Seed beads aren’t just for jewelry—their delicate sparkle brings beauty to any piece. This vibrant parrot wall hanging is a stunning example.
Bracelet
Featuring an ombre design from sunny yellow to peachy pink, this seed bead bracelet brings the warmth of a spring sunrise to your creations.
Bib-Style Necklace
Bloom into beauty with this intricate seed beaded necklace, adorned with delicate flowers. Perfect for spring and summer, it’s a wearable garden of charm!
Faux Gauge Earrings
Rock the faux gauge trend with these purple polymer clay earrings—organic ombre coils blend bold flair with a soft, artistic touch.
Set of Four Bracelets
Embrace the bracelet stacking trend with this chic set of delicate gold chains. Featuring charms, crystals and a bit of personalization, it’s style made simple!
Hidden Gems: Designing with Cubic Zirconia
Discover the versatility of cubic zirconia (CZ) as a stylish, practical choice for jewelry design, offering endless creative possibilities and rivaling the look of gemstones like amethyst, garnet and citrine.
Bracelet
Embrace boho vibes with this bracelet, featuring a silver-plated sunflower clasp, sun-kissed hemp cord and a playful sprinkle of glass beads.
Jasper, Sesame
Discover the intriguing history and unique beauty of sesame jasper, a stone with striking speckles and earthy tones—perfect for bold, natural jewelry designs.
Lariat-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Enchant with celestial charm! Amethyst stars and half-moons set in silver add the perfect touch of magic to any dreamy, star-inspired ensemble.
Bracelet
Dive into beachy bliss with a rainbow of Hemptique® cord, complemented by a silver cowrie shell and delicate sand dollar charms for a seaside-inspired touch.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Sesame jasper’s muted tones pair beautifully with silver-plated beads, sky blue topaz and Purely Silk™ tassels in this elegant bracelet and earring set.
Create Your Own Polymer Clay Huggie Hoop Earrings
This tutorial shows how to make custom huggie hoop earrings with polymer clay, focusing on color variations for personal use or bulk production.
Ask the Experts Large-Hole Bead Q&A
Q: I have purchased plenty of very large hole beads but can't find things to keep them from moving all together on a bracelet and necklace. What can I do to keep them spread out? They move around and stack together. I want to do something with this large investment in all kinds of large hole beads and shapes. Please help!
Ask the Experts Cord Q&A
Q: I do leather wrap bracelets. I intend to do an even sequence of 4mm crystal rounds and bicones. What thread should I use, strong enough for crystal and soft that will not damage a 1.5mm leather cord? Should I go with Fireline, Griffin Silk, Hana or Accu-Flex?
Ask the Experts Mounting Q&A
Q: Should foil backed crystals be mounted in closed back settings or is an open back setting okay? If a closed back setting is advised, what type of glue is recommended?
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: Newbie here. I understand the peyote stitch can be odd or even count. Can you tell me why I would choose one over the other? And I am having a hard time finding patterns for even count, plenty of odd count though.
Ask the Experts Chain Q&A
Q: I want to add some links to a chain with wire, what gauge should I use?
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I want to string heavy gemstones and chips with flowing knotted cording the way that pearls are knotted. I'm afraid the weight and sharp edges of the stones will wear out and tear ordinary silk. Will it? What else can I knot that is strong and won't fray? Will nylon cord work?
Ask the Experts Glues/Adhesives Q&A
Q: I'm making jewelry and keychains using glass cabochons and to stainless steel bases. What is the best type of glue to use? Will E6000 mess up the picture or words on the cabochon? Thank you.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Embrace summer’s warmth with a sweet necklace and earring set of peachy carnelian hearts and 14Kt gold-filled chain. Light, bright and effortlessly chic!
Earrings
Sparkling crystal AB hearts and beads from Crystal Passions® meet rose gold ParaWire™, showcasing precise, graceful curves easily achievable with wire jigs.
Earrings
Celebrate bagels with a pair of delectable earrings cunningly crafted from polymer clay.
