Using Ball Chain Connectors
Silent animation shows how to use ball chain connectors to terminate or add length to a section of ball chain.
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Christmas Bulb Earrings
Like a pair of small ornaments, Jamie Smedley’s Christmas Tinsel earrings bring some holiday cheer to any wardrobe.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Sparkle your way into spring with bright glass flowers, stardust crimp covers and coated beads. The dangling bib provides a sense of motion that catches the light and the eye.
Using a Jeweler's Saw as a Pearl/Bead Reamer
Quickly and easily enlarge the stringing holes of cultured pearls and soft gemstones such as malachite by using the blade of a jeweler’s saw. Watch the silent animation to see how it’s done, or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.
Earrings
Jamie Smedley's Crimson Jubilation earrings capture the feeling of classic Christmases of yore. Beautiful red and green accent beads bring out the vibrant colors in the Tensha beads that are the stars of this design.
Warping for Bead Weaving
Learn how to set up (or warp) the Mirrix looms for bead weaving from this video tutorial straight from Mirrix Looms. Watch to learn two ways to weave beads on a loom—with or without the shedding device.
Creating a Sparkle Flower with Polymer Clay
Make a "sparkle flower" pendant in this polymer clay project led by award-winning artist Christi Friesen who walks you through the steps using Premo! Sculpey® clay, flat back hot-fix rhinestones and crystal headpins.
Bracelet
Create this Christmas'y mosaic bracelet with TILA® beads in time for the holiday season.
Creating a Polymer Clay Leaf
Learn how to make one of award-winning artist Christi Friesen’s favorite polymer clay leaves in this short and easy clay tutorial, using Premo! Sculpey® jewelry clay.
Using EUROTOOL®
What CAN’T you do with Four-in-One Beader’s Delight pliers by EUROTOOL®? This handy pair of multi-purpose pliers feature a long nose, flat jaw, closing groove and side cutter—all in one! Ideal for travel, classes and small creative workspaces.
How to Use Two-Sided Bezel Settings
Easily set Crystal Passions® fancy stones or flat-backed cabochons using these these two-sided calibrated bezel mounts. Rose shows you how it’s done—all it takes is pliers and a prong pusher to create stunning pendants for jewelry.
How to Make Foiled Polymer Clay Shapes
Mixed-media artist Lisa Pavelka demonstrates how to make faux dichroic glass with polymer clay. Get her tips for working with clay and foils in this tutorial.
How to Use the Wire Curling Mandrel
Hand make your own consistently sized jump rings and wire coils from soft metal wire using the wire curling mandrel set. Watch the silent animation to see how these tools work, or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.
How to Create a Chainmaille Love Knot
Chainmaille artist Sue Ripsch teaches the love knot, also known as the mobius weave technique to create earrings, bracelets and other jewelry designs.
Collaging with Foil and Resin
Create a fun collage pendant with craft foils on polymer clay and jewelry resin (Magic-Glos® UV resin) as you follow along with step-by-step instructions by prominent mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka in this jewelry-making tutorial.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Catch the light with this quartz crystal pendant suspended in a macramé net. Magnesite beads add pops of cool, calming color to this simple set.
How to Create a Full Persian Chainmaille Weave
Sue Ripsch, author of Classic Chain Mail Jewelry teaches the full Persian chainmaille weave. She demonstrates using shower rings in place of jump rings to make it easy to follow along.
Earrings
Simple child's play or sophisticated chainmaille? These Christmas tree earrings walk the line with their chainmaille base and glow-in-the-dark tree topper.
Polymer Clay - Basics and Techniques
Christi Friesen covers all the polymer clay basics, including how to condition clay, color blending, jewelry clay tools, clay baking tips and more.
How to Use the Hidden Crimp End Clasp
Hidden crimp end clasps give a finished, professional look to any strung bead design. Learn how to incorporate them into your jewelry creations with these animated instructions.
Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
They'll be green with envy when you arrive in this eye-catching set! Crystal pearls in a verdant ombré palette seem to float along strands of Acculon® beading wire. Swap out the colors to match wedding décor or your customers' favorite hues for customized looks.
Creating a Polymer Clay Lion
Award-winning artist Christi Friesen walks you through the creation process of sculpting lion heads out of polymer clay.
Bracelet
It’s the season of giving and this Rudolph-inspired chainmaille bracelet will make the perfect gift.
How to Use the Miracle Mount™ System
The Miracle Mount™ system was designed to hold sparkling Crystal Passions® fancy stones and gemstone cabochons. Rose explains how jewelry designers can add loop and peg inserts to create customized links, centerpieces and stations.