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Bracelet

Become a wrap artist and create a fun wrap bracelet with our free instructions.

Design Idea D112

Bracelet

Make a bold friendship statement! The brilliant reds, oranges and yellows in this friendship bracelet remind you of warm feelings for your friends.

Design Idea KB26

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Metal Jewelry: Finishing and Polishing

Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to finish and polish metal jewelry.

The Talk About Pliers

Explore the many types of pliers to help you find the right one for every project.

What Is a Cabochon?

Take a deep dive into the marvelous cabochon and its sister the cameo. Learn about how they're created and dozens of ways a designer can use them.

Bezels

Bezels are an ideal finding to use when you're working with cabochons and flat back crystals. Tammy Honaman, author and jewelry-making expert, is here to tell you all about them.

Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Shell and gemstone beads combine in a simple-to-string jewelry design that's sure to be a summertime favorite.

Design Idea PA4B

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Metaphysical Properties

When jewelry makers encounter information about gemstones, they frequently discover where a stone is mined, what it's made of and the phrase "metaphysical properties." What is that information and how can a jewelry maker use it in designs?

Necklace and Earring Set

Let your funky style shine and turn heads in this fabulously retro polymer clay necklace bursting with bright and fun colors!

Design Idea PA48

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Loving Lavender

Fall in love with lavender! See how these soothing shades can enhance your designs to create for a number of styles and timeless appeal.

Persistence Pays Off

I've always made my own jewelry, but it wasn't until I decided to make my sister some jewelry for Christmas that I discovered the world of lampwork bead making.

Graduation Day: Personalized Designs for Grads

Looking for inspiration for graduation jewelry? This article covers the gamut of personalized jewelry ideas and more.

Clip-On Cool

Amid the current trend of weightier and more daring earrings, consider crafting clip-on earrings. Stylish and versatile, they represent the cutting edge of today’s fashion and ear care.

Everything You Need to Know About Thread Conditioners

Feeling all tangled up in a sea of rough, frayed thread? Thread conditioners could be just the solution you need to get back on course.

Choosing Jewelry for Your Color Season

Color seasons have been applied to jewelry and fashion for decades. Find ways to match your designs to the 12 designations in this article.

Beginner's Guide to Loomwork

Explore the world of loomwork, where each bead is a pixel in your artistic vision. Learn about the looms, materials and resources you'll need in this article.

Extraterrestrial Gemstones: Futuristic Inspiration, Right for Our Times

Dive deeper than mere space-age aesthetics and get hands-on with raw materials. In this article, discover the materials sourced from or inspired by outer space.

Beaded Belt with Shell Links and Drops

This belt made with mother-of-pearl drops arranged in gradient colored dangles is ready to translate your every movement into a flashing play of iridescent color.

Design Idea 830S

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Egyptian Jewelry Revisited

Immerse yourself in the allure of ancient Egyptian aesthetics with an inspiring article that delves into the fascinating intersection of Egyptomania and the world of jewelry.

Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

The gently swirling spirals gracing this necklace and earring set provide a harmonious counterpoint to the sturdy allure of the jade stone from which they were made.

Design Idea QF22

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