How-Tos on Bead Stringing

Allow this single-strand necklace and earring set to inspire you to think outside the box. Crafted with Czech glass beads and gold-plated brass findings, it is a work of art.

Explore the unique versatility of Tila® beads from Miyuki of Japan. Learn how to use these distinctive, flat, square-shaped beads with dual beading holes to craft fashionable stackable stretch bracelets.

Energy bracelets are more than just jewelry. Take advantage of this sought-after jewelry style and make energy bracelets to sell online or at craft fairs as meaningful gifts.

Draw inspiration from this stunning red and gold necklace and earring set, crafted to showcase mesmerizing gradients of color.

A spectrum of glittering crystal and pewter drops unite in harmony, creating an opulent diamond silhouette in these exquisite statement earrings.

The captivating asymmetry of this necklace and earring set draws focus to the sterling silver heart charms and links that unite the rich Crystal Passions® Bordeaux beads.

Learn the different spiritual uses for mala bracelets and their significance across cultures in this informative article.

Choose a scalloped silhouette when you craft this necklace and earring set, featuring the hazy charm of natural labradorite. The smooth sheen of the stones is perfectly complemented by the rocky glitter of focals with an imitation rhodium finish.

Let your creations shine like the sky after rain by crafting this double-strand necklace and earring set featuring sky-blue topaz, gold-filled beads and the raw beauty of druzy agate.

Explore the mechanics of integrating beads into your crochet designs with these insightful tips.

Sometimes it's not easy to know how to end a necklace, especially when there are so many ways that you can start it. Well take a breath of relief, here are a dozen ways to help you.

Cleverly using Czech glass flower beads as the ends of a wrapper, this delicious-looking butterscotch earring set looks sweet enough to eat.

Stretch your fashion sense with a moukaite jasper stretch bracelet that’s sure to be a bestseller.

TierraCast® BeadAligners™ prevent large-hole beads from moving and sliding on standard-sized stringing material, center large-hole beads on metal findings and prevent smaller beads from going inside large-hole beads. Here's how to use BeadAlignerswith Bead Huggers™ to create a "floating bead" design.

Seeking a way to unite your cords without forcing them to tie the knot? Join them in peaceful harmony with slide tube clasps and these easy instructions.

Q: I want to make a beaded curtain for a door. What kind of wire should I use considering the large number of beads that go onto one strand? Secondly, what is the best way to attach the strands to a rod? Looking forward to hearing from you.

These heishi drop earrings are sure to add a touch of boho style to any fashion.

Never has it been easier to string beads than with the Elastacord™ Bead Threader. These concise instructions tell you everything you need to know to use this convenient tool.

Learn how to elegantly terminate leather strands with cones in this simple tutorial.

This multi-strand necklace by Matthew MacMinn can be made in silver and Crystal Passions® peridot green, or opt for the colors you or your customers like most.

The possibilities are endless ... and claspless! Here's how to build a long necklace that slips over the head and has no visible beginning or end.

Using Bulldog Crimps™ is easy. Learn how here.

To make a seed bead ring, choose your colors from Fire Mountain Gems' vast seed bead selection.

Stretch your skills with this fun, easy bracelet project! Judy Hendrix guides you through making stretch bracelets in this fun and colorful tutorial.

Follow the steps below to create a timeless and fashionable "Y" necklace. Your necklace is sure to get "oohs and aahs" from all who see it.

Learn an alternate way to thread a needle without holding it in the air. Clear images demonstrate every step in this how-to.

French wire is designed to protect thread and other stringing materials from fraying at the loop of a clasp. Learn how to incorporate it in your designs with these illustrated instructions.

Learn how to easily dye pearls to match any outfit or occasion, a process which has been a closely guarded trade secret.

Morse Code jewelry is a fun way to personalize your creations, send secret messages and learn a new skill. Follow the instructions to find out what the beads in these hoops spell out.

Follow along with instructions for how to use a stop bead to keep beads on the thread when starting any off-loom stitch. The stop bead is temporary and easy to remove.

Mother-of-pearl shell meets the dramatic flashes of Czech fire-polished glass for a striking necklace and earrings set that is just as at home on the seaside as the dance floor.

Bead your own Lush Embellished Bracelet using whatever beads strike your fancy. This detailed design by internationally recognized artist and author Sherry Serafini includes a video how-to with Sherry, plus full step-by-step written instructions.

