Today’s necklace incorporates two popular trends right now: leather and tassels. I kept the number of beads minimal and wire wrapped the leather cord for security and interest. In the video I first bound the tassel with a bit of suede cord…
If you’ve ever seen these sparkling, glittery metal beads and wondered about them, wonder no more! In today’s video I explain to you all about stardust beads: what they are, how they are made and give some tips for care. If you…
There are lots of different sources I use for my beads and jewelry findings, but the most convenient is my least favorite. The local craft stores such as Joann’s, Michael’s and A.C. Moore have plenty to choose from, but the quality isn’t…
This cute candy jar is the perfect thing for any time you need a little something special for a gift. It goes together quickly with just a few supplies you’ll find in the scrapbook section of your local craft store. If you’re a…
Most of the time when we make jewelry we use mechanical connections to hold things together. You know, things like jump rings, wire loops and such. However, there are occasion where it’s not only perfectly acceptable, but desirable to use a bit…
Today’s bracelet has LOTS of sparkle. I just love the rhinestone spacer bars and all of the Swarovski crystals. You could certainly make your bracelet have an entirely different feel by choosing different beads instead of all the bling if that’s not what you’re…
This idea has been one I have wanted to try for a long time. I’m always a sucker for simple and elegant design, and when I saw this pin on Pinterest I thought it was brilliant. The pin actually leads back to…
Lots of perfectly lovely jewelry is made using chain, bead links with wire or beads on stringing wire. However, there are so many other possibilities! Silk ribbon and cording is popular in jewelry making today, as are leather cords, suede strips, cotton…
Tassels are very popular now and they are being made out of everything: chain, leather, silk, cotton & other cords, so why not make them out of strands of crystal beads? The colors of the beads and the style of the bead cones…
Even those of us who have been working with jewelry for quite some time can be confused by the various terms out there. I have been working for some time through the book Wire Jewelry Masterclass and found several designs where she called…