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Hidden Gems: Designing with Cubic Zirconia
Hidden Gems: Designing with Cubic Zirconia
Discover the versatility of cubic zirconia (CZ) as a stylish, practical choice for jewelry design, offering endless creative possibilities and rivaling the look of gemstones like amethyst, garnet and citrine.
Jasper, Sesame
Jasper, Sesame
Discover the intriguing history and unique beauty of sesame jasper, a stone with striking speckles and earthy tones—perfect for bold, natural jewelry designs.
Wire Pliers
Wire Pliers
Banding, mandrel and other specialty pliers can make wireworking faster, smoother and more efficient. Read on to see how each pair has its own purpose.
White Out! Embracing the White Trend in Jewelry
White Out! Embracing the White Trend in Jewelry
Explore the timeless elegance and versatility of the white trend in jewelry, offering endless design possibilities for DIY jewelry makers, from minimalist to bold statement pieces.
Hematite
Hematite
Hematite is more than just a striking stone. Learn about its rich history, from cave paintings to medicine, its geological properties and its healing powers.
PANTONE® 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse
PANTONE® 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse
Discover Pantone's 2025 color choice, a warm and inviting brown hue that delights with its rich, nurturing qualities, evoking the essence of chocolate and coffee.
Embrace the Future with WGSN and Coloro's Colors of the Year
Embrace the Future with WGSN and Coloro's Colors of the Year
In collaboration with Coloro, a leader in color technology, WGSN has announced the Colors of the Year for 2025 and 2026.
Create Quick and Easy Jewelry Gifts with Almost Instant Jewelry®
Create Quick and Easy Jewelry Gifts with Almost Instant Jewelry®
Watch the video to see how you can easily create meaningful gifts with Almost Instant Jewelry ® settings.
Topaz, White
Topaz, White
Sparkling white topaz is used equally well as a centerpiece or accent in jewelry designs. Read on to learn more about this beautiful and adaptable gemstone.
Obsidian, Rainbow
Obsidian, Rainbow
Rainbow obsidian is a subtle gemstone, only showing its colors in bright light. Learn more about the history and properties of this volcanic glass.
Opal, Dendritic
Opal, Dendritic
Dendritic opal has the luminous allure of common opal with the tree-like inclusions of moss agate and is believed to promote spiritual growth.
The Meditative Art of Bead Mosaics: A Path to Creativity and Calm
The Meditative Art of Bead Mosaics: A Path to Creativity and Calm
Learn how bead mosaics are more than just an art form, they’re an experience for both the mind and body, providing peace and relaxation.
Angels Among Us
Angels Among Us
Create angelic jewelry full of meaning. Discover how a simple design can offer hope, comfort and love with Kristal Wick's inspiring Awareness Angel Earrings.
Honoring Frank Schofield
Honoring Frank Schofield
Learn how Chris’ family creatively honored the passing of her son-in-law through Eternal Reefs.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness
Jewelry designers and beading artists can raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. Here are five popular ways to pitch in.
Obsidian, Black
Obsidian, Black
Discover the history and properties of black obsidian, from ancient tools to modern jewelry. Learn how this volcanic glass has shaped cultures and design
Jet Black Jewels
Jet Black Jewels
Explore the current trend of black gemstones in jewelry for a jet-black jeweled look.
Make Gifts with Resin & Molds
Make Gifts with Resin & Molds
When thinking of gift giving, what better show your love with handmade personal gifts. And because you can make several items with resin, you can go easy on your pocketbook!
How to Be Inspired By (but not copy) Jewelry
How to Be Inspired By (but not copy) Jewelry
Here’s a helpful guide and examples for jewelry makers on finding design inspiration without copying.
6 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Using Resin
6 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Using Resin
Join Elaine to learn about 6 rookie mistakes to avoid when using resin, including accurate measuring, thorough mixing and more.
Garnet, Tsavorite
Garnet, Tsavorite
Explore the captivating journey of tsavorite—from its geological origins and rich metaphysical symbolism to its exquisite use in modern jewelry design.
4 Tools to Save Your Hands and Eyesight
4 Tools to Save Your Hands and Eyesight
Discover 4 must-have tools to save your hands and eyesight in DIY jewelry making.
