Opening Jump Rings and Split Rings
Learn how to easily open jump rings and split rings with this video tutorial.
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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.
Bracelet
A snake-inspired chainmaille bracelet composed of anodized aluminum scales. The intricate design creates the appearance of a corn snake.
Triple-Strand Necklace
Let this celestial-themed necklace inspire out-of-this-world jewelry.
Scarf-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Resembling a dazzling scarf, this necklace intricately combines shimmering sequin sheet and tiny seed beads, creating a captivating and versatile accessory.
Ear Thread
An earring form consisting of a short post with attached chain. The post serves as a "needle," allowing the chain to be threaded front-to-back through the ear.
Earstud
A finding, usually metal, used to create ear jewelry. The post or stud passes through the ear, and is secured by an earnut on the back. Also see Earpost.
Earpost
A finding, usually metal, used to create ear jewelry. The post or stud passes through the ear, and is secured by an earnut on the back. Also see Earstud.
Ear Cuff
A half-circle band or ring of metal pinched around the side or middle edge of the ear. Some styles have a dangle or a chain to an earstud on the same ear.
Three-Piece Bracelet Set
Wrap wire into repeating geometric patterns to resemble the decorative woven grass techniques of ancient artisans.
Convertible Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
Inspired by the symbolism of the black orchid--believed by some to represent absolute power--this three-piece set features a beautiful contrast of silver wirework and black pearls.
Bracelet
Chainmaille artist and instructor, Kat Wisniewski, has a fun, quick and easy helm chain bangle bracelet project that combines flexible and traditional jump rings.
UNIVERSAL™ Magical Crimper Pliers
Jewelry designer Rose can't help but be excited when telling you about a pair of magical crimping pliers that turns a crimp tube into a round crimp bead. Don't blink, you might miss it!
Weighing with Digital Scales
Discover the precision of digital scales for your crafting needs when accuracy in weight measurement is essential.
Brooch
Jewelry inspiration comes from everywhere--even while we sleep. This whimsical spatula-tailed hummingbird brooch was a design pulled from the artist's dream.
How to Use the Crystal Katana Embellishment Positioner
The Crystal Katana is an invaluable tool when working with small crystals and embellishments, allowing you to easily grip and position them.
Single-Strand Necklace
The bluebells in this entry in Tamara Allison’s Wall Flower Pendant series will leave you anything but blue.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
A fun and charming chainmaille necklace and earring set design with colorful porcelain beads.
Polymer Clay Mica-Shift Technique
Explore the mesmerizing world of the Polymer Clay Mica-Shift Technique in our upcoming video.
Bib-Style Necklace
Like white petals in the moonlight, the metallic surfaces of this artistic design seem to emit a pale glow. A silver butterfly flies amongst the winding wirework vines.
Sterling Silver Jump Rings
You'll love the range of sterling silver jump rings available at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, especially because jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman showcases the various sizes, gauges and shapes in this product feature.
Gold Filled
Explore the precise technical definition of "gold-filled" within this EncycloBEADia® entry.
EUROTOOL® Nylon Jaw Looping Pliers
In-house jewelry designer Jamie Smedley shows the benefit of EUROTOOL® nylon jaw pliers when working with jewelry-making wire you don’t want to mar or scratch.
Single-Strand Necklace
Turn a love for turquoise into a wear-anywhere design! Follow these step-by-step instructions to cinch in a cabochon to its setting and then string up the rest of the design.
Gauge
The measurement of the thickness of wire or metal sheet: the higher the number, the thinner the metal.
Fishhook Clasp
A lightweight clasp with a fishhook-shaped interior hook which is inserted into an oval box. The hook stops jewelry from falling off if the clasps are opened.
Triple-Strand Bracelet
Hop along a sterling silver beaded river atop these beautiful amethyst Stepping Stones with this gorgeous bracelet that's sure to impress.
Using EUROTOOL® Coil Cutting Pliers
We're diving into the world of jewelry-making with EUROTOOL® Coil Cutting Pliers -- designed to effortlessly handle wire coils. Complete with comfortable cushion grip handles and a center spring for smooth cutting action.
Druzy
Name given to a layer of tiny quartz crystals which have formed on a gemstone.
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