Making Ball-Tip Headpins with a Butane Torch
Use a Microtorch for butane fuel to make ball tipped headpins out of sterling silver wire.
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Art Clay® Fundamentals Video
Learn tips from jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman for working with Art Clay®, including the tools to use when creating, finishing and firing this jewelry metal clay.
How to Use The Bead Buddy® E-Z Looper™ Pliers
Silent animation shows how to use The Bead Buddy® E-Z Looper™ Pliers to make standard, professional simple loops every time. Written instructions included below the video.
EUROTOOL® Beader's Delight Pliers
This video demonstrates how versatile the EUROTOOL® Beader’s Delight Pliers are. From cutting wire to creating loops, follow along to see all you can do with these pliers.
Secrets to Bead Tips with Accu-Flex® Beading Wire
How to use bead tips for a clean, professional finish on Accu-Flex® and other beading wire. Watch this short video as jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates how to get this professional finish.
Beadalon® Jewel Loom® Beading Loom Tips
Explore five different beading loom tips specific to the Beadalon® Jewel Loom®, including how to secure the ends of your design, how to add a ribbon clasp and other looming techniques.
Secrets to a Wrapped Loop
Learn how to make the perfect wrapped loop for creating secure and professional drops or connections in jewelry designs. Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows each step of this foundational jewelry-making technique.
Secrets to a Split Ring Loop
Give a head pin its own secure connection by adding a split ring loop on the end. Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates technique for keeping dangles and drops attached. Below the video are also full written step-by-step instructions.
Using Earring Card Punch Tools with Adhesive Front PVC Earring Cards
Showcase your jewelry and your brand at the same time! Use these punch tools to transform your custom printed business cards into hangable earring cards. Watch the silent animation to see how to work and clean the punch tools—or refer to the full written step-by-step instructions included below the video.
Secrets to a Half-Hitch Knot
To finish a strung jewelry design, try using a half-hitch knot as demonstrated in this tutorial by jewelry-making expert and educator Tammy Honaman.
Secrets to a Double Wrapped Loop
Learn how to make a double wrapped loop with this informational video with Tammy Honaman. This technique can be used to create secure beaded links or drops.
Secrets to a Double Simple Loop
This handy how-to video will show you how to make double simple loops. Create beaded links to use in necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.
How to Use the Beadalon® Knot-a-Bead™ Tabletop Cord Knotter
Want to quickly and easily knot between pearls in your handmade jewelry? Wyatt White from Beadalon® demonstrates how to use the Knot-a-Bead™ tabletop knotter for this purpose.
How to Assemble and Use a Pin Vise
Learn how to assemble a pin vise, discover how to twist wire using a pin vise and bench vise, and explore helpful FAQs to guide you toward more precise, professional jewelry designs.
How to Use Fancy Bezel Settings with Cabochons
Set cabochons quickly and elegantly within fancy bezel settings using a bezel pusher or bezel roller. Watch the silent animation to learn this professional technique, or use the full step-by-step instructions below the video.
How To Use Coiling Gizmo® Deluxe Econo Winder
A pair of videos show how to set up and use this handing wireworking tool that helps you create beautiful wire coils for your jewelry projects. Also includes written step-by-step instructions below the videos.
How to Use a Wire-Rounder Tool/Pin Vise
Learn to make custom fishhook ear wires and other copper, brass and precious metal wire ends smooth and wearable with wire rounders.
How to Use Magnetic Barrel Clasps
Learn how easy it can be to attach and use magnetic barrel clasps, making easy-on and easy-off jewelry.
Using a Jeweler's Saw as a Pearl/Bead Reamer
Quickly and easily enlarge the stringing holes of cultured pearls and soft gemstones such as malachite by using the blade of a jeweler’s saw. Watch the silent animation to see how it’s done, or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.
Warping for Bead Weaving
Learn how to set up (or warp) the Mirrix looms for bead weaving from this video tutorial straight from Mirrix Looms. Watch to learn two ways to weave beads on a loom—with or without the shedding device.
Using EUROTOOL®
What CAN’T you do with Four-in-One Beader’s Delight pliers by EUROTOOL®? This handy pair of multi-purpose pliers feature a long nose, flat jaw, closing groove and side cutter—all in one! Ideal for travel, classes and small creative workspaces.
How to Use the Wire Curling Mandrel
Hand make your own consistently sized jump rings and wire coils from soft metal wire using the wire curling mandrel set. Watch the silent animation to see how these tools work, or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.
