Jewelry Mediums | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Peg Leg™ - Wire-Wrapping Jig

Create small wirework components using the hand-held Peg Leg wire-wrapping tool. Follow these written instructions to set up and use this handy tool.

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Art Clay® Gold Paste

Art Clay® Gold Paste is a liquid paste designed to add gold texture to ceramic, porcelain, glass and/or Art Clay® Silver fired clay pieces. This tutorial includes guidelines for preparation, application, kiln firing and finishing—plus handling tips and safety precautions.

Design Idea F93E

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Earrings

Vintaj® Ultimate Paint and Stain gives polymer clay the look of patinaed and verdigris copper in this pair of lightweight earrings. Seed beaded dangles coordinate the colors and add extra movement to this swinging design.

Design Idea QC23

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How to Make a Bail for Briolettes Using Wire

Looking for an easy way to hang briolettes? These illustrated instructions show how simple it can be to make a bail.

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Queen's Link Chainmaille

Add elegant detail to chainmaille jewelry using the queen's link chainmaille technique.

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Art Clay® Silver--Firing FAQ's

Art Clay Silver metal clay can be fired with a butane torch—sometimes. When? How? What happens after firing? Jewelry experts answer these and other questions in this FAQ.

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Décor

Branch out into holiday décor designs with this beaded wire project from Preciosa®. Seed beads strung on high gauge wireworking wire forms the shape of this holly branch. Add Preciosa’s pearls as red holly berries or white mistletoe!

Design Idea EA7Q

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Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings Set

Celestial jewelry is always a stylish choice and these wire-wrapped quartz moons are radiant.

Design Idea NM26

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Lashed Wrap Bracelet

Metallic Half Tila® beads stack up in this stylish lashed wrap bracelet, a strong on-going trend. Step-by-step instructions courtesy of Miyuki.

Design Idea E94M

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How to Create a Spiral Chainmaille Weave

Let the loops do the work for you. Easily create intriguing chains using this simple spiral chainmaille weave.

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How to Create a Roundmaille Weave

Create sleek, smooth and flexible lengths of roundmaille chain by following these simple step-by-step illustrated instructions.

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How to Create a Japanese 4-in-1 Chainmaille Weave

Learn how to create this simple Japanese chainmaille style to quickly create airy accents for jewelry and other designs.

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How to Make a Bib-Style Necklace

Ukrainian artist Elena Golovchenko blended purples and lavenders from gemstone, Czech fire-polished glass and seed beads to create this bib necklace. Follow Elena Golovchenko’s intricate design with Fashion Magazine’s instructions.

Design Idea D16F

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How to Create an Inverted Round Chainmaille Weave

An inverted version of roundmaille, this technique creates an elegant chain ideal for jewelry and other design embellishments.

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How to Create a 4-in-1 Half Persian Chainmaille Weave

Create fun textured jewelry with the 4-in-1 half Persian chainmaille weave. Learn step by step.

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Ornament

Stitch a glittering snowflake net over a round round Christmas ornament. Make this holiday treasure with full step-by-step instructions from Preciosa®.

Design Idea CAF9

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How to Assemble and Use the Wrapit Loom™

With the Wrapit Loom™ tying station, you can say goodbye to the complexities of intricate bead-stringing and hello to a hassle-free way to craft beautiful bracelets. With this easy-to-use tool, you can create stunning bracelets without getting tied up in knots.

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Prometheus Sunny Bronze Clay

Infuse your ideas with a cheerful glow using Prometheus® Sunny Bronze Clay. Comprehensive instructions provide all the information you need to ensure your success in bringing your creative visions to light.

Design Idea H72D

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Using Small Crystals to Make Corners in Designs

Learn how to use small crystals as corner beads and create this sparkling bracelet in this tutorial.

Design Idea H929

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Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig

This handy how-to video from Beadalon® explains how simple it is to use the Artistic Wire® 3D bracelet jig. Creating wire cuff bracelets has never been easier!

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Home Décor Fish with Twin™ Seed Beads

Four fishy little figurines made using Preciosa Twin™ and size #11 seed beads. Use these step-by-step instructions from Preciosa® to make your own!

Design Idea CAF3

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Beaded Backstitch

A stitch that is used often in bead embroidery is the backstitch. This stitch is used to frame the components adhered to the beading medium.

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Ornament

Use off-loom beading stitches to create this lacy embellishment for a Christmas tree ornament using our full step-by-step instructions, courtesy of Preciosa®.

Design Idea CAEZ

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Ring with Seed Beads

To make a seed bead ring, choose your colors from Fire Mountain Gems' vast seed bead selection.

Design Idea 7255

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