Videos Archives • Keepsake Crafts

Designing Jewelry With a Bead Subscription Box

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by Sandy

Get ideas and inspiration for making jewelry exactly the way YOU want it by taking a peek into my design process as I open a Potomac Bead subscription box.

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Elegant Black & Crystal Earrings – Bead Weaving/Peyote Bezel Tutorial

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 by Sandy

These earrings are so classy! First learn how to combine four 6mm chatons in a sparkling diamond component, then bezel a long oval with seed beads to complete the look.

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Crafts Tutorials Videos

Glowing Resin Succulents, Three Ways!

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by Sandy

When I started playing with these resin succulent molds by Let’s Resin, I had an idea for techniques to use to get a cool glowing effect. As it turned out, it was SO much easier than I expected it to be! In…

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Cards Tutorials Videos

How To Adapt Bead Designs For the Beads In Your Stash

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by Sandy

In this video I show how to make adjustments to a beading design so you can confidently stitch up patterns using the beads already in your stash.

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

How To Easily Solve Bead Stringing Tension Mistakes

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Sandy

It can be tricky to string your beaded jewelry so it’s neither too tight nor too loose. In today’s video I’ll demonstrate why this is so, and give tips for overcoming the problem.

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Beads & Jewelry Crafts Tutorials Videos

Confused About 2-Part and UV Resin? Learn the Difference!

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 by Sandy

Confused about resin types? Learn the difference between the kind of resin that cures in UV light and the kind with two parts that you mix together.

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Polymer Clay Tutorials Videos

How To Get MORE Out Of Your Polymer Clay Molds – Friday Findings

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Sandy

with a bit of care you can recreate any polymer clay mold, even ones that aren’t supposed to go in the oven, then use them to bake your polymer clay.

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Strung Beads That Look Like Bead Weaving! Garden Path Bracelet Jewelry Tutorial

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by Sandy

Want to get the look of bead weaving, but without the needle & thread? Today’s bracelet uses 2-hole beads and stringing for a complex design with the appearance of bead weaving.

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Six Things You Should Never Do With A Thread Burner – Friday Findings

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 by Sandy

A thread burner is a simple device, and easy to use, but there are a few things to be mindful of. Watch to learn six things you should never do with a thread burner.

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