, elegantly melds the icy sparkle of Crystal Passions® fancy stones and the serene hues of chrysocolla gemstone beads.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This necklace and earrings set showcases a captivating interplay of bold black and vibrant yellow hues using Crystal Passions® beads and components, exuding a sense of modern elegance and chic sophistication.
Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
An icy blue jewelry set the Snow Queen herself would love.
Single-Strand Necklace
Emulating the ocean's tranquil allure, this necklace combines the elegance of metal clay, the soothing hues of aquamarine gemstone beads, and the timeless beauty of cultured freshwater pearls, inviting wearers to dive into a sea of grace and sophistication.
Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Indulge in the timeless allure, Crystal Passions® drop bead triple-strand necklace and earring set is a perfect fusion of sophistication and style that will enhance any ensemble, leaving a lasting impression wherever you go.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Let creativity take flight in the dragonfly-flecked geometric forms of this polymer clay project. Customers will love this happy springtime look.
You supply the creativity, we supply everything else! ®