EUROTOOL® Beader's Delight Pliers
This video demonstrates how versatile the EUROTOOL® Beader’s Delight Pliers are. From cutting wire to creating loops, follow along to see all you can do with these pliers.
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Essential Resources
Secrets to Bead Tips with Accu-Flex® Beading Wire
How to use bead tips for a clean, professional finish on Accu-Flex® and other beading wire. Watch this short video as jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates how to get this professional finish.
Beadalon® Jewel Loom® Beading Loom Tips
Explore five different beading loom tips specific to the Beadalon® Jewel Loom®, including how to secure the ends of your design, how to add a ribbon clasp and other looming techniques.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Using Ball Chain Connectors
Silent animation shows how to use ball chain connectors to terminate or add length to a section of ball chain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Use the Hidden Crimp End Clasp
Hidden crimp end clasps give a finished, professional look to any strung bead design. Learn how to incorporate them into your jewelry creations with these animated instructions.
How to Use the Miracle Mount™ System
The Miracle Mount™ system was designed to hold sparkling Crystal Passions® fancy stones and gemstone cabochons. Rose explains how jewelry designers can add loop and peg inserts to create customized links, centerpieces and stations.
Threaded Plastic Clasps
Twist-in or screw clasps look like double beads when closed, giving jewelry designs a smooth, continuous appearance. Silent animation shows how to use them in jewelry designs. Also included are full step-by-step instructions below the video.
How to Use the Fancy Hinged Clasp
Learn how to easily attach a fancy hinged clasp in this quick video tutorial.
How to Clean, Condition and Sharpen Your Clay Blades
Keep your jewelry clay blades from getting dull and rusty by following these tips from renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka for cleaning, conditioning and cleaning your polymer clay blades the right way.
How to Make Faux Dichroic Jewelry Components Using Apoxie® Sculpt
Learn how to create faux dichroic designs with jewelry-maker Lisa Pavelka in this detailed step-by-step video.
How to Add Photographic Images to Components
Follow these steps to add photographic quality images to flat beads, polymer clay and other surfaces with waterslide image transfers created by renowned mixed media jewelry artist Lisa Pavelka.
How to Use the Eyelet and Rivet Setting Tool
Silent animation displays how to use the eyelet and rivet setting tool to connect multiple layers of metal, leather or other materials for cold connection or mixed media designs. Below the video are full written step-by-step instructions.
How to Add Photographic Images to Apoxie® Sculpt
Add photographs to Apoxie® Sculpt clay adhesive with waterslide image transfers by following along with this tutorial led by Lisa Pavelka, award-winning mixed media jewelry artist and instructor.
How to Create Steampunk Gears and Embellishments Using Metal Clay
See how to create steampunk gears and embellishments from metal clay as you follow along with this jewelry-making project by award-winning artist and author Lisa Pavelka.
Using Rivets and the Rivet Setting Tool
Rivets add texture and dimension to any jewelry design. These animated instructions explain the basics of using rivets and the rivet setting tool.
Creating a Polymer Clay Steampunk Fish
Learn with polymer clay artist Christi Friesen as she guides you to create your version of her steampunk fish using Premo! Sculpey® in a step-by-step tutorial.
How to Use Half Bracelet Components
Learn how to use half-bracelet components in this quick demonstrative video. Make simple bracelet designs.
How to Use Adjustable Ring Findings
Learn how to use an adjustable ring finding using a ring mandrel and pliers, while also adding bling into the setting, with this detailed tutorial and video.
How to Use the Tri-Bead Roller™
Make use of scrap clay or match polymer clay focals using this handy roller tool to create identical round, oval and bicone bead shapes. Polymer clay guru Christi Friesen shows it works and offers tips from her experience. Follow along with her or use the written instructions below the video.
How to Make Gemstones "Pop" in Polymer Clay
If a rhinestone doesn't have a foil back, then the stone can lose shine when set in polymer clay. Christi Friesen, award-winning jewelry artist, shows a trick for ensuring rhinestones stay sparkly no matter what they're set in.
