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Inserting a Saw Blade into a Jeweler's Saw Frame

Welcome, jewelry enthusiasts! In this video, we'll show you how to expertly insert a saw blade into a jeweler's saw frame, a must-have tool for precision metal sheet cutting in your jewelry-making endeavors.

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How To Use The EUROTOOL® Stamp Holder

See how the EUROTOOL stamp holder keeps everything in place for stamped jewelry designs.

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Using Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Wyatt White, formerly of Beadalon®, shows off a wonderful tool for working with memory wire. You'll wonder how you designed memory wire jewelry without them.

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How to Use the Artistic Wire® Ring and Bracelet Finding Forms™

Wyatt White, formerly of Beadalon®, is here to show you how to make adjustable round rings and oval bangle bracelets using your favorite jewelry-making wire.

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Perfect Knots with the Tin Cup Knotter from Beadalon®

Wyatt from Beadalon® demonstrates how the tin cup knotter makes quick-and-easy work of consistently spaced knots.

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How to Use the Artistic Wire® Ear Wire Findings Form™

Wyatt, formerly from Beadalon®, explains how to use the Artistic Wire® Ear Wire Findings Forms™ to create a unique pair of beaded link dangle earrings using your favorite jewelry-making wire.

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Basic Wire-Weaving Techniques

Want to get into wire weaving? This how-to video will teach you how three basic wire-weaving patterns.

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Why You Need a Bead Reamer

Not all bead holes are created equal, which is why a bead reamer is a necessary jewelry-making tool. Just see how convenient (and easy) a reamer is to use for enlarging bead holes.

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Basics to Kumihimo

Get creative with beads and the basics of kumihimo, a traditional Japanese braiding technique.

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How to Make a Brick Seed Bead Stitch

The brick stitch is ideal for a myriad of seed bead patterns. Watch this video to learn how to incorporate it into your jewelry designs.

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Create Your Own Crushed Stone Inlay Jewelry

Make your own gemstone inlay pendant by watching this quick how-to video.

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What are Designer Quality Gemstones?

Learn more about our "designer quality" gemstones and what that means for you in this quick video.

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Mod Podge® and Other Surface Sealants

Looking for a surface sealant to use on your jewelry projects? Watch as Chris explains some of the most popular jewelry sealants to help you get exactly what you need.

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How to Create a Bullseye Cane Using Polymer Clay

Learn the basics of creating a bullseye cane with in-house jewelry designer Rose Wingenbach. It's so easy!

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Purely Silk™ Thread

See why Purely Silk™ is considered one of the best jewelry threads for stringing gemstones and pearls in this product show-and-tell.

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How to Use Bead and Pearl Reamers

Sometimes the most beautiful beads have the smallest, roughest drill holes. Watch to learn how to use different types of bead and pearl reamers to fix this common problem.

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How to Create the Intermittent Stringing Technique

Watch and learn how to use the sophisticated and simple intermittent stringing technique, also know as a floating necklace, that showcases your beads by incorporating your beading wire into the design.

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How to Use Bead Caps in Your Jewelry

Learn how to top off a bead using a bead cap for a finished and professional look.

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Chalcedony

Various types of colored quartz, usually with a milky appearance, including carnelian, agate, cat's eye and jasper.

Choker

A tight-fitting necklace that is worn close to the base of the neck. May be plain or with pendants or ornamentation. Measures approximately 16 to 18 inches.

Cuff Link

A decorative closure used to fasten the two sides of a man's dress shirt sleeve. The finding is often hidden by a cabochon, carving or other design motif.

Cubic Zirconia

Synthetic gemstone developed in 1977 to simulate a diamond.

Cabochon

An undrilled gemstone with a smooth rounded top and a flat back. A cabochon is not faceted.

Bezels

The metal groove or flange holding a gemstone in its setting, or the slanting face of a cut gem.

Bayonet Clasp

A clasp which looks like a bead and has a narrow bayonet closure.

Box Setting

A box-like closed gem or stone setting.

Box Clasp

A clasp with a tab which is inserted into a decorative frame or box. Some styles come with safety latches or safety chains, which prevent the wedge-shaped tab from pulling out and the jewelry from dropping off. Some styles are accented with gemstones, enamel or inlay work. They are commonly used for lightweight necklaces, bracelets and anklets. Can include Bayonet Clasp, Bead Clasp and Filigree Clasp styles.

How to Use Accu-Guard™ Wire Protectors

Not quite sure how to use Accu-Guard wire protectors? This instructional video shows how easy it is to protect your jewelry from wear and tear.