Commedia Dell'arte
Commedia Dell'arte
Discover how Commedia dell'Arte and Carnevale shape today's fashion. Infuse this historic flair into your jewelry designs!
How to Create a Wire Woven Pendant Using the Baby Jewel Loom
How to Create a Wire Woven Pendant Using the Baby Jewel Loom
Enhance your jewelry-making skills with this step-by-step tutorial on using the Beadalon® “Baby” Jewel Loom® to create a charming necklace.
Fine Silver
Fine Silver
Fine silver is a high-purity form of silver, consisting of 99.9% pure silver, often denoted as .999 or 999. This means it contains only a minimal amount of impurities, typically 0.1% or less. Fine silver is known for its lustrous white appearance and high reflectivity, making it a popular choice for high-quality jewelry, coins and investment-grade bullion.
Brick Stitch
Brick Stitch
A popular bead weaving technique in jewelry making, brick stitch involves adding beads in an offset pattern to create a flat, tightly woven fabric. This stitch resembles the layout of bricks in a wall, where each bead is positioned between two beads in the previous row. Brick stitch is versatile and can be used to create intricate patterns, shapes, and designs in bracelets, earrings, pendants and other beaded jewelry pieces. It is known for its durability and the ability to form both geometric and freeform designs.
Matching Gemstones to Eye Color
Matching Gemstones to Eye Color
Match your eye color with gemstones: aquamarine for blue, jade for green, and topaz for brown. Explore our curated or full collection to create your perfect piece.
Tension (or Stop) Bead
Tension (or Stop) Bead
A tension bead (or stopper bead) holds your work in place. To make one, string a bead larger than those you are working with, then pass through the bead one or more times, making sure not to split your thread. The bead will be able to slide along but will still provide tension to work against when you're beading the first two rows.
Stringing
Stringing
A technique in which beads are gathered on a strand. Beading wire, needle and thread and other materials are used for stringing.
The History of Glass Beads
The History of Glass Beads
Discover the history of glass bead making, with roots in Ancient Rome and evolving through innovative techniques spurred by the advent of industrialization.
Tubular Herringbone Stitch
Tubular Herringbone Stitch
Begin with a foundation row of ladder stitch. Join the ends together to form a tube. String 2 beads. Pass down through the next bead and up through the bead after it. Repeat around the tube. At the end of the round, pass through the first beads of the previous and current rounds to step up to the new round.
Netting (Single Thread)
Netting (Single Thread)
Begin by stringing a base row of 13 beads. String 5 beads and go back through the fifth bead from the end of the base row. String another 5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base row, and go back through the next. Repeat to the end of the row, passing through the fifth, fourth, and third beads of those just strung and exiting from the third. Turn the work over and go back across the same way.
Pass Through vs. Pass Back Through
Pass Through vs. Pass Back Through
Pass through means to move your needle in the same direction that the beads have been strung. Pass back through means to move your needle in the opposite direction.
Flat Herringbone Stitch
Flat Herringbone Stitch
Begin with a foundation row of even-count ladder stitch. String 2 beads, pass down through the second to last bead in the ladder, and up through the next bead. String 2 beads, pass down the next bead and then up through the following. Repeat to the end of the row. To end the row, pass back through the last bead strung. To begin the next row, string 2 beads and pass down through the second to last bead of the previous row. Repeat, stringing 2 beads per stitch and passing down then up through two beads of the previous row. The 2-bead stitch will cause the beads to angle-up in each row, like a herringbone fabric.
Tubular Peyote Stitch
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.
Ladder Stitch
Ladder Stitch
Using two needles, one threaded on each end of the thread, pass one needle through one or more beads from left to right and pass the other needle through the same beads from right to left. Continue adding beads by crisscrossing both needles through one bead at a time. Use this stitch to make strings of beads or as the foundation for brick stitch. For a single-needle ladder, string 2 beads and pass through them again. String 1 bead. Pass through the last stitched bead and the one just strung. Repeat, adding one bead at a time and working in a figure-eight pattern.
