The gemstones in these delicate earrings infuse this design with the essence of early morning rain. Follow our free tutorial to make your own pair.
Pouch
Use peyote stitch with seed beads and 4mm fire-polished glass beads to create a luxurious small accessory case. Courtesy of Preciosa®, complete with step-by-step instructions.
Ornaments
You can never make too many Christmas designs. This tutorial from Preciosa teaches how to make a seed bead net to place over and dress up glass baubles.
How to Use Beadswax®
Unlock the full potential of your projects with Beadswax® as your adhesive. The straightforward instructions that follow provide all the guidance you need to craft your stunning beaded masterpieces
Endless Necklace
The possibilities are endless ... and claspless! Here's how to build a long necklace that slips over the head and has no visible beginning or end.
Bell Ornament
Ring in some holiday décor designs with this beaded wire project from Preciosa®. Seed beads strung on high gauge wireworking wire forms the shape and supports the structure of this bell ornament.
How to Use Liquid Polymer Clay
Discover the creative potential of liquid polymer clay! Explore its many uses, then dive into Tamara Honaman’s tutorial to craft your own liquid clay sheet.
Making a Butterfly Polymer Clay Cane
Polymer clay canes are a versatile staple in the jewelry-maker's skill set. Learn how to make butterfly-wing canes with these instructions.
Multi-Strand Bracelet and Earring Set
The brilliant green of Wasabi spices up the warm, cozy tones of Sable and Cashmere in these fashion-forward seed-beaded baubles.
Peg Leg™ - Wire-Wrapping Jig
Create small wirework components using the hand-held Peg Leg wire-wrapping tool. Follow these written instructions to set up and use this handy tool.
Single-Strand Necklace
One is a beautiful number. One sterling silver drop with peg + one half-drilled "opal" bead + one bail + one chain = one timelessly elegant pendant necklace.
Art Clay® Gold Paste
Art Clay® Gold Paste is a liquid paste designed to add gold texture to ceramic, porcelain, glass and/or Art Clay® Silver fired clay pieces. This tutorial includes guidelines for preparation, application, kiln firing and finishing—plus handling tips and safety precautions.
Earrings
Vintaj® Ultimate Paint and Stain gives polymer clay the look of patinaed and verdigris copper in this pair of lightweight earrings. Seed beaded dangles coordinate the colors and add extra movement to this swinging design.
How to Make a Bail for Briolettes Using Wire
Looking for an easy way to hang briolettes? These illustrated instructions show how simple it can be to make a bail.
Queen's Link Chainmaille
Add elegant detail to chainmaille jewelry using the queen's link chainmaille technique.
Art Clay® Silver--Firing FAQ's
Art Clay Silver metal clay can be fired with a butane torch—sometimes. When? How? What happens after firing? Jewelry experts answer these and other questions in this FAQ.
Décor
Branch out into holiday décor designs with this beaded wire project from Preciosa®. Seed beads strung on high gauge wireworking wire forms the shape of this holly branch. Add Preciosa’s pearls as red holly berries or white mistletoe!
How to Use Bezel Strips
Learn how to make a custom bezel setting for any cabochon using bezel strips. Clear images demonstrate every step in this how-to.
Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings Set
Celestial jewelry is always a stylish choice and these wire-wrapped quartz moons are radiant.
Lashed Wrap Bracelet
Metallic Half Tila® beads stack up in this stylish lashed wrap bracelet, a strong on-going trend. Step-by-step instructions courtesy of Miyuki.
How to Make a Bib-Style Necklace
Ukrainian artist Elena Golovchenko blended purples and lavenders from gemstone, Czech fire-polished glass and seed beads to create this bib necklace. Follow Elena Golovchenko’s intricate design with Fashion Magazine’s instructions.
Ornament
Stitch a glittering snowflake net over a round round Christmas ornament. Make this holiday treasure with full step-by-step instructions from Preciosa®.
Beaded Backstitch
A stitch that is used often in bead embroidery is the backstitch. This stitch is used to frame the components adhered to the beading medium.
