An alloy of copper and tin which creates a metal with a dark golden-brown color.
Intro to Jump Rings
Jewelry-making expert Tamara Honaman shares how handy and versatile jump rings are for connecting components.
Brooch
"Lucky Tumi", a brooch, is created using turquoise gemstone beads and wire. His stark gaze is mysteriously inviting.
Double-Strand Stretch Bracelet
Double your energy and stack up the style with this eye-catching double-stranded bracelet design. Silver-plated spacer beads ensure that the red sesame jasper beads stay perfectly aligned.
Gold-Filled Jumprings
Jump rings are a classic connector for jewelry making and gold-filled jump rings fill a design niche unlike any other type. Learn all about gold-filled jumprings—including what gold-filled is—from jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman.
Bar-and-Ring Clasp
A two-piece clasp with a T-shaped bar and a loop. The loop is usually a circle, but sometimes other shapes are used. See also Toggle Clasp.
Single-Strand Necklace
Inspired by the golden ratio, the Garnet Star Engine necklace was created with fine and sterling silver and a garnet gemstone.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Add a touch of natural beauty to your style with a rhodonite gemstone necklace and earring set. This stunning stone showcases gorgeous pink and black hues that can be dressed up or down for a versatile look that's perfect for any occasion.
Peacock Bracelet
Make your own peacock bracelet using seed beads and these full instructions. Use traditional peacock colors or make new variations to provide customers with exciting options.
Single-Strand Necklace
Designed as a magical amulet and inspired by the wonders of geometry, this necklace features a rhodonite garnet gemstone and sterling silver.
Bracelet
A form of jewelry worn around the wrist created from leather, fibers, plastics or metals. Some bracelets are used for medical or identification purposes.
Brick Stitch
An off-loom bead-weaving technique. In brick stitch, beads are woven in a pattern like a brick wall. Also called Cheyenne or Comanche stitch.
Pendant
A complex geometrical design of topaz and gold and silver beads.
Chandelier Earrings
Wirework your own geometric dangle earrings for an on trend look. These triangles are sure to get attention.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Create a playful necklace by using a fairy charm and labradorite gemstones that feature their own intriguing play of light. Watch the free video to get started.
Tree Sculpture
Gemstone-chip trees are a creative, personal way to decorate any room. Learn how to make one with this how-to video.
Single-Strand Necklace
This necklace design featuring metal sheet and wirework is perfectly named Shaved Chocolate and oh so yummy looking.
How to Create Macramé Leaves
Macramé leaves are a great way to bring life to jewelry. This instructional video provides step-by-step instructions on how to include them in your designs.
Single-Strand Necklace
Harness the earthen appeal of gemstones in this multi-stone strand project, complete with a trendy tassel.
Double-Strand Necklace
A necklace with iridescent light and drenched in jewels, Sheherazade's Necklace was designed for a daring princess.
Earrings
Plum and silver-plated dangle earrings exude old-fashioned elegance. Large textured beads are framed with antiqued beaded rondelles and purple fire-polished accents.
Brooch Convertor
A finding used to convert a brooch into a pendant. Styles are available for horizontal or vertical pins.
Earrings
The sea blue aqua color and the charms of the seashore will fill your ears with the beauty of the ocean when wearing these nautical themed earrings.
Bolo
A necktie style popular in the American Southwest, created using a length of cord fastened with a clamping slide finding, and finished with metal bolo tip ends.
Earrings
Triangles of Bermuda blue crystals dangle serenely under sterling silver lotus flower earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Celestial Crystal® beads add sparkle to this easy seed-beaded necklace and earrings project.
Bent Chain-Nose Pliers
Chain-nose pliers with bent jaws, used to reach into tight places or odd angles. The bent tips allow access into all areas without blocking the line of vision.
Bracelet
Iridescent flowers and silvery metal bead caps contrast the light and the dark in this charming bracelet.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Follow the undulating weave of this unusual bracelet and discover the allure of the shiny iridescent glass.
Bracelet
This design serves as a reminder to keep moving forward. Bola cord and a turquoise bead paired with an arrow are a wearable source of strength and determination.
Bangle
An inflexible circular bracelet, often narrow. Some styles may be hinged, however, most bangles have no clasp and must be slipped over the hand to be worn.
Earrings
Learn how to make these enchanting earrings, crafted from a harmonious blend of blue and white seed beads and accented with gleaming Hemalyke™, which evoke the mesmerizing allure of mermaid scales shimmering with an aquatic elegance.
Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
A mix of a modern silhouette and rustic cord l bring this triple-strand beauty to life. This design is an ideal piece for those looking to try a striking, but comfortable, look.
Bracelet
The fanciful butterflies in this charm bracelet will flutter on the wrist. Commonly known as a sign of rebirth and growth, butterfly jewelry makes meaningful gifts.