 Flat Peyote Stitch
Flat Peyote Stitch
One-drop peyote stitch begins by stringing an even number of beads to create the first two rows. Begin the third row by stringing one bead and passing through the second-to-last bead of the previous rows. String another bead and pass through the fourth-to-last bead of the previous rows. Continue adding one bead at a time, passing over every other bead of the previous rows. Two-drop peyote stitch is worked the same as above, but with two beads at a time instead of one.
Right-Angle Weave (Single Needle) Stitch
Right-Angle Weave (Single Needle) Stitch
The right angle weave (RAW) is a basic jewelry-making stitch often used with seed beads and crystal beads. String 4 beads and pass through them again to form the first unit. For the rest of the row, string 3 beads, pass through the last bead passed through in the previous unit, and the first two just strung; the thread path will resemble a figure-8, alternating directions with each unit. To begin the next row, pass through the last 3 beads strung to exit the side of the last unit. String 3 beads, pass through the last bead passed through, and the first bead just strung. *String 2 beads, pass through the next edge bead of the previous row, the last bead passed through in the previous unit, and the last 2 beads just strung. Pass through the next edge bead of the previous row, string 2 beads, pass through the last bead of the previous unit, the edge bead just passed through, and the first bead just strung. Repeat from * to complete the row then begin a new row as before.
Right-Angle Weave (Double Needle)
Right-Angle Weave (Double Needle)
Using two needles, one on each end of the thread, string three beads on one of the needles and slide them to the center of the thread. String a fourth bead, passing one needle through from left to right and passing the other needle through from right to left. String one bead with each needle, then pick up one more bead and pass one needle through from left to right and pass the other needle through from right to left. Continue for desired length of row. To work the next row, repeat as for the first row, stringing new beads only onto the right thread and passing back through beads from the first row with the left thread. To make a row-end decrease, simply stop your row short and begin a new row.
Getting Started with Hammers
Getting Started with Hammers
Discover how to choose the perfect hammer for each jewelry-making project with Patti in this product spotlight video. She introduces the chasing hammer, mallet, texture hammer, and ball peen hammer to help you select the right tool for every job.
Gold-Plated
Gold-Plated
Items have an industry standard of .15 to .25 mils thickness of gold which is plated to the surface of the base metal.
Product Spotlight: Easy DIY Jewelry with Links
Product Spotlight: Easy DIY Jewelry with Links
Discover the different links available and how to use these components in jewelry making to save time and create beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces.
Gemstones Around the World
Gemstones Around the World
Where do gemstones come from? Discover the origins of your favorite gemstones from around the world (or beyond).
Cleaning Glass Enamels
Cleaning Glass Enamels
Discover the reasons and techniques for cleaning enamel prior to application, through these simple illustrated instructions.
5 Ways to Use Cabochons
5 Ways to Use Cabochons
Watch this video to discover 5 creative ways to use cabochons in jewelry making! Learn how to craft stunning pendants, rings, earrings, charms, and more with these versatile stones.
Plated
Plated
Learn about plated metals: what they are, why they're used in jewelry, and how to take care of them so they stay looking their best.
Tying Up Loose Ends: How to Creatively End Cords and Dangling Strands
Tying Up Loose Ends: How to Creatively End Cords and Dangling Strands
Don't let your bolo or lariat necklace be incomplete. Design your piece from tip to focal with these creative cord finishing methods.
The Big 3 Brands of Crystal Beads
The Big 3 Brands of Crystal Beads
Love the look of crystal, but unsure which brand to shop? Discover the highlights of each of the top three crystal manufacturers.
Colorfastness in Beads and Jewelry-Making Supplies
Colorfastness in Beads and Jewelry-Making Supplies
Avoid color bleed in beads! Learn all about colorfastness, how to identify what jewelry-making supplies are colorfast and tips for protecting color in your creations.
Anodized
Anodized
Learn the meaning of "anodized" and how it enhances both the visual appeal and durability of jewelry pieces.
Seven Principles of Design for Jewelry-Making
Seven Principles of Design for Jewelry-Making
Turn jewelry making into an art form with these 7 key design principles. Learn how balance, movement and more can inspire new heights of creativity.
The Gemstone Information Manual by the American Gem Trade Association
The Gemstone Information Manual by the American Gem Trade Association
The Federal Trade Commission Guides for the Jewelry Industry as revised April 10, 2001 are designed to prevent unfair or deceptive trade practices.
