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How to Make Foiled Polymer Clay Shapes

Mixed-media artist Lisa Pavelka demonstrates how to make faux dichroic glass with polymer clay. Get her tips for working with clay and foils in this tutorial.

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How to Use the Wire Curling Mandrel

Hand make your own consistently sized jump rings and wire coils from soft metal wire using the wire curling mandrel set. Watch the silent animation to see how these tools work, or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.

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How to Create a Chainmaille Love Knot

Chainmaille artist Sue Ripsch teaches the love knot, also known as the mobius weave technique to create earrings, bracelets and other jewelry designs.

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Collaging with Foil and Resin

Create a fun collage pendant with craft foils on polymer clay and jewelry resin (Magic-Glos® UV resin) as you follow along with step-by-step instructions by prominent mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka in this jewelry-making tutorial.

Video Length 16:54

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Catch the light with this quartz crystal pendant suspended in a macramé net. Magnesite beads add pops of cool, calming color to this simple set.

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How to Create a Full Persian Chainmaille Weave

Sue Ripsch, author of Classic Chain Mail Jewelry teaches the full Persian chainmaille weave. She demonstrates using shower rings in place of jump rings to make it easy to follow along.

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Earrings

Simple child's play or sophisticated chainmaille? These Christmas tree earrings walk the line with their chainmaille base and glow-in-the-dark tree topper.

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Polymer Clay - Basics and Techniques

Christi Friesen covers all the polymer clay basics, including how to condition clay, color blending, jewelry clay tools, clay baking tips and more.

Video Length 16:18

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How to Use the Hidden Crimp End Clasp

Hidden crimp end clasps give a finished, professional look to any strung bead design. Learn how to incorporate them into your jewelry creations with these animated instructions.

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How to Use the Wubbers® Half-Round Mandrel Pliers

Follow along with the creator of Wubbers® Pliers to see how the half-round mandrel pliers make it easy to form consistent shapes with jewelry wire for creating complicated designs easily and quickly.

Video Length 7:28

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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 Acculon® beading wire. Swap out the colors to match wedding décor or your customers' favorite hues for customized looks.

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Creating a Polymer Clay Lion

Award-winning artist Christi Friesen walks you through the creation process of sculpting lion heads out of polymer clay.

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Bracelet

It’s the season of giving and this Rudolph-inspired chainmaille bracelet will make the perfect gift.

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How to Use the Miracle Mount™ System

The Miracle Mount™ system was designed to hold sparkling Crystal Passions® fancy stones and gemstone cabochons. Rose explains how jewelry designers can add loop and peg inserts to create customized links, centerpieces and stations.

Video Length 7:55

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How to Start a Celtic Line in Chainmaille

Expert chainmaille artist Sue Ripsch demonstrates how to start the helm chain or Celtic line chainmaille technique using jump rings. A handy 3-D graphic is enlarged to show the intricate steps.

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Stretch Bracelet

Beth Wegener struts her stuff in this blue bracelet design combining cane techniques and a monochromatic palette.

Design Idea K425

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Bracelet

Create a little Christmas beading magic. We made a list (and checked it twice) of easy-to-follow project instructions. Make one for yourself or as gifts for loved ones.

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Threaded Plastic Clasps

Twist-in or screw clasps look like double beads when closed, giving jewelry designs a smooth, continuous appearance. Silent animation shows how to use them in jewelry designs. Also included are full step-by-step instructions below the video.

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How to Use the Fancy Hinged Clasp

Learn how to easily attach a fancy hinged clasp in this quick video tutorial.

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Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Susan Opie's "Big Fish Little Fish" is wearable art in the form of jewelry and showcases her mastery of Vitrium clay, seamlessly blending creativity, and craftsmanship.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Golden filigrees, Crystal Passions® pearls and a swingin' beaded tassel give this jewelry set an updated vintage vibe.

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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?

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Filling Filigree with Polymer Clay

Learn with award-winning artist Christi Friesen how to fill filigree or other jewelry components with Premo! Sculpey® clay for personalized pendants.

Video Length 12:28

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How to Clean, Condition and Sharpen Your Clay Blades

Keep your jewelry clay blades from getting dull and rusty by following these tips from renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka for cleaning, conditioning and cleaning your polymer clay blades the right way.

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