Here's an easy solution to learning the cubic right-angle weave. Simply follow this illustrative guide and start designing today.

An eclectic mix of shapes and colors, this necklace and earring set is perfect for welcoming spring with a dash of drama.

Go green (and gold) with this elegant Y-necklace that’s right on the money. Created by world-renowned designer Gulten Dye, this glass bead and crystal pearl creation includes full step-by-step instructions.

Braiding multiple strands of small beads gives body to the design and creates visually captivating textures. These easy-to-follow instructions for three-strand braids will get you started.

Follow this handy tutorial to learn how to take a pair of cords and a focal and turn them into an eye-catching adjustable necklace!

Bring the luck in nature's grace with our single-strand necklace and earring set featuring exquisite magnesite, snow quartz, and mountain jade gemstone beads, accentuated by a delicate four-leaf clover charm.

Get ready for spring with this easy-to-make jewelry set bursting with the cheery greens and yellows of the first daffodils.

Like a cozy campfire on a summer night, these Celestial Crystal® fire briolettes bring a bright spark to this beautiful necklace and earring set.

Large-hole beads with cutouts make perfect frames for small beads in this spring-ready set.

Experience the beauty of sunstone in this necklace that shines bright. Named 'The Schiller Effect,' this piece is sure to be a customer favorite.

Set sail with the shimmering allure of this necklace, destined to add a sea of style to any wardrobe.

Silver-toned findings complement the oceanic blues of sodalite, while the off-white leather cord highlights the white streaks in this lapis lazuli lookalike.

Unisex designs are in! The deep brown-red of brecciated jasper and deep black Hemalyke™ heishi beads compliment the stainless steel triskele pendant for a necklace that anyone can appreciate.

Green aventurine and honey-colored citrine complement gold-filled tube beads for a stately, understated necklace and earring set.

Blues and golds with clear crystal accents give this fantastic collar necklace Egyptian vibes worthy of an Ancient Egyptian priest.

Enhance your elegance with this exquisite single-strand necklace and earring set. Adorned with beautifully crafted glass and lampworked glass beads.

Creating a patriotic look with red, white, and blue Czech glass beads is a wonderful way to show your national pride.

Create a beautiful yin-yang unisex statement with this simple stringing project.

This exquisite jewelry set features a double-strand necklace and matching earrings adorned with Czech glass druk beads, complemented by shimmering gold-plated brass beads and an elegant antique gold-plated pewter spacer bar.

This captivating jewelry set is ex-shell-ent! Showcase vibrant Paua shell beads and focal in a single-strand necklace and coordinating earrings.

Follow along in this video to create a necklace with 'floating' crystal rings using Invizi™-Cord.

"Stars and Orbits" is a dazzling necklace and earrings set, crafted with Crystal Passions® Beads, Seed Beads, and Antiqued Silver-Plated Brass Cones, showcasing celestial elegance and sparkle.

Elevate your style with the tousled turquoise hues of this multi-strand necklace and earring set.

Used for everything from meditation to fidget-calming, this design includes step-by-step instructions for making your own worry beads.

Elevate your Easter celebration with this necklace and earring set, a celebration of style and grace with pastel-colored Czech fire-polished glass beads and sweet bird charms for a touch of springtime delight.

With a few beads, a printed image and a setting, you can create custom jewelry for any occasion, like this necklace and earring set inspired by Rosie the Riveter.

Anyone can be a jewelry designer with the Dione® large-hole beads. See how easy it is so create nearly instant, interchangeable jewelry with the Add A Bead system available in metal, gemstone, glass, crystal and other materials.

Embrace the power of peace. A graceful dove charm adorns this lashed wrap bracelet for a harmonious touch to your style.

Green and pink tourmaline stand side-by-side as gorgeous complimentary colors in this fashionably mirrored necklace and earring set.

A filigree finding makes a charming focal for the necklace in this easy-to-make jewelry set.

The beautiful blues of apatite and amazonite gemstones lend this necklace and earing set an icy feeling, while tassels of sterling silver chain as dripping fresh water complete the namesake imagery of Meltwater.

Discover the art of crafting a simple Powercord® bracelet and unleash your creativity by substituting your preferred gemstones for limitless design possibilities.

