Bangle Bracelet
Craft this sterling silver adjustable bracelet featuring dangling Crystal Passions® beads in shades of emerald and fuchsia. An antique sterling silver angel charm completes this winsome jewelry piece.
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Bangle Bracelet
Create something vibrant and special with this sweet and romantic bracelet. Adorned with sparkling hearts and red Crystal Passions® bicone beads, this adjustable bracelet is certain to delight.
Multi-Strand Bracelet
This breathtaking multi-strand bracelet is full of dreamy colors and fascinating textures. Deep-purple and lavender amethysts put on a regal show alongside prehnite, emerald and apatite's soothing hues.
Ring
Crystal Passions® rhinestone crystals illuminate this stunning ring, creating a captivating checkerboard pattern that sparkles with unmatched radiance.
Earrings
Dazzle with sparkling faceted stones of graduated sizes in these chic earrings. The deep color of the stones is complemented by a piquant star twinkling at the bottom of the earring.
All About Jewelry-Making Wire
Learn the basics of jewelry-making wire, including wire shape, hardness and what wire to use in your projects.
Men's Jewelry: Defining a Sense of Style
Explore this selection of techniques and materials to help you design wow-worthy complements to modern menswear.
Eyeglass Holder
Secure your eyeglasses in style with this eyeglass holder, featuring exquisite gemstone beads and sparkling Crystal Passions® flat backs, elegantly accented by metallic beads.
Eyeglass Holder
Secure your spectacles with practical, fashionable eye glass holders.
Life in Color: How to Use Oh! Ring™ Components
Oh how we love the flamboyant bright neon colors of soft and pliable rubber Oh! Rings™. Twisty little circles are so versatile and you can even add to jump rings for chainmaille.
Stacked Bracelets
Stacked bracelets continue to rise in popularity. Read on to learn how to create and style this versatile look.
2022 Jewelry-Making Contest Winners and Finalists
Explore the spectacular winners of the 2022 Jewelry-Making Contest, such as Deb Benninger's masterpiece meant to resemble "a swarm of butterflies...".
Ornament
Transform your holiday décor with a touch of wild elegance as you adorn your space with a meticulously handcrafted spider ornament, an exquisite nod to the tradition of the Christmas spider.
Enamels in Jewelry-Making
Author and jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman provides you with plenty of tips and tricks for using enameling in your own jewelry-making processes.
2023 Jewelry-Making Contest Winners and Finalists
Explore the winners of the 2023 Jewelry-Making Contest, such as Karen Carmichael's masterpiece inspired by Horsetail Falls in Yosemite National Park.
How to Make Survival Paracord Watchbands and Bracelets
Learn how to make survival paracord bracelets and watchbands for all the outdoor enthusiasts in your life.
The Differences Between Soft and Hard Soldering
Tammy Honaman shows you the tools and techniques needed for soft and hard soldering.
Torch-Fired Enameling for Jewelry
The benefits of torch-firing enamel can be incredible for your designs as you don't need to rely on a bulky kiln. The end result is beautiful enameled beads and metal just for you.
One, Two, THREE! Using Three in Jewelry Design
Explore the impact the number three can have on your jewelry designs.
Single-Strand Necklace
Celebrate the spirit of the Southwest with this necklace adorned with mother-of-pearl najas. Pops of color from Czech dipped décor glass beads and a dash of seed bead work give the design a Native American-inspired flair.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Embrace a spectrum of lush green hues with this stunning necklace and earring set featuring Crystal Passions® crystals. Perfect for celebrating the beauty of spring or donning a touch of green for any festive occasion.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Bring on the shine with this exquisite Crystal Passions® drop necklace and earring set, featuring a faceted wild heart pendant and sterling silver elements, accented by clear cubic zirconia in a diamond-shaped bail, all elegantly suspended from a Gossamer™ sterling silver chain for a timeless and sophisticated look.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Indulge in the spirit of the vineyard with this captivating necklace and earring set. Czech pressed glass grapes in a rich purple hue beautifully complement a polymer clay wine bottle, creating a design that Bacchus himself would admire.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Feast your eyes on the enchanting elegance of this jewelry set. Crafted with eye-catching glass drops and gleaming ParaWire™ in two classic metallic colors, the intricate wirework creates a fairytale vibe fit for a princess.
