Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

How to Use Beadalon® MULTIPLIERS™

In this how-to video led by jewelry designer Rose, see why two heads are better than one with these time-saving pliers from Beadalon®.

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Bracelet

Discover the art of crafting a simple Powercord® bracelet and unleash your creativity by substituting your preferred gemstones for limitless design possibilities.

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Earrings

Rock your world with these exquisite earrings adorned with lava rock gemstone beads.

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How to Create an Even and Odd Count Peyote Stitch

Dive into this video tutorial on mastering the mystique of even and odd count peyote stitch, making beadwork a perfectly balanced art form.

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Wolf Tools® Groovy Looping Pliers

See how to create consistent, same size loops from jewelry wire with the Wolf Tools® Groovy Looping pliers in this video.

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How to Use Beadalon® Double Banding Pliers

The Beadalon® double banding pliers are an amazingly handy tool to use when you want to secure double thickness of square wire. See for yourself!

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How to Create the Circular Brick Stitch

Join Rose to learn how to make the circular brick stitch. This technique creates wonderfully intricate designs to be used on their own or around cabochons and focal beads.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Six shapes of mother-of-pearl shimmer in this dynamic necklace and earring project featuring cool whites and fresh greens. Use the full step-by-step instructions to create your own springtime set!

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Polymer Clay Tips - Why Aren't My Stripes Like Her Stripes?

Learn the basics of how to make stripes with polymer clay in this step-by-step jewelry-making tutorial hosted by award-winning mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka.

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The Sutton Slice for Polymer Clay

Lisa Pavelka, renowned mixed media artist, is here with a sutton slice tutorial, one of her favorite polymer clay techniques. Follow along to make your own sutton slice design with Fimo® Professional clay and texture stamps.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Four-Piece Bracelet Set

Gemstone beads and leather cord are the basis of this kumihimo necklace and multi-strand bracelet.

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Clay Carving Tools

The right clay tools make creating with polymer clay easier and more fun. Christi Friesen, polymer clay artist extraordinaire, explains why she loves this set of five double-ended clay carving tools in a fun jewelry-making product feature.

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Macramé Basics, Techniques and Finishing Techniques

Learn the basics of macramé knotting to combine in unique ways for use in jewelry-making. These techniques are surprisingly easy to master, especially with jewelry designer Jude demonstrating each knot.

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Lump Mutts

Make your own adorably lumpy version of your favorite furry friend using polymer clay with these simple step-by-step video and written instructions.

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Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Indulge in the allure of exotic colors with this Crystal Passions® triple-strand necklace and earring set, designed to make any woman feel wild and confident.

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How to Remove the Waxed Coating from Lava Beads

Want to wear some fragrant bling? This video spills the wax-off secrets for creating aromatherapy-ready beads!

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Quick and Simple Polymer Clay Cane Leaves

Follow along with award-winning artist Lisa Pavelka as she gives step-by-step instructions on how to make a millefiori cane out of Fimo® Professional polymer clay, which can be used as clay cane leaves in jewelry designs.

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Designing with 2-Part Epoxy

2-part epoxy is a versatile medium. Not only is it a glue that will join two things together, it can be molded, shaped, textured and used to create stunning designs.

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Multi-Strand Necklace

Shimmering crystals in green and gold ooze decadence in this set. The addition of 14Kt gold-filled beads adds a gorgeous metal gleam.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Get your style point across with this turquoise-and-silver jewelry set. A magnetic clasp makes it easy-on, easy-off, too! Just use the full step-by-step instructions to create your own.

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How-To Wire Wrap a Cabochon Setting

Wire wrapping is a great way to display cabochons that don't fit in a premade bezel. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to make wire wrapping a breeze.

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Making Ball-Tip Headpins with a Butane Torch

Use a Microtorch for butane fuel to make ball tipped headpins out of sterling silver wire.

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Designing and Finishing a Mesh Ribbon Necklace

Join us as jewelry designer Rose demystifies the art of working with mesh ribbon in this easy-to-follow necklace project tutorial.

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Art Clay® Fundamentals Video

Learn tips from jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman for working with Art Clay®, including the tools to use when creating, finishing and firing this jewelry metal clay.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Delicate chain and pearls form a simple, classic bridal set to be cherished for generations.

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Ring

A Mexican opal bead makes for the shimmering centerpiece to the ball chain comprising this beautiful ring.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Simple crystal pearl drops on Gossamer® chain and sterling silver ear wires compose a clean, timeless set ideal for any ensemble.

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How to Start a Box Chain Weave

Learn the box chain weave technique with chainmaille artist and instructor Sue Ripsch. She demonstrates using shower rings in place of jump rings to make it easy to follow along.

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How to Use The Bead Buddy® E-Z Looper™ Pliers

Silent animation shows how to use The Bead Buddy® E-Z Looper™ Pliers to make standard, professional simple loops every time. Written instructions included below the video.

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Glue

(see also Adhesive) A liquid, semi-liquid, gel or film that adheres or bonds items together. E-6000® and G-S Hypo cement are glues.

Secrets to Bead Tips with Thread

Bead tips create a professional finish for jewelry designs strung on thread. In this video, jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates connecting beaded thread to a clasp using a bead tip.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Let your creativity take flight with this jewelry set that's fluttering with wood and shell beads and an eye-catching butterfly focal.

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EUROTOOL® Beader's Delight Pliers

This video demonstrates how versatile the EUROTOOL® Beader’s Delight Pliers are. From cutting wire to creating loops, follow along to see all you can do with these pliers.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Dazzle on the red carpet with this exquisite single-strand necklace and earring set, adorned with Crystal Passions® beads and complemented by silver-plated brass findings.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

The captivating depth of labradorite adds a stylish dimension to this statement necklace and stud earrings. Easily create this design with the step-by-step instructions provided.

