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.
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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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
Adorn yourself in the captivating hues of crazy lace agate in this three-piece set. Featuring stunning blue beads accented with the warmth of copper.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Add a touch of holiday magic to your look with this enchanting bracelet and earring set. Green Druzy stars add sparkle alongside festive red Czech fire-polished glass.
Christmas Earrings
Get into the festive spirit with these Christmas earrings featuring a Santa hat design in red, white, and clear glass and acrylic, complete with a whimsical fishhook ear wire adorned with a charming star.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Transform your festive look with our stunning Christmas charm bracelet, beautifully embellished with glistening Czech pearl-coated glass druk beads.
Earrings
This tri-color earring design uses polymer clay to channel the organic feel of fashion from the 1970s. Do yourself a solid and get inspired by this groovy idea that's just dy-no-mite!
Candy Earrings
Transform your style with these captivating earrings, showcasing Czech pressed glass beads in a mesmerizing swirl pattern, intertwining shades of light blue and metallic blue-black, accented by elegant silver-plated touches.
Earrings
Turn back time with the captivating brilliance of Crystal Passions® rhinestones and the timeless elegance of majestic green crystals in these stunning dangle earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Bezel setting connectors have made creating gemstone cabochon jewelry a breeze. Create a sophisticated Western-inspired style with this turquoise set.
Ask the Experts Finishing a Silk Multi-Strand Necklace Q&A
Q: I have seen a necklace that I would love to make, but I need advice on the clasp at the back. The necklace was 10 strands of silk thread with pearls and crystals knotted about 1 to 1-1/2 inches apart. It looked like a crimp with a loop that finished it off, but I am unsure which one to order to complete the necklace, or even if this is the right way to go. Can you please advise? Thanks so much!
Ask the Experts Size Q&A
Q: How do I choose the size stretch cord to make bracelets?
Ask the Experts Tubular Peyote Stitch Q&A
Q: Can any size bead be used for tubular peyote, or is it confined to the smaller beads? What shape bead works best?
Ask the Experts Small Beads Q&A
Q: I have several strands of tiny 2.5mm diamond beads and am in a quandary as to the best way to string them. I've tried fishing line and extra fine beading wire, but I'm not satisfied with the results. I've also tried stringing them onto jump rings I made with 18K 30-gauge wire, but it made them look too spread out. Any suggestions?
Ask the Experts Wirewrapping Q&A
Q: I have a glass pendant that the loop broke off of. How can I wire wrap it and put a loop at the top, where the glass loop broke off?
Ask the Experts Restringing Q&A
Q: Is there some magic way to attach a crimp tube with an attached clasp to a finished piece strung on wire? Attaching the first tube at one end is easy, but when attaching the second one, the wire slips back through the beads (and then the beads fall off the wire causing endless frustration)--and the wire is cut so short (to fit into the crimp), there's nothing to grasp. The opening on the tube is so narrow that it would be nearly impossible to put a long piece of wire through the tube and cut it later. Any suggestions?
Ask the Experts Thread Q&A
Q: Should you use heavy Silkon thread for bracelets with large gemstones or Accu-Flex beading wire? I had a bracelet break using Acculon and crimps and didn't know if Silkon or Accu-Flex beading wire would be better or stronger.
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: I want to string some beads for outdoors. What wire could I use that would not rust? Thanks
Ask the Experts Beading Wire Q&A
Q: What is the difference between "tigertail" wire and regular beading wire? Which is the strongest for lanyards and badge holders? Thanks
Bracelet and Earring Set
Translucent pastels bring the understated glitter of ice flake quartz into a springtime look, while antiqued finishes on silver beads and findings add a vintage vibe.
Bracelet and Earring Set
Elevate your style with our exquisite earrings and bracelet featuring stunning lilac stone and yellow calcite beads, accented with silver-plated brass for a touch of elegance.
How to Make a Sterling Silver Pendant Setting
Create a custom cabochon setting using these step-by-step instructions. This project tutorial explores bench jeweler metal fabrication techniques such as sawing, soldering, filing and polishing.
Ask the Experts Proper Gauge Wire for Wrapped Loops Q&A
Q: What gauge wire is recommended for making wrapped loops? I've tried the 22 and 24. They are too soft, for me, to work with. Would a lower gauge wire work best? I'm a newbie at this. Also, what would be the equivalent gauge size of a wire diameter of, say, .014 or .015"? I've seen only diameters of wires given, and I have no idea how to determine what the gauge would be.
Ask the Experts Seed Bead Stitches Q&A
Q: I am pretty new at beading and I am in love with seed beads. I am trying to do a two-row base for a necklace. I have tried peyote and square stitch. How do I get the tension right? I end up with it wiggly, or spiral, or twisty, anything but flat. Thanks.
How to Add Color to Vitrium® Clay
Vitrium® clay—an air-dry resin clay—comes in transparent white or opaque white. Add color to either type using these two simple steps.
Ask the Experts Pinch Bails on Briolettes Q&A
Q: When using a sterling silver pinch bail on a briolette, does pinching it together make a secure attachment, or should I be using some type of glue on the bail?
Ask the Experts Add-a-Bead Chain Q&A
Q: What is "Add-a-bead chain"? What technique secrets apply to this type of chain?
Ask the Experts Tennis Bracelet Stringing Material Q&A
Q: I saw a tennis bracelet pattern in Bead and Button book. I have made quite a few of them for gifts for my family although I used 6mm bicone crystals instead of the 4mm the instructions called for. The best one I've made so far was for myself, it was made using 6mm crystal AB. What I'm asking you is this: The pattern calls for mono filament beading thread. I am wondering if this line is going to get cut using the bicone crystals? Also, the pattern calls for a box clasp, mine keeps coming apart every time I wear it--what else can I use instead?
Single-Strand Necklace
Bright seed bead rocailles frame a brilliant Crystal Passions® pear with a beautiful iridescent rainbow for a gorgeous pendant necklace.
Using TierraCast® BeadAligners™ with Large-Hole Beads
Discover how to use TierraCast™ Bead Aligners™—with or without Mini Bead Huggers™—to create secure, stunning designs by following these simple instructions.
Ask the Experts Briolettes Q&A
Q: I purchased a string of tourmaline briolettes with the holes cut at the top from Fire Mountain. I want to attach them to a gold filled chain (like a string of fish) for earrings. The problem is the holes are much too small to attach with head pins. I have the 26 gauge gold-filled wire from your catalog--but in a dilemma to get the half-hard or full-hard through to make the twisted loop attachment?
Ask the Experts Stringing with FireLine® Q&A
Q: I've been using Accu-Flex® wire in my necklace and bracelet projects, but I'd like to explore other stringing materials. In particular, I'd like to know how to select the appropriate weight of FireLine® and how to finish off ends attractively and appropriately.
Dry Sifted Enamel Techniques
Explore the art of dry sifting enamel. Learn how wet paper stenciling and sgraffito can create stunning, intricate designs with professional results.
Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Q: If gluing seed beads to a flat surface, is there a spray or glue to put on top to make sure they stay smooth and secure to the object?
How to Use Slide Tube Clasps
Seeking a way to unite your cords without forcing them to tie the knot? Join them in peaceful harmony with slide tube clasps and these easy instructions.
Ask the Experts Accu-Flex® Beading Wire Q&A
Q: Which gauge of Accu-Flex beading wire is smallest? Does Accu-Flex beading wire fray?
Annealing Metal
With these instructions, you will master the art of annealing, a process that softens metal, allowing you to shape it according to your creative vision.
Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Q: Which gauge wire can be used with size 11/0 seed beads?
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