Six shapes of mother-of-pearl shimmer in this dynamic necklace and earring project featuring cool whites and fresh greens. Use the full step-by-step instructions to create your own springtime set!

Indulge in the allure of exotic colors with this Crystal Passions® triple-strand necklace and earring set, designed to make any woman feel wild and confident.

Shimmering crystals in green and gold ooze decadence in this set. The addition of 14Kt gold-filled beads adds a gorgeous metal gleam.

Get your style point across with this turquoise-and-silver jewelry set. A magnetic clasp makes it easy-on, easy-off, too! Just use the full step-by-step instructions to create your own.

Indulge in the richness of bordeaux-hued pearls, gracefully complemented by emerald rondelle beads for an enchanting touch of glamour.

Let your creativity take flight with this jewelry set that's fluttering with wood and shell beads and an eye-catching butterfly focal.

Dazzle on the red carpet with this exquisite single-strand necklace and earring set, adorned with Crystal Passions® beads and complemented by silver-plated brass findings.

This spectacular collar-style necklace and earring set sparkles with Czech fire-polished glass beads and gleams with gold-toned accents. It may look complicated, but our free instructions will walk you through the steps to create your own version.

Make your own turquoise eye candy with this multi-strand project that dresses up any pair of jeans and your favorite tee. Simply follow the free step-by-step instructions for handmade success.

T-drilled guru beads can be tricky to thread your jewelry-making cord through. Here is a trick to stringing that final piece of your mala bracelet.

An upscale stretch bracelet is dressed up with bronze, olive and blue Czech glass fire-polished beads, as well as champagne glass pearls.

Snowy Czech fire-polished beads and glittery poinsettias are warmed by the gleam of gold-toned accents in this wintery jewelry set.

Get your mojo on with this swank bracelet of gold and silver colored beads, leather strands and a distinctly retro vibe.

Crystal Passions® bicone beads are the star of this interchangeable jewelry set. Three sets in one is a cost-effective choice for the holiday season—make your own using the full written instructions.

Keep it classic with pink crystal pearls and beautiful laser-cut details. This set's sweet look would be the perfect addition to any wedding, formal occasion or everyday outfit.

This fun design is reminiscent of the candy necklaces we all loved as kids. Customers will love the lightweight feel and pop of fun colors.

Marlynn McNutt’s Spanish Moss necklace combines riverstone and rhyolite to create a beautiful green-white effect reminiscent of soft mosses gathering on the riverbank.

Light and refreshing as key lime pie, this fun necklace and earring set is ready for spring and summer.

Sparkling crystal beads in blue-green and yellow-green adorn your wrist in this bracelet design. Our step- by-step instructions guide you on the path to creating your own version.

Quickly and easily enlarge the stringing holes of cultured pearls and soft gemstones such as malachite by using the blade of a jeweler’s saw. Watch the silent animation to see how it’s done, or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.

Learn how easy it van be to attach and use magnetic barrel clasps, making easy-on and easy-off jewelry.

Sparkle your way into spring with bright glass flowers, stardust crimp covers and coated beads. The dangling bib provides a sense of motion that catches the light and the eye.

Jamie Smedley's Crimson Jubilation earrings capture the feeling of classic Christmases of yore. Beautiful red and green accent beads bring out the vibrant colors in the Tensha beads that are the stars of this design.

Golden filigrees, Crystal Passions® pearls and a swingin' beaded tassel give this jewelry set an updated vintage vibe.

This project honors National Pet Day, an unofficial holiday that encourages us to give pets extra attention. Why not show off your furry-friend love with jewelry?

Every day of the year can be auspicious when you wear a lucky charm bracelet.

Nothing says hot summer style like a waistlet. This project is right on trend with beachy summer styles and features Miyuki seed beads and sea life charms.

An icy blue jewelry set the Snow Queen herself would love.

Indulge in the timeless allure, Crystal Passions® drop bead triple-strand necklace and earring set is a perfect fusion of sophistication and style that will enhance any ensemble, leaving a lasting impression wherever you go.

Let creativity take flight in the dragonfly-flecked geometric forms of this polymer clay project. Customers will love this happy springtime look.

Submerge yourself in treasures from the ocean. This soft pink bamboo coral and iridescent mother-of-pearl shell necklace is a beachcomber's delight.

Celebrate patriotism in sparkling red, white and blue. Crystal Passions® highlight a locket displaying an American flag.