It's party time! Get ready for Carnival season, or give a nod to commedia dell'arte, with this playful polymer clay brooch that doubles as a pendant.

Craft a distinctive ring bowl with Mod Podge® epoxy resin. Accents of Crystal Passions® flat backs and sparkling mica powder give it an extra something special.

Beads and gemstones unite in this distinctive pendant, featuring a carnelian centerpiece and fiery Celestial Crystal® faceted teardrops.

View this helpful guide to the top 7 ways to finish jewelry chain from our in-house jewelry-making experts.

This detailed article explains the best adhesives for a variety of projects. Learn tips and techniques suited to your design needs.

Ever wonder what a bail is? How do you use it and what should you look for to find what you need for your designs? All of that has been compiled in one handy location.

Q: I am going to add some crystals to wooden letters. What would be better, flat backs or hot fix, and what glue would I use? If hot fix is better, how do you use them? Thank you

Q: What should I use to clean up any excess Apoxie from my piece? Should the excess be removed before set and dry?

Q: How do I choose the size stretch cord to make bracelets?

Q: Sure hope you can help me. I'm making a necklace and my pendant is a lampwork bead, sort of rondelle shaped. I want to use a large jump ring, 17mm, but I am having trouble as it does not seem secure on the necklace. Is there something I can use or some technique to keep this ring securely closed? I really don't want to invest in or learn soldering. Thank you so much.

Q: How do you take out a bead from earrings and replace with new ones? The bead is glued in.

Q: I bought an odd-shaped cameo in Roatán, Honduras. Would I damage the product if I bonded a bail to it? I bought just the piece, so there is no sterling or any other type of metal attached to it already.

Q: I have a glass pendant that the loop broke off of. How can I wire wrap it and put a loop at the top, where the glass loop broke off?

Q: I am seeing cabochons used with pictures and words, and I want to use this style to make a 50th wedding anniversary piece for my mom. Is it just printer paper, or is there a certain glue or mounting that has to be used?

Q: How can I remove dried glue from a bead hole so I can use the bead again? Thank You.

Q: I have a couple questions about Kato Polyclay. First, what adhesives would you recommend to use with the clay? I've noticed that some of them "eat" through the clay or make it soft and sticky again, and it might take a couple of weeks before you get such a "surprise." The last glue I've used was E6000® Jewelry and Craft Adhesive; no "surprises" so far. Are there any other adhesives which are safe for the polymer clay? Second, is there any particular glaze which is best to cover cured polymer clay with? I've tried Sculpey®, but for some reason it sometimes forms little bubbles on the surface of the clay when dried. Thank you very much.

Q: I purchased clip-on earring, silver-plated, 18x8mm perforated hoop. What is the best way to attach beads to this item? I have tried several ways and none are satisfactory. Glue? Thread? wire?

Q: I've made a necklace using wire and thread (Accu-flex wire around the circumference with Fireline thread creating loops that vary in length), but I don't know how to finish it. Is it OK to crimp FireLine and soft Illusion cord?

Q: How do you stop the fishing line type cord from unraveling when knotted at the end of my project? Thank you.

Q: I make wrap bracelets and I am having trouble tying off my thread so that my knots aren't so visible. Any suggestions? I love your website and I look through my catalog every day! Thank you!

Q: When using a sterling silver pinch bail on a briolette, does pinching it together make a secure attachment, or should I be using some type of glue on the bail?

Q: When I restick rhinestones with jewelry cement they lose their sparkle. Why is this? Does the stone need some sort of coating or a special glue?

Q: Does crimping or gluing work best to hold beads on a stick pin?

Q: While creating a wire wrap for a very large faceted lemon quartz briolette, I inadvertently caused chipping on each side of the top-drilled hole. I've decided not to use the stone as a briolette since the drill hole is no longer useful. Can I repair the damage and what then can I do with the stone?

Q: If gluing seed beads to a flat surface, is there a spray or glue to put on top to make sure they stay smooth and secure to the object?

Q: If the half-drilled pendant findings or screw eyes are too large, what is a good substitute?

Q: I'm interested in doing silver clay jewelry. What's the best way to get started? I love marcasite. Can I put them in the silver clay and then heat or is it best to glue them in later. Would I use jewelry glue or slip?

Q: How do I attach a clasp to ball chain? What type of clasp do I use?

Q: What kind of knot do you tie when using elastic cord for a bracelet so it is secure when you're done beading?

Q: I want to make a necklace out of small tiles, but I can't put a hole in them. I need a type of ring to glue on the top to put the beads through. What is it called, and how do I find them?

