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…
Stay Sane During Coronavirus Quarantine With Fun Crafts For The Whole Family

Stay Sane During Coronavirus Quarantine With Fun Crafts For The Whole Family

Friends, we hope you are staying home and feeling well. Today we are looking at affordable craft ideas to keep you blissfully busy beading during the COVID-19 outbreak. For those of us social-distancing and in quarantine it can be a lonely and sometimes boring time. We believe keeping busy with arts and crafts is the best boredom buster! If you are not familiar with our jewelry making company, now…
Wrap Around Knot Bracelet Tutorial with Beads and Soft Flex Wire

Wrap Around Knot Bracelet Tutorial with Beads and Soft Flex Wire

This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I shared how to make a beaded wrap bracelet with round beads and Soft Flex beading wire. These gorgeous 6mm Lapis and Malachite composite bead strands were added online in a limited quantity. They remind of little bead planet Earths, beautiful! Grab a strand while you can. Join the Fun in our Facebook Group Today!Daily "Beadi…
Weekly Video Recap: Joyful Jewelry Making Kits And Challenges

Weekly Video Recap: Joyful Jewelry Making Kits And Challenges

Good Friday, beautiful beaders! We spent the week staying busy with  handcrafted jewelry. If you are Isolated or in a shelter-in-place area, we have some cures for your COVID-19 boredom. This week was full of quarantine crafts. We want to keep our minds and our families active. It is important to stay creative and healthy. This week we offered a new mini beading kit. We got ins…