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4 Tools to Save Your Hands and Eyesight
4 Tools to Save Your Hands and Eyesight
Discover 4 must-have tools to save your hands and eyesight in DIY jewelry making.
Getting Started with Hammers
Getting Started with Hammers
Discover how to choose the perfect hammer for each jewelry-making project with Patti in this product spotlight video. She introduces the chasing hammer, mallet, texture hammer, and ball peen hammer to help you select the right tool for every job.
Gemstones Around the World
Gemstones Around the World
Where do gemstones come from? Discover the origins of your favorite gemstones from around the world (or beyond).
The Big 3 Brands of Crystal Beads
The Big 3 Brands of Crystal Beads
Love the look of crystal, but unsure which brand to shop? Discover the highlights of each of the top three crystal manufacturers.
The Gemstone Information Manual by the American Gem Trade Association
The Gemstone Information Manual by the American Gem Trade Association
The Federal Trade Commission Guides for the Jewelry Industry as revised April 10, 2001 are designed to prevent unfair or deceptive trade practices.
The Story Behind the Boss' Bead Bag
The Story Behind the Boss' Bead Bag
Discover the story of the Boss' Bead Bag, a unique mix of beads born from a serendipitous accident. Get your hands on a bundle of beading goodness in one grab bag!
Gemstone Optical Properties
Gemstone Optical Properties
Optical properties refer to the way gemstones interact with light. Color, interference and inclusions are all examples of optical properties. The first optical property is also the most obvious--color.
Easy on the Eyes—Tips to Improve Your Work Area
Easy on the Eyes—Tips to Improve Your Work Area
Good light is so important when beading. Here are some ideas about lighting and other ways to improve the beading workspace.
All About Jump Rings
All About Jump Rings
Delve into our extensive jump ring resource. Here you'll find a wealth of information about one of the most versatile jewelry-making resources, from sizes and materials to chainmaille weaves.
Six Ways to Create Cold Connections
Six Ways to Create Cold Connections
No need to be a blacksmith to join metal to metal—you can use cold connections! Here are 6 ways to connect metals (or other materials) without using fire or electricity.
5 Things You Should Think About When Choosing a Wireworking Wire
5 Things You Should Think About When Choosing a Wireworking Wire
Wire working is so much fun and choosing the best wire for your project makes it far easier to achieve something amazing!
How Glass Beads are Made
How Glass Beads are Made
Glass beads have been a favorite jewelry-making supply for thousands of years. Learn about the ancient techniques used to craft various types of beads.
Top 7 Ways to End Jewelry Chain
Top 7 Ways to End Jewelry Chain
View this helpful guide to the top 7 ways to finish jewelry chain from our in-house jewelry-making experts.
Hematite OR Hemalyke™: Knowing the Differences
Hematite OR Hemalyke™: Knowing the Differences
Read on to discover the differences between natural hematite and man-made Hemalyke™ beads and components.
6 Essential Jewelry Making Techniques You Need to Know
6 Essential Jewelry Making Techniques You Need to Know
Follow along as Patti shares her list top tools and materials every jewelry maker needs for various techniques.
Getting Started with Basic Silversmithing
Getting Started with Basic Silversmithing
Curious about silversmithing essentials? This article outlines key tools and their uses, giving you the knowledge to start your journey with confidence.
12 Jewelry Myths Debunked
12 Jewelry Myths Debunked
Toothpaste to clean jewelry? Indestructible diamonds? Join Leslie as she debunks these and ten other popular jewelry myths.
Product Spotlight: Thread Cutter
Product Spotlight: Thread Cutter
Patti demonstrates the Clover Quick Cut thread cutter and highlights its advantages.
All About Earnut Jewelry Findings
All About Earnut Jewelry Findings
Here's a helpful guide to the different styles of earring backs to ensure earrings stay in place.
A Jewelry Designer's Wish List
A Jewelry Designer's Wish List
We asked seven professional jewelry artists what tools are tops on their wish lists. Let this article help you grant wishes for the creatives in your life.
The Modern Locket
The Modern Locket
The modern locket takes a time-honored and traditional piece of jewelry and offers up fresh versions for the modern world. See what the locket's gotten up to these days.
Metal Jewelry: Finishing and Polishing
Metal Jewelry: Finishing and Polishing
Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to finish and polish metal jewelry.
The Talk About Pliers
The Talk About Pliers
Explore the many types of pliers to help you find the right one for every project.
What Is a Cabochon?
What Is a Cabochon?
Take a deep dive into the marvelous cabochon and its sister the cameo. Learn about how they're created and dozens of ways a designer can use them.
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