Q: How do I use ribbon ends on my loomworked bracelets? Every time I attach one I crush some of the beads because the clamp doesn't seem large enough to cover the beads. I've seen other examples of loom and off-loom bracelets with these ends attached, but I don't know how to properly attach them. Do you have any bar clasps that are made specifically for stitched bracelets and necklaces or some kind of instructional resource on how to use the ribbon clasp on beadwork?

Q: What are your items that will hold Faceted Gems and Cabochons? Is it best to use glue? If so, what kind?

Q: I have discovered the joys (and tribulations) of working with jumprings in making chainmaille jewelry. Besides soldering the rings closed, is there a special glue that can be used? I love working with jumprings of all sizes and would like to know that the jewelry I make will stay together. Thank you!!

Q: What type of earring settings can I use for an undrilled pearl? I have a pair of perfectly matched pearls and I hate the setting they are in. I just want to reset them so I can wear them. They are approximately 4mm.

Q: I've been watching your videos on peyote stitch and you don't show how to attach a clasp at the end. I like wide bracelets and can't figure out how to finish the piece. Thank you.

Q: I bought some metal beads that go onto the ends of memory wire. The hole doesn't go all the way through. How do I keep that end bead on the memory wire?

Q: I have a pretty rose cabochon with petals that can't be set in a bezel. Should I wire wrap it—if so, how do I do this? Thank you.

Q: How do you use liquid solder? Do you have to use a torch? I am an amateur but need to know how to close silver jump rings.

Q: I make beaded barrettes. I have tried to use glue to hold down the beadwork but eventually the glue doesn't hold. I sew beadwork onto leather/suede, should I sew through the leather/suede and the bottom part of the barrette? What is better to use, Nymo® thread or wire?

Q: I have two questions: 1) How do you glue a cabochon into a setting that doesn't have a back? If I glue around the edge, I still have problems with it being too easy for the cabochon to come off. 2) Besides the metal settings that are sold, are there other ways to create a setting that would allow a cabochon to become a pendant without drilling a hole in the cabochon? Thanks.

Q: I purchased Accu-Flex® beading wire and crimp ends to make bracelets. The crimp ends just fit on the end of the cord; will this be secure enough if I crimp with a crimper, or is there more to be done, maybe a drop of glue?

Q: I am winding paper that is sparkly on one side and smooth on the other and when I go to glue it I can't get it to adhere and the bead becomes unwound. Help!

Q: I have dried glue on some of my tools. I'd like to know what to use to safely remove it. I'm also ordering your 'stuff' for dipping the tips for wireworking. When I have the tips coated, is that going to interfere with using them for future projects? If so, should I purchase a separate set?

Q: I made a couple of gemstone chip bracelets on Power cord, but I don't like the way they turned out. The knot area, with a small dab of glue on it, is stiff and brittle. The cord seems to have "warped" and appears to be stretched out of shape. The chips slid on the cord easily so that would not seem to be the reason for this distortion of the cord. Help!

Q: I use Devcon's two part epoxy 30-min. for my metal jewelry projects. I have had a few customers contact me because their jewelry came apart--esp. during the winter. Does it become brittle? How do I fix this problem?

Q: I want to "trim" the edge of a seashell with silver. I definitely do not want to just glue metal on. Is there some way to attach metal to a shell? Could I perhaps even use metal clay?

Q: I am needing information on how to remove a glue-on bail from a square clear glass (approx. 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches) that also has an initial in this clear glass piece. (This customer wants to turn this into a pin, instead of a necklace.) Help!!

Q: How should I finish off a crocheted wire necklace with 3 strands or more? I have seen instructions to glue the wires, but I have more than 3 wires so it is heavy. Please let me know what to do and what to use.

Q: When I glue a crystal fancy stone into the setting, the glue oozes out the sides and makes a mess. What am I doing wrong, and what is the best way to clean off the extra glue without damaging the setting? Thanks.

Q: What is the best way to thread soft materials like bugtail, cotton, etc. through snug holes? When I thread a woven cotton through a hole that is the exact size of my material I can't use a needle. I end up cutting off a lot of material to get to a new point that's stiff enough to pass through the bead. Is there a hollow needle or wire wrapping technique that will guide the cord end through beads with a similar hole size?

Q: How can I seal the glass lockets with stained glass in them so a young child cannot access the glass inside them? What kind of glue would seal the lockets?

Pop clasps feature glue-in ends for attaching jewelry cording. See how to add cord with these illustrated instructions.

Learn how to use No Days Bail Bond™ to attach cabochons and cameos to Aanraku and other styles of flat glue-on bails. This photo-illustrated guide has four easy steps.

