Make a bold friendship statement! The brilliant reds, oranges and yellows in this friendship bracelet remind you of warm feelings for your friends.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Make Your Own 80s-Inspired Jewelry
The 1980s are back and looking better than ever! Make your own 80s-inspired jewelry that's sure to make a big and bold statement.
Laurie Roe
While I tend to work in watercolor or pen and ink, I am transitioning into upcycling recycled Sari Skirts.
Earrings
Delicate Crystal Passions® pearls dangle gracefully against edgy horseshoe nails in these stylish earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace
Featuring steel nails wire-wrapped together and strung on a faux suede cord, this necklace blends soft and hard textures for a rugged, unisex design.
Three-Piece Bracelet Set
These classy bracelets are perfect for stacking. With stones of faceted garnet and tourmaline as well as silver-plated findings, they bring luxury to a simple design.
Earrings
The ruggedness of brass-plated horseshoe nails is lifted to new heights by the addition of turquoise and gold beads, producing truly distinctive earrings.
Without Copyright Laws, Where Would We Be?
Gain essential insights into official copyrights for works of art.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Explore the wealth of hues in rainbow fluorite with this necklace and earring set. The serene blue and purple tones in the stones are lit by shimmering accents of seed beads.
Ear Frames and Ear Cuffs
Boldly going where jewelry has rarely gone before! The ear cuff, ear frame and ear climber have grown in popularity. Learn more about these non-pierced ear jewelry forms.
Which Metals Should You Use?
Choosing the right metal to use in your jewelry involves balancing a number of factors beyond gold vs. silver. Get the lowdown on all materials metal.
Eye Beads of the World
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!
Trade Show Presentation
Trade shows can make it or break it for you as a wholesale artist. Make your next show your best show ever by following these simple tips!
Three-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Achieve a chic, layered aesthetic with this necklace and earring set. Crafted with a blend of gold- and silver-plated brass beads, this ensemble exudes sophistication and modern flair.
Komboloi - The Mystery and the History of Greek Worry Beads
Discover fascinating history of Greek Komboloi beads—a timeless tool for stress relief and contemplation—and learn how to make your own.
Single-Strand Necklace
Opt for a natural look with rhodonite chips. The structured design of the necklace complements the freeform beads perfectly, uniting their unique shapes in perfect harmony.
Jewelry Design Inventory--Part of Your Business Plan
Keeping files with detailed images and material lists of your designs isn't fun—but keeping these records can save you time, money and heartache.
Collar-Style Crochet Necklace
Craft the enchanting illusion of weightlessness with this exquisite necklace, adorned with captivating baubles delicately suspended from almost invisible wire.
Single-Strand Necklace
Crochet isn't just for doilies anymore! Use this classic pastime to create beautiful and unique jewelry, as showcased in this necklace design.
Bracelet
Craft this intricate sterling silver bracelet with an array of delicate jump rings. Enhance its feminine allure by incorporating rosy-hued natural imperial jasper stones that gracefully dangle from the chain.
Earrings
Bring earthy elegance to your jewelry with natural banded amethyst and riverstone beads. The simple design of the earrings highlights the complexity of the stone, creating a perfect balance between edginess and sophistication.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Sparkling Czech cathedral beads and soft pastels make this bracelet and earring set perfect for spring.
Earrings
Elegant earrings featuring cubic zirconia butterflies and amethyst stones present a regal combination of purple and gold, embodying a luxurious aesthetic. The floral ear wires add a springtime theme, making them a perfect accessory to celebrate the season's renewal and natural beauty.
Earrings
These amethyst earrings embody freeform chic with a modern twist. The cascading chains create a dynamic effect, adding movement and sophistication to any look.
Earrings
You can create beautiful stained-glass effects using open-backed components and colored resin. To achieve clean and precise lines, use resin tape as the secret to success.
Single-Strand Necklace
Gracefully highlight your look with this stunning necklace, which features a single lapis bead elegantly suspended on a gold-filled paperclip chain.
Bracelet
Bask in the golden warmth of spring with this elegant bracelet, adorned with antique gold-finished butterfly charms and Crystal Passions® faceted beads.
6 Steps to Turn Your Jewelry-Making Hobby Into a Business
Patti shares expert tips for turning your jewelry-making hobby into a business. Discover how to implement these 6 steps (including a bonus step) to transform your dreams into reality.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Radiate elegance with this sterling silver and amethyst bracelet and earring set. Silk tassels mirror the graceful flow of the hand-cut natural amethyst bead.
Single-Strand Necklace
Craft your own bespoke locket featuring silver-plated charms, a Crystal Passions® bead, a delicate crystal flower and a cherished lock of hair to honor a beloved someone.