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An especially long strand necklace. Length is 26 to 36 inches.
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Pony Bead
A bead cut from a tube of glass or plastic, then tumbled and polished to smooth the edges. Used on cornrow braids, fringe and in Native American styles.
Pendant
An ornament suspended from a single chain.
Platinum
A rare grey-white metal (and element) used in jewelry. It is resistant to tarnish and wear-and-tear.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Large-hole beads with cutouts make perfect frames for small beads in this spring-ready set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Experience the beauty of sunstone in this necklace that shines bright. Named 'The Schiller Effect,' this piece is sure to be a customer favorite.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Becky Miller's piece, "Pearls and Gold" is a lustrous floral accessory ideal for weddings or any formal occasion.
Macramé Necklace and Earrings Set
This beachy-keen jewelry set features cheesewood beads that have been dyed a serene blue and are enveloped in wave-like borders of macramé knots.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Set sail with the shimmering allure of this necklace, destined to add a sea of style to any wardrobe.
Earrings
Negative space and faceted sparkle bring eye-catching allure to this pair of dazzling crystal earrings.
Bracelet
Silver-toned findings complement the oceanic blues of sodalite, while the off-white leather cord highlights the white streaks in this lapis lazuli lookalike.
Single-Strand Necklace
Unisex designs are in! The deep brown-red of brecciated jasper and deep black Hemalyke™ heishi beads compliment the stainless steel triskele pendant for a necklace that anyone can appreciate.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Green aventurine and honey-colored citrine complement gold-filled tube beads for a stately, understated necklace and earring set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Bracelet Set
Summer is the season for the zodiac sign of the crab, Cancer. Celebrate in style with this necklace and bracelet set with detailed charms and cord wrapped in colorful Purely Silk™ thread.
Riveting with a Wire Rivet
Learn the art of cold-joining with wire rivets, seamlessly bringing metal pieces together with precision and craftsmanship.
Five Secrets to Successful Phone Photography
Learn pro jewelry photography with just your phone in this 5-part series with Chris! Get tips on shooting metal, showing off facets, lighting, backgrounds, and using a fill card for stunning results.
Collar-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Blues and golds with clear crystal accents give this fantastic collar necklace Egyptian vibes worthy of an Ancient Egyptian priest.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Enhance your elegance with this exquisite single-strand necklace and earring set. Adorned with beautifully crafted glass and lampworked glass beads.
Brooch
The geckos inhabiting Ibiza sparked the creation of this wire-wrapped brooch. The artist, ANKA, used turquoise and tourmaline to add pops of color to the copper reptile, which can also be worn as a pendant.
Multi-Strand Necklace
Follow the complimentary step-by-step instructions as seen in Simply Beads to create this stunning seed bead necklace designed by Vicki Blizzard.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Creating a patriotic look with red, white, and blue Czech glass beads is a wonderful way to show your national pride.
Single-Strand Necklace
Create a beautiful yin-yang unisex statement with this simple stringing project.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Elaine Lawell's love of ginkgo leaves shines in these highly detailed focals, cast from molds of the artist's original handmade piece. With its realistic botanical theme, "Ginkgo 5-leaf" has a whisper of Art Nouveau influence while appealing to modern sophistication.
Bib-Style Necklace
Seed beads and cabochons are expertly woven together in Irina Oleinik's exquisite "Orchid" necklace, creating a beautiful tribute to its living namesake.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Iryna Combs created "Passion of Alexandrite" for her June-born daughter to showcase the stone's remarkable color-shifting qualities. This award winning design is crafted with Crystal Passions® fancy stones and complemented by crystal pearls.
Elephant
Katsue Huang used her favorite colors to create this cheerful "Pink Elephant" calf. Inspired by the elephant festival in India, Katsue's design put a smile on our faces and will surely bring happiness to many people, just as the artist intended.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
This elegant set includes a double-strand necklace and matching earrings with Czech glass druk beads and gold-plated accents.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This captivating jewelry set is ex-shell-ent! Showcase vibrant Paua shell beads and focal in a single-strand necklace and coordinating earrings.
Designing with Invisible Cording
Follow along in this video to create a necklace with 'floating' crystal rings using Invizi™-Cord.
Earrings
Show your support and raise awareness in style with these earrings. The enameled awareness ribbon charms perfectly match the Crystal Passions® rondelles, creating a cohesive and eye-catching design.
Earrings
The silver-plated brass hearts and enameled charms in these earrings show support and raise awareness for a cause close to your heart.
Earrings
These earrings honor the strength and resilience of those battling cancer and those who have survived.
Bracelet
Display your favorite Crystal Passions® love heart beads or other heart-shaped beads in a classic "pewter" bead frame. Add a pop of romantic red color with matching seed beads and an adjustable bracelet component to wear your heart on your sleeve.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Go the extra DIY mile with a self-made resin angel wing pendant in this angelic necklace and earrings set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Show your love for man's best friend or your support for the local Humane Society or ASPCA with this darling dog-themed jewelry set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Honor breast cancer survivors and help spread awareness with this simple jewelry set.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Nothing is more iconic of the ocean than the distinct mystery of the jellyfish. Make that mystique your own with this beach-ready necklace and earrings set.