Crystal transfer sheets make precision designing and crystal embellishing easy.

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

Want to design your own bedazzled embellishments with hotfix transfer sheets? Here's how.

Learn how to glue a cabochon into a closed-back ring setting with this tutorial. Clear images demonstrate each step in this how-to.

Mixed media artist extraordinaire Lisa Pavelka shows you how easy and fun it is to create a mosaic by placing beads in Apoxie® Sculpt, the jewelry clay that is also an adhesive.

A bead with a drill hole that only goes halfway through. Half-drilled beads are attached to various settings using a glue or other adhesive.

Glue-in Almost Instant Jewelry® settings make jewelry production a snap. Create your own sparkling sets for quick sales.

Lisa Pavelka, famous mixed media artist, explains some tips for working with craft foils on polymer clay (and adhesive clay like Apoxie® Sculpt) in this quick and fun tutorial.

2-part epoxy is a versatile medium. Not only is it a glue that will join two things together, it can be molded, shaped, textured and used to create stunning designs.

(see also Adhesive) A liquid, semi-liquid, gel or film that adheres or bonds items together. E-6000® and G-S Hypo cement are glues.

Showcase your jewelry and your brand at the same time! Use these punch tools to transform your custom printed business cards into hangable earring cards. Watch the silent animation to see how to work and clean the punch tools—or refer to the full written step-by-step instructions included below the video.

Add photographs to Apoxie® Sculpt clay adhesive with waterslide image transfers by following along with this tutorial led by Lisa Pavelka, award-winning mixed media jewelry artist and instructor.

(see also Glue) A liquid, semi-liquid, gel or film that adheres or bonds items together. E-6000® and G-S Hypo cement are adhesives.

A jewelry-making term for any metal component used to connect and/or assemble jewelry. Findings are materials used to thread through, glue on, hook into, link onto or otherwise attach beads and components together. Findings include jumprings, clasps, bails, headpins, earwires and charms, to name a few.

Learn the differences between these three 5-star rated E6000 adhesives to discover which will work best for your jewelry or embellishment projects: Jewelry and Bead™, Extreme Tack™ and Shoe Dazzle™.

Bursts of leopardskin jasper interspersed between fascinating fossil gemstone beads make for a beautiful statement necklace.

Bonds to any flat-backed item to make a pendant.

This autumn-inspired necklace is adorned with exquisite Malaysia 'Jade' gemstone beads and accented with silver details. Customers are bound to fall in love with this captivating multi-strand fashion statement.

Pearl earrings are always in style. Add a little bit of movement for a contemporary spin on a classic by using a bit of glue to dangle pearls from a sterling silver cup.

Join Arbel as she demonstrates how to use glue-in style cord tips.

A drop of glue is all you need to turn flat-backed components into attractive pendants and drops. Jewelry-making expert Tom walks you through the process.

Flowers bloom within the sparkling sunstone chips on this bracelet that will make you smile every time it catches your eye.

Lose yourself in the exquisite detail of this beautiful beaded cuff. A combination of stitching and adhesives bring it all together on a brass base. Sherry Serafini shows you how.

Create these elegant earrings in a matter of moments with your favorite crystal rivoli and a touch of glue.

Dress up your favorite set of make-up brushes or give the MUA in your life a personalized gift they'll love. Flat-back rhinestones are easy to glue and bring big sparkle to any kit.

Discover the different glues used in jewelry-making and how to pick the right adhesives for your jewelry-making projects.

This concise reference chart will help you determine the optimal size of glue-in tips for your jewelry cord.

Almost Instant Jewelry® settings and premade beaded chain make creating a new jewelry set easy. Simply glue in your favorite crystal rivoli stones, and you're ready for a night on the town or a formal event in no time.

All it takes is a beautiful gem, a glittering setting and a bit of glue to make a truly stand-out pair of earrings, or wear it down without the halo jacket for a more casual look!

Glue-on bails keep this cabochon jewelry set simple, allowing the beauty of the gemstones to shine.

There's nothing more classic for jewelry than pearls. Re-create this dainty set using half-drilled pearls and glue-on settings.

Wrap up your wedding favors with this decorated pouch design. Personalize yours to fit your theme or colors by adding charms, beads or glue-on components.

All you need to create sleek and elegant bangles like this one is a bracelet component, your favorite cabochon, and a bit of glue. Swap out the focal stone and you can easily create a whole jewelry line.

This bracelet design couldn't be simpler. Quickly re-create this look using only two materials, a glue-on hook clasp and a piece of leather cord.