Spell out a trendy message with this contemporary friendship bracelet featuring silver-plated beads, SatiniqueTM nylon cord and acrylic alphabet beads.
Earrings
Meticulously crafted from antiqued copper wire, these timeless earrings showcase intricate swirls that sparkle with Crystal Passions® bicone beads.
Single-Strand Necklace
In this stunning necklace, a shimmering, soft mother-of-pearl moon gracefully hovers behind a sinuous, rose gold-filled tree.
Bracelet
Feeling knotty? Join Rose as she teaches you to create a two-color friendship bracelet. Express your love for friends with this heartfelt accessory.
Stephanie Benitz
I just love working with color, so I’ll pull from my inspiration and see where it takes me.
Transformable Jewelry
How can one type of jewelry perform double duty? Learn more about transformable jewelry and how to make it in this article.
Mother's Day and Mother's Rings
Express your love in a special way—with a personalized ring! Dive into the rich tradition of Mother's Day and the significance of mother's rings in this enlightening article.
Boho and Hippie Chic Jewelry
Curate the ideal boho chic accessory ensemble by incorporating the tips and suggestions provided in this comprehensive article.
The Modern Locket
The modern locket takes a time-honored and traditional piece of jewelry and offers up fresh versions for the modern world. See what the locket's gotten up to these days.
Horseshoe Nail Jewelry
Create rustic and antique-inspired jewelry using horseshoe nails. This article provides you with fantastic ideas on how to bring these unique creations to life.
Lashed Wrap Bracelet
Alphabet beads are wrapped up in style in this bracelet design. Spell out names of loved ones, affirmations or whatever your inspiration desires.
Bracelet
Become a wrap artist and create a fun wrap bracelet with our free instructions.
Bracelet
Make a bold friendship statement! The brilliant reds, oranges and yellows in this friendship bracelet remind you of warm feelings for your friends.
Metal Jewelry: Finishing and Polishing
Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to finish and polish metal jewelry.
The Talk About Pliers
Explore the many types of pliers to help you find the right one for every project.
What Is a Cabochon?
Take a deep dive into the marvelous cabochon and its sister the cameo. Learn about how they're created and dozens of ways a designer can use them.
Memory Wire Bracelet
The muted reds and greens of Preciosa crystal pearls and natural moss agate beads bring forth the Christmas spirit in this sweet memory wire bracelet.
Bezels
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.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Shell and gemstone beads combine in a simple-to-string jewelry design that's sure to be a summertime favorite.
Metaphysical Properties
When jewelry makers encounter information about gemstones, they frequently discover where a stone is mined, what it's made of and the phrase "metaphysical properties." What is that information and how can a jewelry maker use it in designs?
Necklace and Earring Set
Let your funky style shine and turn heads in this fabulously retro polymer clay necklace bursting with bright and fun colors!
Loving Lavender
Fall in love with lavender! See how these soothing shades can enhance your designs to create for a number of styles and timeless appeal.
Persistence Pays Off
I've always made my own jewelry, but it wasn't until I decided to make my sister some jewelry for Christmas that I discovered the world of lampwork bead making.
Graduation Day: Personalized Designs for Grads
Looking for inspiration for graduation jewelry? This article covers the gamut of personalized jewelry ideas and more.
Clip-On Cool
Amid the current trend of weightier and more daring earrings, consider crafting clip-on earrings. Stylish and versatile, they represent the cutting edge of today’s fashion and ear care.
Everything You Need to Know About Thread Conditioners
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.
Choosing Jewelry for Your Color Season
Color seasons have been applied to jewelry and fashion for decades. Find ways to match your designs to the 12 designations in this article.
Beginner's Guide to Loomwork
Explore the world of loomwork, where each bead is a pixel in your artistic vision. Learn about the looms, materials and resources you'll need in this article.
Extraterrestrial Gemstones: Futuristic Inspiration, Right for Our Times
Dive deeper than mere space-age aesthetics and get hands-on with raw materials. In this article, discover the materials sourced from or inspired by outer space.
Beaded Belt with Shell Links and Drops
This belt made with mother-of-pearl drops arranged in gradient colored dangles is ready to translate your every movement into a flashing play of iridescent color.
Egyptian Jewelry Revisited
Immerse yourself in the allure of ancient Egyptian aesthetics with an inspiring article that delves into the fascinating intersection of Egyptomania and the world of jewelry.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
The gently swirling spirals gracing this necklace and earring set provide a harmonious counterpoint to the sturdy allure of the jade stone from which they were made.
Make Your Own 80s-Inspired Jewelry
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.
Laurie Roe
While I tend to work in watercolor or pen and ink, I am transitioning into upcycling recycled Sari Skirts.
Earrings
Delicate Crystal Passions® pearls dangle gracefully against edgy horseshoe nails in these stylish earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace
Featuring steel nails wire-wrapped together and strung on a faux suede cord, this necklace blends soft and hard textures for a rugged, unisex design.
Three-Piece Bracelet Set
These classy bracelets are perfect for stacking. With stones of faceted garnet and tourmaline as well as silver-plated findings, they bring luxury to a simple design.
Earrings
The ruggedness of brass-plated horseshoe nails is lifted to new heights by the addition of turquoise and gold beads, producing truly distinctive earrings.
Without Copyright Laws, Where Would We Be?
Gain essential insights into official copyrights for works of art.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Explore the wealth of hues in rainbow fluorite with this necklace and earring set. The serene blue and purple tones in the stones are lit by shimmering accents of seed beads.
Ear Frames and Ear Cuffs
Boldly going where jewelry has rarely gone before! The ear cuff, ear frame and ear climber have grown in popularity. Learn more about these non-pierced ear jewelry forms.
Which Metals Should You Use?
Choosing the right metal to use in your jewelry involves balancing a number of factors beyond gold vs. silver. Get the lowdown on all materials metal.
Eye Beads of the World
Here's lookin' at you, kid. Take a gander at these unique beads and learn about their significance through history—it's more than just eye-candy!
Trade Show Presentation
Trade shows can make it or break it for you as a wholesale artist. Make your next show your best show ever by following these simple tips!
Three-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Achieve a chic, layered aesthetic with this necklace and earring set. Crafted with a blend of gold- and silver-plated brass beads, this ensemble exudes sophistication and modern flair.
Komboloi - The Mystery and the History of Greek Worry Beads
Discover fascinating history of Greek Komboloi beads—a timeless tool for stress relief and contemplation—and learn how to make your own.
Single-Strand Necklace
Opt for a natural look with rhodonite chips. The structured design of the necklace complements the freeform beads perfectly, uniting their unique shapes in perfect harmony.
Jewelry Design Inventory--Part of Your Business Plan
Keeping files with detailed images and material lists of your designs isn't fun—but keeping these records can save you time, money and heartache.