How to Make Silicone Molds
Christi Friesen, polymer clay artist and guru, is here to teach a simple trick of how to make a silicone mold out of a two-part molding material for creating consistent jewelry components from found objects.
How to Use a Jump Ring Maker
Create your own round jump rings in the sizes and metals you want using the jump ring maker. Watch the silent animation to see how this tool set works or follow the written step-by-step instructions below the video.
How to Adjust the Angle of the Proxxon™ Table Vise
This animated video shows how to adjust the angle of the Proxxon™ table vise so you can get the exact angle and position you need when clamping jewelry supplies.
Ball Chain Bead Tips
Discover the art of using ball chain bead tips to elegantly finish off your ball chain projects.
How to Use Cupchain Connectors
Use sparkling cupchain without soldering! Silent animation shows how to insert the end of a length of cupchain into the connector finding and secure it in place. Below the video are full written step-by-step instructions.
How To Use a Thread Burner
Thread burners make a clean burn and seal the ends of thread. This handy how-to video shows why a thread burner is a versatile tool ideal for any thread project.
How to Use the Rotary Hole Punch Tool
Hand-held rotary punch is ideal for leather work—and this silent animation shows how to use it. Also includes full written step-by-step instructions below the video.
Herringbone Stitch
Add the spiral herringbone stitch to your seed bead repertoire. Whether you’re just getting started or are a seed bead pro, find everything you need to know in one place.
Opening Jump Rings and Split Rings
Learn how to easily open jump rings and split rings with this video tutorial.
How to Use Brads and Washers on Leather
Using brads and washers on leather is a foundational skill for mixed media and cold connections jewelry designs. Watch the silent animation—or follow the full written step-by-step instructions below the video—to learn this technique.
Sassy Spirals Techniques
Lisa Pavelka walks you through the process of making your own bead caps, wire cages and spiral accents in beginner friendly wire working tutorial videos.
How to Use The Magic Finding™ and Pliers
Silent animation displays how to use Magic Finding™ crimps, Magic Finding Omega inserts and Magic Finding Pliers. Below the video are full written step-by-step instructions.
Fold Over Clasp
A low-profile clasp that is less likely to tangle or snag on clothes or hair than other styles. It folds shut, closing securely and locking with a quiet snap.
Foil
A thin leaf of metal placed behind a gem or stone to heighten its color or brilliance.
Creating an Eye Pin from a Length of Wire
Silent animation displays how to create an eye pin from a length of wire. Below the video are full written step-by-step instructions by jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman.
Facet
A flat surface or plane on a cut gemstone. The movement of light from one facet to another creates the sparkle and flash of a stone.
Using Waterslide Image Transfers
Welcome to our tutorial on using Waterslide Image Transfers for your creative projects!
Fiber Optic Glass
This glass gets its name from its similarity to Cat's Eye Quartz and the unique way the two materials refract light. Also called Cat's Eye Glass.
How to Open Magnetic Clasps
Learn the easy way to open magnetic clasps without risking damage or losing the magnets.
Earwire
A thin piece of wire used to support ear jewelry. Ear wires come in many styles. The fishhook is popular often with a ball or coil to balance the finding.
Ear Thread
An earring form consisting of a short post with attached chain. The post serves as a "needle," allowing the chain to be threaded front-to-back through the ear.
Earstud
A finding, usually metal, used to create ear jewelry. The post or stud passes through the ear, and is secured by an earnut on the back. Also see Earpost.
Earpost
A finding, usually metal, used to create ear jewelry. The post or stud passes through the ear, and is secured by an earnut on the back. Also see Earstud.
Ear Cuff
A half-circle band or ring of metal pinched around the side or middle edge of the ear. Some styles have a dangle or a chain to an earstud on the same ear.
UNIVERSAL™ Magical Crimper Pliers
Jewelry designer Rose can't help but be excited when telling you about a pair of magical crimping pliers that turns a crimp tube into a round crimp bead. Don't blink, you might miss it!
