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Tubular Peyote Stitch

String an even number of beads and make a foundation circle by passing through them two more times, exiting from the first bead strung. String 1 bead and pass through the third bead of the foundation circle. String 1 bead and pass through the fifth bead of the foundation circle. Continue adding 1 bead at a time, skipping over 1 bead of the first round, until you have added half the number of beads of the first round. Exit from the first bead of the second round. String1 bead, pass through the second bead added in the second round and pull thread tight. String 1 bead and pass through the third bead added in the second round. Continue around, filling in the ''spaces'' 1 bead at a time. Exit from the first bead added in each round.

Lashed Wrap Bracelet

Metallic Half Tila® beads stack up in this stylish lashed wrap bracelet, a strong on-going trend. Step-by-step instructions courtesy of Miyuki.

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How to Create a 4-in-1 Half Persian Chainmaille Weave

Create fun textured jewelry with the 4-in-1 half Persian chainmaille weave. Learn step by step.

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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.

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Hemimorphite

Hemimorphite gets its name from the Greek words hemi ("half") and morph ("shape") because each end has a different shape--a quite unusual behavior in crystal formation.

Tab Lock Clasp

An easy-open clasp which closes by inserting a tab into a slot of the other half of the clasp. This style is held shut by the weight of the jewelry itself.

How to Create a Half Persian 3-in-1 Chainmaille Weave

Looking for a new style of chainmaille to add to your jewelry-making repertoire? Learn to create a half Persian 3-in-1 weave with these instructions.

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Half-Drilled Bead

A bead with a drill hole that only goes halfway through. Half-drilled beads are attached to various settings using a glue or other adhesive.

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. Below the video are also full written step-by-step instructions.

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Secrets to a Half-Hitch Knot

To finish a strung jewelry design, try using a half-hitch knot as demonstrated in this tutorial by jewelry-making expert and educator Tammy Honaman.

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How to Use Half Bracelet Components

Learn how to use half-bracelet components in this quick demonstrative video. Make simple bracelet designs.

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Ear Cuff

A half-circle band or ring of metal pinched around the side or middle edge of the ear. Some styles have a dangle or a chain to an earstud on the same ear.

Wrapping Stones and Beads with Half-Round Wire

Renowned jewelry artist Sandra Lupo demonstrates how to wire wrap a freeform stone in this video tutorial that also has written instructions so you can follow along whichever way you want.

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How to Use a Ring Stretcher

Introducing our user-friendly Tabletop Ring Stretcher, perfect for effortlessly stretching rings up to half a size without the need for heating, making your jewelry crafting a breeze!

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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 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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