Create the look of traditional heishi beads for less with these lightweight polymer clay options. Perfect for evoking earthen palettes and a natural feel.
Triple-Strand Necklace
This triple-strand necklace comes alive with a PMC3™ Precious Metal Clay butterfly, adorned with Murano glass beads, and sprinkled with Carnelian Gemstone Beads.
Single-Strand Necklace
Lapis lazuli is often associated with the night sky, but Karen Suarez's necklace design takes this regal gemstone down "By the Sea." Her incredible metal clay work reeled in the Grand Prize Silver Medal in our 2018 Contest.
Bib-Style Necklace
Sheila Schwede made her own pearl reef with metal clay and added cultured freshwater pearls as a finishing touch.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
The soft hue of blue lace agate and golden details give this feminine jewelry set the perfect touch of color and shine.
Bracelet
Make personalized bracelets with copper sheet and metal punches for custom jewelry.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This sparkling jewelry set makes a big impact. It's easy to make with rivoli stones, pre-made settings and crystal pearls.
Two-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Make personalized layered chain jewelry by stamping blank metal drops. Add custom dates and message for one-of-a-kind pieces.
Circlet and Earring Set
Make your own sparkling hair circlets that are sure to make any occasion extra special. Design with Crystal Passions® embellishments and create a matching pair of earrings for a beautiful effect.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Re-create this bib-style necklace and earrings that's full of sparkle and style. Customers won't be able to resist the beauty of this design.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Looking for new ways to use chain? Learn how to utilize chain as a focal, an accent and an embellishment all in one gorgeous golden necklace and earring set.
Earrings
Twisted spirals of sheet metal flash colorful light; contrasting colors and textures add movement and interest. These earrings were artistically rendered by mixed-media jewelry-maker, Lisa Pavelka.
Three-Piece Earrings Set
All that glitters is gold with this trio of glorious gold-plated earrings--just swap the charms!
Ring
Beautiful frosty blue Crystal Passions® cushion-shaped fancy stone glows from a stylish sterling silver ring.
Ring
This ring features a Crystal Passions® rhinestone that emanates brilliant flashes of purple, orange and pink.
Bracelet
Encompass the long-lasting memories of adventurous beach days with a sterling silver metal clay bracelet.
Hard Soldering Glossary
Talk the talk with these three charts all about the hard soldering jewelry-making technique. First learn about the materials used, then the necessary tools and finally a list of helpful terms.
Six-Piece Ring Set
Use silver-finished wire to create handmade rings that pair beautifully with finished designs for the latest stacked ring trends.
Bangle Bracelet and Earring Set
Easily customize this sparkling set with your favorite Preciosa® crystal rivolis to create dazzling personalized bling.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Is today a pink rhodochrosite day or a white cat’s eye day? You don’t have to decide with this reversible necklace and earring set.
Bracelet
Take the beauty of tropical seawater wherever you go with this sparkling turtle charm bracelet.
Earrings
Mix metal finishes, textures and shapes for an eye-catching pair of earrings that shimmer in the light with movement.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Combine different finishes, shapes and textures of metal for an architectural jewelry set at the height of modern style.
Earrings
Copper hoops with different textures compose these simple, visually appealing earrings.
Earrings
Combine tenacity with elegance in this design. Copper hoops appear tough when paired with delicate filigree charms.
Earrings
Different finishes and three whimsical shapes give these earrings a fun, festive vibe perfect for events like Mardi Gras or a simple game night.
Earrings
Experiment with color, texture and shape by re-creating these metal dangle earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace
This peacefully sleeping "Little Princess of the Night" is charmingly modeled in metal clay. Maria Nahlik's darling creation, reminiscent of illustrations in children's bedtime stories, has truly captured our hearts and resonated with the child in all of us.
Metal Abbreviations
Learn the three-letter codes Fire Mountain Gems and Beads uses to identify the finishes on metal products with this handy chart.
Single-Strand Necklace
Inspired by the beauty of nature, Sheila Schwede's "Spring Blooms" plays with floral forms and pearls for a truly award-winning design.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Metal sheet, recycled copper tubing and gemstones come together in LeAlta Brummett's "Synergy," creating a necklace with the makings of a great piece of modern art.
Single Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Add an extra personal touch to jewelry with a custom-made metal clay pendant, complimented by a beautiful zircon blue gem.
Multi-Strand Necklace
Michela Verani’s multi-strand necklace with a phoenix focal—the spirit of rebirth and renewal—crafted of precious metal clay and adorned with lustrous pearls.
Single-Strand Necklace
A fiery necklace with a cascade of carnelian gemstone beads and a captivating cabochon, embraced by PMC+™ Precious Metal Clay, dances with the essence of earth's ember and the soulful craft of metal alchemy.
Bracelet
Give dad a gift he'll cherish with this understated bracelet. The mix of black chain and bright copper gives off a masculine, industrial look.
Bib-Style Necklace
Judy Larson built a beautiful oceanic home, filled with golden residents and other Treasures of the Reef, to wear around your neck.
Single-Strand Necklace
Barbara Briggs’ eclectic Elements necklace brings together a range of shapes and styles in one necklace for an eye-catching statement piece.
Beaders' Guide to Jewelry Metals
Easy-to-read and comprehensive guide to the names and properties of the metals most commonly used in jewelry designs and components.
Earrings
Overlapped metal forms in a bright gold color are transformed into a visually intriguing pair of geometric earrings.
Earrings
Let love shine with this pair of crystal and hammered metal earrings. Their undeniable romance is perfect for Valentine's collections, gifts or as a treat to yourself.
Ring
Link up with this hot trend--chain rings. All you need is your favorite chain, a pretty focal and a couple of jump rings, and you're done.
Single-Strand Necklace
Inspired by kayaking on the Humber River in Toronto, Christine Woollacott's metal clay and enamel necklace highlights some the creatures hiding "In the Rushes.”
Ring
Ornate prongs frame a beautiful iridescent green shell in this antiqued sterling silver ring.
Ring
Classic blue sodalite ring is regal and stylish in a fancy sterling silver bezel setting.
Bracelet
Celebrate freedom in style with leather cord, wire and a handmade focal piece. This bracelet is perfect for any taste or gender.
Single-Strand Necklace
Copper Fusion by Karen McCormick is a metallic garden blossoming on a beautifully crafted Viking knit chain. Delicate garnet beads, along with seed and bugle beads, nestle among the petals in this wearable work of art, infusing vibrant pops of color into this stunning jewelry piece.
Earrings
When you're out fighting evil by moonlight and finding love by daylight be sure to do it in style with these Sailor Moon-inspired earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This pendant necklace set is meant for royalty with its emerald-colored stones. Easily make this design using a ready-to-use pendant, chain and links.