Keeping the Perfect Metal Clay Consistency
See how to keep metal clay the right consistency as you create jewelry by following these steps from award-winning mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka.
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Dione® Add A Bead System
Anyone can be a jewelry designer with the Dione® large-hole beads. See how easy it is so create nearly instant, interchangeable jewelry with the Add A Bead system available in metal, gemstone, glass, crystal and other materials.
How to Use the Hand Vise
Silent animation shows how to assemble the hand vise and load it with wire. Written instructions included below the video.
Secrets to Simple Loops
The simple loop is a must-learn basic jewelry-making technique. Follow along with step-by-step instructions by expert jewelry maker Tammy Honaman.
Bracelet
Discover the perfect harmony of Czech glass and a dragonfly-adorned brass button, elegantly intertwined with anodized aluminum gold chain and woven cord in this enchanting bracelet.
Lashed Wrap Bracelet
Embrace the power of peace. A graceful dove charm adorns this lashed wrap bracelet for a harmonious touch to your style.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Go west with this colorful necklace and earring set. Seed beads create the colorway, encasing a turquoise-colored cabochon and accenting bright orange Preciosa crystal beads and pale pink Celestial Crystal pearls. Use the full step-by-step instructions to create your own!
How to Use a Bracelet Bending Tool
Create perfectly curved cuff bracelets in just a few seconds with this handy bending tool. Animated instructions make it even easier.
Secrets to Professional Crimping
Learn a handy secret or two (or three) from expert jewelry maker, Tammy Honaman, on how to crimp as effectively as possible when professionally finishing jewelry designs.
Sputnik Earrings
Follow along with Sue Ripsch, renowned chainmaille artist, as she walks through the steps to create chainmaille Sputnik earrings.
Adhering Cord Ends to Infinity Chain
In this video learn how to attach cord ends to the uniquely shaped infinity link chain.
Secrets to Opening and Closing Jump Rings
Learn the right way to open and close jump rings! Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to avoid warping the wire and making connections less secure.
Triple-Strand Bracelet
Celebrate the holiday season in style with a triple-strand bracelet featuring festive Czech fire-polished glass Beads. The festive colors and playful charms are perfect for adding a touch of Christmas cheer to your ensemble.
Secrets to French Wire
Learn all about the secrets to using French wire in this step-by-step tutorial with renowned jewelry artist Tammy Honaman.
How to Weave Beads on a Mirrix Loom
See how to weave beads on a Mirrix loom with and without the shedding device in this detailed tutorial courtesy of the manufacturer.
Secrets to Finishing with Bead Ends
Complete memory wire designs stylishly with half-drilled bead ends. In this video, jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shares this quick-and-easy jewelry-making technique.
Secrets to Cutting Memory Wire
Memory wire is a favorite jewelry wire for quick bead stringing projects, but you need a special tool to cut the stainless steel so your wire (and pliers!) aren't damaged.
Secrets to Crimping with Crimp Tubes
Finish beading wire securely with crimp tubes. Expert jewelry maker and instructor Tammy Honaman shows how to use them to add clasps to the end of your jewelry.
Single-Strand Necklace
This design is called "Thrill of the Fight," but there's no struggle involved in making your own version when you follow our step-by-step instructions.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Green and pink tourmaline shine as complementary colors in this mirrored necklace and earring set, complete with instructions.
How to Use Resin in Open Settings
See how you can use Magic-Glos® UV resin in open, backless jewelry settings to create layered collages as prominent mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka walks you through this step-by-step jewelry-making project.
Layered Collage with Magic-Glos®
Renowned mixed-media artist Lisa Pavelka shows you step by step how to make this steampunk pendant using a bezel setting, texture stamps, polymer clay and Magic-Glos® resin.
