Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

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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