How to Add Textured Finishes to Metal
Brush up on your metal-finishing techniques by learning how to add matte and brushed textures to metal by following along with jewelry-maker Hazel Wheaton.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Amethyst accents this chic necklace and earring set for timeless fashion.
Dragon Chainmaille Weave
Dragon chainmaille weave is a useful technique for chainmaille jewelry, costumes and more. This tutorial video from Theresa Abelew shows how easy it can be.
Three-Piece Bracelet Set
How striking is the outback jasper in this adjustable bracelet design! Named after Australia, where the rough is mined, outback jasper gives this piece a decidedly rugged appearance.
How to Straighten Wire
Love wirework, but hate prepping your supplies? This video tutorial from Hazel Wheaton shows you easy, effective ways to straighten out your wire for any project.
How to Use Dimple Forming Pliers
Love the look of embellished metal pieces? This video from Anni Pennington shows you how to use dimple-making pliers to decorate your jewelry components.
Three-Piece Stretch Bracelet and Earring Set
Lovely turquoise and lapis shades of polymer clay beads combine with floral diamond shapes for a bluesy melody.
Weaving Scalemaille and Washermaille
Learn how to make a scalemaille and washermaille bracelet as vivid as your imagination with this handy video from Vanessa Walilko.
Bracelet
Colorful sugar skulls, called calavera, are a staple in Día de los Muertos celebrations. This rainbow calavera is adding some wonderful color to a stainless steel chain.
Wire Heart Earrings
The minimalist design of these wire heart earrings is perfect as-is or with a few customizations. Follow along with Naomi Fujimoto in this handy how-to video.
Headband, Bracelet and Earring Set
Sweet roses in bloom juxtapose with smiling skull ornaments in a mixed media headband, bracelet and earring set. Created with polymer clay, wire and beads.
Bracelet
Looking for a quick project? Powercord® makes it easy to string your favorite gemstone beads into stylish bracelets in no time.
How to Use Wire Rounders
Tired of sharp wire ends causing problems in your jewelry designs? Watch as jewelry maker Rose demonstrates the magic of wire rounders.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Garnet rough and gold-filled beads slid over Add-a-Bead chain creates a beautiful jewelry set. Jewelry Designer Rose explains, "to ease the chain through the beads, I used a short length of thread (Nymo), put it through the last link of the chain and used it like a needle."
Blister Pearl
A pearly excrescence formed inside of the shell of a mollusk (oyster) enclosing a foreign body, such as a bit of mud or parasite. Often irregular in shape.
Bail Pendant Mount
Bonds to any flat-backed item to make a pendant.
Earrings
Red and green Miyuki magatama seed beads create motion in these dangly earrings decked out in Christmas colors.
Abalone
An iridescent mother-of-pearl harvested from certain saltwater mollusks. Paua shell is a variety of abalone.
Barrette
Add some extra flair to your hair! This beautiful seed-beaded bow conceals a barrette for easily adding to any hair style for on-the-go accessorizing.
Discover the Art of Bead Embroidery
Join Jody Young for "Unlock Your Heart," her 8-part seed bead embroidery video series. It begins with the basics, then moves through other techniques.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Take a page from the 70s with the inclusion of mood beads! They react to heat, changing color, just like the mood rings of old giving this jewelry set an ever changing look.
Ball Joint Clasp
A clasp which uses pressure on the ball portion to keep the clasp closed.
Single-Strand Necklace
Don't miss the details! Complete your Asuna cosplay with this beautiful pendant worn by the "lightning flash" herself. Beautiful and symbolic this pendant is perfect for any SAO fan.
Single-Strand Necklace
This is Your Moment to Shine, especially when you're a finalist in the Crystal Passions® contest. A diamond necklace without any real diamonds, it instead uses sublime Crystal Passions.
Bracelet
Re-create this beautiful, beaded net bracelet using bugle and Toho Beads®.
Brooch
Taking a tie for Silver Medal in fashion accessories, this adorable crystal toucan really caught some eyes.
Single-Strand Necklace
A gift fit for a princess, this piece was a finalist in the crystal contest. It was created using multiple types of Crystal Passions® and the always appealing Miyuki glass seed beads.
Bracelet
Zig this way and zag that way as you thread together this visually intriguing seed bead bracelet project. How will you customize the design to make it your own?
Brooch
Who doesn't love a magical jellyfish brooch made of Crystal Passions® bicones and pearls with freshwater pearls? It was such a splash it tied for Silver Medal in the crystal contest.
Earrings
Amethyst and peridot are a classic color and gemstone duo. The popular pairing is available for everyone to wear in these earrings that don't require pierced lobes.