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Secrets to Bead Tips with Accu-Flex® Beading Wire

How to use bead tips for a clean, professional finish on Accu-Flex® and other beading wire. Watch this short video as jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates how to get this professional finish.

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Beadalon® Jewel Loom® Beading Loom Tips

Explore five different beading loom tips specific to the Beadalon® Jewel Loom®, including how to secure the ends of your design, how to add a ribbon clasp and other looming techniques.

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Stamp-e-Gane Tool Embellishment

Embellish jewelry tool handles and much more in this tutorial using a take on mokume gane with Fimo® Professional polymer clay and texture stamps. Explained step by step by mixed media artist extraordinaire, Lisa Pavelka.

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Bracelet

Style and awareness combine in this seed-beaded bracelet. Make several for charity events and product lines with our free instructions.

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How to Create a Shamballa-Style Bracelet

Learn all the jewelry-making techniques and tips for creating knotted Shamballa bracelets with pavé beads and cotton cord.

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How to Start a Turkish Roundmaille in Chainmaille

Author and artist Sue Ripsch demonstrates a Turkish roundmaille weave with jump rings to create intricate chainmaille jewelry. Enlarged 3-D graphics illustrate each step to make following along easy.

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Earrings

Beautiful teal and vitrail Czech fire-polished glass beads in gorgeous earrings prove that sparkle never goes out of style.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

This stunning labradorite jewelry set is sure to turn heads with its otherworldly iridescence and captivating glow.

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Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set

This spectacular collar-style necklace and earring set sparkles with Czech fire-polished glass beads and gleams with gold-toned accents. It may look complicated, but our free instructions will walk you through the steps to create your own version.

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How to Start a Double Spiral Rope in Chainmaille

The double spiral rope weave is demonstrated by chainmaille expert and author Sue Ripsch in this tutorial. A 3-D graphic is provided with each step to clearly illustrate the technique.

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Stretch Celtic Bracelet

Who says chainmaille can't be stretchy? Follow along with this video to make a stretchable Celtic chainmaille bracelet using both regular and rubber jump rings.

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Secrets to an Overhand Knot

Learn how to make an overhand knot, commonly used for working with cord. A 3D visual and demonstration by expert jewelry maker, Tammy Honaman, make it a cinch.

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Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Make your own turquoise eye candy with this multi-strand project that dresses up any pair of jeans and your favorite tee. Simply follow the free step-by-step instructions for handmade success.

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Jelly Roll Jewelry

Renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka walks you through the steps on how to design with a millefiori jelly roll cane made from polymer clay in this jewelry-making video tutorial.

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Bracelet

Loom with square seed beads to create new and exciting looks. The square shape gives this bracelet project a modern feel despite using an ancient technique.

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Bracelet

Jump in on the modern geometric jewelry trend with this gorgeous bracelet. The strategic shading and twisting forms make it difficult to discern where one angle stops and the others begin.

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Secrets to a Wrapped Loop

Learn how to make the perfect wrapped loop for creating secure and professional drops or connections in jewelry designs. Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows each step of this foundational jewelry-making technique.

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Christmas Tree Earrings

Gold-plated ear wires with stars are the perfect toppers for festive crystal Christmas tree earrings.

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Wiggly Scribbly with Polymer Clay

Award-winning artist and polymer clay guru Christi Friesen shows how to turn scrap polymer clay into a cane she describes as wiggly scribbly for unique clay creations to use in jewelry making.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Bring in the new year in style with this celebratory necklace design. Pearls and crystals have been stitched into the cord pattern for a subtle touch of luxury.

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Secrets to a Split Ring Loop

Give a head pin its own secure connection by adding a split ring loop on the end. Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates technique for keeping dangles and drops attached. Below the video are also full written step-by-step instructions.

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Bib-Style Necklace

"Tilikum - Wake for a Whale" is a stunning tribute to the orca. Deborah Glasser has captured these amazing creatures in several playful poses.

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Using Earring Card Punch Tools with Adhesive Front PVC Earring Cards

Showcase your jewelry and your brand at the same time! Use these punch tools to transform your custom printed business cards into hangable earring cards. Watch the silent animation to see how to work and clean the punch tools—or refer to the full written step-by-step instructions included below the video.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

This sophisticated jewelry ensemble captures attention and radiates sheer elegance and brilliance of Crystal Passions® rivolis. Elevate your style with this captivating sparkle.

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Secrets to a Half-Hitch Knot

To finish a strung jewelry design, try using a half-hitch knot as demonstrated in this tutorial by jewelry-making expert and educator Tammy Honaman.

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Ornament

Create a wonderfully festive DIY Christmas project using crystal beads and a snowflake ornament frame.

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Bracelet

Wrap a bit of the big city around your wrist with a seed beaded bracelet evocative of the metro subway lines!

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Bib-Style Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set

Becky Miller delivers eclectic style and free-spirited energy in this floral jewelry set.

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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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Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

This fun design is reminiscent of the candy necklaces we all loved as kids. Customers will love the lightweight feel and pop of fun colors.

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Triple-Strand Necklace

Marlynn McNutt’s Spanish Moss necklace combines riverstone and rhyolite to create a beautiful green-white effect reminiscent of soft mosses gathering on the riverbank.

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How to Solder a Jump Ring with Solder Paste

Soldering jump rings closed helps create a secure connection in jewelry. Follow along with Chris as he walks you through the tools and steps needed for this handy skill.

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