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How to Use the Vintaj® One-Step Looper Pliers
Transform a challenging task into a breeze with the Vintaj® One-Step Looper Pliers! Easily shape head pins to perfection for all your jewelry designs.
How to Use Ring Findings
Learn how to assemble multi-hole ring findings using stretch cord with this step-by-step guide for creating custom, comfortable rings.
How to Create a Resin Pendant
Create a framed resin pendant—like a window into another place or time—using photo-illustrated instructions by jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman.
Single-Strand Necklace
Clusters of sparkling red rubies and lustrous freshwater pearls hang daintily from gold-filled chain on this elegant necklace
Triple-Strand Necklace
This multi-strand necklace by Matthew MacMinn can be made in silver and Crystal Passions® peridot green, or opt for the colors you or your customers like most.
Earrings
The gemstones in these delicate earrings infuse this design with the essence of early morning rain. Follow our free tutorial to make your own pair.
Pouch
Use peyote stitch with seed beads and 4mm fire-polished glass beads to create a luxurious small accessory case. Courtesy of Preciosa®, complete with step-by-step instructions.
Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings Set
Celestial jewelry is always a stylish choice and these wire-wrapped quartz moons are radiant.
Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig
This handy how-to video from Beadalon® explains how simple it is to use the Artistic Wire® 3D bracelet jig. Creating wire cuff bracelets has never been easier!
Beaded Backstitch
A stitch that is used often in bead embroidery is the backstitch. This stitch is used to frame the components adhered to the beading medium.
Stretchy Cord Bracelet
Stretch your skills with this fun, easy bracelet project! Judy Hendrix guides you through making stretch bracelets in this fun and colorful tutorial.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Have you tried Memory Wire yet? This great design is just the beginning of what you can do with Memory Wire.
Stone Setting
Bezelite settings take all the mystery and headache out of stone setting. Get great results in seconds! They are made for faceted stones and most cabochons.
How to Create a Seed Beaded Toggle Clasp
Learn how to make your own seed beaded toggle clasps for the ultimate in one-of-a-kind jewelry.
African Helix Stitch
Follow along with jewelry-making expert Rose as she teaches the basics of an African helix stitch and how to develop your own unique designs using this uncommon stitch.
How to Create a Cellini Spiral
You can master the Cellini spiral after following these step-by-step instructions. Extra-large images that show you exactly where everything goes.
How to Create the Chevron Stitch
The chevron stitch is a versatile seed-beading technique that is perfect for all kinds of decorative and jewelry-making uses. Learn how it's done with this how-to video hosted by Rose.
How to Create a Flat Chenille Stitch
Expand your bead-weaving skills by learning how to make the flat chenille stitch. This complex beading pattern uses little seed beads, but don't fret, large images accompany the instructions to help you form each row correctly.
Gluing a Half-Drilled Gemstone or Pearl onto a Peg Earstud
Create classic post earring designs with only a peg earstud and a half-drilled bead or pearl. Simple how-to walks designers through each step.
Discover Natural Materials for Jewelry Designs
Learn all about bone, horn, wood, nut and shell materials and how they can be incorporated into jewelry for natural designs.
Bracelet
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.
How to Create the Russian Spiral Stitch
Learn a new seed bead technique! The Russian spiral stitch is yours to master with these instructions and enlarged images that help you see exactly what to do and where.
How to Create 3 Different St. Petersburg Stitches
Learn the double St. Petersburg stitch with jewelry designer Rose. How-to video includes written instructions for making this decorative stitch.
How to Create Tubular Brick Stitch
Follow along as Rose demonstrates how easy it is to create the tubular brick stitch. With just a few supplies, you can turn this stitch into necklaces, bracelets, clasps and more!
6 Ways to Finish Your Seed Bead Bracelet
Not sure how to finish your seed bead bracelet? Explore six different ways to give your seed bead jewelry designs the perfect closure--all with how-to videos!
Creating a Net with Square Knots
Creating a macramé net with square knots is easier than you think, especially when following along with this how-to video led by jewelry designer Jude.
Single-Strand Necklace
Put a twist on the standard brick stitch weave to create a woven twisted ribbon then transform the ribbon into a lariat, finished with a pearl accent.
Designing with Wire Coils
Wire coils created with tools, gadgets and forming devices have limitless possibilities in jewelry making.
Pavé-Style Setting Using the Tweezer Vac™
The compact, vacuum tool allows for precision placement. It works great for placing chatons, flat backs and small stones and when creating pavé-style jewelry.
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.
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.
Riveting with a Wire Rivet
Learn the art of cold-joining with wire rivets, seamlessly bringing metal pieces together with precision and craftsmanship.
