Obsidian: Lava Glass
Said to possess powerful protective qualities and a warrior’s fighting spirt, obsidian has been adored by humans since the Stone Age.
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How to Cast Resin Pendants
Casting with resin is easy and fun with flexible, silicone molds. Learn how to use these faceted molds to create personalized three-dimensional drops, pendants, wire-wrapping elements and more.
How to Make a Quilter's Knot
Do your knots pull through the material? Try this! Jewelry designer Rose demonstrates how to create a quilter's knot with two easy steps in this handy tutorial.
Choker-Style Necklace
Let Yvette Jones' "Silver Flapper Choker" inspire your next seed bead project. This choker accentuates the neckline and back and adds flair.
How to Create a Spiral Rope Stitch
Follow along as Rose shows how to create the spiral rope stitch. This stitch looks elegant and complex, but is actually quite simple to make!
How To Anneal and Texture Metal
Join Patti to learn how to anneal and pickle different metal surfaces before texturing them with specialty hammers.
Home Décor Ornament
"Elijah's Rainbows" demonstrates the loving, creative qualities of the bond between mother and child. This vibrant design earned a silver medal for its intricate beauty.
Single-Strand Necklace
Like the sun's rays disappearing behind domed hills, colored bands of beads trace the curves of gemstone cabochon accents.
Home Décor Tree Sculpture
This contest-finalist home décor piece was created in a two-tone color palette to highlight the unique differences in the size, shape and texture of the beads used throughout.
How to Make Seed Bead Fringe
Follow along with our video instructions and learn how to add fabulous fringe to your seed-beaded creations.
Convertible Earrings
Whether you want a long or short look, you'll love how easy it is to transform this pair of convertible earrings.
Product Spotlight: Must-Have Jewelry-Making Pliers
The right tools make all the difference! Join Rose to learn about the most popular jewelry-making pliers and how to use them for secure crimps, neater loops, and perfect coils.
Home Décor Tree Sculpture
This contest-finalist home décor piece was created in a two-tone color palette to highlight the unique differences in the size, shape and texture of the beads used throughout.
Secrets to Seed Beading: What's In My Seed Beading Tool Kit?
Take a peek inside Rose's seed bead toolbox as you prepare to tackle the projects of her 10-part Secrets to Seed Beads series.
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 10: Around and Around Donut Focal Video
Follow Christi as she leads you through this sparkling assemblage of a project and shows you the last two techniques to round out your polymer clay skill set.
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 9: Starfish Doodle Pendant Video
Get ready to dive into polymer clay with this colorful undersea design. You'll gain an ocean of knowledge as Christi shows you a quick and easy technique for adding vibrancy and depth to your pieces.
Face Mask
The trying times of a global pandemic inspired Tawny Druar to create this "Momma Bear" face mask with exquisite seed bead work.
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 8: Impress Me Beads Video
Learn how create silicone molds and use ready-made texture mats to give your polymer clay beads new tactile dimension. Plus, how to emphasize depth using paint!
Single-Strand Necklace and Bracelet Set
Calling on inspiration from ancient Egyptian jewelry trends, Ezartesa found a beautiful balance of classic meets modern with her seamless blend of color and geometric shapes.
Bib-Style Necklace, Cuff Bracelet and Earring Set
Wander through the Villa Lidozzi in this design. Inspired by the beauty of vintage Italian tesserae, this three-piece set uses seed beads to mimic the hand-painted floral cabochons.
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 7: Bling Butterfly Focal Video
This blingy butterfly is the perfect project for practicing your rhinestone applications. Learn how to achieve brilliant sparkle with this mosaic-style embellishment.
Bib-Style Necklace, Cuff Bracelet and Earring Set
Designer Tatiana Van Iten proved that artistic inspiration can be found anywhere by creating "Quarantine", a four-piece set based on a favorite television show.
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 6: Stained Glass Heart Pendant Video
Learn how to hollow out a faux stone pendant to create a secret, wearable window. Simple canes and transparent clay create a stained glass look with a truly magical effect.
