How-Tos

Bead stringing is the backbone of many designs; the rest can be done with a few jewelry-making fundamentals. Learn the fundamentals you need to create your own jewelry lines.

Every jewelry artist knows the rewarding feeling of taking jewelry designs from imagination to creation. Learn about the different product lines that allow you to create pieces of art for you to add to your jewelry.

Learn all about knapping, an ancient technique for creating gemstone tools or personal adornment. You'll be amazed how much effort goes into these creations!

Downloadable PDF guide makes sizing finger rings easier than ever. Prints actual size from PDF, offering two ways to accurately measure ring sizes.

When you learn how to dye bone beads and other components you open a new avenue for creating distinctive jewelry pieces. Learn how with this informative article.

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.

There are two styles of glass cutters: dry and oil-filled. This tutorial shows how to use both types, each with illustrated step-by-step instructions.

Effortlessly achieve a professional finish for your jewelry designs using fold-over bezel link settings. Learn how with these straightforward instructions!

Firing enamel in a kiln might appear challenging, but fear not—these step-by-step instructions empower you to confidently and safely craft brilliant, gleaming jewelry projects.

Create a custom cabochon setting using these step-by-step instructions. This project tutorial explores bench jeweler metal fabrication techniques such as sawing, soldering, filing and polishing.

Vitrium® clay—an air-dry resin clay—comes in transparent white or opaque white. Add color to either type using these two simple steps.

Sculpt clay with precision and ease. These step-by-step instructions will show you how to effortlessly utilize Makin's Professional® Clay Core and Ultimate Clay Extruder®.

Craft delicate, intricate and exhilarating chain designs. These user-friendly instructions will guide you in creating your own custom links.

Incorporating large-hole beads onto delicate jewelry wire is a breeze. These instructions will demonstrate how, with the help of TierraCast™ BeadAligners™, you can enhance both the stability and the beauty of your designs.

Glass frit can be fused into glasswork shapes for jewelry, décor, gift items and more. This tutorial offers glass fusing tips and techniques—plus four suggested firing schedules for a kiln.

Keep your tools in pristine condition, ensuring they serve you well for years to come. Discover the proper technique for maintaining your soldering iron with a sal ammoniac block.

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.

With these instructions, you will master the art of annealing, a process that softens metal, allowing you to shape it according to your creative vision.

Loop Lock™ findings are ideal for connecting links, loops and lengths of chain with a secure "locking" closure. See how to use these findings in this illustrated tutorial.

Add color to copper beads or components with this torch-based enameling technique. This illustrated tutorial includes step-by-step instructions, safety tips and color suggestions.

ReMold putty can be used to make molds of sculptures, prototypes, candles, picture frames, coins, etc.

Q: How do I attach beads or crystals to leather ~ as in a leather cross or even a halter for a horse?

Q: What findings are used for attaching clasps to sterling silver or gold-filled chain sold by the yard? What is the best technique for it?