Single-Strand Necklace
This enchanting little star delights with its radiant gold-finished brass and sparkling cubic zirconia embellishments. The faceted ball chain adds a celestial touch, providing an ideal complement to the star's sweet charm.
Earrings
Playful silver clouds burst into a cascade of rainbow-hued droplets crafted from Preciosa Pip™ Czech pressed glass, creating a whimsical and stylish pair of earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace
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.
Single-Strand Necklace
Amplify your style with this meticulously crafted gold-finished filigree necklace, showcasing a captivating Crystal Passions® crystal faceted column pendant and a cubic zirconia-embellished bail crafted from clear gold-finished brass. It's complete with a loop for added versatility, adding a sophisticated flair to any outfit.
Jewelry-Making Wire: Non-Precious Metal, Colored and Steel Wires
Learn about different types of non-precious jewelry-making wire—copper, niobium, aluminum, memory wire and more—and how to use each metal.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Create this vibrant bracelet! Turquoise, copper, and sterling silver form a stylish wire-wrapped bracelet. Watch the video tutorial to make your own.
Bracelet
Indulge in chic sophistication with our bracelet component. Oval links weave through textured rectangles, adorned with Crystal Passions® beads in vibrant hues: light Siam, topaz, jonquil, erinite, light turquoise, Capri blue, and amethyst, exudes timeless elegance.
Single-Strand Necklace
Refine your look with our sterling silver triple rope necklace chain, adorned with a captivating Celtic-designed naja and hand-cut mystic topaz beads for a touch of elegance.
Earrings
Capture the elusive interplay of sunlight and shadow with these mesmerizing earrings. The elongated rectangles, embellished with delicate pearls and green apatite beads, will shimmer with a captivating and evocative glow.
Bracelet
Giddy-up! This stylish bracelet for the cowgirl features turquoise blue faux suede lace, an easy-open magnetic barrel clasp and a miniature version of a snaffle bit as a centerpiece.
Hat Pin
Transform your look with this stunning hat pin, meticulously crafted from Dione® crystal and gold-plated bead, bellflower cone by TierraCast®, with captivating accents.
Triple-Strand Bracelet
Here we go a-tasseling among the beads and bling! The classic blend of golden lava with crystal blues is grand during the holiday season and wears beautifully into the following year, too.
Earrings
Seed beading has its fringe benefits—these earrings are just one example. Featuring Delica and Miyuki Rocaille beads, this design showcases six different colors in swinging style.
Ornament
Create your personalized rendition of this minimalist angel by incorporating Czech fire-polished glass beads, colored wire and your preferred selection of seed and bugle beads. The possibilities are endless!
Cold Connections
Using cold connections can really change how your jewelry comes together. Find out what metalsmithing master Tammy Honaman says are some of the best tools for cold connecting metal.
The Beauty of Rose Gold
Where does your creativity take you when selecting a metal color for your jewelry designs? If you're looking for something new, look no further than rose gold.
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.
Stringing and Jewelry-Making Fundamentals
Bead stringing is the backbone of many designs; the rest can be done with a few jewelry-making fundamentals. Learn the fundamentals you need to create your own jewelry lines.
Antiqued Jewelry Appeal
Discover the deeper appeal of antique-style jewelry in this tell-all article.
'Round and 'Round We Go: Lariat Necklaces and Wrap Chokers
Keep your style under wraps—wrap chokers and lariats, that is. Learn how to accessorize with these versatile necklaces in this article.
A Better Bottom Line with Promotional-Quality Gemstone Beads
Promo beads can make your wallet and your customers happy. Read on to discover how these gemstone beads can enhance your jewelry designs as well.
Three-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Experience versatility and elegance with this exclusive 3-piece necklace and earring set, featuring three distinct chain designs in silver-plated brass—a classic figaro, long and short oval, and figure 8 bead adorned with Crystal Passions® beads in light topaz, peridot, Capri blue, Siam, and emerald, accented by an imitation nickel-plated brass double-sided puffed heart charm for an exquisite touch of style.