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 5: Secret Stone Brooch Video
Learn how to create a mysterious brooch in the fifth project of this series. Christi shows you how to create your own polymer clay bezel to capture your favorite cabochon in beautiful details.
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 4: Art Nouveau Vine Earrings Video
Learn how to bring depth to your sculpted forms with mica powder! You'll be amazed how this simple technique can bring big luster and added interest to your polymer clay pieces.
Collar-Style Necklace
Swetlana Bondarava's "SnailyLove" features adorable mollusks crawling about intricate seed bead work in a color palette that fits perfectly with modern jewelry trends.
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 3: Slab-tastic Earrings Video
Learn how this trendy pattern-making process makes mass-producing details a breeze. Simply roll out your base, create your design and cut!
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 2: Swirls and Jewels Video
Learn how to marble, twist and blend clay colors to create eye-catching patterns. Then take the detail a step further with jewels and pearls.
How to Use Cab-Tite and Wrap-Tite Settings
Learn about the easy-to-use Cab-Tite™ and Wrap-Tite® settings that give professional results fast.
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 1: Strata Beads
Christi Friesen leads us through the first project in the Secrets to Polymer Clay series--strata beads! Learn how to use simple canning and layered slices to easily form mesmerizing patters.
Earrings
These earrings are a breeze to make using head pins, chain and Crystal Passions®.
Bib-Style Necklace
Make a wish on the beaded sprouts of this moody, dandelion-inspired necklace with gorgeous detailing from front to back.
Two-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Traditional Christmas colors are represented beautifully in this jewelry set with rich green malachite gemstones and bright red seed beads. Deck the halls with jewelry!
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Travel to ocean depths and explore the reefs below with Sue Hicke's "Coral Reef". Beaded fish swim among plant life and waves in this detailed set.
Multi-Strand Bracelet
Why wear only one favorite gemstone at a time? This multi-strand bracelet shows how delightful it is to showcase multiple gems of the Earth in one handmade creation.
Bracelet
Silk cords are a wonderful reminder of the red string of fate that binds two lovers, and this bracelet is here to help you create lasting bonds.
Bib-Style Necklace
Inspired by the beauty of Japan's winters, "-50 °F" exhibits organic forms covered in frost through the use of seed beads, crystals and pearls.
Finishing Memory Wire Jewelry
In this video, we'll explore two stylish methods for completing your Memory Wire jewelry: adding chic ball ends or crafting elegant loops.
Earrings
Live in the now with unakite and silver-plated brass beads on a simple Accu-Flex® wire. It's simple in design but you don't need much for unakite to excel.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Bring in the next feast of Our Lady of the Rosary with the glittering splendor of Crystal Passions® and resin.
Collar-Style Necklace
Explore the Pleiades star cluster through this stunning necklace by designer Ryoko Dowling, a silver medal-winning piece that intertwines history, culture and astronomy.
Earrings
Add a hint of warmth in the colder seasons with fire polished bronze and Celestial Crystal® beads. These Christmas tree earrings are ready to create to be adorable little decorations for your ears.
Double-Strand Necklace
Enjoy fragrant blooms beneath a sky full of stars in Patricia Parker's "Stella Polaris", the Grand Prize silver medal winner in our 2020 contest featuring seed beads.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Step out into the world with your own red fashion style, combining beautiful onyx with the showstopping crystal AB rondelles hidden between the beads.
Earrings
Just because it's the holidays doesn't mean you can't be blue with Celestial Crystal®. These Christmas tree style earrings are stunningly blue, but in a happy way!
Dreamcatcher
Inspired by fantasy and the mystical, Michele Dischino's "Dreamcatching Dragon" won a gold medal in our 2020 Seed Bead contest for its creativity and detailed seed bead work.
Bib-Style Necklace
Becky Miller was able to capture the regal flair of the Victorian era with a modern spin in her The Age of Victoria necklace.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Bright, cheery and economical. This vibrant jewelry set features vivacious red Celestial Crystal® pearls that emulate opulence at a convenient price point for you to make new variations.