How to Create a European 6-in-1 Chainmaille Weave
Learn to create one of the most common forms of chainmaille using these step-by-step instructions.
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How to Create the Cubic Right Angle Weave
Here's an easy solution to learning the cubic right-angle weave. Simply follow this illustrative guide and start designing today.
How to Create the Russian Spiral Stitch
Learn a new seed bead technique! The Russian spiral stitch is yours to master with these instructions and enlarged images that help you see exactly what to do and where.
How to Create 3 Different St. Petersburg Stitches
Learn the double St. Petersburg stitch with jewelry designer Rose. How-to video includes written instructions for making this decorative stitch.
How to Create Tubular Brick Stitch
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!
How to Create the Square Stitch
The square stitch is an integral seed bead stitch to add to your jewelry-making technique repertoire. These instructions don't cut corners, making sure you can master the stitch.
How to Create a Japanese 6-in-1 Chainmaille Weave
For a less-than-linear look similar to the 4-in-1 Japanese chainmaille weave, design using this easy 6-in-1 method.
Mounting
A jewelry setting designed for the placement of faceted gemstones or cabochons.
Filigree
Lace-like ornamental work of fine gold or silver wire.
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.
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.
The Braided Look: 3-strand Bracelet
Braiding multiple strands of small beads gives body to the design and creates visually captivating textures. These easy-to-follow instructions for three-strand braids will get you started.
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.