Weekly Video Recap: Elastic Bracelets, Wire Wrapping, And Atlantis Inspired Jewelry

Weekly Video Recap: Elastic Bracelets, Wire Wrapping, And Atlantis Inspired Jewelry

Would you like to keep your mind sharp during your time in coronavirus isolation? We think crafts and hobbies are the perfect remedy for COVID boredom. This week, we looked at crafts and jewelry making projects that the whole family can enjoy. We looked at bracelets for girls and boys. We explored wire working for the older children and adults. Finally, we unboxed a themed myster…
Learn How To Make A Captured Bead Ring With Craft Wire

Learn How To Make A Captured Bead Ring With Craft Wire

Make A Captured Bead Ring Using Soft Flex Craft Wire This captured bead wire ring is quick and easy in this step-by-step jewelry making tutorial. Watch James Browning, Soft Flex Company's resident Craft Wire expert, use bare copper Craft Wire for wire working to make your own personal ring. Supplies: 18ga Soft Flex Craft Wire in Bare Copper Round Bead Ring Mandrel or Dowel…
How To Make Kumihimo Jewelry With Craft Wire

How To Make Kumihimo Jewelry With Craft Wire

Kumihimo boards are incredibly versatile. They are great for making braids with fiber, beading string, and silk. But, did you know you can also use a stiffer wire on them? Soft Flex employee, James Browning, wanted to see what kind of designs he could create with his favorite wire - Craft Wire. It turns out that Craft Wire is a fantastic design option. If you have not worked…
DIY Beaded Stretch Elastic Bracelet Tutorial for Kids

DIY Beaded Stretch Elastic Bracelet Tutorial for Kids

This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I showed how to make a one strand beaded stretch elastic bracelet. Stretch bracelets made from Stretch Magic Elastic Cord are fun and easy to make. Whether you want to make stretchy bracelets to wear yourself, or your kids or grand-kids want to make them as an easy diy craft, they are a super simple way to introduce someone to the f…
Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Make Chainmail, Knot Bracelets, Illusion Jewelry, And More

Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Make Chainmail, Knot Bracelets, Illusion Jewelry, And More

Can you believe it is already Easter weekend? This week, we spent our time in coronavirus quarantine, pursuing our favorite crafts and hobbies. We learned how to make chainmail and other exciting jewelry making techniques. We kept our minds busy on the things that mattered and did not dwell on the negativity. If you have a first responder or somebody working in an essential industry in your fam…
Chainmail Tutorial: European 4 in 1 Weave Pattern

Chainmail Tutorial: European 4 in 1 Weave Pattern

European 4 in 1 Weave Pattern For Chainmail Learn how to make the European 4 in 1 weave pattern for Chainmail in this step by step tutorial. Watch James Browning, Soft Flex Company's resident Craft Wire expert, use Craft Wire to make chain mail. Supplies: 18ga Soft Flex Craft Wire 18ga Soft Flex Craft Wire - Silver Plated 1/4" Round Wood Dowel Italian Ultra Flush Cutter…