Weighing with Digital Scales
Discover the precision of digital scales for your crafting needs when accuracy in weight measurement is essential.
How to Use the Crystal Katana Embellishment Positioner
The Crystal Katana is an invaluable tool when working with small crystals and embellishments, allowing you to easily grip and position them.
Gold Filled
Explore the precise technical definition of "gold-filled" within this EncycloBEADia® entry.
EUROTOOL® Nylon Jaw Looping Pliers
In-house jewelry designer Jamie Smedley shows the benefit of EUROTOOL® nylon jaw pliers when working with jewelry-making wire you don’t want to mar or scratch.
Gauge
The measurement of the thickness of wire or metal sheet: the higher the number, the thinner the metal.
Fishhook Clasp
A lightweight clasp with a fishhook-shaped interior hook which is inserted into an oval box. The hook stops jewelry from falling off if the clasps are opened.
Using EUROTOOL® Coil Cutting Pliers
We're diving into the world of jewelry-making with EUROTOOL® Coil Cutting Pliers -- designed to effortlessly handle wire coils. Complete with comfortable cushion grip handles and a center spring for smooth cutting action.
Druzy
Name given to a layer of tiny quartz crystals which have formed on a gemstone.
Drop
A component that dangles from another component or the jewelry's body. A drop has one top loop or hole and any range of bottom loops or holes, including none.
Fire-Polished
A process in which beads are machine faceted, then polished by glazing inside a red-hot glass oven. This softens the edges and gives the beads a smooth feel.
Druk Bead
A high-quality round pressed glass bead imported directly from the Czech Republic.
Fringe Bead
A mostly round drop bead, created by Miyuki of Japan. Perfect for edges and the termination of a row of beadwork.
French Wire
Tightly coiled, fine wire that forms a flexible tube. Used to conceal and protect stringing materials from abrasion by metal jewelry findings. Also bouillon.
Donut
A flat component with a large center hole, usually round. Named after the pastry doughnut, the donut component is often used as a centerpiece.
Measuring with Calipers
Calipers make measuring small things, like beads and holes in beads, a snap.
Dulling
Brushing a metal surface, sometimes with a matting punch or powder, to give it a duller (matte) finish.
Delica® Bead
Explore the rich origins and meticulous manufacturing process behind Delica® seed beads.
Adjustable Clasp
Has a short length of chain to vary the necklace length by attaching the clasp to different links of the chain. Includes Hook-and-Eye and Lobster Claw Clasps.
Adhesive
(see also Glue) A liquid, semi-liquid, gel or film that adheres or bonds items together. E-6000® and G-S Hypo cement are adhesives.
Collar
A broad, choker-like necklace of three or more strands that fit snugly on the neck. Length is 14 to 17 inches. Known as a plaque de cou if it has a front clasp.
Dead Soft
A term used for wire that is extremely malleable and can be bent easily into a myriad of shapes.
Add-a-Bead Clasp
A clasp narrow enough to allow large-hole beads to slide over the clasp and onto the chain or cord. Can include Bayonet Clasp or Bead Clasp styles.
Dichroic Glass
A glass material containing ultra-thin layers of metal oxides. The micro-layers create different layers and patterns of light refraction within the glass.
Czech Glass
Glass, usually in the form of beads, created in the Czech Republic. Also called Bohemian glass or Bohemian crystal.
Ceylon
The use of Ceylon before a bead color name indicates the addition of a luster coating or the inside coloring of an opalescent bead.
Cowrie/Cowry Shell
A shell, commonly white but also available in colors and patterns, which is smooth and glossy with a long, narrow, slit-like opening.
Using Spacer Bars in Multi-Strand Designs
Spacer bars are a great way to bring structure—and style!—to your multi-strand jewelry creations. Expert jewelry designer Tammy Honaman shows how they work in this video.
A Complete Guide to Jooltool™
View in-depth how-to videos courtesy of Jooltool™ and renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka that unveil the magic behind the Jooltool polishing system.
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