Earrings
These earrings are the perfect design for fundraisers to lend a helping paw to animals in need.
Celestial Crystal®
Take a look with Rose at the array of colors, sizes and shapes of Celestial Crystal® glass beads and pearls available for your next jewelry designs.
Almost Instant Jewelry®
Almost Instant Jewelry® is a line of settings made specifically for Swarovski® crystal fancy stones. In this jewelry-making product show-and-tell, see how fast and easy it is to use these earring, pendant and other mounts.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
"Stars and Orbits" is a dazzling necklace and earrings set, crafted with Crystal Passions® Beads, Seed Beads, and Antiqued Silver-Plated Brass Cones, showcasing celestial elegance and sparkle.
Fire Mountain Fix: Is My Metal Clay Really Dry?
This Fire Mountain Fix answers the question: when is metal clay dry enough to fire? Lisa Pavelka, prominent mixed media artist, explains how to know when metal clay is dehydrated enough for torch firing in this quick tutorial.
Fire Mountain Fix: There's clay stuck in my stamp!
Lots of people ask award-winning artist Lisa Pavelka, “How do I get stuck polymer clay out of my texture stamps?” She has some tips for getting polyclay out of stamps in this quick Fire Mountain Fix tutorial.
Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Elevate your style with the tousled turquoise hues of this multi-strand necklace and earring set.
Powercord® Elastic Cord
You’ll love Powercord®, especially after learning about the benefits of this latex-free elastic cording for jewelry-making in a product show-and-tell that shows a variety of colors and widths available at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
A sunstone pendant strung on a beaded filigree chain is a radiant and elegant piece of jewelry that embodies the warmth and beauty of the sun.
Komboloi
Used for everything from meditation to fidget-calming, this design includes step-by-step instructions for making your own worry beads.
Christmas Tree Earrings
Add a pop of icy sparkle! These winter-blue crystals twinkle with just the right mix of cozy and cool.
Christmas Tree Earrings
Resembling a Douglas fir Christmas tree, these crystal bead earrings are a delightful and festive accessory, capturing the joyful and celebratory ambiance of the holiday season.
Cuff Bracelet
Feel absolutely regal with this embellished cuff bracelet. Crystals and seed beads sparkle in this design from Iryna Shlapakova.
Single-Strand Necklace
Karen Leslie's Chakra Opallios-Yin integrates classic and modern feels with a beautiful range of blue beadwork strung along the length of a zipper and fashioned into a trendsetting necklace.
How to Set Up the Rotary Tool
Follow along with Joel Peterson to see how to change out the various bits or attach a flex shaft to the rotary tool and use this jewelry-making tool for inlaying, cutting, carving, cleaning and polishing.
Angel Earrings
Combine the classic angel earring design with Christmas tree-like beads to create a sparkling pair of holiday earrings.
Lashed Wrap Bracelet
This lashed wrap bracelet with Delica® seed beads, a black lip shell button, and leather cord is a fashionable and versatile accessory that adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any outfit.
Bracelet
No chain, no problem. Design the perfect piece by creating custom links with wire and pliers. This handy technique makes incorporating focal beads a breeze.
Stretch Bracelet
Make your own Powercord® energy bracelets with gemstone beads for fast-selling designs.
Two-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Safari jasper melds with antiqued brass chain and findings for vintage style. This set includes instructions for creating both necklaces and the earrings.
Bib-Style Necklace
Experiment with metal components to bring jewelry designs to life. The gears and bits contained in the necklace appear to move in a mysterious, cooperative way.
Collar-Style Necklace
Bring the colorful garden of Peru to you with this wirework necklace. Dress up a simple t-shirt--when worn this design looks just like thread embroidery.
Bracelet
Easily transition from battle to celebration with this one-of-a-kind bracelet. Traditional chainmaille techniques combine with pink opal to create an air of sophistication.
Earring and Brooch Set
Life is short--make it sweet with a bold pair of earrings. Colorful Toho Beads® give sparkling detail to the wire knit flowers and forms of this design titled "Dolce Vita".
Single-Strand Necklace
This necklace featuring metal clay beads and an enamel-filled focal is a true celebration of craftsmanship and creativity. It captures the essence of the harvest season with its colors, textures, and intricate details.
Bracelet
This metal clay bracelet featuring a fairy garden and fairy garden doors is a wearable work of art. Its intricacies, magical themes, and attention to detail make it a stunning and captivating piece that brings the wonders of a fairy garden to life...
Double-Strand Necklace
Accentuate the shapes of pendants with wirework lines. In this necklace design, wire is used to trace and accentuate the veins of the amber butterfly wing.
Brooch
Fabricate a filigree-filled feline friend with wirework. This design is the purr-fect accessory for the cat lover in your life
Capelet
This intricately woven capelet, adorned with Czech glass beads and Hemalyke™, showcases the beauty of nature through its floral motifs and netted design.
Bib-Style Necklace
Discover the Geometry of Elegance with this design. Crystal Passions® beads and interlocking jump rings create a magnificent necklace to spice up any cocktail party or gala.