The Story Behind the Boss' Bead Bag
The Story Behind the Boss' Bead Bag
Discover the story of the Boss' Bead Bag, a unique mix of beads born from a serendipitous accident. Get your hands on a bundle of beading goodness in one grab bag!
Say it with Chain
Say it with Chain
Every design has a story. Learn how to share who you are and why you make jewelry so people can build a relationship with you and your work.
Royal Blues
Royal Blues
Discover the timeless allure of royal blue and draw inspiration for your most profound blue creations.
Gemstone Optical Properties
Gemstone Optical Properties
Optical properties refer to the way gemstones interact with light. Color, interference and inclusions are all examples of optical properties. The first optical property is also the most obvious--color.
Easy on the Eyes—Tips to Improve Your Work Area
Easy on the Eyes—Tips to Improve Your Work Area
Good light is so important when beading. Here are some ideas about lighting and other ways to improve the beading workspace.
All About Jump Rings
All About Jump Rings
Delve into our extensive jump ring resource. Here you'll find a wealth of information about one of the most versatile jewelry-making resources, from sizes and materials to chainmaille weaves.
Six Ways to Create Cold Connections
Six Ways to Create Cold Connections
No need to be a blacksmith to join metal to metal—you can use cold connections! Here are 6 ways to connect metals (or other materials) without using fire or electricity.
5 Things You Should Think About When Choosing a Wireworking Wire
5 Things You Should Think About When Choosing a Wireworking Wire
Wire working is so much fun and choosing the best wire for your project makes it far easier to achieve something amazing!
How Glass Beads are Made
How Glass Beads are Made
Glass beads have been a favorite jewelry-making supply for thousands of years. Learn about the ancient techniques used to craft various types of beads.
Top 7 Ways to End Jewelry Chain
Top 7 Ways to End Jewelry Chain
View this helpful guide to the top 7 ways to finish jewelry chain from our in-house jewelry-making experts.
Awareness Ribbons
Awareness Ribbons
Here's an easy guide to find awareness ribbon colors for causes close to your heart, along with product suggestions to design your own awareness jewelry using Crystal Passions® crystals.
Geometric Jewelry
Geometric Jewelry
Explore how to use geometric shapes for limitless design possibilities.
Hematite OR Hemalyke™: Knowing the Differences
Hematite OR Hemalyke™: Knowing the Differences
Read on to discover the differences between natural hematite and man-made Hemalyke™ beads and components.
6 Essential Jewelry Making Techniques You Need to Know
6 Essential Jewelry Making Techniques You Need to Know
Follow along as Patti shares her list top tools and materials every jewelry maker needs for various techniques.
Getting Started with Basic Silversmithing
Getting Started with Basic Silversmithing
Curious about silversmithing essentials? This article outlines key tools and their uses, giving you the knowledge to start your journey with confidence.
12 Jewelry Myths Debunked
12 Jewelry Myths Debunked
Toothpaste to clean jewelry? Indestructible diamonds? Join Leslie as she debunks these and ten other popular jewelry myths.
Product Spotlight: Thread Cutter
Product Spotlight: Thread Cutter
Patti demonstrates the Clover Quick Cut thread cutter and highlights its advantages.
All About Earnut Jewelry Findings
All About Earnut Jewelry Findings
Here's a helpful guide to the different styles of earring backs to ensure earrings stay in place.
A Jewelry Designer's Wish List
A Jewelry Designer's Wish List
We asked nine jewelry artists what tools are tops on their wish lists. Let this article help you grant wishes for the creatives in your life.
The Modern Locket
The Modern Locket
The modern locket takes a time-honored and traditional piece of jewelry and offers up fresh versions for the modern world. See what the locket's gotten up to these days.
Metal Jewelry: Finishing and Polishing
Metal Jewelry: Finishing and Polishing
Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to finish and polish metal jewelry.
The Talk About Pliers
The Talk About Pliers
Explore the many types of pliers to help you find the right one for every project.
What Is a Cabochon?
What Is a Cabochon?