Bracelet
Keep your look simple and stylish with this bracelet. Flower amethyst beads paired with copper fit right in with the latest gemstone jewelry trends.
Ornament
Make a merry mosaic ornament with Miyuki seed beads, then trim the tree with Czech fire-polished glass beads as the final touch.
How to Make a Simple Loop
Watch as Tammy Honaman, author, jewelry-making expert and educator, shows how easy it is to create simple loops in wirework designs.
Mug Topper
Adorn tea mugs with custom polymer clay gingerbread houses for a holiday treat.
Three-Piece Bracelet Set
Three beautiful beachside bracelets! Celestial Crystal® and paua shell beads combine for great summer style.
Wrap Bracelet
Celebrate the cycles of life and the seasons with this braided wrap bracelet. Seed beads, wire and an acorn charm make this design even sweeter.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Discover the magic that mermaids can weave with mermaid glass jewelry sets. Their beautiful matte colors bring an underwater blending to the vibrant hues of pinks, blues, and turquoises.
Single-Strand Necklace
Give designs like this beautiful, beaded necklace dimension by using a variation of seed bead colors, shapes and sizes.
Star Ornament
Mimic the magic of stained-glass windows with this dimensional ornament design to bring vibrant color to your holiday decor.
Triple-Strand Necklace
This autumn-inspired necklace features Malaysia "Jade" gemstone beads and silver accents. Customers are bound to fall in love with this multi-strand piece.
How to Create a Diamond Chain Stitch
Follow along with this video to create the diamond chain seed bead stitch. This stitch is ideal for jewelry, hat bands, clothing decorations and more.
Gift Tags
Make your own personalized gift tags for an over-the-top presentation. This combination of macramé and wood components has a beautifully organic look.
Ornament
Transform a plain glass ornament ball into a magical unicorn with polymer clay, resin flowers and a few other craft supplies.
Bib-Style Necklace
Inspired by the native peoples and spirit of the Pacific Northwest, this design comes together as a collage of earthly elements woven together atop a textured seed bead surface.
Single-Strand Necklace
Minimalist jewelry trends are great for men, too. This necklace features a simple "O" pendant for maximum style with minimum effort.
Single-Strand Necklace
The unexpected combination of labradorite and rhodonite creates a captivating necklace and earrings set. Sterling silver enhances the beauty of both gemstones, and the addition of Crystal Passions® rondelles gives a touch of sparkle.
Earrings
This pair of earrings features elements from three different trends with the use of druzy beads, tassels and Pantone's® 2021 colors of the year.
Bracelet and Earrings Set
This colorful set includes a bracelet composed of even count peyote stitch and trendy seed bead fringe earrings made using brick stitch.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
A hinged pendant makes setting cabochons easy, as seen in this simple yet sophisticated jewelry set.
Earrings
This glistening earring design features quartz points and crystal bicones in the Pantone® 2021 colors of the year: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating.
Double-Strand Necklace
Celebrate jewel tones with this decadent creation featuring a large, asymmetrical Crystal Passions focal. Design yours with any number of crystal color combinations.
Earrings
"Silver bells…silver bells…." Ring in the season with these charming earrings that are full of Christmas cheer.
Earrings
These earrings feature a stunning combination of the majestic blue from Crystal Passions® and copper, creating a visually captivating design.
Single-Strand Necklace
Black agate beads bring a lively mix of patterns to this androgynous necklace.
Tie-Bars
Here's something classy for the gents (or anyone who wears ties). Add gemstone cabochons to dress up plain tie bars and secure your tie in style.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
In a nautical-inspired design, a silver-toned octopus elegantly clutches a red howlite bead in its tentacles, beneath a coral reef of vividly dyed red beads. Above this oceanic necklace, silver-finished shell charms hold their own treasures, showcased in a pair of coordinating earrings.
Bracelet
Learn how to string a stunning ruby and rondelle bracelet for any size wrist inspired by July’s birthstone.
Decor
Though the original is crafted of metals and paints, Bethani Venderah’s Jerusalem Theotokos in Beads adds a unique detail and flair to the iconic piece.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Carry a cheerful reminder of oceanic vacations and summer explorations with this set. Gold-tone chain accents the shimmer of this design's paua shell drops and links.
Single-Strand Necklace, Double-Strand Bracelet and Earring Set
This exquisite set combines green aventurine gemstone beads with Preciosa Czech crystal beads, creating a quiet yet irresistible effect!
Earrings
Borrowing inspiration from the famous St. Basil’s Cathedral, this beautiful earring set uses bright red and green baubles in increasing sizes to give a sense of both stateliness and whimsey to any wardrobe.
How to Use a Wire Jig
A wire jig gives lets you consistently make great shapes from wire. Learn how to make a variety of designs with this how-to video and instructions.