5 Techniques Every Beader Should Know

5 Techniques Every Beader Should Know

Would you like to become a better beader?  Making jewelry is an easy craft to pick up, but if you want to master your skills, you need to expand your technical knowledge. Today, we have collected five techniques we think are essential for becoming a better bead stringer. We will teach you how to crimp. How to open a jump ring. How to make handcrafted ear wires and more. If you…
How to Make Bugle Bead Fringe Tassel Earrings with Soft Flex Beading Wire

How to Make Bugle Bead Fringe Tassel Earrings with Soft Flex Beading Wire

This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, we celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss, an American author and cartoonist best known for books such as "The Cat in the Hat" and "Oh, the Places You'll Go" and the inspiration for our Whimsical Beadtastical jewelry making design kit and bead mix! Of course, we also made a new jewelry project, this time it's a pair of bugle bead fr…
Weekly Video Recap: Wonderful Whimsical Jewelry Making

Weekly Video Recap: Wonderful Whimsical Jewelry Making

We had a gleeful week making jewelry on Mulberry Street. We dreamed some dreams and made some wonderful wockets with our latest kit – The  Whimsical Beadtastical Design Kit (Sold Out). Every month we reveal the contents of our latest kit on our favorite day of the month - Kit Day. This Kit Day was a real Wacky Wednesday! You are going love Sara's project idea. If you lo…
Learn How To Make A Cotter Pin Chain With Craft Wire

Learn How To Make A Cotter Pin Chain With Craft Wire

Make a Cotter Pin Chain With Craft Wire This chain making process is quick and easy in this step-by-step jewelry making tutorial. Watch James Browning, Soft Flex Company's resident craft wire expert, use copper craft wire for wire working to make your own personal jewelry chain. Supplies: 18ga Soft Flex Craft Wire in Bare Copper Nylon Jaw Pliers Bead Nipper (Cutters) Round N…
Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Dark Heart Design Kit

Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Dark Heart Design Kit

Welcome to Kit Day. Today is our favorite  company holiday. We unveil our most recent mystery themed jewelry making kit and explore its contents. Last month we offered a Dr. Seuss inspired kit. The Whimsical Beadtastical Design Kit (Sold Out) was a cheerful ode to one of our favorite writers. We will unbox this fun kit and make some jewelry, live on Facebook.You are going to love ou…
How to Make a Long Cluster Y Necklace & Boho Bead Earrings

How to Make a Long Cluster Y Necklace & Boho Bead Earrings

This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, learn how to make a long cluster Y necklace and boho bead earrings. "Y" necklaces are a timeless fashion statement. They complement a variety of styles and necklines. The 'Y' silhouette is a classic design in a necklace. The can be minimal and sleek, layered, or full of fun like this beaded cluster dangle one! You'll be surprised…