Terminating Leather Strands with Cones
Learn how to elegantly terminate leather strands with cones in this simple tutorial.
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Soldering Iron Owner's Manual
Owner's manual for using a soldering iron in jewelry making. It contains all the information to safely and properly set-up, operate and maintain your soldering iron.
How-To Secure Drops to an Ear wire with Peg
Add a top-drilled component to a fishhook ear wire with an extra-long peg to create easy earrings with this 3-step tutorial.
Art Clay Gold 22k - Clay Type
Art Clay® Gold Clay creates pieces made of 22Kt gold after firing. This tutorial includes guidelines for preparation, molding, drying, kiln firing and finishing this clay material—plus handling tips and safety precautions.
How to Make a Peyote Stitch Mandala
Create intricate beaded mandalas with ease by following these straightforward instructions. Your beadwork has never been more extraordinary!
Fusing Glass Frit in a Slumping Mold
Fusing glass frit can be a beautiful and creative expression of glasswork. Here are tips and techniques for fusing glass, including four firing schedules for a glass kiln.
How to Use Grommets
Metal grommets safeguard the edges of stringing holes in large-hole beads. This four-step guide walks designers through the process of securely gluing a grommet into the bead.
How to Load the Metal Clay Syringe Pen™
Confused about the mechanics of loading a metal clay syringe? Check out these simple instructions and you’ll be on your way to crafting in no time!
How to Use a Brooch Converter
Follow the three-step instructions and transform a horizontal or vertical brooch into a stylish pendant using a brooch converter.
Ball Chain Connectors
Using ball connectors is a pinch. Learn how in this step-by-step tutorial.
How to Make Your Own Clay Cutters
Learn how to make your own clay cutters to create custom designs using metal sheet and polymer clay.
Glue Crystal Flat Backs
Crystal transfer sheets make precision designing and crystal embellishing easy.
Prometheus® Bronze Clay Instructions
Explore the fascinating process of working with Prometheus® Bronze Clay, from handling wet clay and troubleshooting common errors to successfully firing your design in the kiln. Everything you need to master this art is right here.
Prometheus® Copper Clay Instructions
Unlock the world of Prometheus® Copper Clay with this comprehensive text tutorial. From crafting jewelry and ornaments to sculpting statues, unleash your creativity and bring your imaginative designs to life.
Artistic Wire® Toggle Jig
These photographic instructions show you how to use the Artistic Wire® toggle jig to create perfect clasps every time.
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.
Art Clay® Silver Clay
Learn the steps for using Art Clay® Silver Clay for jewelry-making: preparation, molding and drying, kiln firing and finishing. This tutorial includes handling tips and safety precautions.
How to Open and Close a Pop Clasp
Pop clasps are perfect for breakaway styles like lanyards and badge holders. They “pop” open when pulled and snap shut when pressed. See how to use them in these instructions.
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.
Ornaments
You can never make too many Christmas designs. This tutorial from Preciosa teaches how to make a seed bead net to place over and dress up glass baubles.
How to Use Beadswax®
Unlock the full potential of your projects with Beadswax® as your adhesive. The straightforward instructions that follow provide all the guidance you need to craft your stunning beaded masterpieces
Endless Necklace
The possibilities are endless ... and claspless! Here's how to build a long necklace that slips over the head and has no visible beginning or end.
Bell Ornament
Ring in some holiday décor designs with this beaded wire project from Preciosa®. Seed beads strung on high gauge wireworking wire forms the shape and supports the structure of this bell ornament.
Viking Knit Made Using the Lazee Daizee™
These illustrated instructions show how to make Viking knit wire jewelry with a Lazee Daizee™ tool. Incorporating this technique into your creations is a snap!
How to Create a Wire Band
Getting frustrated with hand-wrapping wire bands? This handy instruction guide shows how to use banding pliers to make perfectly started wraps every time.
Cutting Glass with Glass Nippers
Lean how to safely nip small pieces of glass with these step-by-step instructions.
How to Use Gilders Paste®
Gilders Paste is a professional wax-based medium that can be mixed and layered for an endless color palette that won't fade. Learn how with this informative article.
How to Make Hair Comb out of Wire
These step-by-step instructions show you how to make a hair comb from wire. With helpful illustrations at each step, this accessory is easier than ever.
Fusing Glass in a Microwave Kiln
Learn how to fuse glass at home with these helpful tips and a microwave kiln.
How to Use Liquid Polymer Clay
Discover the creative potential of liquid polymer clay! Explore its many uses, then dive into Tamara Honaman’s tutorial to craft your own liquid clay sheet.
Making a Butterfly Polymer Clay Cane
Polymer clay canes are a versatile staple in the jewelry-maker's skill set. Learn how to make butterfly-wing canes with these instructions.
How to Use Bulldog Crimps™
Using Bulldog Crimps™ is easy. They work ideally as temporary crimps for stringing beads and holding multiple strands together for display or organization.
How to Use the Kumihimo Plate to Create Flat Braids
Learn to create a new twist on kumihimo braiding and friendship bracelets with this guide. Using a square plate, it’s easy to create flat designs.
How to Make a Wire Hook-and-Eye Clasp
Making your own clasps can save time and money. These instructions, complete with photos, show you how to make your own hook-and-eye clasps with wire.
Peg Leg™ - Wire-Wrapping Jig
Create small wirework components using the hand-held Peg Leg wire-wrapping tool. Follow these written instructions to set up and use this handy tool.
Art Clay® Gold Paste
Art Clay® Gold Paste is a liquid paste designed to add gold texture to ceramic, porcelain, glass and/or Art Clay® Silver fired clay pieces. This tutorial includes guidelines for preparation, application, kiln firing and finishing—plus handling tips and safety precautions.
Queen's Link Chainmaille
Add elegant detail to chainmaille jewelry using the queen's link chainmaille technique.
How to Use Cord Coils for Lantern Chain
Shiny cord coils with loop ends create a neat finish to lantern chain.
Art Clay® Silver--Firing FAQ's
Art Clay Silver metal clay can be fired with a butane torch—sometimes. When? How? What happens after firing? Jewelry experts answer these and other questions in this FAQ.
Décor
Branch out into holiday décor designs with this beaded wire project from Preciosa®. Seed beads strung on high gauge wireworking wire forms the shape of this holly branch. Add Preciosa’s pearls as red holly berries or white mistletoe!
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.
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.
How to Create a Spiral Chainmaille Weave
Let the loops do the work for you. Easily create intriguing chains using this simple spiral chainmaille weave.
How to Create a Roundmaille Weave
Create sleek, smooth and flexible lengths of roundmaille chain by following these simple step-by-step illustrated instructions.