Take a deep dive into the marvelous cabochon and its sister the cameo. Learn about how they're created and dozens of ways a designer can use them.
Bezels
Bezels
Bezels are an ideal finding to use when you're working with cabochons and flat back crystals. Tammy Honaman, author and jewelry-making expert, is here to tell you all about them.
Metaphysical Properties
Metaphysical Properties
When jewelry makers encounter information about gemstones, they frequently discover where a stone is mined, what it's made of and the phrase "metaphysical properties." What is that information and how can a jewelry maker use it in designs?
Loving Lavender
Loving Lavender
Fall in love with lavender! See how these soothing shades can enhance your designs to create for a number of styles and timeless appeal.
Everything You Need to Know About Thread Conditioners
Everything You Need to Know About Thread Conditioners
Feeling all tangled up in a sea of rough, frayed thread? Thread conditioners could be just the solution you need to get back on course.
Choosing Jewelry for Your Color Season
Choosing Jewelry for Your Color Season
Color seasons have been applied to jewelry and fashion for decades. Find ways to match your designs to the 12 designations in this article.
Beginner's Guide to Loomwork
Beginner's Guide to Loomwork
Explore the world of loomwork, where each bead is a pixel in your artistic vision. Learn about the looms, materials and resources you'll need in this article.
Which Metals Should You Use?
Which Metals Should You Use?
Choosing the right metal to use in your jewelry involves balancing a number of factors beyond gold vs. silver. Get the lowdown on all materials metal.
Chinese New Year and the Story of the Zodiac
Chinese New Year and the Story of the Zodiac
Delve into the Chinese Zodiac and discover how to integrate its themes, animals and colors into your jewelry designs for meaningful, culturally inspired creations.
Organic
Organic
Refers to a bead made of a carbon-based material. Many jewelry-making components composed of pearl, wood, bone, horn and shell fall into this category.
Birthstone Jewelry
Birthstone Jewelry
Learn about the history of gemstones associated with each month and their coordinating crystal colors.
How Many Beads per Strand?
How Many Beads per Strand?
Use this handy chart to determine the number of beads per strand according to bead size and strand length, which can vary from batch to batch.
The Right Adhesive for the Job
The Right Adhesive for the Job
This detailed article explains the best adhesives for a variety of projects. Learn tips and techniques suited to your design needs.
Non-Marring Wire-Wrapping Pliers
Non-Marring Wire-Wrapping Pliers
Looking for wireworking pliers that won't mar wire or metal sheet? Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shares pliers that won’t make marks on wire in this informative article.
A Pastel Mood
A Pastel Mood
Embrace a romantic sensibility for your wedding with the pastel mood wedding style.
Monochromatic Jewelry
Monochromatic Jewelry
Discover why designers and style-savvy patrons around the world are embracing the modernity of this controlled-color trend.
An Earring Finding Guide
An Earring Finding Guide
Different earring styles suit different needs, and the findings make all the difference! This handy guide explains the unique benefits of each type of earring finding.
Beadalon® Tools: Banding Pliers and Improved Coiling Gizmo®
Beadalon® Tools: Banding Pliers and Improved Coiling Gizmo®
Jewelry-making expert Sandra Lupo gives us the scoop on Beadalon® tools, including their banding pliers and improved Coiling Gizmo®. Learn all about these popular tools and tips for using them in this illustrated article.
Independent Lab Report
Independent Lab Report
See the results of an independent lab study on Comparison Testing of three types of coated beading wires.
Spotlight on Celestial Crystal®
Spotlight on Celestial Crystal®
Celestial Crystal® is our line of crystal beads and components. Explore a few of our favorites and discover how to bring their dazzling versatility to your jewelry designs.
Upcycled Jewelry: Sustainable Beading for the Eco-Minded
Upcycled Jewelry: Sustainable Beading for the Eco-Minded
Upcycling jewelry is an eco-minded trend that everyone can get behind. Just take existing materials and repurpose them into jewelry!
Minerals, Rocks, Gemstones, Crystals - What’s the Difference?
Minerals, Rocks, Gemstones, Crystals - What’s the Difference?
Looking to brush up on your understanding of geology? Dive into this informative article that explores the distinctions among rocks, minerals, crystals and gemstones.
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