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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

Learn how to attach eyelets and/or rivets to metal sheet in this helpful video.

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Learn How to Create a Polymer Clay Leaf Cane

Join us for this easy-to-follow polymer clay tutorial and master the art of making a stunning polymer leaf cane using the Skinner blend technique. Discover the secrets behind crafting intricate and beautiful leaf canes that will add a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your polymer clay projects.

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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)

Join Arbel as she demonstrates how to use glue-in style cord tips.

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How To Use Cord Coils

Cord coil ends are an easy and quick way to securely close a cord necklace.

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How to Use the Wire Twister

For round wire, fold it in half and place the looped end over a nail or in a bench vise to anchor it. For square wire, use a single strand and secure one end in the vise.

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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

Learn the art of setting cabochons with precision using our high-quality bezel pusher and burnisher tools.

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How to Use a Wire Donut Bail

Turn a gemstone or glass donut into an eye-catching pendant with donut bails.

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How to Use 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

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™

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 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

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.

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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

In this video, you'll learn how to make your own ear wires, jump rings, head pins, eye pins, clasps, bails and more.

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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.

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How to Create a Ladder Stitch

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

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

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.

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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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Make Two Styles of Christmas Tree Earrings

In this video, you'll learn how the same Celestial Crystal® Christmas tree drops can be used to create two different earring designs.

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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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