How to Create a Chainmaille Love Knot
Chainmaille artist Sue Ripsch teaches the love knot, also known as the mobius weave technique to create earrings, bracelets and other jewelry designs.
How to Use the Hidden Crimp End Clasp
Hidden crimp end clasps give a finished, professional look to any strung bead design. Learn how to incorporate them into your jewelry creations with these animated instructions.
How to Use the Fancy Hinged Clasp
Learn how to easily attach a fancy hinged clasp in this quick video tutorial.
How to Use the Eyelet and Rivet Setting Tool
Silent animation displays how to use the eyelet and rivet setting tool to connect multiple layers of metal, leather or other materials for cold connection or mixed media designs. Below the video are full written step-by-step instructions.
Using Rivets and the Rivet Setting Tool
Rivets add texture and dimension to any jewelry design. These animated instructions explain the basics of using rivets and the rivet setting tool.
How to Use Half Bracelet Components
Learn how to use half-bracelet components in this quick demonstrative video. Make simple bracelet designs.
How to Use Adjustable Ring Findings
Learn how to use an adjustable ring finding using a ring mandrel and pliers, while also adding bling into the setting, with this detailed tutorial and video.
How to Use a Jump Ring Maker
Create your own round jump rings in the sizes and metals you want using the jump ring maker. Watch the silent animation to see how this tool set works or follow the written step-by-step instructions below the video.
How to Adjust the Angle of the Proxxon™ Table Vise
This animated video shows how to adjust the angle of the Proxxon™ table vise so you can get the exact angle and position you need when clamping jewelry supplies.
Ball Chain Bead Tips
Discover the art of using ball chain bead tips to elegantly finish off your ball chain projects.
How To Use a Thread Burner
Thread burners make a clean burn and seal the ends of thread. This handy how-to video shows why a thread burner is a versatile tool ideal for any thread project.
How to Use the Rotary Hole Punch Tool
Hand-held rotary punch is ideal for leather work—and this silent animation shows how to use it. Also includes full written step-by-step instructions below the video.
Using Waterslide Image Transfers
Welcome to our tutorial on using Waterslide Image Transfers for your creative projects!
UNIVERSAL™ Magical Crimper Pliers
Jewelry designer Rose can't help but be excited when telling you about a pair of magical crimping pliers that turns a crimp tube into a round crimp bead. Don't blink, you might miss it!
Weighing with Digital Scales
Discover the precision of digital scales for your crafting needs when accuracy in weight measurement is essential.
How to Use the Crystal Katana Embellishment Positioner
The Crystal Katana is an invaluable tool when working with small crystals and embellishments, allowing you to easily grip and position them.
EUROTOOL® Nylon Jaw Looping Pliers
In-house jewelry designer Jamie Smedley shows the benefit of EUROTOOL® nylon jaw pliers when working with jewelry-making wire you don’t want to mar or scratch.
Using EUROTOOL® Coil Cutting Pliers
We're diving into the world of jewelry-making with EUROTOOL® Coil Cutting Pliers -- designed to effortlessly handle wire coils. Complete with comfortable cushion grip handles and a center spring for smooth cutting action.
Measuring with Calipers
Calipers make measuring small things, like beads and holes in beads, a snap.
How to Use Magnifiers
Discover the art of using magnifiers in this informative video guide.
How to Clean Jewelry
Learn how to safely and effectively clean your jewelry using the right polishing cloths, liquid cleaners and maintenance tips to keep your pieces looking their best.
Riveting With a Tube or Crimp Tube
Learn the art of riveting with tubes or crimp tubes, a cold-joining technique that securely brings metal pieces together, creating a strong bond with flared ends and a precise hole – a crucial skill for your jewelry-making journey.
Sizing Rings on a Ring Mandrel
Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates how to size ring bands without stones by using a ring mandrel and a hammer.
Using Banding Pliers to Wire Wrap a Crystal Passions® Fancy Stone
Banding pliers are an essential tool for wireworking; learn how to use them to wrap stones in this informative video by Wyatt White.
What Are Promo Beads?
Discover the benefits of promo beads. These affordable, top-selling beads are promotional-quality gemstones that are typically C-grade quality with occasional surface or drilling imperfections.
How To Use Resin
Love the look of resin, but aren’t sure how to get started? Tammy Honaman demonstrates the beginning processes of resin in this video tutorial.
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