How to Set Stones in Cupchain with the Prong Pusher Set
Silent animation shows how to assemble the prong pusher tool with the appropriately sized prong head, and then how to use the prong pusher tool to set a stone. Includes written instructions below the video.
Eurotool® Punch
The EUROTOOL® spring-loaded steel punch is that handy tool you never knew you needed for making clean, accurate and professional holes without scratching metal surfaces. This informational video shows how the punch's adjustable spring lets cold connection, metalworking and mixed media artists prepare hole locations in a variety of flat metal pieces.
Tube Cutting Jig
In this video learn how to use this wire cutting jig to cut jewelry wire, tubes and more to the exact same length every time.
Tronex® Pliers
Learn all about ergonomic Tronex® jewelry-making pliers and discover their precision-cutting benefits in this informational video.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This Easter necklace and earring set celebrates style and grace with pastel Czech fire-polished glass beads and sweet bird charms for a touch of springtime.
How to Create the Nepal Chain Stitch
Adorn your handmade seed bead jewelry with delicately stitched flowers using the Nepal chain stitch. Learn how it's done with these simple instructions from jewelry designer Rose.
How to Use the Beadalon Ring Weaver Tool
Introducing the Beadalon® Threaded Plastic Clasps – your ultimate tool for effortlessly weaving intricate rings in various sizes and materials, designed by renowned international designer Kleshna.
Using the Kumihimo Square Plate to Create Square Braids
Learn how to make a square kumihimo braid with these illustrated instructions. All it takes is a square kumihimo plate, cord, and this guide.
LED Magnifier Kit
Learn all the benefits of this five-in-one lighted magnifier with 5 different lens strengths, an adjustable headband and more in this jewelry-making tool product spotlight.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Craft a stunning jewelry set that combines the brilliance of Toho seed beads with the elegance of Preciosa Czech pressed glass beads, with the complimentary step-by-step instructions provided. This design is destined to enchant customers and become a captivating best-seller in your collection.
3x3 Hole Punch
Easily make evenly spaced holes with smooth, clean edges for metalworking or cold connection designs using the 3x3 hole punch jewelry-making tool. See how it works in this informational video. Includes written instructions below the video.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
With a few beads, a printed image and a setting, you can create custom jewelry for any occasion, like this necklace and earring set inspired by Rosie the Riveter.
Kumihimo Finishing Techniques
In this jewelry-making tutorial, see how to securely finish round and square kumihimo braiding patterns.
Fimo® Professional Clay
Follow along with award-winning artist Lisa Pavelka to create an iridescent image transfer pendant in this step-by-step jewelry project.
Single-Strand Necklace
Adorn yourself with serenity and luck with an intricately crafted Kumihimo necklace, like this one, using color-coated leather cord.
Gemstone
A piece of mineral which, when cut and polished, is used for jewelry, clothing or décor. Some gemstone material is organic, such as amber, jet and pearl.
Art Clay® Silver Border Mold Ring
Follow along with prominent mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka to make an Art Clay® silver ring from a border mold and even add a gemstone to take your jewelry project up a notch.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Get into a rhythm with this set! Colorful beads and knotted leather form a dance-worthy design when paired with detailed metal charms and beads.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Turn heads and ignite envy with our exquisite single-strand necklace and earring set, adorned with lustrous Celestial Crystal® green pearl beads.
Galvanized Bead
A bead which has been coated with a protective or decorative metallic coating.
How to Use the Bead Buddy® Cabochon Mandrel
Follow along with Rose to see the easy way to wrap an oval cabochon using the amazing Bead Buddy® cabochon mandrel.
Caring for Rubber Texture Stamps
Rubber texture stamps can be used for a range of projects and medium types—if they're cleaned and maintained properly to avoid contamination. Watch world-renowned mixed-media artist Lisa Pavelka share tips on how to care for stamps. Written instructions included below the video.
Fire Mountain Fix: Scrap Clay
In this Fire Mountain Fix tutorial hosted by world-renowned artist Lisa Pavelka, she explains how to use leftover polymer clay scraps from your jewelry clay projects to create all kinds of fun designs.
Secrets to Using Bead Caps
Bead caps give a polished finish to bead dangles and strung jewelry. Watch Tammy Honaman demonstrate stacking bead caps with a headpin and simple loop—written instructions included.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Cheerful pastel tassels dance amid seed bead-adorned jump rings in this spring-worthy jewelry set.
Fimo® Professional - True Colours
Lisa Pavelka, award-winning mixed-media artist, explains why she loves the Fimo® Professional artist-quality polymer clay line.
Secrets to Using a Bead Knotting Tool
Tammy Honaman demonstrates how to create pearl knotted jewelry easily with the help of The Bead Knotter™ tool.
Millefiori Jelly Roll Caning
Learn how to use a polymer clay gradient technique to make a millefiori jelly roll cane in this step-by-step tutorial led by world-renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka.
Bracelet
Beautiful seed bead baubles in blues and gold make for a bracelet with a truly striking sense of texture and motion.
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