Jewelry Mediums | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Ornament

Transform your holiday décor with a touch of wild elegance as you adorn your space with a meticulously handcrafted spider ornament, an exquisite nod to the tradition of the Christmas spider.

Design Idea PB2W

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How to Make Survival Paracord Watchbands and Bracelets

Learn how to make survival paracord bracelets and watchbands for all the outdoor enthusiasts in your life.

The Differences Between Soft and Hard Soldering

Tammy Honaman shows you the tools and techniques needed for soft and hard soldering.

Single-Strand Necklace

Celebrate the spirit of the Southwest with this necklace adorned with mother-of-pearl najas. Pops of color from Czech dipped décor glass beads and a dash of seed bead work give the design a Native American-inspired flair.

Design Idea QC2H

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Embrace a spectrum of lush green hues with this stunning necklace and earring set featuring Crystal Passions® crystals. Perfect for celebrating the beauty of spring or donning a touch of green for any festive occasion.

Design Idea QC2B

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Indulge in the spirit of the vineyard with this captivating necklace and earring set. Czech pressed glass grapes in a rich purple hue beautifully complement a polymer clay wine bottle, creating a design that Bacchus himself would admire.

Design Idea QC22

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Feast your eyes on the enchanting elegance of this jewelry set. Crafted with eye-catching glass drops and gleaming ParaWire™ in two classic metallic colors, the intricate wirework creates a fairytale vibe fit for a princess.

Design Idea QC24

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Earrings

Playful silver clouds burst into a cascade of rainbow-hued droplets crafted from Preciosa Pip™ Czech pressed glass, creating a whimsical and stylish pair of earrings.

Design Idea QD32

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Jewelry-Making Wire: Non-Precious Metal, Colored and Steel Wires

Learn about different types of non-precious jewelry-making wire—copper, niobium, aluminum, memory wire and more—and how to use each metal.

Bracelet and Earring Set

Create this vibrant bracelet! Turquoise, copper, and sterling silver form a stylish wire-wrapped bracelet. Watch the video tutorial to make your own.

Design Idea PG3A

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Bracelet

Indulge in chic sophistication with our bracelet component. Oval links weave through textured rectangles, adorned with Crystal Passions® beads in vibrant hues: light Siam, topaz, jonquil, erinite, light turquoise, Capri blue, and amethyst, exudes timeless elegance.

Design Idea QD2M

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Single-Strand Necklace

Refine your look with our sterling silver triple rope necklace chain, adorned with a captivating Celtic-designed naja and hand-cut mystic topaz beads for a touch of elegance.

Design Idea QD2Q

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Earrings

Capture the elusive interplay of sunlight and shadow with these mesmerizing earrings. The elongated rectangles, embellished with delicate pearls and green apatite beads, will shimmer with a captivating and evocative glow.

Design Idea PB2X

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Bracelet

Giddy-up! This stylish bracelet for the cowgirl features turquoise blue faux suede lace, an easy-open magnetic barrel clasp and a miniature version of a snaffle bit as a centerpiece.

Design Idea QD2W

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Triple-Strand Bracelet

Here we go a-tasseling among the beads and bling! The classic blend of golden lava with crystal blues is grand during the holiday season and wears beautifully into the following year, too.

Design Idea PH2W

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Earrings

Seed beading has its fringe benefits—these earrings are just one example. Featuring Delica and Miyuki Rocaille beads, this design showcases six different colors in swinging style.

Design Idea PH2X

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Ornament

Create your personalized rendition of this minimalist angel by incorporating Czech fire-polished glass beads, colored wire and your preferred selection of seed and bugle beads. The possibilities are endless!

Design Idea D1A4

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Cold Connections

Using cold connections can really change how your jewelry comes together. Find out what metalsmithing master Tammy Honaman says are some of the best tools for cold connecting metal.

Know Your Beading Wire

Learn to select the perfect beading wire to satisfy your needs. Key factors to consider are flexibility, resistance to kinking, strength and color.

Stringing and Jewelry-Making Fundamentals

Bead stringing is the backbone of many designs; the rest can be done with a few jewelry-making fundamentals. Learn the fundamentals you need to create your own jewelry lines.

Bracelet

Revitalize your look with our beautifully crafted Hemptique® light blue polished hemp crochet bracelet, accentuated by alluring sea "opal" glass beads, showcasing a captivating translucent to semitranslucent radiance.

Design Idea QB29

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Barrette

Infuse your style with subtle sophistication using this barrette crafted from imitation rhodium-finished steel. It features a brown, flat leather cord with a unique heartbeat pattern design and is accented with nickel-plated brass eyelets, exuding elegance with every wear.

Design Idea PH2E

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Something Other: Non-Traditional Uses for Jewelry Findings

Explore new ways to use jewelry findings with this article all about alternative uses for everything from bead caps to safety pins.

