Jewelry Makers Toolkit | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

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.

Design Idea 691M

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How-To Use Hot-Fix Applicators

Attach flat back crystals with Hot-Fix™ coating to various materials using a Hot-Fix™ applicator. Follow these simple steps to bond crystals to a range of materials, including textiles.

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How to Use Freeform Mountings

With these simple instructions, you can master the art of freeform mountings and create stunning necklaces and earrings that are sure to impress. Learn how to securely set gems and craft beautiful jewelry pieces with ease!

Design Idea J72Q

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Discover Natural Materials for Jewelry Designs

Learn all about bone, horn, wood, nut and shell materials and how they can be incorporated into jewelry for natural designs.

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How to Assemble the Beading Loom

Craft intricate designs effortlessly with our precision beading loom. Elevate your creativity and create stunning beadwork with ease.

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Applying a Counter Enamel and Top Coat of Glass Enamels

Learn how to apply counter enamel and a topcoat to metal for a smooth, durable finish that prevents warping and enhances your enameled jewelry designs.

Design Idea D91W

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Disc Cutter Set User Guide

Learn how to create clean, consistent cuts in soft metals with a quality 12-piece disc cutter set. View this guide for tips and instructions on using this tool.

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Bezel Setting Stones the Easy Way

Learn how to easily set stones into pre-made bezel cup settings for your jewelry designs.

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Using a Ring Guard

Learn how to use ring guards to tighten loose rings without resizing in this handy tutorial.

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Using Omni-Gel™ Photo Transfer Liquid

Learn how to use Omni-Gel™ to create custom photo transfers.

Design Idea 63EN

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Pavé-Style Setting Using the Tweezer Vac™

The compact, vacuum tool allows for precision placement. It works great for placing chatons, flat backs and small stones and when creating pavé-style jewelry.

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Firing Gemstones into Art Clay®

Adding gemstones to metal clay can increase the appeal of a piece, but it's important to know how the stones will react. This article discusses how to fire different stone types.

How to Set Up the Rotary Tool

Follow along with Joel Peterson to see how to change out the various bits or attach a flex shaft to the rotary tool and use this jewelry-making tool for inlaying, cutting, carving, cleaning and polishing.

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How to Set Stones in Cupchain with the Prong Pusher Set

Silent animation shows how to assemble the prong pusher tool with the appropriately sized prong head, and then how to use the prong pusher tool to set a stone. Includes written instructions below the video.

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Eurotool® Punch

The EUROTOOL® spring-loaded steel punch is that handy tool you never knew you needed for making clean, accurate and professional holes without scratching metal surfaces. This informational video shows how the punch's adjustable spring lets cold connection, metalworking and mixed media artists prepare hole locations in a variety of flat metal pieces.

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Tube Cutting Jig

In this video learn how to use this wire cutting jig to cut jewelry wire, tubes and more to the exact same length every time.

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Tronex® Pliers

Learn all about ergonomic Tronex® jewelry-making pliers and discover their precision-cutting benefits in this informational video.

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How to Use the Beadalon Ring Weaver Tool

Introducing the Beadalon® Threaded Plastic Clasps – your ultimate tool for effortlessly weaving intricate rings in various sizes and materials, designed by renowned international designer Kleshna.

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Using the Kumihimo Square Plate to Create Square Braids

Learn how to make a square kumihimo braid with these illustrated instructions. All it takes is a square kumihimo plate, cord, and this guide.

Design Idea C89L

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LED Magnifier Kit

Learn all the benefits of this five-in-one lighted magnifier with 5 different lens strengths, an adjustable headband and more in this jewelry-making tool product spotlight.

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3x3 Hole Punch

Easily make evenly spaced holes with smooth, clean edges for metalworking or cold connection designs using the 3x3 hole punch jewelry-making tool. See how it works in this informational video. Includes written instructions below the video.

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How to Use the Bead Buddy® Cabochon Mandrel

Follow along with Rose to see the easy way to wrap an oval cabochon using the amazing Bead Buddy® cabochon mandrel.

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Caring for Rubber Texture Stamps

Rubber texture stamps can be used for a range of projects and medium types—if they're cleaned and maintained properly to avoid contamination. Watch world-renowned mixed-media artist Lisa Pavelka share tips on how to care for stamps. Written instructions included below the video.

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Fimo® Professional - True Colours

Lisa Pavelka, award-winning mixed-media artist, explains why she loves the Fimo® Professional artist-quality polymer clay line.

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