Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Hair Accessory

Dance with Me™ flat-back crystals bring this stunning costume headpiece to life with brilliance and joy. You'll love how the crystals dance in the light.

Design Idea MG33

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Ring

This ring features a Crystal Passions® rhinestone that emanates brilliant flashes of purple, orange and pink.

Design Idea L328

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Prometheus® Metal Clays Firing Methods

Prometheus® Metal Clay requires distinct firing methods based on the metal type and the firing method. This chart sums up the instructions for all variations and methods.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Joy reigns supreme with a glittering pavé star drop embellished with turquoise color.

Design Idea L30A

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring set

Silvery pearls and gray crystals along wispy strands of wire cascade down into a glittering pavé heart around a tiny red heart drop.

Design Idea L307

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Melting Points of Metals

When hard soldering, it's important to know the melting point of the metal you're working with. Use this chart to always make sure the flow point of the solder is lower than the melting point of your metal.

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Bib-Style Necklace

In Slavic mythology, heroes go in search of a fiery creature in order to take possession of his feather. The fiery radiance of Elena Landzberg's design captures the creature's essence.

Design Idea MH4D

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Earrings

Love is in the air, and on the ears, when wearing sweetheart drop earrings with lovely blue crystal bead dangles.

Design Idea L314

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Bracelet

Encompass the long-lasting memories of adventurous beach days with a sterling silver metal clay bracelet.

Design Idea L236

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Hard Soldering Glossary

Talk the talk with these three charts all about the hard soldering jewelry-making technique. First learn about the materials used, then the necessary tools and finally a list of helpful terms.

Earrings

Copper, silver and gunmetal clash in a symphony of mixed metal with a touch of glass.

Design Idea L210

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Hair Accessory

ParaWire™ and Dance with Me™ flat back crystals combine in a stunning display in this hairpiece. Re-create this design in any color combination to match any dress or costume.

Design Idea MG32

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Hole Punch Chart

Discover the best hole-punching tool for your jewelry-making project with this comprehensive chart.

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Earrings

My love is deep as the ocean and as bright as the sky.

Design Idea L20E

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Earrings

Rainbow obsidian wrapped in sterling silver wire adds a sleek, elegant look to any ensemble.

Design Idea MG2Z

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Multi-Strand Necklace

Inspired by a gecko sunbathing from dawn 'til dusk, Elaine Kolodziej created a stunning gemstone necklace complete with matching pavé reptiles.

Design Idea MH4C

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Earrings

Easily re-create these stunning mahogany obsidian earrings and add them to your jewelry lines for lots of customer attention.

Design Idea MG2Y

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Gemstone Material Types

Learn all about industry names for different gemstone materials, from African "Jade" to Zebra "Jasper."

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Bracelet

Iridescent shimmer flashes from every flick of the wrist wearing this fun bracelet bursting with the fire of druzy.

Design Idea L129

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Home Decor

Using seed beads for scales and texture, Kathryn Ray's cotton-stuffed Snap Dragon plush is full of both character and charm.

Design Idea PD39

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Waistlet

Belt-loop jewelry is currently playing a key role in women's fashion. Use this design as inspiration for making your own for quick sales and lots of attention.

Design Idea MG2X

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Bib-Style Necklace

Ekaterina Uskova's "Star Traveller" took inspiration from the beauty of the night sky and the mystery of galaxies we have yet to explore.

Design Idea MH4B

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Single-Strand Necklace

Make custom pendants with Magic-Glos® top coat and gemstone chips. Then, wire wrap the pendant and add chain for a beautiful necklace.

Design Idea MG2W

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Memory Wire Bracelet and Earring Set

Adorn yourself in beautiful affirmations with attractive pink glass beads, statement beads and an awareness ribbon.

Design Idea L10N

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Double-Strand Necklace

Designer Marilynn Ordonez sought to capture the beauty of springtime blooms in her garden with polymer clay in her contest-winning piece "Forever Spring".

Design Idea MH49

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Shoes

Get to steppin' in these glitzy heels adorned with the aptly named Dance With Me™ crystals.

Design Idea MG2T

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Apoxie® Color Chart

Create the perfect shade of Apoxie® Sculpt sculptural epoxy by following the measurements on this illustrated chart.

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Earrings

Floral earrings get an extra-blingy vibe when decked out with shimmering Dance With Me™ crystal rhinestones.

Design Idea MG2S

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Celebrate your love of dance (or dressing up) with sweet wire-form designs adorned with Dance With Me™ rhinestones and sparkling chain.

Design Idea MG2R

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Single-Strand Necklace

Embrace nature's bounty by pairing a cultured freshwater stick pearl and leather cord with beads in a rich, antique-brass color.

Design Idea MG2K

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Multi-Strand Necklace

Create the look of luxury for less with strands of metallic and sparkling glass seed beads. Multi-strand pieces like this create a beautiful feeling of opulence.

Design Idea MG2D

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Bib-Style Necklace

Admire the natural beauty of "Tiger's Eye" in this necklace that's sure to set your creative inspiration wild.

Design Idea MH48

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Waistlet

Delicate chain and champagne-colored Celestial Crystal® pearls combine in this waist jewelry. Pair it with swimwear, pantsuits, jeans and crop tops for a trendy statement.

Design Idea MG27

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Earrings

The vulnerability of the soft pink blush of a lover's rose is exposed in delicate pearl and heart earrings.

Design Idea KB35

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Earrings

Cloisonné bead caps are transformed into beautiful tassel earrings with the help of seed bead dangles in a rainbow finish.

Design Idea MG25

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Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Celebrate spirituality with this chakra-inspired jewelry set with a beautiful patinaed tree-of-life pendant.

Design Idea MF3J

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Bracelet

Macramé is back from the 1970's and dressed up with tassels, gemstones and flashy metallic beads.

Design Idea KB29

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Single-Strand Necklace

Deborah Glasser's "Frost on the Vines" took inspiration from a chilly day and the love of good wine. Intricate details throughout made this piece a top choice among contest judges.

Design Idea MH47

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Rose gold has always added a sense of wealth and sophistication, exemplified in this regal necklace and earrings set.

Design Idea L30U

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Earrings

Add a little geometric pizzazz to your jewelry lines with light yellow beads centered in triangular bead frames. Bar links add a modern element to the design.

Design Idea MF3G

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Earrings

Give your jewelry lines an energy boost with these colorful coffee bean earrings.

Design Idea MF3E

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Collar-Style Necklace

Gay Isber McMillan's spectacular necklace is fit for a "Barbie Princess" with its sparkling crystals, fun shapes and brilliant pink palette.

Design Idea PF3T

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Combining the elegance of black onyx, the sparkle of Crystal Passions® and the brilliance of cubic zirconia, this necklace and earrings set strikes the perfect balance between drama and delicacy. With its blend of sweetness and sophistication, it's the ideal accessory for a day at the office or a night on the town.

Design Idea KA0Y

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