Follow along as Rose demonstrates how easy it is to create the tubular brick stitch. With just a few supplies, you can turn this stitch into necklaces, bracelets, clasps and more!
6 Ways to Finish Your Seed Bead Bracelet
Not sure how to finish your seed bead bracelet? Explore six different ways to give your seed bead jewelry designs the perfect closure--all with how-to videos!
Mounting
A jewelry setting designed for the placement of faceted gemstones or cabochons.
Filigree
Find the definition of "filigree," a design method used since antiquity.
Chain
A series of connected links, typically made of metal.
Applying a Counter Enamel and Top Coat of Glass Enamels
Learn how to apply counter enamel and a topcoat to metal for a smooth, durable finish that prevents warping and enhances your enameled jewelry designs.
Creating a Net with Square Knots
Creating a macramé net with square knots is easier than you think, especially when following along with this how-to video led by jewelry designer Jude.
How to Make a Spiral Kumihimo Braid
These simple, easy-to-understand instructions show how to make a spiral kumihimo braid. Illustrations with each step make this technique a piece of cake.
Disc Cutter Set User Guide
Learn how to create clean, consistent cuts in soft metals with a quality 12-piece disc cutter set. View this guide for tips and instructions on using this tool.
Bezel Setting Stones the Easy Way
Learn how to easily set stones into pre-made bezel cup settings for your jewelry designs.
Designing with Wire Coils
Wire coils created with tools, gadgets and forming devices have limitless possibilities in jewelry making.
Using a Ring Guard
Learn how to use ring guards to tighten loose rings without resizing in this handy tutorial.
How to Use Hot Tips®, Designer Bead Tips
Conceal knots and complete strung jewelry designs with artistic flair using Hot Tips® designer bead tips. Hot Tips might look complicated, but they're super easy to use—this instructional guide shows how.
Using Omni-Gel™ Photo Transfer Liquid
Learn how to use Omni-Gel™ to create custom photo transfers.
Pavé-Style Setting Using the Tweezer Vac™
The compact, vacuum tool allows for precision placement. It works great for placing chatons, flat backs and small stones and when creating pavé-style jewelry.
Maltese Cross
A cross with four broad arms of equal length, with tips that look like inward pointing arrowheads.
Millefiori
Created by fusion of several glass rods arranged so that the cross-section creates a flower or pattern with a mosaic-like appearance.
Mala
A set of beads used by Hindus and Buddhists for prayer and meditation, similar to a Catholic rosary. Mala sets are usually made of a loop of 108 beads.
Mohs Hardness Scale
A scale ranging from one to ten, which rates the hardness of a gemstone or mineral in comparison with other minerals and gemstones.
Magnetic Clasp
A two-piece clasp with one or more magnets. The magnets hold the pieces of the clasp together. Can include Bead, Crimp, Hook-and-Eye and Snap Lock Clasp styles.
Thread Heaven®
Unravel the secrets of Thread Heaven® and uncover how it can streamline your jewelry-making endeavors.
Omega Chain
A type of neckwire where bands or links of metal are assembled on a wire or woven mesh for structure, for a flexible design. Also called Omega Necklace.
Thread
A length of fine string composed of several fibers twisted or spun into a single strand. Thread can be made of natural or manmade fibers.
Micron
A unit of length equivalent to 0.001mm, used for measuring the thickness of electroplating.