Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Earrings

Black silk stone is thought by many to enhance patience and clear thinking. Pair them with bright silver accents in this drop earring design for the epitome of style.

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Bracelet

Czech glass beads look as sweet as honey in this golden bracelet. Textured bead frames and caps in antique-gold hues add a touch of vintage elegance.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Butterfly beads and a fluttering centerpiece compose this free-spirited necklace. Easily personalize this design with a selection of fruit and floral charms.

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Bib-Style Necklace

Owl bet you won't be able to take your eyes off this piece! Stacy Farnsworth's snowy avian design soared on the wings of praise for its immaculate wire techniques and overall design.

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Steel Hole Punch, How-To

The easy way to use a steel hole punch, makes holes with smooth edges and a good round shape.

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Refresh your next jewelry line with this design—landscape stone beads mimic pineapple’s shape and colors with modern style.

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Warm up your wardrobe with the blush pink of lepidolite and golden lotus flowers.

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The bright blues and shimmering silver tones transform this design from simple hoops to on-trend, Southwestern-inspired earrings.

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Making Beads with the Paper Bead Roller

Watch as Tammy Honaman demonstrates how easy it is to create paper beads with the paper bead roller tool and a little Mod Podge.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Unleash your inner goddess with this amethyst necklace and earring set. The hand-carved pendants and matching beads are said to promote peace and balance.

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Using French Wire

French wire is a versatile finding known for protecting thread from wear and tear. Watch as designer Marlynn McNutt shows how to use it with Accu-Flex® wire.

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Earrings

Shimmering Crystal Passions® accent floral cubic zirconia links in this pair of earrings. Add enameled earstuds to accentuate the silver floral motif.

Design Idea LA24

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Crochet with Wire: The Chain Stitch

Crocheting isn't just for yarn! Watch this video to learn how to use the chain stitch to incorporate beads and other items into your jewelry designs.

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How to Use a Disc Cutter

Save time and effort with metal disc cutters! Watch Michael show how to use these handy tools to shape metal for your jewelry.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Rosanne Rosenberger’s "Mother of the Groom" necklace design is created using Fire Mountain’s Kismet bracelet pattern. Let this award-winning design inspire your next creation.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Add a pop of color and sparkle to your look with Preciosa fancy stones.

Design Idea PE28

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Lariat-Style Necklace and Earring Set

The iridescent flashes of rainbow moonstone and crystal AB beads give this jewelry set plenty of sparkle.

Design Idea PE26

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Four-Tiered Earrings

Framed by gold-toned circles, the rich colors of Czech crystal and fire-polished glass beads give these earrings a striking presence.

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Bracelet and Earrings Set

Crystal Passions® and Preciosa® Czech crystals form a palette straight from a rocky seacoast in this jewelry set.

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Bracelet and Earrings Set

The earthy tones of red jasper, sunstone, petrified wood and rose quartz give this bracelet and earring set a sophisticated yet laid-back vibe.

Design Idea PD4G

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Single-Strand Necklace

Annette Miller used fifty-four strands of braided wire to make this gorgeous Pearl Bouquet pendant necklace, worthy of any bride-to-be.

Design Idea NF3M

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How to Use Ribbon Ends in Jewelry Designs

Finishing your ribbon jewelry is a snap with ribbon ends. Learn how in this helpful video.

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Bracelet

The wavy copper rondelles add a modern touch to this Powercord® energy bracelet made with rainbow obsidian, ensuring that it brings good vibes to all who wear it.

Design Idea PD4E

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Bracelet

This bracelet shimmers with the sparkling energy of golden sheen obsidian. The gleaming stainless steel beads offer a striking contrast and provide durability, resisting rust and corrosion. This makes it the perfect accessory for both men's and unisex styles.

Design Idea PD4D

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Single-Strand Necklace

Nothing says simplicity and sophistication like a strand of beads around the neck. Gold-finished chain brings out the green hues in this classy emerald necklace.

Design Idea PD4A

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Christmas Tree Earrings

Give these ruby-red Christmas tree earrings a go for dazzling holiday party accessorizing.

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Bracelet

Spring is in the air—and on your wrist with this delightful daisy chain stitch bracelet!

Design Idea PD49

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Single-Strand Necklace

This wirework dog necklace featuring turquoise is designed in honor of our 50th anniversary.

Design Idea PD48

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Earrings

Create your own pair of delicious gummy bear earrings using resin and make a unique fashion statement.

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Earrings

Rose gold-filled accents perfectly bring out the deep, wine-red tones of garnet.

Design Idea PD32

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Double-Strand Necklace

Three cheers for the red, white and blue! Celebrate in style and sparkle with this patriotic necklace.

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Lanyard

Attach your ID badge to a fun and stylish lanyard like this one. Acrylic beads keep the design lightweight, accented with sparkling glass and crystal beads.

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Bracelet and Earrings Set

Preciosa Czech crystal and coconut shell take you on a trip to the ocean. These fabulous hoops and the matching bracelet are sure to make waves wherever they're worn.

