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Taylor Swift's Touch
Learn how Taylor Swift's influence on the jewelry scene, particularly through friendship bracelets, is more than just a trend.
DIY Energy Bracelets Are As Easy As 1-2-3
Energy bracelets are more than just jewelry. Take advantage of this sought-after jewelry style and make energy bracelets to sell online or at craft fairs as meaningful gifts.
Bead Embroidery
Learn about the magic of bead embroidery and let Jody Young’s pieces and free videos inspire you.
Mala Beads: How to Make Your Own Mala
Learn the different spiritual uses for mala bracelets and their significance across cultures in this informative article.
How Many Beads per Strand?
Use this handy chart to determine the number of beads per strand according to bead size and strand length, which can vary from batch to batch.
The Many Uses of Accu-Flex®
Discover the versatility of Accu-Flex® professional-quality beading wire—perfect for a wide range of jewelry-making techniques, beyond just stringing.
Beaded Tassel Jewelry
Tassels have been incredibly popular on runways and in modern street fashion. Read on to learn how adding beads has transformed this trend into something entirely new.
Crimp Tubes
Crimp tubes are THE finding to keep your stringing projects intact and crimps have come a long way from the days of the little round piece of metal you "crush flat" to secure inflexible beading wire.
So You Want to Make Beaded Jewelry
Here's everything you need to know to make jewelry to sell, gift and wear. Discover the basic tools and supplies you'll need and find resources to get going.
Beading Needles: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Project
What needles are best for what types of beading projects? If this question has you in stitches, never fear! Our handy guide is here to give you some sharp advice and tips to keep your beadwork on point.
Know Your Beading Thread
Which thread is suited to seed beading? What's best for pearls? Learn about jewelry-making thread from Beadalon® WildFire™ to TOHO BEADS® One-G™ and more.
All About Crimps
Crimps are the powerhouse finding that secures one or more strands of beading wire. Learn more about crimps and how to use them in this article.
A Dozen Ways to End a Necklace
Sometimes it's not easy to know how to end a necklace, especially when there are so many ways that you can start it. Well take a breath of relief, here are a dozen ways to help you.
Know Your Beading Wire
Learn to select the perfect beading wire to satisfy your needs. Key factors to consider are flexibility, resistance to kinking, strength and color.
Look! Beaded Eyeglass Holders
Eyeglass holders can be both fun and functional. Add some beads and they can become a fashion statement. Read this article for ideas on beaded eyeglass holders.
How to Use a Bead Board
Make your designing life easier with bead boards. Learn the bead board types and how these tools are advantageous to the beginner as well as the high-producing professional.
Fun with French Wire
Looking for a versatile wire that can be used as a junction, spacer or even an abrasion shield in jewelry designs? French wire might be your solution!
Secrets to Using Bead Caps
Bead caps add a professional touch to bead dangles and strung jewelry. In this video, jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to stack a bead cap on beads using a headpin and simple loop technique. Written instructions included below the video.
Secrets to Opening and Closing Jump Rings
Learn the right way to open and close jump rings! Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to avoid warping the wire and making connections less secure. Written instructions included below the video.
Secret to a Surgeon's Knot
Unlock the 'knot'-orious secrets of perfecting the surgeon's knot in this video for a surefire way to finish your jewelry designs!
Secrets to Bead Tips with Thread
Bead tips create a professional finish for jewelry designs strung on thread. In this video, jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates connecting beaded thread to a clasp using a bead tip. Below the video are also full written step-by-step instructions.
Using Spacer Bars in Multi-Strand Designs
Spacer bars are a great way to bring structure—and style!—to your multi-strand jewelry creations. Expert jewelry designer Tammy Honaman shows how they work in this video.
Adding French Wire and Clasp to Silk Thread
Learn how to expertly incorporate French wire and clasps onto silk thread to elevate your jewelry designs.