Single-Strand Necklace
Bright seed bead rocailles frame a brilliant Crystal Passions® pear with a beautiful iridescent rainbow for a gorgeous pendant necklace.
Jewelry Material: Metal
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Jewelry Material: Metal
Ask the Experts Tarnish Removal Q&A
Q: I have quite a collection of Hill Tribe Silver beads. I have been keeping them in clear hard plastic stackable screw together storage containers. I have noticed that they are beginning to tarnish. It will be quite a job to shine them up again. Could you recommend the best way to store them (for the future) and what would be the best way for me to clean these intricate beads. Many thanks for your help.
Ask the Experts Keeping Jump Rings Closed Q&A
Q: When I close my jump rings, they won't close enough to keep from letting the other jump ring slide out and have the piece come apart. The space is very small, only enough for my fingernail. I use the tool I purchased from you that looks like a ring and fits on the finger.
Ask the Experts Using S-Hook Clasps Q&A
Q: I don't understand how to use S-Hook clasps. Am I supposed to separate one of the S's so that the ring will slide on and off? I purchased one, but the S is too tight on both sides to slide the jump ring on and off.
Ask the Experts Wire Gauge Q&A
Q: What gauge of metal wire should I use for making a beaded Christmas tree with size 11/0 seed beads? The wire needs to be strong enough to support the weight of many glass seed beads, plus miniature ornaments of metal and glass, but it also needs to be narrow enough to fit through the seed bead holes. Thanks for your help!
Ask the Experts Fine Silver and Silver Plate Q&A
Q: I made my first bracelets using silver-plated clasps (not from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads) and they discolored. I want to make good quality jewelry for gifts and don't want to waste money buying precious metal findings if they're not necessary, but I also don't want my pieces to tarnish easily. Can you guide me on when to use precious metal findings? What's the shelf life on silver-plate and gold-plate? I have asked others and researched online but am not getting a clear answer. Again, I might just have started with poor quality clasps and maybe both Fire Mountain's silver-plated and sterling will give me good results in all cases.
Ask the Experts Wire Jig Q&A
Q: I'm just learning to work with wire. I'm ordering a jig, but have no idea what wire type, gauge, hardness, etc., to use. Can you give me some guidelines please?
Ask the Experts Non-Tarnish Silver Wire Q&A
Q: What is the best silver wire to use that will not tarnish over the years? I am going to be decorating some hair combs for a wedding.
Christmas Tree Earrings
Gold wire swirls around sparkling Crystal Passions® beads to create the perfect holiday silhouette. Three shapes of crystal beads make up this lightweight design.
Christmas Earrings
Add a touch of holiday spirit to your look with our Christmas earrings featuring jolly Santa Claus charms, intricate lampworked glass beads, Crystal Passions®-enhanced lustrous Pearls, and dazzling elements.
Valentine's Day Bracelet
There are hearts a-plenty in this romantic charm bracelet. Even the sterling silver base chain has heart-shaped links for the ultimate love-themed accessory!
Earrings
These dazzling Crystal Passions® beads and drops allow this beautiful earring set to fully capture the light and reflect a dazzling array of colors.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Chunky chain combines with Crystal Passions® mystic black beads and electric pink cabochons for style that exudes punk vibes and sophistication alike.
Ask the Experts Metal Patinas Q&A
Q: From what I have read, liver of sulfur turns copper dark or black. I want to take hardened copper and give it the blue-green look it might have developed after being out to sea. Is there a product you can recommend?
Bracelet
Icy blue coated glass and crystal clear fire-polished beads coil around the wrist alongside two styles of silver-plated beads. This quick-and-easy winter bracelet design ends with an intricate snowflake charm for seasonal style.
Earrings
Like classic ornaments, these beautiful earrings feature Christmas reds and greens framed in fashionable copper beads and elegantly woven copper wire.
Earrings
Create the popular Christmas tree earrings by stacking three sizes of Crystal Passions margarita beads in majestic green, accented with golden findings, stardust beads, and Preciosa crystal rondelles.
How to Make a Bail Using Wire for Briolettes
Looking for an easy way to hang briolettes? These illustrated instructions show how simple it can be to make a bail.
Queen's Link Chainmaille
Add elegant detail to chainmaille jewelry using the queen's link chainmaille technique.
How to Use Bezel Strips
Learn how to make a custom bezel setting for any cabochon using bezel strips. Clear images demonstrate every step in this how-to.
Jump Ring Jewelry
Got jump rings and a clasp? You've got a delightful necklace or bracelet just waiting to be made. Learn linking techniques to turn the humble jump ring into the star of the show.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Have you tried Memory Wire yet? This great design is just the beginning of what you can do with Memory Wire.
Firing Art Clay® with a Gas Stove
Not everyone has access to a kiln. In this tutorial, learn how to fire certain types of metal clay pieces on a gas stove rather than with traditional firing methods.
The Y Necklace
Follow the steps below to create a timeless and fashionable "Y" necklace. Your necklace is sure to get "oohs and aahs" from all who see it.
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