How to Create a Seed Beaded Toggle Clasp
Learn how to make your own seed beaded toggle clasps for the ultimate in one-of-a-kind jewelry.
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Prometheus Clay - Working Tips
If you've never worked with Prometheus® metal clay before, you're in luck! We have a ton of tips and tricks for this versatile material from Prometheus.
African Helix Stitch
Follow along with jewelry-making expert Rose as she teaches the basics of an African helix stitch and how to develop your own unique designs using this uncommon stitch.
How to Create a Cellini Spiral
You can master the Cellini spiral after following these step-by-step instructions. Extra-large images that show you exactly where everything goes.
How to Create the Chevron Stitch
The chevron stitch is a versatile seed-beading technique that is perfect for all kinds of decorative and jewelry-making uses. Learn how it's done with this how-to video hosted by Rose.
Ask the Experts Making Ear Wires Q&A
Q: I want to make my own ear wires. What type of wire should I use?
How To Remove the End on a Caprice Chain
Easily create necklaces and bracelets with large-hole beads and bead keepers using caprice and Dione® Easy-On chains. These chains have two 8x5mm end caps. One has a clasp and the other unscrews for easy bead stringing. Clear images demonstrate every step in this how-to.
How to Create the Dutch Spiral Stitch
Add to your seed beading technique repertoire by learning how to make the Dutch spiral stitch. Three-dimensional models help you figure out each step of the instructions.
How to Make a Custom Charm
Create a charm from metal sheet and use stamping tools to personalize it with this step-by-step tutorial.
How to Thread a Needle with Ease
Learn an alternate way to thread a needle without holding it in the air. Clear images demonstrate every step in this how-to.
How to Create a Flat Chenille Stitch
Expand your bead-weaving skills by learning how to make the flat chenille stitch. This complex beading pattern uses little seed beads, but don't fret, large images accompany the instructions to help you form each row correctly.
Bloodstone
With an incredibly storied past, bloodstone was called "the Stone of Babylon," then later "the stone of martyrs," thought to have drops of Jesus' blood and believed to make rain.
Jasper, Brecciated
Jasper was popular in the ancient world for its medicinal and spiritual values, and has been used for centuries by cultures around the world for its unique properties.
Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase is a birthstone for May, which has traditionally symbolized happiness, enterprise and prudence. It is a powerful gemstone that brings good fortune and prosperity.
Coral
Coral is a highly prized substance believed to be endowed with mysterious sacred properties. Coral has been called the "garden of the sea" because it was once believed to be a plant.
How to Use French Wire with Thread
French wire is designed to protect thread and other stringing materials from fraying at the loop of a clasp. Learn how to incorporate it in your designs with these illustrated instructions.
Earrings
Rangashrii Santhanam wanted to create show-stopping earrings, and we think she succeeded! Tiny seed beads form a diamond-patterned netting that showcases the bicones with striking contrast.
Goldstone
Though not a stone--or gold!--goldstone is still a beautiful "gemstone" material. Its creation is shrouded in urban legend, including the result of alchemy or on accident by Italian monks.
Fluorite
Looking for the perfect gemstone to help you concentrate? Fluorite, the stone of discernment and aptitude, may be just what your next handmade jewelry design needs.
Jasper, Dalmatian
Dalmatian jasper, better known as Dalmatian stone, is an opaque, white spotted gemstone with brown and black that will make people turn around and look back at jewelry featuring it.
Jasper, Flower
When you see someone wearing flower jasper, it's like unexpectedly seeing a bouquet of warm, sunny colors. Flower jasper is thought to lift spirits and bring joy; perfect for jewelry!
Jasper, Fancy
Jasper is an opaque chalcedony that comes in a wide variety of colors. Fancy jasper is known for its scrumptious color palette of mauves, lilacs, creams and greens all mixed together.
Quartz, Cat's Eye
Cat's eye quartz is thought to bring good fortune—sounds like a great reason to use it in jewelry! There are more reasons cat's eye quartz is ideal for jewelry, too, especially men's designs.
Agate, Crazy Lace
A relatively young stone found exclusively in Northern Mexico, crazy lacy agate is known not only for its stunning banded patterns, but its powerful healing energies.