Kristen broadcast her second
episode of Free Spirit Beading on
YouTube on Monday. Her first episode was an introduction
to wire wrapped cones on
knitting spool crafted bracelets. This episode focuses on how to design a beaded bracelet with a knitting spool. She shows you how to knit your design and then how to finish the piece with
crimps and
wire wrapp…
Would you like a delicious necklace for the summer? Learn how to bead this beautiful necklace by
Jamie Hogsett. This
refreshing lemon lime design is perfect for a hot summer day. The colored
beading wire we feature in this free beading project idea can be altered to fit
any mood. This project may be a little daunting for the beginner, but it is a perfect fit
for a b…
Beading wire is not just for stringing beads. Today, Kristen
shows us how to
macramé a bracelet using Soft Flex beading wire. Soft Flex is
constructed with marine quality stainless steel, but it is so flexible, you can
tie knots in it. It is the perfect beading wire for delicate macramé. Grab some
colored beading wire and let’s make a fantastic piece of jewelry!
Macramé is…
Join Sara as she visits our friends at
TierraCast and takes
a tour of their facility. TierraCast is an online bead store that sells to
wholesale buyers. As a retail customer, you can find their products in local
bead stores and online bead shops. They
carry findings, tools, charms, beads, leather, and much more.
This video is a fantastic look into the day to day operation
a…
Hey friends, it is time for another Live Design Challenge on
Facebook. This time, we are using a beading kit we are offering, rather than a
mystery box from a bead store. This beading kit is comprised of our items and
goodies from our friends at
TierraCast. We have a limited quantity of TierraCast Western Winds Beading Kits available. Make sure to buy one while you can.…
Wire wrapping is a fantastic way to enhance jewelry. Wire wrapping adds character and a personal touch to jewelry. A large gemstone can
be a great focal bead, but imagine a sophisticated wrap on it; it would be even
more elegant and eye-catching. Wire doesn’t have to be a complement, it can
stand alone; a gifted wire artist can create jewelry with just the wire. Wire has…
