Soft Flex Jewelry Designs From The Great Bead Extravaganza Midwinter Market 2024

Soft Flex Jewelry Designs From The Great Bead Extravaganza Midwinter Market 2024

The Great Bead Extravaganza returned over the weekend. There was a blizzard of exciting bead shows and chilly savings on jewelry making supplies. We wanted to share the designs we loved that used Soft Flex Craft Wire or beading wire. If you have never attended TGBE, now is your chance to see what you missed! We have included the preview and a trend video. Get an insight into the show and…
Donate Jewelry Making Supplies & Jewelry To A Great Charity - Kansas City Hospice Needs Your Help!

Donate Jewelry Making Supplies & Jewelry To A Great Charity - Kansas City Hospice Needs Your Help!

Do you have old jewelry you never wear? Do you have jewelry tools you never use? Do you have overstocked or unwanted beads? Our friend Kathy Corbin needs your help! Kathy has been a volunteer with Kansas City Hospice for over a decade. She has spent that time making jewelry and raising funds to benefit the hospice. Kathy is looking for your unneeded beading supplies. Give your beads and jewe…
Learn How To Wire Wrap A Pendant With Craft Wire

Learn How To Wire Wrap A Pendant With Craft Wire

Learn How To Wire Wrap A Pendant With Craft Wire This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I showed how to make a pendant using Soft Flex Craft Wire to make a wire wrapped cage for holding a cabochon, donut or gemstone. I used 22ga Silver Plated Craft Wire in Non-Tarnish Silver for the base wire, as well as for the wire wrapping. Wire wrapping is a wonderful way to make all…
How To Make A Right Angle Weave Bracelet With Danielle Wickes Of John Bead

How To Make A Right Angle Weave Bracelet With Danielle Wickes Of John Bead

How To Make A Right Angle Weave Bracelet With Danielle Wickes Of John Bead Sara Oehler had a beading party with Danielle Wickes of John Bead. Danielle showed how to make a beautiful bracelet using a right angle weave pattern with 4mm fire polish, rola seed beads, half moon findings and Soft Touch Beading Wire in .010 Very Fine Diameter. Here are the links fo…
New Year, New Jewelry Making Projects - Right Angle Weave, Jewelry Kits & More!

New Year, New Jewelry Making Projects - Right Angle Weave, Jewelry Kits & More!

Did you make a resolution to spend quality time making art? Do you need to update your creativity? Do you want to learn a new jewelry making technique? We have videos full of easy to follow jewelry making instructions. Challenge yourself to hone a new skill this year! Every project idea featured here will help you make better jewelry. These crafts are perfect for upgrading your fashion. They are a…
How To Make An Art Deco Inspired Beaded Necklace

How To Make An Art Deco Inspired Beaded Necklace

How To Make An Art Deco Inspired Beaded Necklace This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I made this beautiful Art Deco Inspired Necklace using the rest of the beads and components from our Deco the Halls Design Kit (sold out), a TierraCast decorative pinch bail, and Champagne color Extreme Flex Beading Wire in .019 diameter. Join me live for a jewelry making…