The Y Necklace
Follow the steps below to create a timeless and fashionable "Y" necklace. Your necklace is sure to get "oohs and aahs" from all who see it.
Explore Resources
Categories
Jewelry Medium (3555)
Bead Mosaics (28)
Resin & Mixed Media (160)
Polymer Clay (223)
Chainmaille (138)
Bead Stringing (1061)
Metalworking (259)
Seed Beading (611)
Wireworking (877)
Fiber & Textile (231)
Jewelry Style (2758)
Western (198)
Vintage (53)
Men's (89)
Seasonal & Holiday (1310)
Minimalist (237)
Awareness & Causes (17)
Trends (118)
Boho (223)
Classic (91)
Wedding Jewelry & Décor (219)
Décor (106)
Statement (233)
Jewelry Medium
Picot Stitch
Learn the picot stitch from jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman in this step-by-step guide. Discover why jewelry makers love this versatile stitch for seed bead designs.
Stitching an "X"
Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman teaches how to create this "X" stitch used to embellish cabochons.
Prometheus Light Yellow Bronze Clay Instructions
Release the inner brilliance of your sculpting with Prometheus® Light Yellow Bronze Clay. Precise instructions give you all the information you need to create glowing, golden works of art.
How to Create a Jens Pind Linkage Chainmaille Weave
Learn step by step how to complete a jens pind linkage chainmaille weave. An advanced chaimaille technique to create intricate designs.
Assembling the Professional Beading Loom
Set up the Professional Beading Loom using these written step-by-step instructions. Although designed for use with Delica® beads, designers can use any seed bead sized 11/0 to 15/0 on this loom.
Ring with Silver and 22Kt Gold Art Clay®
Let your creativity take flight! Debbie Edmonds' Dragonfly Ring turns Art Clay® silver and gold paste into a beautifully crafted dragonfly.
Memory Wire Bracelet
A stunning memory wire bracelet adorned with a harmonious blend of natural wood, captivating gemstones, and elegant sterling silver charms and beads.
Bracelet and Earrings Set
Complete your ensemble with our elegant 3-strand bracelet and matching earrings, adorned with Preciosa Czech rose and Labrador crystal beads, beautifully complemented by antique silver-plated pewter accents.
Prometheus Clays Information Sheet
Working with Prometheus® Clay is similar to working with polymer and ceramic clays. Find all the tips and techniques you need in this how-to guide from Prometheus.
EnviroTex® Jewelry Resin
EnviroTex® jewelry resin is ideal for filling bezels and molds with shells, beads, paper and more. Learn how to use it in your designs with this instruction guide.
How to Create a Seed Beaded Toggle Clasp
Learn how to make your own seed beaded toggle clasps for the ultimate in one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Prometheus Clay - Working Tips
If you've never worked with Prometheus® metal clay before, you're in luck! We have a ton of tips and tricks for this versatile material from Prometheus.
African Helix Stitch
Follow along with jewelry-making expert Rose as she teaches the basics of an African helix stitch and how to develop your own unique designs using this uncommon stitch.
How to Create a Cellini Spiral
You can master the Cellini spiral after following these step-by-step instructions. Extra-large images that show you exactly where everything goes.
How to Create the Chevron Stitch
The chevron stitch is a versatile seed-beading technique that is perfect for all kinds of decorative and jewelry-making uses. Learn how it's done with this how-to video hosted by Rose.
How to Create the Dutch Spiral Stitch
Add to your seed beading technique repertoire by learning how to make the Dutch spiral stitch. Three-dimensional models help you figure out each step of the instructions.
How to Thread a Needle with Ease
Learn an alternate way to thread a needle without holding it in the air. Clear images demonstrate every step in this how-to.
How to Create a Flat Chenille Stitch
Expand your bead-weaving skills by learning how to make the flat chenille stitch. This complex beading pattern uses little seed beads, but don't fret, large images accompany the instructions to help you form each row correctly.
How to Use French Wire with Thread
French wire is designed to protect thread and other stringing materials from fraying at the loop of a clasp. Learn how to incorporate it in your designs with these illustrated instructions.
Earrings
Rangashrii Santhanam wanted to create show-stopping earrings, and we think she succeeded! Tiny seed beads form a diamond-patterned netting that showcases the bicones with striking contrast.
How to Create a Dragonscale Chainmaille Weave
Let your imagination run wild by learning the dragonscale chainmaille weave technique. Create dynamic designs by advancing your chainmaille skills.
How to Dye Pearls
Learn how to easily dye pearls to match any outfit or occasion, a process which has been a closely guarded trade secret.
Morse Code "Keep Going" Earrings
Create your own semicolon and the Morse Code “Keep Going” earrings to show support for those who deal with suicidal ideation and mental health issues.
Morse Code "Nerd is the New Cool" Earrings
Follow the instructions to create "Nerd is the New Cool" Morse Code earrings.
Using a Stop Bead
Follow along with instructions for how to use a stop bead to keep beads on the thread when starting any off-loom stitch. The stop bead is temporary and easy to remove.
Ring Mount Instructions
Learn how to glue a cabochon into a closed-back ring setting with this tutorial. Clear images demonstrate each step in this how-to.
Morse Code "Best Friends Forever" Earrings
Support four-legged friends and the organizations protecting them with the proceeds from themed jewelry, like these Morse Code “Best Friends Forever” earrings.
Antiqued Pewter Bookmark
Playful pussycats frolic along this bookmark, chasing fiber-optic bead balls and swatting at the tempting silk tassel. The purr-fect gift for a bookish cat lover!
Bracelet
This bracelet features an elegant reef knot, sometimes also called a Hercules knot. that often represents commitment, marriage, love and unity.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Caring for kids takes a village. That's why we love supporting organizations that do just that. The Boy and Girls Clubs of America have been providing a safe place for the kids the serve for over 100 years. Support your favorite organization and help a kid on the path to a great future.
Earrings
These charming polymer clay popsicles are dripping with style.
Single-Strand Necklace
Let the sky-blue beauty of trolleite—accented with curled copper Zebra Wire—create a sense of sophisticated simplicity with this pendant necklace.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Bold AND beautiful! Crystal Passions® pearls pair with golden large-link chain in this timeless and elegant jewelry set. Includes full written instructions for creating both necklace and earrings.
Earrings
Level up your fashion with dream catcher earrings embellished with dazzling Crystal Passions® beads and vibrant turquoise accents.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Mother-of-pearl shell meets the dramatic flashes of Czech fire-polished glass for a striking necklace and earrings set that is just as at home on the seaside as the dance floor.
Bracelet
Bead your own Lush Embellished Bracelet using whatever beads strike your fancy. This detailed design by internationally recognized artist and author Sherry Serafini includes a video how-to with Sherry, plus full step-by-step written instructions.
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.
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 Tubular Square Stitch
Find out with step-by-step instructions how to make your own version of this impressive looking stitch pattern.
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.
Finishing Metal Clay Pieces
See how to hand finish your Art Clay® silver metal clay jewelry components in minutes with this quick step-by-step tutorial hosted by world-renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka.
6 Ways to Finish Your Seed Bead Bracelet
Not sure how to finish your seed bead bracelet? Explore six different ways to give your seed bead jewelry designs the perfect closure--all with how-to videos!
Bead Soup Mosaic
Mixed media artist extraordinaire Lisa Pavelka shows you how easy and fun it is to create a mosaic by placing beads in Apoxie® Sculpt, the jewelry clay that is also an adhesive.
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.
You supply the creativity, we supply everything else! ®