Bracelet
Revitalize your look with our beautifully crafted Hemptique® light blue polished hemp crochet bracelet, accentuated by alluring sea "opal" glass beads, showcasing a captivating translucent to semitranslucent radiance.
NO Rules for Making and Wearing Jewelry
Rules, schmules! This fun and informative article takes five outdated jewelry and fashion guidelines and turns them on their heads.
Barrette
Infuse your style with subtle sophistication using this barrette crafted from imitation rhodium-finished steel. It features a brown, flat leather cord with a unique heartbeat pattern design and is accented with nickel-plated brass eyelets, exuding elegance with every wear.
Pricing Your Jewelry Designs
Figuring out a pricing structure is difficult, but vital to your business. This article provides the information you need to ensure you’re not selling yourself short.
Rogue Winterfest
Discover how Fire Mountain Gems supports three local mental health organizations through their involvement in Rogue Winterfest.
Something Other: Non-Traditional Uses for Jewelry Findings
Explore new ways to use jewelry findings with this article all about alternative uses for everything from bead caps to safety pins.
Americana Accessories
Showing patriotic pride isn't just for Memorial Day or the 4th of July. Tribute the red, white and blue any day by wearing jewelry inspired by Old Glory.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
This silver-strung lariat-style necklace and earring set features striking tigereye accents for style that reflects both simplicity and elegance.
Single-Strand Necklace
Complete your style with our exquisite delicate necklace, featuring a gold-finished filigree chain embellished with stunning Crystal Passions® beads in rose, crystal clear, and Capri blue, complemented by a touch of gold-finished detailing for a truly refined look.
Single-Strand Necklace
Indulge in elegance with this 14Kt gold-filled triple rope necklace, showcasing a single dyed cultured freshwater semi-round Pearl adorned with a silver peacock hue. It's complemented by a captivating Crystal Passions® amethyst shimmer faceted rondelle, beautifully accented with gold details for a touch of luxury.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Embrace the enchanting allure of the sea with this beach wedding necklace and earring set. Featuring an opalite glass donut focal, rhinestone cupchain for added bling and pressed glass seashell beads, it's the perfect accessory to celebrate your special day by the shore.
Ask the Experts Wire-Wrapping Q&A
Q: Which precious metal wire forms the best, and does it hold its shape?
Ask the Experts Cord Coils Q&A
Q: How do you secure cord coils to rubber cord? The fit is pretty tight, but is there some way to secure it further? Thanks.
Earrings
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.
Earrings
Gracefully dangle in style with these exquisite earrings featuring pressed glass beads in opaque light bronze and translucent clear moons, suspended elegantly on delicate chains.
Single-Strand Necklace
Revitalize your look with this stunning sterling silver drop necklace, adorned with radiant cubic zirconia in August's Peridot, December's Blue Topaz, and February's Amethyst. The elegant pendants hang delicately from a sterling silver chain, complemented by refined sterling silver accents and a secure jump ring for a touch of sophistication.
Earrings
Indulge in timeless elegance with these antiqued sterling silver earrings that showcase delicate baby shoe charms, lustrous Pearls, and Crystal Passions® Rosaline beads, complemented by the shimmering Crystal Passions® Crystal AB rondelles for a touch of exquisite sophistication.
Earrings
Refresh your look with these elegant drop earrings featuring hand-cut dyed garnet, natural amethyst, and peridot beads, accented with sterling silver for a touch of sophistication.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Discover how to create this stunning ocean-hued crystal pearl necklace and earring set with these easy-to-follow instructions.
Bracelet
Wide spacer bars and gemstone beads warm up the cool silvery tones of this bold bracelet design, while the toggle clasp gives it a secure finish.
The Power of Color in Jewelry: What Color Messages are You Sending?
Learn how color can be a valuable tool in your jewelry-making endeavors.
Earrings
Cascade earrings are an ongoing trend that stays fresh, with new colors, lengths, materials and styles. Enjoy the bright colors and signature sparkle of Crystal Passions® bicone beads in this pair.
Memory Wire Bracelet
This elegant bracelet shines with gold- and silver-plated beads, elevated by the luxe touch of French twist wire.