Americana Accessories

Showing patriotic pride isn't just for Memorial Day or the 4th of July. Tribute the red, white and blue any day by wearing jewelry inspired by Old Glory.

Single-Strand Necklace

Indulge in elegance with this 14Kt gold-filled triple rope necklace, showcasing a single dyed cultured freshwater semi-round Pearl adorned with a silver peacock hue. It's complemented by a captivating Crystal Passions® amethyst shimmer faceted rondelle, beautifully accented with gold details for a touch of luxury.

Design Idea QD2P

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Ask the Experts Wire-Wrapping Q&A

Q: Which precious metal wire forms the best, and does it hold its shape?

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Earrings

Gracefully dangle in style with these exquisite earrings featuring pressed glass beads in opaque light bronze and translucent clear moons, suspended elegantly on delicate chains.

Design Idea PF2Z

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Discover how to create this stunning ocean-hued crystal pearl necklace and earring set with these easy-to-follow instructions.

Design Idea QC2D

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Bracelet

Wide spacer bars and gemstone beads warm up the cool silvery tones of this bold bracelet design, while the toggle clasp gives it a secure finish.

Design Idea PH2K

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Memory Wire Bracelet

This elegant bracelet shines with gold- and silver-plated beads, elevated by the luxe touch of French twist wire.

Design Idea AA0D

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Earrings

Preciosa Czech crystals in red, green and iridescent clear add seasonal splendor to these swinging drop earrings.

Design Idea PH2C

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Gemstones in the Raw: Embracing the Unrefined Beauty of Rough Gemstones

Unearth the unrefined beauty of raw-cut and rough gemstones and explore their design potential in this article.

Stretch Bracelet

Stretch your fashion sense with a moukaite jasper stretch bracelet that’s sure to be a bestseller.

Design Idea PF2Q

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Beading as Meditation

In this article author, designer and instructor Kristal Wick shares her experience of using beading as a form of meditation, emphasizing its calming and transformative effects on her daily life, and providing practical tips for incorporating this beading meditation into a busy schedule.

Look! Beaded Eyeglass Holders

Eyeglass holders can be both fun and functional. Add some beads and they can become a fashion statement. Read this article for ideas on beaded eyeglass holders.

History of Filigree

Filigree has been part of the jewelry making tradition for almost 4000 years! From the Egyptians to the Persians, through the Renaissance and Art Nouveaue eras, it's got quite the history.

Hypoallergenic Jewelry

Discover how to choose and create hypoallergenic jewelry with skin-safe materials and tips designed to help you avoid irritation while expressing your personal style.

Intro to Leather

Have you never worked with leather before? It can be tough (heh) sometimes but don’t worry, Tammy Honaman is here to guide you like only a jewelry-making expert can.

How to Use a Bead Board

Make your designing life easier with bead boards. Learn the bead board types and how these tools are advantageous to the beginner as well as the high-producing professional.

Fun with French Wire

Looking for a versatile wire that can be used as a junction, spacer or even an abrasion shield in jewelry designs? French wire might be your solution!

Learn the Flat Spiral Rope Seed Bead Stitch

Embark on your creative journey with seed beads today by mastering the fundamentals of the flat spiral rope seed bead stitch. Follow along with Rose in this step-by-step video tutorial.

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Single-Strand Necklace

This vintage-inspired necklace showcases Czech pearl-coated glass druk beads gracefully suspended from a glass and stainless steel chain, for a classic appeal.

Design Idea QD2H

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Earrings

Elegantly embrace the holiday spirit with beautiful earrings featuring Crystal Passions® majestic green rivolis and Siam beads framed in gold for a festive but classic look.

Design Idea PH38

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Sterling Silver-Filled Wire and Findings

Find the answers to your questions about sterling silver-filled wire and findings in this performance results test conducted by jewelry-making experts. Discover why this metal offer a tremendous value and amazing workability.

Soldering Savvy

Soldering can be a difficult task, but the end results are amazing. Helen Driggs, courtesy of Jewelry Making Daily, is here to help make soldering just a little easier.

Earrings

Want to go the extra mile and make something that really pops? Why not make custom earring components using polymer clay, as in this gorgeous pair of bright raspberry earrings with shimmering crystals?

Design Idea QA2A

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Memory Wire Bracelet

Style takes wing with this coiled memory wire bracelet. Featuring sparkling Crystal Passions® round beads in bright spring colors, this design ends with a gleaming golden butterfly charm.

Design Idea PF4C

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St. Petersburg Chain Stitch, How-To

Learn the St. Petersburg chain stitch with these easy, step-by-step illustrated instructions. A beautiful way to add texture and detail to your beaded designs.

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