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Biwa

A cultured pearl originally non-nucleated, grown in a freshwater mussel from Lake Biwa in Japan. Only those actually produced there should be called Biwas.

Button Toggle Clasp

A clasp made of a matched set of buttons, one with a loop of cord. The leather is looped around the other button to close the clasp.

How to Use Screw-Tite Crimps™

Learn what makes Screw-Tite Crimps™ different and how to use them for a secure hold.

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Beeswax

Wax used in beading to make the surface of a thread smooth and slightly sticky. This keeps fibers together and protects against fraying and water damage.

Brass

An alloy of copper and zinc which creates a metal with a bright gold-like color.

Barrel Clasp

A low-profile clasp with a threaded closure, which is twisted or screwed to open and to close. See also Bead, Screw and Torpedo Clasp styles.

Product Spotlight: Quartz Crystal

Jewelry-making expert Stephanie Girdlestone is here to show you how sparkly and shiny A-grade quartz can be. Something you can't always get with just pictures.

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Barrel Bead

A tubular bead which that is wider across the center and narrows at the ends, with a flat non-tapering end. It is shaped like an old wooden barrel.

Ask the Experts Cabs & Faceted Stones Q&A

Q: What is the difference between a gemstone setting designated "low profile" and a setting that does not have the low profile designation? If I have an 8mm stone can I use either setting?

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Create Compliments® Jewelry

Enjoy a preview selection of elegant jewelry from the Create Compliments® Jewelry line exclusively available at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

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Baroque Pearls

An irregularly shaped pearl, whether natural, cultured or manufactured. Can also refer to a highly- embellished artistic style from the 1600s to 1750s.

Why I Like Premo! Polymer Clay

Renowned polymer clay artist Christi Friesen explains her favorite qualities of Premo! polymer clay and why it's her top choice for clay creations.

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How-To Use Bead Tips

Bead tips give jewelry designs a clean and professional finish. In this video, learn how to use bead tips to conceal and protect knots while creating a secure connection.

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Video Tutorial

Learn more about Xuron® Maxi-Shear™ flush cutter jewelry pliers in this informational video.

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Xuron® Flush-Cutters

Xuron® deluxe flush-cutters made smooth, precise cuts on jewelry wire—even in tight spaces. Learn more about these American-made pliers in this informational video.

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Bronze

An alloy of copper and tin which creates a metal with a dark golden-brown color.

Intro to Jump Rings

Jewelry-making expert Tamara Honaman shares how handy and versatile jump rings are for connecting components.

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Bar-and-Ring Clasp

A two-piece clasp with a T-shaped bar and a loop. The loop is usually a circle, but sometimes other shapes are used. See also Toggle Clasp.

Bracelet

A form of jewelry worn around the wrist created from leather, fibers, plastics or metals. Some bracelets are used for medical or identification purposes.

Brooch Convertor

A finding used to convert a brooch into a pendant. Styles are available for horizontal or vertical pins.

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Inserting a Saw Blade into a Jeweler's Saw Frame

How To Use The EUROTOOL® Stamp Holder

Using Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

How to Use the Artistic Wire® Ring and Bracelet Finding Forms™

Perfect Knots with the Tin Cup Knotter from Beadalon®

How to Use the Artistic Wire® Ear Wire Findings Form™

Basic Wire-Weaving Techniques

Why You Need a Bead Reamer

Basics to Kumihimo

How to Make a Brick Seed Bead Stitch

Create Your Own Crushed Stone Inlay Jewelry

What are Designer Quality Gemstones?

Mod Podge® and Other Surface Sealants

How to Create a Bullseye Cane Using Polymer Clay

Purely Silk™ Thread

How to Use Bead and Pearl Reamers

How to Create the Intermittent Stringing Technique

How to Use Bead Caps in Your Jewelry

Chalcedony

Choker

Cuff Link

Cubic Zirconia

Cabochon

Bezels

Bayonet Clasp

Box Setting

Box Clasp

How to Use Accu-Guard™ Wire Protectors

Biwa

Button Toggle Clasp

How to Use Screw-Tite Crimps™

Beeswax

Brass

Barrel Clasp

Product Spotlight: Quartz Crystal

Barrel Bead

Ask the Experts Cabs & Faceted Stones Q&A

Create Compliments® Jewelry

Baroque Pearls

Why I Like Premo! Polymer Clay

How-To Use Bead Tips

Video Tutorial

Xuron® Flush-Cutters

Bronze

Intro to Jump Rings

Bar-and-Ring Clasp

Bracelet

Brooch Convertor