Make sparkling star earrings that are sure to steal the show.

Begin by stringing a base row of 13 beads. String 5 beads and go back through the fifth bead from the end of the base row. String another 5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base row, and go back through the next. Repeat to the end of the row, passing through the fifth, fourth, and third beads of those just strung and exiting from the third. Turn the work over and go back across the same way.

Pass through means to move your needle in the same direction that the beads have been strung. Pass back through means to move your needle in the opposite direction.

Begin with a foundation row of even-count ladder stitch. String 2 beads, pass down through the second to last bead in the ladder, and up through the next bead. String 2 beads, pass down the next bead and then up through the following. Repeat to the end of the row. To end the row, pass back through the last bead strung. To begin the next row, string 2 beads and pass down through the second to last bead of the previous row. Repeat, stringing 2 beads per stitch and passing down then up through two beads of the previous row. The 2-bead stitch will cause the beads to angle-up in each row, like a herringbone fabric.

Using two needles, one on each end of the thread, string three beads on one of the needles and slide them to the center of the thread. String a fourth bead, passing one needle through from left to right and passing the other needle through from right to left. String one bead with each needle, then pick up one more bead and pass one needle through from left to right and pass the other needle through from right to left. Continue for desired length of row. To work the next row, repeat as for the first row, stringing new beads only onto the right thread and passing back through beads from the first row with the left thread. To make a row-end decrease, simply stop your row short and begin a new row.

Cozy up to this cute pair of earrings. Apoxie® Sculpt holds a glue-on bail at the back of the adorable mitten charms, transforming them into links.

Crystals shine and draw the eye against a backdrop of sturdy stainless steel. This piece blends elegance and stability for a powerful statement.

Channel carefree vibes with this playful seed beaded necklace bursting with daisies! Sprinkle a dash of whimsy onto your laid-back spring and summer looks.

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.

This edgy copper necklace is more than a nod to industrial design. With rhinestones in shades of denim and sapphire, this unisex necklace is opulent and fierce.

Celebrate Hanukkah in style with these sparkling menorah earrings, featuring Crystal Passions® beads and rhinestones.

Help your graduating student stand out with this crystal-encrusted cap.

Muted tones of fall shimmer from this leather-backed leaf brooch, creating a stylish and rich autumn accessory.

Peyote stitch is only the beginning for this bracelet. Stitch back through the generous holes of Matsuno seed beads and embellish with sparkling Crystal Passions® bicones.

Show your style with this steampunk-inspired money clip! Adorned with rhinestones, a carnelian cabochon and antique brass gears, it's a must-have accessory for the modern trendsetter.

Unveil the sweet secret of this fetching necklace and earring set. The locket has been adorned with Crystal Passions® flat backs for sparkle and engraved with a special date.

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In the warm hues of a sunbaked summer sunset, this Outback-inspired necklace blends bold style with understated colors for a laid-back elegance.

Stay hydrated and show off your style with a water bottle embellished with dazzling flat-back rhinestones.

Are you looking for something to dress up the everyday? This wrap bracelet is just the ticket for vivid looks with glittering crystals in a spectacular shimmer effect.

Take a new approach to Christmas tree earrings. Scalemaille accessorized with Crystal Passions® rhinestones create a new, festive design.

Here's a helpful guide to the different styles of earring backs to ensure earrings stay in place.

Bezels are an ideal finding to use when you're working with cabochons and flat back crystals. Tammy Honaman, author and jewelry-making expert, is here to tell you all about them.

Feeling all tangled up in a sea of rough, frayed thread? Thread conditioners could be just the solution you need to get back on course.

The 1980s are back and looking better than ever! Make your own 80s-inspired jewelry that's sure to make a big and bold statement.

You can create beautiful stained-glass effects using open-backed components and colored resin. To achieve clean and precise lines, use resin tape as the secret to success.

Work smarter, not harder when making seed bead jewelry. The tiny beads can present unique challenges, so here are specialty tools and templates that make all the difference.

Craft these earrings using polymer clay and tiny flat back crystals. Featuring glittering teardrops suspended from pop-art-inspired circles, they will make a chic statement.

Create meaningful jewelry to help support charities. Join the purposeful jewelry-making journey and make a difference, one bead at a time.

Q: When I use my split ring pliers to open the ring and put a charm on, I seem to "ruin" the ring. It doesn't close back up properly, but remains separated from the center. Am I opening them incorrectly?

Polymer clay expert and renowned artist, Christi Friesen is back in the studio to lead us through this exciting 10-part series outlining her top techniques and secrets to creating with polymer clay.

The right packaging for your jewelry can make a big impact that keeps people coming back. Find tips on branding and packaging for business success in this article.

This trend is back, and bigger is better. Explore how chunky chain jewelry is melding 80's style with modern, industrial glamour to take the fashion world by storm.

Explore the differences between Victorian jewelry and Art Deco, Modern and Art Nouveau. Set the way-back-machine, because we're traveling through time for this one.

Nail art is more popular than ever. Create amazing nail art using Crystal Passions® crystal flat back stones, rhinestones, seed beads and more.

The unit of weight used for precious stones. One carat equals one-fifth of a gram. Also a measurement of fitness in gold. Pure gold is expressed as 24Kt.The term ''carat'' dates back to the traders of the ancient world. A standard weight was required for precious gems as merchants of the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East were dependent on the ability to trade with a reasonably consistent unit of measurement. It was this need that led to the adoption of seeds and grains as widespread units of measurement.The carob seed and the wheat grain, both of which had been used for food purposes were found to be ideal units of weight. For centuries the carob seed remained the weight measurement for precious gems. By the Middle Ages, however, changes in the trade routes had occurred and large centers of trade were now found within Europe. The carat, as it had become known, became linked to 4 grains Troy weight, with the carob seed having been abandoned at some point during the shift of trade centers. The Troy carat was the equivalent of approximately 205 milligrams. This measurement of weight lasted for the carat until the 20th century. It was between 1907-1914 that the carat was married to the metric system of weights. By 1914 the United States officially abandoned the former Troy measurement of 205.3 milligrams for the carat, and adopted the current metric carat measurement of 200 milligrams.

Create this enchanting bookmark featuring twin hearts embellished with Crystal Passions® rhinestones. A delicate flowering vine winds its way down the double-sided brass bookmark, infusing it with feminine allure.

Crystal Passions® rhinestone crystals illuminate this stunning ring, creating a captivating checkerboard pattern that sparkles with unmatched radiance.

Secure your eyeglasses in style with this eyeglass holder, featuring exquisite gemstone beads and sparkling Crystal Passions® flat backs, elegantly accented by metallic beads.

A delicate floral lei forms the essence of this radiant necklace, adorned with Crystal Passions® light rose and tanzanite crystals. Cascading gracefully, the necklace evokes the enchanting beauty of a blossoming garden.

Giving back to the community, jewelry making and Christmas decorating--this article tells the process of creating a tree to auction for charity at an event called Winterfest.

The royal hues of amethyst combine with the sparkles of tiny marcasite stones set in large sterling silver beads. This vintage style, so popular in the 1920s, is back on-trend for another decade of 2020's.

You'll love the celestial jewelry trend to the moon and back!

Want to go the extra mile and make something that really pops? Why not make custom earring components using polymer clay, as in this gorgeous pair of bright raspberry earrings with shimmering crystals?

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

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Q: I buy pendants and antique beads at garage sales, flea markets and other sources. I use these pendants as focal points to build my necklaces around and some of them have a name printed on the back. Do I have a copyright problem or is there some other problem I might have if I want to sell my work?