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Earrings

These stylish filigree earrings give your ears a bit of sparkle wherever you go. The best part? They're clip-ons, so all ears can enjoy a bit of bling!

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Earrings

These adorable Sculpey® PREMO polymer clay candy corn earrings look sweet enough to eat! But don't do that; wear them instead!

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Earrings Set

Tiered clay Christmas trees bring some crafty creativity in this festive earrings set.

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Earrings

Light up your Christmas holiday with these emerald-colored earrings that sparkle like lightbulbs on your tree.

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Earrings

Brass components make up this sleek, modern earring design, stamped with a heartfelt message.

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Personalize Jewelry Using Steel Letter and Number Punches

Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman walks you through how to add the flair of personalization to metal jewelry with letter and number punches in this handy video.

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Earrings

Oh mini Christmas tree earrings, oh mini Christmas tree earrings, how lovely are thy seed beads. Get in the holiday spirit with tiny wearable Tannenbaums.

Design Idea K614

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Triple-Strand Bracelet

You'll be puttin' on the ritz with this glittering, glamorous bracelet.

Design Idea PA2K

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Bracelet

Craft exquisite arm adornments with Tammy Honaman's complimentary Kumihimo seed bead project. Enjoy the freedom to express your style by effortlessly substituting your preferred colors for endless fashionable statements.

Design Idea G101

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Lariat-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Lariat necklaces are an obvious choice for fancy attire, and this design spares no elegance. Czech glass cathedral beads in green and mint form a sparkling set.

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Double-Strand Bracelet

In this cheery bracelet the vibrant spring green of rhyolite perfectly complements the blissful Preciosa crystal butterfly beads.

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How to Use a Ring Stretcher

Introducing our user-friendly Tabletop Ring Stretcher, perfect for effortlessly stretching rings up to half a size without the need for heating, making your jewelry crafting a breeze!

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Lariat-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Bring this elegant lariat necklace to life with your personal touch by following our step-by-step instructions, available for free. Choose your favorite beads and create a customized masterpiece.

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E6000® Adhesive Comparison

Learn the differences between these three 5-star rated E6000 adhesives to discover which will work best for your jewelry or embellishment projects: Jewelry and Bead™, Extreme Tack™ and Shoe Dazzle™.

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Earrings

Deep red and orange beads strung across teardrop frames shimmer in the light as you dance your way through the two-step.

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Earrings

Tila beads in Southwestern colors form an eye-catching pair of mosaic earrings perfect for attending a rodeo or spending a day at the ranch.

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How to Open and Lock a Link Lock

In this video, we'll show you how to effortlessly open and lock a Link Lock, providing a secure and solder-free solution for connecting and linking your favorite jewelry components.

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DIY Earrings Using a Disc Cutter

Learn how to use the disc cutter tool with Award winning designer Lisa Pavelka as she creates a pair of crescent moon earrings

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Single-Strand Necklace

Wood and coconut beads in a multi-strand design make this necklace feel earthy and nature-inspired without going over the top.

Design Idea MC4U

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Multi-Strand Necklace

Mixed materials, like different chains and nut beads, add intrigue to designs. Make each piece convertible with clasps to up the creative ante.

Design Idea MC4V

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Earrings

Upcycle bullet casings into on-trend earrings with tassels made from leather fringe. These earrings add a Western-style touch to any look.

Design Idea MD24

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Belt Buckle

These earrings capture the Bohemian spirit with their lightweight wood focals and cotton cord tassels.

Design Idea MD27

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Boots

Add a little something extra to your cowboy boots with chain and goldstone cabochons, as seen in this rootin'-tootin' design.

Design Idea MD28

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Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set

Put a bright pop of color into your look with this dazzling three-piece Crystal Passions® design. The large links give this design an extra punch of fashion flavor.

Design Idea MB3C

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Earrings

You'd better bell-ieve these chandelier earrings are stylish and striking attention-getters.

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Bracelet

Show off your timeless patriotism with a red, white and blue bracelet featuring Crystal Passions® pearls.

Design Idea PB2K

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Using a Need A Bead Now™ Organizer Tote

The Need A Bead Now organizer tote is so easy to use for securely storing beads, polymer clay canes and other jewelry supplies. Video hosted by internationally renowned polymer clay artist Judy Belcher.

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Earrings

Welcome spring and add some fun floral vibes! These earrings are blooming with paua shell flowers and adorable wooden bead buds.

Design Idea PB2J

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Inserting a Saw Blade into a Jeweler's Saw Frame

Welcome, jewelry enthusiasts! In this video, we'll show you how to expertly insert a saw blade into a jeweler's saw frame, a must-have tool for precision metal sheet cutting in your jewelry-making endeavors.

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Earrings

Add a touch of sparkle to your favorite outfit with this pair of crystal earrings.

Design Idea L93S

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Earrings

Barbie would be proud of these stunning pink filigree earrings! They're the perfect accessory to complete your Barbiecore look.

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Single-Strand Necklace

This stunning wireworked Christmas flower Poinsettia necklace is a perfect way to add some holiday cheer to your jewelry collection.

