How-Tos on Bead Stringing

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.