Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

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.

Video Length 14:35

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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.

Video Length 16:46

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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.

Video Length 7:03

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How to Assemble and Use a Pin Vise

Learn how to assemble and use a pin vise from the silent animations—or follow along with the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Light and refreshing as key lime pie, this fun necklace and earring set is ready for spring and summer.

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Bracelet

Add a little charm with this two-toned chainmaille bracelet. Customize colors and charm additions to fit your perfect style.

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How to Use Fancy Bezel Settings with Cabochons

Set cabochons quickly and elegantly within fancy bezel settings using a bezel pusher or bezel roller. Watch the silent animation to learn this professional technique, or use the full step-by-step instructions below the video.

Video Length 4:50

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How To Use Coiling Gizmo® Deluxe Econo Winder

A pair of videos show how to set up and use this handing wireworking tool that helps you create beautiful wire coils for your jewelry projects. The silent animation video offers a short-and-sweet overview; the longer video from Beadalon® walks the designer through the entire process. Also includes written step-by-step instructions below the videos.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Make a bold statement and learn basic metalsmithing techniques when you create this modern jewelry set.

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Art Clay® Silver "Here's My Heart" Pendant

Wear your heart around your neck by making this fun jewelry project. Renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka explains each step on how to make a heart pendant from Art Clay® silver metal clay and a few other jewelry-making tools.

Video Length 21:32

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Single-Strand Bracelet

Sparkling crystal beads in blue-green and yellow-green adorn your wrist in this bracelet design. Our step-by-step instructions guide you on the path to creating your own version.

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How to Use a Wire-Rounder Tool/Pin Vise

Make custom fishhook ear wires and other copper, brass and precious metal wire ends smooth and wearable with the wire rounder pin vise set. Learn how to assemble and use this tool.

Video Length 0:25

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Druzy agate and Hemalyke™ beads combine in this cosmic jewelry project. Inspired by the night sky this design packs plenty of technique and visual interest.

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How to Use the easyknotter®

Create beautiful knotted pearl jewelry with the help of the easyknotter. See how to use this handy tool for even, professional knots every time in no time.

Video Length 4:24

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How to Use Magnetic Barrel Clasps

Learn how easy it can be to attach and use magnetic barrel clasps, making easy-on and easy-off jewelry.

Video Length 7:46

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How to Create a Wrapped Gear and Crystal Rivoli Focal

Learn how to make a wrapped gear pendant using wire and a crystal rivoli with these helpful instructions. The animated instructions make this design effortless to create.

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