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Refers to a bead made of a carbon-based material. Many jewelry-making components composed of pearl, wood, bone, horn and shell fall into this category.
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Bracelet
This gorgeous bracelet features Crystal Passions® beads in icy greens and blues. Set off by silver-plated rondelles, this masterpiece is guaranteed to leave an impression.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earrings Set
Experience the beauty of banded amethyst in this layered necklace design and earring set featuring exquisite wirework.
Top 10 Seed Beading Tools
Work smarter, not harder when making seed bead jewelry. The tiny beads can present unique challenges, so here are specialty tools and templates that make all the difference.
Birthstone Jewelry
Learn about the history of gemstones associated with each month and their coordinating crystal colors.
How Many Beads per Strand?
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.
Single-Strand Necklace and Bracelet Set
Twinkling seed bead loops embellish this luscious pendant, blending sophistication and playful charm into a singular, captivating look.
Double-Strand Necklace
Sip the delight of Karen Parker's "Sweet Honey" necklace, featuring an abundance of bee-themed elements—from honeycomb patterns to drops of honey and the charming bee itself.
Bigfoot Earrings
Embark on a whimsical journey with Kelly Kindall’s "A Stroll with Bigfoot" earrings, intricately woven with delicate seed beads, celebrating their status as a 2023 contest finalist.
Fine, Bridge, Costume and Fashion
What's the difference between the various types of jewelry on the market? Find the answer in this article.
The Right Adhesive for the Job
This detailed article explains the best adhesives for a variety of projects. Learn tips and techniques suited to your design needs.
How to Promote Your Jewelry Business During the Holidays
There's no better time of year for selling jewelry than the holidays. Learn how to promote your jewelry-making business during the holidays and capitalize on the gift-giving season.
Bib-Style Necklace
Embrace the warmth of 'Sunshine' with this intricately designed seed bead necklace—a radiant piece that proudly stands as a finalist for 2023.
Shoulder Duster Earrings
These seed beaded fringe earrings inspired by a beach sunset represent the free spirit, bold colors and handmade artistry of the bohemian style.
Earrings
Craft these earrings using polymer clay and tiny flat back crystals. Featuring glittering teardrops suspended from pop-art-inspired circles, they will make a chic statement.
Non-Marring Wire-Wrapping Pliers
Looking for wireworking pliers that won't mar wire or metal sheet? Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shares pliers that won’t make marks on wire in this informative article.
Single-Strand Necklace
Adorned with loops of seed beads, this darling purse necklace exudes a distinctive and elegant charm.
Jewelry for a Cause: Heart Disease in Women
Add this design idea to jewelry lines and gift to women to help spread the important message about the threat of heart disease.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Travel to the sandy beaches of Hawaii as you take inspiration from this design. Oceanic elements and braided wire really tie this set's theme together.
Partners in Business: The Benefits of Sharing Retail Space
There are many benefits to sharing a business space. Read on to learn more about how a working together can lead to a close partnership and stronger sales.
Ethereal Jewelry
Ethereal jewelry, while soft and feminine, also portrays a sense of passion and intrigue. Learn more about this stunning trend.
A Pastel Mood
Embrace a romantic sensibility for your wedding with the pastel mood wedding style.
Jewelry-Making for a Cause: Ways to Give Back
Create meaningful jewelry to help support charities. Join the purposeful jewelry-making journey and make a difference, one bead at a time.
Seed Beads 101: A Jewelry-Maker's Guide to Seed Beads
A Jewelry-Maker's Guide to Seed Beads gives you the valuable knowledge you need to buy the right, beads, design with confidence and spark your designer's imagination.
More Than Jewelry: What Else Can You Make?
Are you looking to make something besides traditional jewelry? Read on for ways to use jewelry-making materials for a variety of new designs.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Encourage your connection to Mother Earth in this nature-inspired chainmaille necklace and earring set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
The vibrant yellow and muted pearl greys in this necklace and earring set evoke the cheerful beauty of sunshine and daisies. It is a bold and feminine accessory that will brighten up any outfit.
Multi-Strand Bracelet
"Waves of Glory" honors the American flag and the ideals it has come to represent. Re-create this patriotic bracelet with these free instructions.
Resin Jewelry
Resin jewelry is driving one of the most popular jewelry trends in modern fashion history. Learn how to create with resin molds and more to make your own one-of-a-kind designs.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Look at what you can create with glass rhinestone cupchain in this sleek jewelry set. Ready for weddings and special events, you'll want to add this stunner to jewelry lines for attention-getting results.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Show your support for victims of domestic violence and other hardships and diseases with this jewelry set. Our step-by-step instructions will guide you in making your own version, whether it's for yourself, a friend, or to support charity fundraisers.
Earrings
Let your style dance with playful allure as amethyst and silver stardust beads shimmer delightfully in these whimsically asymmetrical earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Let loose with lava rock! These porous beads are some of the oldest stones in the world and make excellent aromatic diffusers in jewelry.
Bracelet
Combine the captivating reflections of double aurora borealis jet and aquamarine Crystal Passions® bicones into this dainty bracelet design.
Bracelet
Combine captivating jet AB and aquamarine Crystal Passions® bicones into this dainty bracelet design. An elegant addition to formal attire or everyday wear.
Bracelet
Combine captivating jet and aquamarine Crystal Passions® bicones into this dainty bracelet design, an elegant addition to formal attire or everyday wear.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Choose a scalloped silhouette when you craft this necklace and earring set, featuring the hazy charm of natural labradorite. The smooth sheen of the stones is perfectly complemented by the rocky glitter of focals with an imitation rhodium finish.
Cuff Bracelet
Blue Zephyr is the result of an artist's creativity in full freeform. Adding twists, turns and components as the heart desired, Cyndi Salata created an intricate cuff bracelet.
Earrings
Twisting gold-filled wire frames and moves across this sparkling raw gemstone for a sparkling galactic look.
Earrings
Wire wrap a metallic focal with Crystal Passions and Almost Instant Jewelry® ear wires for a fast and fabulous jewelry making project.
Earrings
Capture a spectrum of colors in these 12Kt gold-filled earrings adorned with Crystal Passions® bicone beads for a look that's both edgy and cheerful.
Single-Strand Necklace
A turquoise blue magnesite spike takes center stage in this intriguing necklace. The interplay of copper and blue effectively blends ancient and modern elements, casting a spell of visceral enchantment.
Bracelet, Earring and Ring Set
Dress to impress with formal futuristic wirework. Combine tight coils and silver pearls for resplendent, versatile accessories.
Pendant
A design with endless figure-eight weaves and a mosaic "turquoise" focal.
Bracelet
Antique gold-plated brass beads lend this ruby red bracelet a timeless allure. With transparent glass Czech druk beads complementing the rich gold tones of the round cutout beads, this bracelet epitomizes class and good taste.
Ask the Experts Tools Q&A
Q: When I use my split ring pliers to open the ring and put a charm on, I seem to "ruin" the ring. It doesn't close back up properly, but remains separated from the center. Am I opening them incorrectly?
Bracelet
Glistening with tiny crystals reminiscent of ice, this chic bracelet is sure to enchant. The freeform rectangles of pink and white druzy agate contrast beautifully with the open circles of hammered silver, weaving a captivating pattern.
Earrings
Step into bold style with these eccentric black onyx and obsidian earrings, adorned with a playful riot of wire in variegated tones of silver, gold and black. Embrace the avant-garde and let your fashion sense take center stage with these modern and whimsical danglers.
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