This slim and sparkly jewelry set is easy to customize for wedding parties, birthdays, favors and more.
Earrings
Preserve dried flowers in clear resin for blooms that last forever. Learn how in this free earring project.
Watch Band
Brighten your wrist jewelry options with this colorful, summer-ready watch band. Delica seed beads give it a precise, mosaic-like look with a smooth feel.
Ring
Customize engagement rings by incorporating multiple stones to represent special meaning to both parties.
Single-Strand Necklace
Design your own medievalcore coat of arms to mark your noble status, then create it with polymer clay, resin and a magical creature charm.
The Different Types and Lengths of Dangle Earrings
Learn to craft DIY dangle earrings, exploring length, materials and design tips for stylish and wearable creations.
Wedding Jewelry for the Bride
Add a personal touch to wedding jewelry. Here are tips on how to make pieces that mean more than anything store-bought.
Ask the Experts Glass Beads Q&A
Q: I am making a suncatcher to go outside, hanging on a tree. It will have seed beads (#11 the smallest) as well as large glass beads. What is the strongest wire to use that will go through these beads twice, and will not rust? Do I really need to run the wire through twice?
Ask the Experts Glass Kilns Q&A
Q: Do you have the kiln for fusing glass in a microwave?
Ask the Experts Seed Beading Q&A
Q: I recently purchased a copy of the bead embroidery handbook and am learning the different stitches. Can you tell me which goes best for each type of stitch? I was trying the tubular peyote with the Czech seed beads but it's not coming out right. I read somewhere that the Delica beads are better for this. What can I use my Czech beads for instead?
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: Hi, ready to SCREAM. I like to make OPERA length pearl and crystal necklaces. The tiny crimps won't hold. HELP
Ask the Experts Cord Q&A
Q: I want to make an 8mm beaded bracelet using turquoise and mother-of-pearl. What size elastic cord should I get?
Ask the Experts Soldering Q&A
Q: What flux do I need for soldering 14-gauge gold-filled wire? What solder do I need?
Ask the Experts Beading Wire Q&A
Q: Hi! I am trying to make 20-gauge wire hoops but cannot really figure out what hole size beads will fit on the hoops. Do they have to be above 0.8mm in order to fit? Thanks.
Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Q: Hello, I am looking for non-tarnish seed beads to use in my jewelry work. It is so disappointing when the lovely bright metal seed beads go all dark and they spoil the look of my beaded pieces. Can you help please?
Ask the Experts Cleaners & Polishers Q&A
Q: Is there a way to disinfect jewelry when we are selling at our community market that won't damage stones or wire? Customers like to try on pieces to see how they fit, but if they don't buy them, the necklaces/rings/bracelets need to be disinfected before someone else tries them on? How??
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: Do the stainless steel earring hooks you sell contain nickel at all? I purchased some and don’t want to sell any yet, in case they contain nickel.
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: I have 3 cookie tins of screwback earrings from my mother’s jewelry collection. There are so many beautiful ones, but I don’t know how to change from screw or clip to pierced.
Ask the Experts Cleaning & Polishing Q&A
Q: What is the best way to clean tarnished silver chain that has semi-precious stones included without harming the stones?
Ask the Experts Polymer Clay Q&A
Q: Can polymer clay be painted on with water-based paints? Before or after baking? And what kind of sealer do you use on the finished product?
Ask the Experts Zebra Wire Q&A
Q: I used gold-colored Zebra copper wire 20 gauge and in less than a week my son’s necklace has faded to grey. I'm kind of shocked. I tried cleaning it and polishing to no avail. I'm hoping this doesn't happen to any of the pieces I have sold. Very upsetting.
Oksana Muminova
My name is Oksana Muminova. I am a pianist and educator.
Ring
Capture the essence of love with this sparkling ring featuring a dazzling spinel blue cubic zirconia heart, perfect for marking special moments.
Ring
Design a personalized, high-end ring like this sterling silver piece with a ruby and vibrant cubic zirconia stones—perfect for memorable occasions.