Wirework Earrings
Design boho-chic earrings with wire jigs! Featuring Czech pearl-coated druks and fire-polished glass, these radiant beads bring earthy elegance to your look.
Single-Strand Necklace
Celebrate the Year of the Rat with a modern necklace featuring a clever blue rat holding Swiss cheese. Get inspired to create with polymer clay and more!
Single-Strand Necklace
Sleek, strong and unstoppable—this black braided leather necklace with a bold gold- and silver-finished magnetic clasp is the ultimate in understated edge.
Bracelet
Power and style collide in this bold stretch bracelet, featuring Hemalyke™ drums, lava rock, silver-plated accents and edgy silver peacock pearls.
Single-Strand Necklace
This men's necklace blends beachy vibes with chic class, featuring a turtle pendant and matte onyx beads for a bold, refined look evoking the calm of the shore.
Bracelet
The colors of earth and sky abound in this delightful bracelet, featuring multicolored crackle glass beads and swirls of copper ParaWire™.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Antique gold-finished bead caps add an extra touch of luxury to this Christmas-themed bracelet featuring sparkling Preciosa Czech crystal.
Three-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Shimmering gemstone puffed marquise pendants create a stunning red, white and blue necklace and earring set, perfect for celebrating patriotic summer events.
Bracelet
Faceted peridot beads shimmer alongside sterling silver accents and a charming clover pendant, creating a bracelet design that captures the essence of spring.
Earrings
Dusky blues and shimmering moonlight silvers intertwine to create elegant seed-beaded earrings, perfect for a sophisticated vintage vibe.
Earrings
Icy selenite spikes cascade from misty blue beads accented by copper rondelles, creating a strikingly cool pair of earrings.
Bracelet
Get inspired to design an energy bracelet! With rainbow-coated lava rock beads and a pewter flower charm, this piece is sure to ignite fresh ideas.
Set of 3 Bracelets
This elegant bracelet set blends blue apatite, pink opal and gold-plated beads. Two single-color strands plus a merging duo make a balanced, artful trio.
Bracelet
This dainty sterling silver bracelet with ethereal labradorite, Crystal Passions® erinite shimmer beads, and a heart clasp has elegance in every detail.
Earrings
Soft mauve baroque pearls elegantly dangle from sterling silver marquise ear wires in these earrings that balance delicate beauty with a touch of edge.
Two-Piece Bracelet Set
Rugged yet refined, these masculine bracelets combine bold black lava rock, rich burgundy jasper and luxe sterling silver for a striking, sophisticated look.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Bold yet delicate, this necklace and earring set glitters with lapis lazuli, sterling silver chain, and delicate rhinestone-studded leaves—crafted to enchant.
Rosary
Crafted with rare Connemara marble and gold-finished accents, this rosary blends timeless elegance with Irish heritage.
Earrings
Hand-cut sea "opal" wings delicately float from sterling silver findings in these sleek and elegant earrings.
Multi-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
Luck shines bright with this St. Patrick's Day set! Silver-finished clover charms and Hemptique® cord make a shamrockin’ necklace, bracelet and earrings!
Six-Piece Bracelet Set
Cool blue lapis lazuli and riverstone meet the warmth of copper beads in this six-bracelet set, adorned with sterling silver cross and angel charms.
What to Know About Wire Pliers
Banding, mandrel and other specialty pliers can make wireworking faster, smoother and more efficient. Read on to see how each pair has its own purpose.
Wire and Metal Coils for Jewelry-Making
Wire coils have a range of uses in jewelry making. Here are popular tools for creating wire coils, plus links to instructions for using each of them.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Bright citrus hues and black floral millefiori beads in geometric shapes make this bracelet and earring set a bold design that radiates sunshine and warmth.
Bracelet
Bring love-infused style to life with this adjustable seed bead bracelet. One-G™ thread ensures strength and flair, pairing Delica® beads with heartfelt charm.
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: What are the sizes used for wire? Can you explain the different types of wire used for jewelry and what do 18,22 etc. mean?