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How to Make a Quilter's Knot
How to Make a Quilter's Knot
Do your knots pull through the material? Try this! Jewelry designer Rose demonstrates how to create a quilter's knot with two easy steps in this handy tutorial.
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How to Create a Spiral Rope Stitch
How to Create a Spiral Rope Stitch
Follow along as Rose shows how to create the spiral rope stitch. This stitch looks elegant and complex, but is actually quite simple to make!
Video Length 5:44
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How To Anneal and Texture Metal
How To Anneal and Texture Metal
Join Patti to learn how to anneal and pickle different metal surfaces before texturing them with specialty hammers.
Video Length 26:18
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Secrets to Seed Beading: What's In My Seed Beading Tool Kit?
Secrets to Seed Beading: What's In My Seed Beading Tool Kit?
Take a peek inside Rose's seed bead toolbox as you prepare to tackle the projects of her 10-part Secrets to Seed Beads series.
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Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 5: Secret Stone Brooch Video
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 5: Secret Stone Brooch Video
Learn how to create a mysterious brooch in the fifth project of this series. Christi shows you how to create your own polymer clay bezel to capture your favorite cabochon in beautiful details.
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Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 4: Art Nouveau Vine Earrings Video
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 4: Art Nouveau Vine Earrings Video
Learn how to bring depth to your sculpted forms with mica powder! You'll be amazed how this simple technique can bring big luster and added interest to your polymer clay pieces.
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Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 3: Slab-tastic Earrings Video
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 3: Slab-tastic Earrings Video
Learn how this trendy pattern-making process makes mass-producing details a breeze. Simply roll out your base, create your design and cut!
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Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 2: Swirls and Jewels Video
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 2: Swirls and Jewels Video
Learn how to marble, twist and blend clay colors to create eye-catching patterns. Then take the detail a step further with jewels and pearls.
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Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 1: Strata Beads
Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 1: Strata Beads
Christi Friesen leads us through the first project in the Secrets to Polymer Clay series--strata beads! Learn how to use simple canning and layered slices to easily form mesmerizing patters.
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Finishing Memory Wire Jewelry
Finishing Memory Wire Jewelry
In this video, we'll explore two stylish methods for completing your Memory Wire jewelry: adding chic ball ends or crafting elegant loops.
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Protecting Tools with Tool Magic®
Protecting Tools with Tool Magic®
Learn how to protect your wire-working projects from mars and scratches with Tool Magic®. This handy video shows how to coat your tools and keep designs pristine.
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Using Twisted Beading Needles
Using Twisted Beading Needles
Twisted beading needles offer some major advantages when creating strung jewelry designs. Here are the points you need to know when using these unique and handy beading needles.
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How to Set Gems
How to Set Gems
Using your gem setting pliers the right way will make the job easier and reduce the risk of marring your stones and settings.
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Making a Wrapped Loop and Double-Wrapped Loop
Making a Wrapped Loop and Double-Wrapped Loop
Use the double wrapped-loop technique to attach a pendant or charm to a soldered loop on a chain for a secure finish. Link double wrapped loops together to create your own chain then finish with your choice of clasp.
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How to Use Snap-Tite® Settings
How to Use Snap-Tite® Settings
Transform your favorite faceted stones into beautiful pendants with Snap-Tite® settings.
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Kato Polyclay™ - The Skinner Blend Technique
Kato Polyclay™ - The Skinner Blend Technique
The Skinner blend technique has revolutionized the process of blending colors. Learn how to create this gorgeous look with this instructional video.
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How-To Use Bead Stoppers™
How-To Use Bead Stoppers™
Want a tool that keeps beads from falling off your jewelry wire or thread? Learn how to use a bead stopper in this how-to video from jewelry artist Katie Hacker.
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Using Crimp Covers
Using Crimp Covers
Crimp covers provide a professional and stylish way to finish your jewelry. Learn the proper way to use them in this video tutorial and instructions.
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Knotting and Knotting Tools
Knotting and Knotting Tools
Knots are a key skill for jewelry makers. These videos and tutorials show a range of knots and knotting tools to keep jewelry designs secure and stylish.
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How-To Use the Speedy Stringer™
How-To Use the Speedy Stringer™
Want to save time and energy on complex beading projects? This video shows you how simple and efficient stringing beads can be with the Speedy Stringer.
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Crimp Ends with Cording
Crimp Ends with Cording
Crimp ends are an easy, effective way to finish off cord jewelry designs. Watch this instructional video starring jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman to learn more.
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How to Use the Adaptable Eyelet and Rivet Tool Set
How to Use the Adaptable Eyelet and Rivet Tool Set
Learn how to attach eyelets and/or rivets to metal sheet in this helpful video.
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Rock and Jewelry Tumbling Videos
Rock and Jewelry Tumbling Videos
Learn the basics of rock tumbling and how easy it is to polish rocks with Rose as she demonstrates how to use the Lortone rock and jewelry tumbler.
