Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Secrets to a Double Wrapped Loop

Learn how to make a double wrapped loop with this informational video with Tammy Honaman. This technique can be used to create secure beaded links or drops.

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Fire Mountain Fix: T-Drilled Beads

T-drilled guru beads can be tricky to thread your jewelry-making cord through. Here is a trick to stringing that final piece of your mala bracelet.

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Hat

Becky Miller delivers dazzling and delicate 360° blooms in this embellished hat.

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Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Experiment with seemingly complex, eye-catching knot patterns as you work your way through this macramé necklace and matching earring project.

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How to Use the Beadalon® Tying Station

The Beadalon® Tying Station is a great way to create Shamballa-style, lashed wrap, knotted friendship and other bracelets. Video how-to and step-by-step written instructions walk you through the process—including using the extender pad for creating longer styles!

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Secrets to a Double Simple Loop

This handy how-to video will show you how to make double simple loops. Create beaded links to use in necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.

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Bracelet

An upscale stretch bracelet is dressed up with bronze, olive and blue Czech glass fire-polished beads, as well as champagne glass pearls.

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Cuff Bracelet

Wear your butterfly garden on your sleeve with this floral cuff.

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Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set

This bib-style necklace combines the natural allure of gemstones, the rustic charm of leather and the warmth of copper, creating a distinctive and eye-catching piece of jewelry that reflects an earthy bohemian style.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Snowy Czech fire-polished beads and glittery poinsettias are warmed by the gleam of gold-toned accents in this wintery jewelry set.

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Earrings

These minimalist earrings showcase turquoise beads elegantly held in place by sterling silver bead ends on a leather cord.

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How to Use the Beadalon® Knot-a-Bead™ Tabletop Cord Knotter

Want to quickly and easily knot between pearls in your handmade jewelry? Wyatt White from Beadalon® demonstrates how to use the Knot-a-Bead™ tabletop knotter for this purpose.

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Multi-Strand Bracelet

Get your mojo on with this swank bracelet of gold and silver colored beads, leather strands and a distinctly retro vibe.

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Sun Catcher

A celebration of rainbow colors, this suncatcher will brighten up any setting.

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Baking Polymer Clay

Join award-winning artist Christi Friesen for jewelry clay baking tips, like choosing the right oven, using a thermometer and preheating for perfect results!

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Polymer Clay Owl Pendant

Award-winning artist Christi Friesen shows you how to make an owl pendant in this simple polymer clay tutorial that uses Premo! Sculpey® jewelry clay and some flat back rhinestone crystals.

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Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Crystal Passions® bicone beads are the star of this interchangeable jewelry set. Three sets in one is a cost-effective choice for the holiday season—make your own using the full written instructions.

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Bracelet

The perfect chainmaille bracelet to add a touch of elegance to the staple little black dress.

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Creating a Drama Dragonfly

Soar into creativity with Christi Friesen's video! Watch her transform Sculpey® PREMO polymer clay into a stunning dragonfly and get inspired to craft your own.

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Earrings

These graceful heart earrings are super simple to put together, making it a cinch to expand jewelry gift options for Valentine's Day, or any other special occasion gift for a loved one.

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Earrings

For a sweet holiday treat, swirl together seasonal hues of polymer clay to create these candy-inspired earrings.

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How to Use a Pin Vise to Twist Wire

Add a custom twist to wirework designs by creating custom twisted wire-wrapping wire using the pin vise. Watch the silent animation to see how this process works—or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.

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Here's My Heart Necklace

Lisa Pavelka, renowned mixed-media artist, is here to show you how to work with Art Clay® silver. Follow along to make a touching heart pendant without expensive tools.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Keep it classic with pink crystal pearls and beautiful laser-cut details. This set's sweet look would be the perfect addition to any wedding, formal occasion or everyday outfit.

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