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Secrets to a Wrapped Loop

Learn how to make the perfect wrapped loop for creating secure and professional drops or connections in jewelry designs. Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows each step of this foundational jewelry-making technique.

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Secrets to a Split Ring Loop

Give a head pin its own secure connection by adding a split ring loop on the end. Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates technique for keeping dangles and drops attached. Below the video are also full written step-by-step instructions.

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Using Earring Card Punch Tools with Adhesive Front PVC Earring Cards

Showcase your jewelry and your brand at the same time! Use these punch tools to transform your custom printed business cards into hangable earring cards. Watch the silent animation to see how to work and clean the punch tools—or refer to the full written step-by-step instructions included below the video.

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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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Secrets to a Double Wrapped Loop

Learn how to make a double wrapped loop with this informational video with Tammy Honaman. This technique can be used to create secure beaded links or drops.

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How to Use the Beadalon® Tying Station

The Beadalon® Tying Station is a great way to create Shamballa-style, lashed wrap, knotted friendship and other bracelets. Video how-to and step-by-step written instructions walk you through the process—including using the extender pad for creating longer styles!

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Secrets to a Double Simple Loop

This handy how-to video will show you how to make double simple loops. Create beaded links to use in necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.

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How to Use the Beadalon® Knot-a-Bead™ Tabletop Cord Knotter

Want to quickly and easily knot between pearls in your handmade jewelry? Wyatt White from Beadalon® demonstrates how to use the Knot-a-Bead™ tabletop knotter for this purpose.

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How to Solder a Jump Ring with Solder Paste

Soldering jump rings closed helps create a secure connection in jewelry. Follow along with Chris as he walks you through the tools and steps needed for this handy skill.

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How to Assemble and Use a Pin Vise

Learn how to assemble a pin vise, discover how to twist wire using a pin vise and bench vise, and explore helpful FAQs to guide you toward more precise, professional jewelry designs.

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How to Use Fancy Bezel Settings with Cabochons

Set cabochons quickly and elegantly within fancy bezel settings using a bezel pusher or bezel roller. Watch the silent animation to learn this professional technique, or use the full step-by-step instructions below the video.

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How To Use Coiling Gizmo® Deluxe Econo Winder

A pair of videos show how to set up and use this handing wireworking tool that helps you create beautiful wire coils for your jewelry projects. Also includes written step-by-step instructions below the videos.

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How to Use a Wire-Rounder Tool/Pin Vise

Learn to make custom fishhook ear wires and other copper, brass and precious metal wire ends smooth and wearable with wire rounders.

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How to Use the easyknotter®

Create beautiful knotted pearl jewelry with the help of the easyknotter. See how to use this handy tool for even, professional knots every time in no time.

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How to Use Magnetic Barrel Clasps

Learn how easy it can be to attach and use magnetic barrel clasps, making easy-on and easy-off jewelry.

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How to Create a Wrapped Gear and Crystal Rivoli Focal

Learn how to make a wrapped gear pendant using wire and a crystal rivoli with these helpful instructions. The animated instructions make this design effortless to create.

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Using Ball Chain Connectors

Silent animation shows how to use ball chain connectors to terminate or add length to a section of ball chain.

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Using a Jeweler's Saw as a Pearl/Bead Reamer

Quickly and easily enlarge the stringing holes of cultured pearls and soft gemstones such as malachite by using the blade of a jeweler’s saw. Watch the silent animation to see how it’s done, or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.

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Warping for Bead Weaving

Learn how to set up (or warp) the Mirrix looms for bead weaving from this video tutorial straight from Mirrix Looms. Watch to learn two ways to weave beads on a loom—with or without the shedding device.

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Using EUROTOOL®

What CAN’T you do with Four-in-One Beader’s Delight pliers by EUROTOOL®? This handy pair of multi-purpose pliers feature a long nose, flat jaw, closing groove and side cutter—all in one! Ideal for travel, classes and small creative workspaces.

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How to Use Two-Sided Bezel Settings

Easily set Crystal Passions® fancy stones or flat-backed cabochons using these these two-sided calibrated bezel mounts. Rose shows you how it’s done—all it takes is pliers and a prong pusher to create stunning pendants for jewelry.

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How to Use the Wire Curling Mandrel

Hand make your own consistently sized jump rings and wire coils from soft metal wire using the wire curling mandrel set. Watch the silent animation to see how these tools work, or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.

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How to Create a Chainmaille Love Knot

Chainmaille artist Sue Ripsch teaches the love knot, also known as the mobius weave technique to create earrings, bracelets and other jewelry designs.

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How to Create a Full Persian Chainmaille Weave

Sue Ripsch, author of Classic Chain Mail Jewelry teaches the full Persian chainmaille weave. She demonstrates using shower rings in place of jump rings to make it easy to follow along.

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