Designing with Invisible Cording
Follow along in this video to create a necklace with 'floating' crystal rings using Invizi™-Cord.
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.
Eurotool® Punch
The EUROTOOL® spring-loaded steel punch is that handy tool you never knew you needed for making clean, accurate and professional holes without scratching metal surfaces. This informational video shows how the punch's adjustable spring lets cold connection, metalworking and mixed media artists prepare hole locations in a variety of flat metal pieces.
Tube Cutting Jig
In this video learn how to use this wire cutting jig to cut jewelry wire, tubes and more to the exact same length every time.
Tronex® Pliers
Learn all about ergonomic Tronex® jewelry-making pliers and discover their precision-cutting benefits in this informational video.
3x3 Hole Punch
Easily make evenly spaced holes with smooth, clean edges for metalworking or cold connection designs using the 3x3 hole punch jewelry-making tool. See how it works in this informational video. Includes written instructions below the video.
Secrets to Using Bead Caps
Bead caps give a polished finish to bead dangles and strung jewelry. Watch Tammy Honaman demonstrate stacking bead caps with a headpin and simple loop—written instructions included.
How to Use the Hand Vise
Silent animation shows how to assemble the hand vise and load it with wire. Written instructions included below the video.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
How to Create a Christi Friesen Wig Wag Design
Polymer clay guru Christi Friesen shares how to make a clay wig wag, a roll of clay with wavy stripes she goes on to use in all sorts of jewelry projects. This super-short and super-fun video how-to invites you to “clay playtime” with Christi!
How to Use Beadalon® MULTIPLIERS™
In this how-to video led by jewelry designer Rose, see why two heads are better than one with these time-saving pliers from Beadalon®.
How to Create an Even and Odd Count Peyote Stitch
Dive into this video tutorial on mastering the mystique of even and odd count peyote stitch, making beadwork a perfectly balanced art form.
Wolf Tools® Groovy Looping Pliers
See how to create consistent, same size loops from jewelry wire with the Wolf Tools® Groovy Looping pliers in this video.
Video Tutorial - Clay Carving Tools
The right clay tools make creating with polymer clay easier and more fun. Christi Friesen, polymer clay artist extraordinaire, explains why she loves this set of five double-ended clay carving tools in a fun jewelry-making product feature.
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!
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.
Making Ball-Tip Headpins with a Butane Torch
Use a Microtorch for butane fuel to make ball tipped headpins out of sterling silver wire.
How to Use The Bead Buddy® E-Z Looper™ Pliers
Silent animation shows how to use The Bead Buddy® E-Z Looper™ Pliers to make standard, professional simple loops every time. Written instructions included below the video.
How to Begin a European 4-in-1 Chain
Master the art of crafting elegantly intricate European 4-in-1 chainmaille with this video, complemented by detailed step-by-step instructions.
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.
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.
EUROTOOL® Beader's Delight Pliers
This video demonstrates how versatile the EUROTOOL® Beader’s Delight Pliers are. From cutting wire to creating loops, follow along to see all you can do with these pliers.
Secrets to Bead Tips with Accu-Flex® Beading Wire
How to use bead tips for a clean, professional finish on Accu-Flex® and other beading wire. Watch this short video as jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates how to get this professional finish.
Stretch Celtic Bracelet
Who says chainmaille can't be stretchy? Follow along with this video to make a stretchable Celtic chainmaille bracelet using both regular and rubber jump rings.
Secrets to a Split Ring Loop
Give a head pin its own secure connection by adding a split ring loop on the end. Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates technique for keeping dangles and drops attached. Below the video are also full written step-by-step instructions.
Using Earring Card Punch Tools with Adhesive Front PVC Earring Cards
Showcase your jewelry and your brand at the same time! Use these punch tools to transform your custom printed business cards into hangable earring cards. Watch the silent animation to see how to work and clean the punch tools—or refer to the full written step-by-step instructions included below the video.
Secrets to a Double Wrapped Loop
Learn how to make a double wrapped loop with this informational video with Tammy Honaman. This technique can be used to create secure beaded links or drops.
Secrets to a Double Simple Loop
This handy how-to video will show you how to make double simple loops. Create beaded links to use in necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.
Earrings
These graceful heart earrings are super simple to put together, making it a cinch to expand jewelry gift options for Valentine's Day, or any other special occasion gift for a loved one.
Here's My Heart Necklace
Lisa Pavelka, renowned mixed-media artist, is here to show you how to work with Art Clay® silver. Follow along to make a touching heart pendant without expensive tools.
