Wire Wrapped Loop Video Tutorial
Found this great video on how to make a wire wrapped loop and I just had to share it with you! Use wire wrapping to spice up your beads and jewelry. Being able to make pretty wire wrapped loops is a basic jewelry making technique which any beader or jewelry maker should know. I always...
Find the right beading classes
Addicted to interesting beads and cool supplies? Keen on getting a sea of inspiration while finding new friends? Curious about a new beading technique or want to get more experience in one? :) Then you just might want to take a beading class! You will get the chance to learn the skills from someone experienced working...
Zebra Jewelry pliers
Found this lovely Zebra pliers set for jewelry making. You just gotta love them, and I’m definitely getting them. They must be the coolest jewelry pliers on the market, and I found them very cheap here. If you just want a good set of complete jewelry pliers even cheaper, you have that here. Anybody else who has...
Baking Polymer clay
It’s very important to bake polymer clay correctly to keep the desired shape and durability, therefore it’s important to follow the manufacturers instructions for appropriate baking temperatures. To be more precise you can use an owen thermometer to ensure that you are not baking it too hot or too cool. Under-baked clay is brittle, so you don’t want that in...
Polymer clay basics
Polymer clay is a synthetic clay made from PVC plastic and is available in many colors and brands. The clay remains soft and pliable until cured in an owen. This is one of my favorite ways to be creative. There is so much you can make with polymer clay and there are loads of colors and techniques...
Finding Beading books
Don’t you love the excitement of chasing new beading books? I know I do… I went to the bookstore a few days ago. While I was standing there this became so clear: So many books, so little time! It’s easy to find interesting new techniques I believe, but it might not be as easy to find a great...
Jewelry pliers, tools for beading
My friend beader, you need good jewelry pliers to finish all of those stunning projects of yours! That’s why I have gathered a quick list to the ones we need. This I’m going to say with a bit of tough love: Don’t waste valuable time and money on bad quality jewelry pliers! It is going...
Glass Seed beads
Glass seed beads are small but precious beads used in numerous beading techniques. Sometimes called “rocailles”, it was one of the first glass beads I ever encountered. Guess I bought a lot… since my beading stash is full of them But truth is you can’t have too much when they’re so useful. I still add...
How to use a Bead Board
A bead board is a must-have tool for planning jewelry designs! It allows you to see what a design will look like before you string it, plus it provides a nice work surface and you can organize beads and findings while you work. What features do I love about my bead board? The flocked surface...
How to use Jump Rings?
Jump rings are made in various sizes and metals. They are used for joining decorative beads together and for attaching strands of beads to clasps. Jump rings are also used to make intricate Chain Maille patterns or for creating chains. The trick The secret to closing jump rings is really in how you open them. Always...
Is Sterling Silver Real silver…?
What Sterling Silver is Sterling silver is composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper or other alloy. This is the only proportion that is legally considered to be “sterling silver.” The additional copper (or other alloy) adds durability to pure silver, which is a quite soft metal. Sterling silver pieces are typically stamped with...