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How to Start a 3-in-3 Chain with a Twist

Sue Ripsch, author of Classic Chain Mail Jewelry, demonstrates the 3-in-3 chainmaille weave with a twist. Follow along to learn this technique.

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Bracelet and Earring Set

Timeless grace is here. This enchanting set features vine-like layers of 14Kt gold-filled chain, sparkling tanzanite rhinestones, and cascading hibiscus blooms.

Design Idea L93U

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Single-Strand Necklace

This design brings together a beautiful collection of natural materials including leather, horn, bone and more for a boho-inspired look.

Design Idea PB2D

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Single-Strand Necklace

This pendant necklace is perfectly in line with the galaxycore trend. Create your own one-of-a-kind spacey effect with resin, dye, and glitter.

Design Idea PA4V

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How To Use The EUROTOOL® Stamp Holder

See how the EUROTOOL stamp holder keeps everything in place for stamped jewelry designs.

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Single-Strand Necklace

It's time for tea and pastries created from polymer clay for a conversation-sparking piece.

Design Idea PA4U

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Experience a sense of calmness in your style with the beautiful blue color of Crystal Passions® in this jewelry set.

Design Idea PA4T

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How to Create a Zipper Cane Using Polymer Clay

Rose explains how to make a zipper cane, a polymer clay cane that may look complex, but is actually simple--especially with step-by-step instructions from this tutorial.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Celtic-inspired chainmaille accessories with incredible faceted amethyst beads.

Design Idea L23H

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Elevate any ensemble effortlessly with this user-friendly jewelry project. It's a breeze to string together and is destined to become a beloved customer favorite.

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Bracelet

Mathematical concepts apply themselves to jewelry in this project. Follow the free instructions to create a Sine Wave bangle--no graphing calculator required!

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Using Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Wyatt White from Beadalon® shows off a wonderful tool for working with memory wire. You'll wonder how you ever designed memory wire jewelry without them.

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Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Take advantage of our bulk seed bead mixes to create this original multi-strand convertible necklace and earring set. With so many different options for color and style, the possibilities are endless.

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Earrings

Create a vintage-inspired pair of earrings with this design. Gunmetal components and light Colorado topaz crystals draw the eye in with their stunning contrast.

Design Idea L946

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Single-Strand Necklace

Mystic Moons features blue mystic topaz gemstones and a moonstone cabochon in a stunning pendant created with the help of 3D printing technology.

Design Idea L23G

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Cuff Bracelet

This Crystal Passions® bracelet is as easy to make as it is sparkly. Simply add a fancy stone to an Almost Instant Jewelry™ setting for a stunning accessory.

Design Idea L952

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How to Use the Artistic Wire® Ring and Bracelet Finding Forms™

Wyatt from Beadalon® is here to show you how to make adjustable round rings and oval bangle bracelets with your favorite jewelry-making wire.

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Cuff Bracelet

A stunning wire-weave bracelet with a soft metallic glow accenting opaque moonstone and labradorite.

Design Idea L23F

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Perfect Knots with the Tin Cup Knotter from Beadalon®

Wyatt from Beadalon® demonstrates how the tin cup knotter makes quick-and-easy work of consistently spaced knots.

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Earrings

This pair of Crystal Passions® earrings is as easy to make as it is sparkly. Simply add fancy stones to Almost Instant Jewelry™ settings for stunning accessories.

Design Idea L953

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How to Use the Artistic Wire® Ear Wire Findings Form™

Wyatt, a special guest from Beadalon®, explains how to use the Artistic Wire® Ear Wire Findings Forms™ to create a unique dangle-style pair of earrings.

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Bracelet

Spring is in full bloom with a rainbow of bright colors, flowers and stylish wire-work.

Design Idea L23D

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Basic Wire-Weaving Techniques

Want to get into wire weaving? This how-to video will teach you how three basic wire-weaving patterns.

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Necklace and Earring Set

The glory of Crystal Passions® fancy stones come to life in this necklace and earring set that brings endless sparkle.

Design Idea PA4S

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Bib-Style Necklace

With a sultry plunging neckline, the delicate antique components work in harmony with valiant focals to exhibit an alluring, unwavering feminine power.

Design Idea L23C

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Elevate your jewelry collection with the dazzling brilliance of emerald-hued Crystal Passions® fancy stones, adding a touch of glamour and sophistication to your style.

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Multi-Strand Necklace

Bursts of leopardskin jasper interspersed between fascinating fossil gemstone beads make for a beautiful statement necklace.

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Why You Need a Bead Reamer

Not all bead holes are created equal, which is why a bead reamer is a necessary jewelry-making tool. Just see how convenient (and easy) a reamer is to use for enlarging bead holes.

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Sun Catcher

Celebrate Americana with a red, white and blue suncatcher that’s sure to make a sparkling patriotic statement.

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Bib-Style Necklace

Join the hummingbirds for a day in this stunning bib necklace. The creativity and precision with which this piece was made earned it the Wonderful Whimsy Award.

Design Idea LA4Z

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Basics to Kumihimo

Get creative with beads and the basics of kumihimo, a traditional Japanese braiding technique.

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