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.
How to Assemble and Use a Pin Vise
Learn how to assemble a pin vise, discover how to twist wire using a pin vise and bench vise, and explore helpful FAQs to guide you toward more precise, professional jewelry designs.
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.
How To Use Coiling Gizmo® Deluxe Econo Winder
A pair of videos show how to set up and use this handing wireworking tool that helps you create beautiful wire coils for your jewelry projects. Also includes written step-by-step instructions below the videos.
How to Use a Wire-Rounder Tool/Pin Vise
Learn to make custom fishhook ear wires and other copper, brass and precious metal wire ends smooth and wearable with wire rounders.
How to Use the easyknotter®
Create beautiful knotted pearl jewelry with the help of the easyknotter. See how to use this handy tool for even, professional knots every time in no time.
How to Create a Wrapped Gear and Crystal Rivoli Focal
Learn how to make a wrapped gear pendant using wire and a crystal rivoli with these helpful instructions. The animated instructions make this design effortless to create.
Using Ball Chain Connectors
Silent animation shows how to use ball chain connectors to terminate or add length to a section of ball chain.
Using a Jeweler's Saw as a Pearl/Bead Reamer
Quickly and easily enlarge the stringing holes of cultured pearls and soft gemstones such as malachite by using the blade of a jeweler’s saw. Watch the silent animation to see how it’s done, or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.
Warping for Bead Weaving
Learn how to set up (or warp) the Mirrix looms for bead weaving from this video tutorial straight from Mirrix Looms. Watch to learn two ways to weave beads on a loom—with or without the shedding device.
How to Use Two-Sided Bezel Settings
Easily set Crystal Passions® fancy stones or flat-backed cabochons using these these two-sided calibrated bezel mounts. Rose shows you how it’s done—all it takes is pliers and a prong pusher to create stunning pendants for jewelry.
How to Use the Wire Curling Mandrel
Hand make your own consistently sized jump rings and wire coils from soft metal wire using the wire curling mandrel set. Watch the silent animation to see how these tools work, or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.
How to Create a Full Persian Chainmaille Weave
Sue Ripsch, author of Classic Chain Mail Jewelry teaches the full Persian chainmaille weave. She demonstrates using shower rings in place of jump rings to make it easy to follow along.
How to Use the Hidden Crimp End Clasp
Hidden crimp end clasps give a finished, professional look to any strung bead design. Learn how to incorporate them into your jewelry creations with these animated instructions.
How to Use the Miracle Mount™ System
The Miracle Mount™ system was designed to hold sparkling Crystal Passions® fancy stones and gemstone cabochons. Rose explains how jewelry designers can add loop and peg inserts to create customized links, centerpieces and stations.
Threaded Plastic Clasps
Twist-in or screw clasps look like double beads when closed, giving jewelry designs a smooth, continuous appearance. Silent animation shows how to use them in jewelry designs. Also included are full step-by-step instructions below the video.
How to Use the Fancy Hinged Clasp
Learn how to easily attach a fancy hinged clasp in this quick video tutorial.
How to Clean, Condition and Sharpen Your Clay Blades
Keep your jewelry clay blades from getting dull and rusty by following these tips from renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka for cleaning, conditioning and cleaning your polymer clay blades the right way.
Earrings
Deck your ears and your customers' with these dainty little dangles.
Earrings
Large jump rings hang like tiny Christmas wreaths in these seed-bead bedecked earrings. Follow along with Rose to make a pair.
How to Make Faux Dichroic Jewelry Components Using Apoxie® Sculpt
Learn how to create faux dichroic designs with jewelry-maker Lisa Pavelka in this detailed step-by-step video.
How to Add Photographic Images to Components
Follow these steps to add photographic quality images to flat beads, polymer clay and other surfaces with waterslide image transfers created by renowned mixed media jewelry artist Lisa Pavelka.
How to Use the Eyelet and Rivet Setting Tool
Silent animation displays how to use the eyelet and rivet setting tool to connect multiple layers of metal, leather or other materials for cold connection or mixed media designs. Below the video are full written step-by-step instructions.
How to Add Photographic Images to Apoxie®
Add photographs to Apoxie® Sculpt clay adhesive with waterslide image transfers by following along with this tutorial led by Lisa Pavelka, award-winning mixed media jewelry artist and instructor.
Bracelet
Begin your journey into kumihimo, a traditional Japanese braiding technique, with this easy-to-follow project and video tutorial.
Bracelet
Learn how to use the herringbone wire wrapping technique to create a wire-wrapped amethyst bracelet. Follow along with this instructional video to see how easy it can be.
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