Seed Beading Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

How to Create a Wire Woven Pendant Using the "Baby" Jewel Loom®

Enhance your jewelry-making skills with this step-by-step tutorial on using the Beadalon® “Baby” Jewel Loom® to create a charming necklace.

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Headband

Make your own "something new" for your big day with this sweet and simple headband, the ideal accessory for your "I do" hairdo.

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Bracelet

Combine the captivating reflections of double aurora borealis jet and aquamarine Crystal Passions® bicones into this dainty bracelet design.

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Bracelet

Combine captivating jet and aquamarine Crystal Passions® bicones into this dainty bracelet design. An elegant addition to formal attire or everyday wear.

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How to Use the Versa-Loom™

Craft beaded bracelets and other pieces with precision using the Versa-Loom™ bead weaver. Set up and use this tool with these comprehensive instructions.

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Warping a Mirrix Loom for Beadwork with the Shedding Device

Bead weaving on a loom is more convenient with a shedding device. Here's how to warp a Mirrix loom for bead weaving while accommodating the shedding device.

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How to Create a Flat Chenille Stitch

Expand your bead-weaving skills by learning how to make the flat chenille stitch. This complex beading pattern uses little seed beads, but don't fret, large images accompany the instructions to help you form each row correctly.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Put a twist on the standard brick stitch weave to create a woven twisted ribbon then transform the ribbon into a lariat, finished with a pearl accent.

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Earrings

Inspired by the artwork of the Zapotec people of Southern Mexico, Lindsay Reavis’ Beaded Zapotec Rug Earrings convert a classic rug-weaving pattern into energetic tassel earrings.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Craft a stunning jewelry set that combines the brilliance of Toho seed beads with the elegance of Preciosa Czech pressed glass beads, with the complimentary step-by-step instructions provided. This design is destined to enchant customers and become a captivating best-seller in your collection.

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How to Weave Beads on a Mirrix Loom

See how to weave beads on a Mirrix loom with and without the shedding device in this detailed tutorial courtesy of the manufacturer.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Bring in the new year in style with this celebratory necklace design. Pearls and crystals have been stitched into the cord pattern for a subtle touch of luxury.

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Necklace

Amanda Bielski-Wright masterfully weaves a breathtaking representation of the "Sunrise" as it fills the sky with vibrant colors. This splendid necklace captures the graceful home flight of a ceramic owl by Laura Mears, which inspired the piece.

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Bracelet and Earring Set

FireLine® thread weaves seed beads into colorful circles reminiscent of wildflowers and woodland greenery in this jewelry set.

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Basket Weave Earrings

Inspired by the Huichol people of western Mexico, Lindsay Reavis’ Rainbow Basket Weave brings the bright vibrance of their distinctive art style to the wearable motion of chandelier earrings.

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Raven Sculpture

Quoth the raven, “Beautiful!” Cheryl Lacy’s "Raven" is sudded and weaved with rhinestones and cabochons for a mysterious and magical display piece.

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Bracelet

Create a stunning presentation by crafting this beautiful bracelet using the prismatic right-angle weave technique, combined with your choice of exquisite seed beads.

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Bib-Style Necklace

Celebrate seasonal blooms in style with the sunflower heads blossoming from the beaded tendril of this radiant floral necklace.

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How to Set Up a Beading Loom

Not sure how to set up the threads on a loom for weaving? In-house jewelry designer Rose shows you just how easy setting up a loom--or warping--can be.

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How to Make a Right-Angle Weave

A versatile stitch for jewelry makers, right-angle weave can be used with seed beads, crystals and more. Learn this stitch with these step-by-step instructions.

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