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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Essential Resources
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.
Basics to Kumihimo
Get creative with beads and the basics of kumihimo, a traditional Japanese braiding technique.
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.
Create Your Own Crushed Stone Inlay Jewelry
Make your own gemstone inlay pendant by watching this quick how-to video.
What are Designer Quality Gemstones?
Learn more about our "designer quality" gemstones and what that means for you in this quick video.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quartz Crystal A- Grade
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.
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?
Create Compliments® Jewelry
Enjoy a preview selection of elegant jewelry from the Create Compliments® Jewelry line exclusively available at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.
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.
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.
Maxi Shear Flush-Cutter by EUROTOOL®
Learn more about Xuron® Maxi-Shear™ flush cutter jewelry pliers in this informational video.
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.
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.
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.
Brick Stitch
An off-loom bead-weaving technique. In brick stitch, beads are woven in a pattern like a brick wall. Also called Cheyenne or Comanche stitch.
Brooch Convertor
A finding used to convert a brooch into a pendant. Styles are available for horizontal or vertical pins.
Bolo
A necktie style popular in the American Southwest, created using a length of cord fastened with a clamping slide finding, and finished with metal bolo tip ends.
Bent Chain-Nose Pliers
Chain-nose pliers with bent jaws, used to reach into tight places or odd angles. The bent tips allow access into all areas without blocking the line of vision.
Bangle
An inflexible circular bracelet, often narrow. Some styles may be hinged, however, most bangles have no clasp and must be slipped over the hand to be worn.
How to Add Textured Finishes to Metal
Brush up on your metal-finishing techniques by learning how to add matte and brushed textures to metal by following along with jewelry-maker Hazel Wheaton.
How to Straighten Wire
Love wirework, but hate prepping your supplies? This video tutorial from Hazel Wheaton shows you easy, effective ways to straighten out your wire for any project.