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How to Create a Half Persian 3-in-1 Chainmaille Weave

Looking for a new style of chainmaille to add to your jewelry-making repertoire? Learn to create a half Persian 3-in-1 weave with these instructions.

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Forming Wire Coils

Create wire coils with tools, gadgets and forming devices designed to make consistent coils for limitless jewelry-making. Have fun choosing from all the different wires to then make different coils.

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Adjustable Cord Necklaces, Bracelets and Anklets

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!

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How to Create a Pondo Stitch

Join Rose in this easy beading tutorial to learn the Pondo stitch—a versatile and uncomplicated technique perfect for designing popular seed bead bracelets, necklaces, and more. Discover the joy of creating stunning beadwork with this step-by-step Pondo stitch guide.

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Riveting with a Wire Rivet

Learn the art of cold-joining with wire rivets, seamlessly bringing metal pieces together with precision and craftsmanship.

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Designing with Invisible Cording

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

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Almost Instant Jewelry®

Almost Instant Jewelry® is a line of settings made specifically for Swarovski® crystal fancy stones. In this jewelry-making product show-and-tell, see how fast and easy it is to use these earring, pendant and other mounts.

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Using the Kumihimo Square Plate to Create Square Braids

Learn how to make a square kumihimo braid with these illustrated instructions. All it takes is a square kumihimo plate, cord, and this guide.

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Secrets to Using Bead Caps

Bead caps add a professional touch to bead dangles and strung jewelry. In this video, jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to stack a bead cap on beads using a headpin and simple loop technique. Written instructions included below the video.

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Secrets to Simple Loops

The simple loop is a must-learn basic jewelry-making technique. Follow along with step-by-step instructions by expert jewelry maker Tammy Honaman.

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Secrets to Professional Crimping

Learn a handy secret or two (or three) from expert jewelry maker, Tammy Honaman, on how to crimp as effectively as possible when professionally finishing jewelry designs.

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Secrets to Opening and Closing Jump Rings

Learn the right way to open and close jump rings! Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to avoid warping the wire and making connections less secure. Written instructions included below the video.

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Secrets to French Wire

Learn all about the secrets to using French wire in this step-by-step tutorial with renowned jewelry artist Tammy Honaman.

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Secrets to Finishing with Bead Ends

Complete memory wire designs stylishly with half-drilled bead ends. In this video, jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shares this quick-and-easy jewelry-making technique. Below the video are also full written step-by-step instructions.

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Secrets to Cutting Memory Wire

Memory wire is a favorite jewelry wire for quick bead stringing projects, but you need a special tool to cut the stainless steel so your wire (and pliers!) aren't damaged.

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Secret to a Surgeon's Knot

How to tie a surgeons knot? We've got you covered. Unlock the 'knot'-orious secrets of perfecting the surgeon's knot in this video for a surefire way to finish your jewelry designs!

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Secrets to Crimp Covers - Hiding Knots

Did you know crimp covers aren't just for crimps? Renowned jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows you the secrets of using crimp covers to hide knots.

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How to Remove the Waxed Coating from Lava Beads

Want to wear some fragrant bling? This video spills the wax-off secrets for creating aromatherapy-ready beads!

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Designing with 2-Part Epoxy

2-part epoxy is a versatile medium. Not only is it a glue that will join two things together, it can be molded, shaped, textured and used to create stunning designs.

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Making Ball-Tip Headpins with a Butane Torch

Use a Microtorch for butane fuel to make ball tipped headpins out of sterling silver wire.

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Secrets to Crimp Covers - Hiding Crimp Beads

Renowned jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows you the secrets of using crimp covers to hide crimp beads. Come get a taste of expertise that years of experience has led to.

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Secrets to Bead Tips with Thread

Bead tips create a professional finish for jewelry designs strung on thread. In this video, jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates connecting beaded thread to a clasp using a bead tip.

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How to Solder a Jump Ring with Solder Paste

Soldering jump rings closed helps create a secure connection in jewelry. Follow along with Chris as he walks you through the tools and steps needed for this handy skill.

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How to Use Fancy Bezel Settings with Cabochons

Set cabochons quickly and elegantly within fancy bezel settings using a bezel pusher or bezel roller. Watch the silent animation to learn this professional technique, or use the full step-by-step instructions below the video.

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