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How To Use a Cord Tip (Glue-in Style)
How To Use a Cord Tip (Glue-in Style)
Join Arbel as she demonstrates how to use glue-in style cord tips.
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How To Use Cord Coils
How To Use Cord Coils
Cord coil ends are an easy and quick way to securely close a cord necklace.
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Using the Wire Twister
Using the Wire Twister
If using round wire, match up the two ends of a length of wire and place the folded end over an anchored nail or into the jaws on a bench vise. If using square wire don't fold it in half, use it singularly. Place the end into a bench vise to anchor...
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How to use Bezelite and Bezelite-Style Settings
How to use Bezelite and Bezelite-Style Settings
Bezelite settings give a great professional look to your faceted stones. They come in sterling silver, gold-filled and "vermeil", in earrings and pendant findings.
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Setting a Cabochon with a Bezel Pusher and Burnisher
Setting a Cabochon with a Bezel Pusher and Burnisher
Learn the art of setting cabochons with precision using our high-quality bezel pusher and burnisher tools.
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Designing with a Wire Donut Bail
Designing with a Wire Donut Bail
Turn a gemstone or glass donut into an eye-catching pendant with donut bails.
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Designing with Glue-on Bails
Designing with Glue-on Bails
A drop of glue is all you need to turn flat-backed components into attractive pendants and drops. Jewelry-making expert Tom walks you through the process.
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How to Make a Briolette Wrapped Loop
How to Make a Briolette Wrapped Loop
Not sure how to incorporate briolettes into jewelry? This instructional video shows how to add a loop to briolettes for use in any design.
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How To Use a Wide Eye Needle™
How To Use a Wide Eye Needle™
Learn all about the Wide-Eye Needle™ with jewelry expert Tom Triplett in this video and guide. Discover the remarkable features of these flexible yet strong needles, designed to accommodate various thread types and bead sizes.
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Setting a Cabochon with a Bezel Roller and Burnisher
Setting a Cabochon with a Bezel Roller and Burnisher
Setting a cabochon into a bezel setting can be difficult to do without warping the bezel. Let jewelry designer-artist Tammy Honaman show you how to get fantastic results in this instructional video.
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How to Use Molding Compound
How to Use Molding Compound
Want to make replicas of some of your unique stations or duplicate hard-to-find vintage buttons.? Learn how to use molding compound to recreate even fragile items.
Video Length 6:12
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How to Make a Right-Angle Weave
How to Make a Right-Angle Weave
A versatile stitch for jewelry makers, right-angle weave can be used with seed beads, crystals and more. Learn this stitch with these step-by-step instructions.
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How to Make Jewelry Findings with Wire
How to Make Jewelry Findings with Wire
In this video, you'll learn how to make your own ear wires, jump rings, head pins, eye pins, clasps, bails and more.
Video Length 31:24
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How to Use Easy Cast® Resin for DIY Jewelry Making
How to Use Easy Cast® Resin for DIY Jewelry Making
Join Patti as she shows you how to create custom pendants with resin and other crafty supplies.
Video Length 34:23
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Ladder Stitch, How-To
Ladder Stitch, How-To
This set of instructions--complete with animated visuals--explains the single-needle ladder stitch process in a simple, understandable way.
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How To Crimp a Crimp Bead/Crimp Tube
How To Crimp a Crimp Bead/Crimp Tube
Crimp beads are a vital finding in many jewelry designs. Learn how to properly use them with crimping pliers in this instructional guide and video.
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How to Create Tassels
How to Create Tassels
Tassels are all the rage in jewelry and accessories. Learn how to create your own custom tassels with the Beadalon® tassel maker and threading of your choice.
Video Length 3:53
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Stitching and Wire-Working Techniques
Stitching and Wire-Working Techniques
This informative resource contains videos and illustrated instructions on several stitching basics, including loom work, ladder stitch, herringbone stitch and more.
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Bracelet
Bracelet
Classic rose-gold hues form an elaborate lattice framed by regal burgundy and purple for a bracelet that is as intricate as it is breathtaking.
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How to Make the Daisy Chain Stitch
How to Make the Daisy Chain Stitch
Follow along with Rose as she teaches the daisy chain seed bead stitch to create adorable DIY daisy chain seed bead bracelets and necklaces. The daisy chain stitch is a fun, simple stitch that’s great for a variety of designs. Follow along with this instructional video to try it for yourself.
Video Length 09:19
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Chainmaille Weaves
Chainmaille Weaves
Convenient chart lists a range of chainmaille weave styles, links to how-to instructions or videos, specific weave notes and more.
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Firing Gemstones and Natural Stones in Art Clay®
Firing Gemstones and Natural Stones in Art Clay®
Do you want to add gemstones to your metal clay designs? This chart provides information on the stones that can be safely fired with Art Clay® and which stones should be avoided.
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Bead Tips
Bead Tips
Give your beaded jewelry a professional finish with bead tips. This informative chart illustrates the three common types of bead tips and their functions.
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