Tips for Foil and Apoxie Sculpt
Lisa Pavelka, famous mixed media artist, explains some tips for working with craft foils on polymer clay (and adhesive clay like Apoxie® Sculpt) in this quick and fun tutorial.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Is seed beading in your DNA? Use the full step-by-step instructions with this spiral helix necklace and earring design and test the theory for yourself.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Wrap up your style with a memory wire bracelet adorned with exquisite seed and bugle beads.
Secret to a Surgeon's Knot
How to tie a surgeons knot? We've got you covered. Unlock the 'knot'-orious secrets of perfecting the surgeon's knot in this video for a surefire way to finish your jewelry designs!
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
A filigree finding makes a charming focal for the necklace in this easy-to-make jewelry set.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
The blues of apatite and amazonite lend this necklace and earring set an icy feeling, while tassels of dripping silver chain complete the imagery of "Meltwater."
Secrets to Crimp Covers - Hiding Knots
Did you know crimp covers aren't just for crimps? Renowned jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows you the secrets of using crimp covers to hide knots.
River of Maille Bracelet
Expert chainmaille artist Sue Ripsch demonstrates how to make a River of Maille bracelet. This is a variation of the Byzantine technique. She uses shower curtain rings so it’s easier to see how to connect jump rings to create this chainmaille weave.
How to Create a Christi Friesen Wig Wag Design
Polymer clay guru Christi Friesen shares how to make a clay wig wag, a roll of clay with wavy stripes she goes on to use in all sorts of jewelry projects. This super-short and super-fun video how-to invites you to “clay playtime” with Christi!
How to Create the Double St. Petersburg Stitch
The double Saint Petersburg stitch is a mouthful to say and an exquisite beading stitch in jewelry. You're sure to master it in no time.
Amethyst
Despite being a common gemstone, amethyst is one of the most popular. This birthstone has an interesting Greek myth involving a nymph named Amethystos and the god Dionysus.
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®.
Bracelet
Discover the art of crafting a simple Powercord® bracelet and unleash your creativity by substituting your preferred gemstones for limitless design possibilities.
Earrings
Rock your world with these exquisite earrings adorned with lava rock gemstone beads.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Single-Strand Necklace and Four-Piece Bracelet Set
Gemstone beads and leather cord are the basis of this kumihimo necklace and multi-strand bracelet.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Making Ball-Tip Headpins with a Butane Torch
Use a Microtorch for butane fuel to make ball tipped headpins out of sterling silver wire.
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.
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.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Delicate chain and pearls form a simple, classic bridal set to be cherished for generations.
Ring
A Mexican opal bead makes for the shimmering centerpiece to the ball chain comprising this beautiful ring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Bend or Curve Baked Polymer Clay
Bend or straighten an already-baked piece of polymer clay. In-house jewelry designer Rose shares her tips for changing baked clay into the shapes you need.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Indulge in the richness of bordeaux-hued pearls, gracefully complemented by emerald rondelle beads for an enchanting touch of glamour.
How to Begin a European 4-in-1 Chain
Master the art of crafting elegantly intricate European 4-in-1 chainmaille with this video, complemented by detailed step-by-step instructions.
Gold Imitation
An alloy of zinc, tin and copper that results in a yellow the color of gold.
Secrets to Crimp Covers - Hiding Crimp Beads
Renowned jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows you the secrets of using crimp covers to hide crimp beads. Come get a taste of expertise that years of experience has led to.
Gold Electroplate
An electrolytic coating with gold or an alloy of at least 10% fineness to a minimum thickness throughout that is equivalent to seven millionths of an inch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bracelet
Style and awareness combine in this seed-beaded bracelet. Make several for charity events and product lines with our free instructions.
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.
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.
Earrings
Beautiful teal and vitrail Czech fire-polished glass beads in gorgeous earrings prove that sparkle never goes out of style.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
This stunning labradorite jewelry set is sure to turn heads with its otherworldly iridescence and captivating glow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas Tree Earrings
Gold-plated ear wires with stars are the perfect toppers for festive crystal Christmas tree earrings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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