Today’s bracelet features these cute tile beads that have only been around for a few years, but, wow, have they caught on! They’re called “tila” beads and are made by the Miyuki company of Japan. Tila beads are small (4-5mm) square beads each with…
Tila beads are one of those simple little jewelry components with oh-so-much creative potential. They are just 5x5mm square beads with two parallel holes, but wow, all the different ways they can be combined together…. I’ve made a Tila Bead Idea Pinterest…
Believe it or not that floral pendant in the above photo is made from polymer clay, not metal! Not only that, but it took very little time to make. In this video I’ll show you how easy it is to make a…
With all its glass, crystal and pearls, this week’s bracelet is quite fancy and elegant. The bead caps also serve to make it more elaborate. You could get a more earthy look by using rustic looking beads, perhaps even try bead chips…
Some might say that memory wire use is the gateway drug into full on jewelry making addiction. I say: bring it! Memory wire is one of those cool findings that makes everything SO much easier, how could you not love it? Yes,…
Today I bring to you the first in a new weekly series. From now on every Wednesday I’ll have another polymer clay tutorial for you, focusing primarily on using this wonderful medium in jewelry. Sure it’s fun to buy beads and use…
I’ve been waiting for just the perfect project to use these frosted cracked beads. I love the way the broken insides look like little druzies with all their sparkles. This design, which focuses on the beads and is quite simple, is perfect. As a bonus…
As I’ve shown in other videos, there are many different ways to string beads and finish jewelry other than the typical chain or bead stringing wire. In today’s video I show how to use bead tips, these little clam shell shaped findings….
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…