Single-Strand Necklace
Add a touch of grace and elegance with this exquisite gold-plated brass necklace and earring set. The set features delicate dragonfly charms and a stunning alphabet letter 'A' charm.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Beautifully dyed selenite gemstone beads evoke blue skies in this romantic necklace and earring set that reminds us of summer days spent together.
Single-Strand Necklace
This pendant-and-charm combination playfully conjures images of toadstool circles and fey creatures deep in a magical wood.
Gulten Dye
Gulten has been honored to work with celebrity clients and her jewelry designs have been featured on television and in magazines. Her dazzling jewelry set featuring clever combinations of crystal graces the cover of the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads...
Earrings
Preciosa Czech crystals in red, green and iridescent clear add seasonal splendor to these swinging drop earrings.
Gemstones in the Raw: Embracing the Unrefined Beauty of Rough Gemstones
Unearth the unrefined beauty of raw-cut and rough gemstones and explore their design potential in this article.
Stretch Bracelet
Stretch your fashion sense with a moukaite jasper stretch bracelet that’s sure to be a bestseller.
Beading as Meditation
In this article author, designer and instructor Kristal Wick shares her experience of using beading as a form of meditation, emphasizing its calming and transformative effects on her daily life, and providing practical tips for incorporating this beading meditation into a busy schedule.
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.
Ask the Experts Copper Q&A
Q: I would like to start using pure copper beads and findings, but I'm not sure about whether or not they can be cleaned at all, and if so, how? What about copper plated items?
10 Handcrafted Holiday Party Gifts
Hosting a party (or three) this holiday season? Give your guests a handmade gift to make the occasion even more festive and heartfelt.
History of Filigree
Filigree has been part of the jewelry making tradition for almost 4000 years! From the Egyptians to the Persians, through the Renaissance and Art Nouveaue eras, it's got quite the history.
Hypoallergenic Jewelry
Discover how to choose and create hypoallergenic jewelry with skin-safe materials and tips designed to help you avoid irritation while expressing your personal style.
Intro to Leather
Have you never worked with leather before? It can be tough (heh) sometimes but don’t worry, Tammy Honaman is here to guide you like only a jewelry-making expert can.
Natural Beauty
Organic materials come from living things. Knowing their origins and cultivation techniques will allow you to confidently assure your customers that you've considered every detail of your design.
Single-Strand Necklace
Need a quick necklace? Just add a charm to a chain with a jump ring or bail, and voilà, it’s ready!
Organic Jewelry: Wood and Nut Beads
Current organic jewelry is showing vast influences in fashion trends. Read on to learn why wood and nut beads could be the next big thing.
Opal: Benefits of Synthetic and Manmade Stones
Opal is an uncommon gemstone with an uncommon beauty and fragility, leading it to be recreated in the lab as a stronger composite that withstands more stress.
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.
Make Your Own Beads and Components
Every jewelry artist knows the bliss of taking designs from imagination to creation. Learn about the different products that allow you to create pieces of art.
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!
Spacecore Jewelry
You'll love the celestial jewelry trend to the moon and back!
Craft Fair Preparation: Ready, Set, Sell!
A craft fair or craft show is a great venue to display your talents, meet customers and make money! Craft fairs are temporary settings to test the waters where you can reach your target audience. It's certainly less of a commitment than acquiring a permanent retail space and then deciding that venue isn't for you. Shows, fairs and bazaars are a wonderful place to interact with customers and other artists.
Learn the Flat Spiral Rope Seed Bead Stitch
Embark on your creative journey with seed beads today by mastering the fundamentals of the flat spiral rope seed bead stitch. Follow along with Rose in this step-by-step video tutorial.
The Unlocked Mysteries of Jade:
Delve into the rich history and cultural significance of jade, highlighting its revered status in Chinese culture, its exceptional toughness, and its various forms, including jadeite and nephrite, as well as its widespread use in jewelry and carvings, with an emphasis on the importance of color, translucency, and texture in determining jade quality.
Bone Carving for Jewelry Designs
An ancient art form, bone carving continues to influence artists today. Do you know where this time-honored tradition derives from and how it's done today? You will now.
Regency Era Jewelry
Learn about the hottest fashions from the Regency era and how to translate them into jewelry designs.
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