Let this lotus necklace be your next beading project. It's perfect for spring and summer sales or outfits!
How to Use the Rotary Hole Punch Tool
Hand-held rotary punch is ideal for leather work—and this silent animation shows how to use it. Also includes full written step-by-step instructions below the video.
Herringbone Stitch
Add the spiral herringbone stitch to your seed bead repertoire. Whether you’re just getting started or are a seed bead pro, find everything you need to know in one place.
Opening Jump Rings and Split Rings
Learn how to easily open jump rings and split rings with this video tutorial.
Earrings
Sail away in these filigree-filled sailboat silhouette earrings. This airy design allows for plenty of playful movement.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Embrace winter's chill with this stylishly simple project. Sparkling crystals glisten like the sun's rays on fresh snowfall.
How to Use Brads and Washers on Leather
Using brads and washers on leather is a foundational skill for mixed media and cold connections jewelry designs. Watch the silent animation—or follow the full written step-by-step instructions below the video—to learn this technique.
Sassy Spirals Techniques
Lisa Pavelka walks you through the process of making your own bead caps, wire cages and spiral accents in beginner friendly wire working tutorial videos.
Collar-Style Necklace
Invoke the ornate elegance of royal fashion with this gold-plated and pearl statement piece.
How to Use The Magic Finding™ and Pliers
Silent animation displays how to use Magic Finding™ crimps, Magic Finding Omega inserts and Magic Finding Pliers. Below the video are full written step-by-step instructions.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
The tree of life has been used all over the world for centuries. To capture this symbol in your jewelry, wire-wrap a cabochon with a tree design by following these video instructions.
Fold Over Clasp
A low-profile clasp that is less likely to tangle or snag on clothes or hair than other styles. It folds shut, closing securely and locking with a quiet snap.
Choker-Style Necklace
This award-winning design, "Empress Catherine" by Marielle Teasdale, was inspired by the Romanov collection and how filigree was used to create decorative objects.
Foil
A thin leaf of metal placed behind a gem or stone to heighten its color or brilliance.
Creating an Eye Pin from a Length of Wire
Silent animation displays how to create an eye pin from a length of wire. Below the video are full written step-by-step instructions by jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman.
Facet
A flat surface or plane on a cut gemstone. The movement of light from one facet to another creates the sparkle and flash of a stone.
Crown
Embrace your majesty with this copper crown design. Play with color and gauge variance to draw the attention of the court and other envious royals.
Using Waterslide Image Transfers
Welcome to our tutorial on using Waterslide Image Transfers for your creative projects!
Bracelet
Rose is showing off some wonderful beads to use when it comes to peyote stitch. Find out what she has planned, and what she is demonstrating off with simple beads.
Fiber Optic Glass
This glass gets its name from its similarity to Cat's Eye Quartz and the unique way the two materials refract light. Also called Cat's Eye Glass.
Single-Strand Necklace
A wonder from down under, this metal pendant features a milky Australian opal center and accentuated wire coil contours.
Collar-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Take your flat peyote stitch pattern to another dimension with this earring and necklace set. The graduated bead sizes give this design a 3D lift.
How to Open Magnetic Clasps
Learn the easy way to open magnetic clasps without risking damage or losing the magnets.
Earwire
A thin piece of wire used to support ear jewelry. Ear wires come in many styles. The fishhook is popular often with a ball or coil to balance the finding.