Ornament
Use off-loom beading stitches to create this lacy embellishment for a Christmas tree ornament using our full step-by-step instructions, courtesy of Preciosa®.
Ring with Seed Beads
To make a seed bead ring, choose your colors from Fire Mountain Gems' vast seed bead selection.
Jump Ring Jewelry
Got jump rings and a clasp? You've got a delightful necklace or bracelet just waiting to be made. Learn linking techniques to turn the humble jump ring into the star of the show.
How to Use Sure-Set Mountings
Sure-sets are precision cast mountings with seats that fit most stone girdles. Use standard pliers or simplify the job with our notched setting pliers.
Stretchy Cord Bracelet
Stretch your skills with this fun, easy bracelet project! Judy Hendrix guides you through making stretch bracelets in this fun and colorful tutorial.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Have you tried Memory Wire yet? This great design is just the beginning of what you can do with Memory Wire.
Firing Art Clay® with a Gas Stove
Not everyone has access to a kiln. In this tutorial, learn how to fire certain types of metal clay pieces on a gas stove rather than with traditional firing methods.
The Y Necklace
Follow the steps below to create a timeless and fashionable "Y" necklace. Your necklace is sure to get "oohs and aahs" from all who see it.
Picot Stitch
Learn the picot stitch from jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman in this step-by-step guide. Discover why jewelry makers love this versatile stitch for seed bead designs.
Stone Setting
Bezelite settings take all the mystery and headache out of stone setting. Even a beginner can get great results in seconds! They are made for faceted stones and most cabochons.
Stitching an "X"
Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman teaches how to create this "X" stitch used to embellish cabochons.
Using Liver of Sulfur™
Create a vintage-style patina on copper, bronze or silver components with Liver of Sulfur™. Learn the proper techniques and get helpful tips.
Ring with Silver and 22Kt Gold Art Clay®
Let your creativity take flight! Debbie Edmonds' Dragonfly Ring turns Art Clay® silver and gold paste into a beautifully crafted dragonfly.
Memory Wire Bracelet
A stunning memory wire bracelet adorned with a harmonious blend of natural wood, captivating gemstones, and elegant sterling silver charms and beads.
Bracelet and Earrings Set
Complete your ensemble with our elegant 3-strand bracelet and matching earrings, adorned with Preciosa Czech rose and Labrador crystal beads, beautifully complemented by antique silver-plated pewter accents.
Earrings
This pair of earrings featuring majestic green Crystal Passions® crystals add a simple and stately accent to any outfit.
Single-Strand Necklace
Experience the elegance of Crystal Passions® with our stunning drop necklace featuring crystal golden shadow adorned with exquisite gold accent.
Prometheus Clays Information Sheet
Working with Prometheus® Clay is similar to working with polymer and ceramic clays. Find all the tips and techniques you need in this how-to guide from Prometheus.
EnviroTex® Jewelry Resin
EnviroTex® jewelry resin is ideal for filling bezels and molds with shells, beads, paper and more. Learn how to use it in your designs with this instruction guide.
Ask the Experts Making Ear Wires Q&A
Q: I want to make my own ear wires. What type of wire should I use?
How To Remove the End on a Caprice Chain
Easily create necklaces and bracelets with large-hole beads and bead keepers using caprice and Dione® Easy-On chains. These chains have two 8x5mm end caps. One has a clasp and the other unscrews for easy bead stringing. Clear images demonstrate every step in this how-to.
How to Make a Custom Charm
Create a charm from metal sheet and use stamping tools to personalize it with this step-by-step tutorial.
How to Thread a Needle with Ease
Learn an alternate way to thread a needle without holding it in the air. Clear images demonstrate every step in this how-to.
Bloodstone
With an incredibly storied past, bloodstone was called "the Stone of Babylon," then later "the stone of martyrs," thought to have drops of Jesus' blood and believed to make rain.
Jasper, Brecciated
Jasper was popular in the ancient world for its medicinal and spiritual values, and has been used for centuries by cultures around the world for its unique properties.