The Definitive Guide To Jewelry Making From Our Beading Experts

The Definitive Guide To Jewelry Making From Our Beading Experts

Elevate your jewelry making. We have a guide on how to start simple, learn how to make jewelry, and then break the rules. Your hand crafted jewelry is going to be amazing with these tips. We want you to be a forward thinker. Every piece of jewelry is a learning experience. Don't rush your crafts. Explore colors and shapes. Explore your findings and components. Don't fear failure, it c…
Everything You Need To Know To Learn How To Bead

Everything You Need To Know To Learn How To Bead

Let's learn how to make  beaded jewelry! Designing necklaces and bracelets is a great way to tap into your creative side. Consider this your beginner's guide to basic bead stringing. We have everything you need to know to kickstart your favorite new hobby. Whether you would like to design some classic jewelry, craft some  boho-chic or add some VSCO Girl jewelry to your…
Beading Journeys Around The World

Beading Journeys Around The World

I’ve somehow managed to revolve my life around  beads and travel. My love affair with both began back in the 1980’s when I lived on the Navajo reservation. I fell in love with the challenges that come from living in an unfamiliar culture, and I also fell in love with their beadwork. A simple three-hour class in basic  stringing and looming techniques was all I n…
History of Beads II: Bronze Age Beaded Jewelry

History of Beads II: Bronze Age Beaded Jewelry

A single spark ignites a bonfire. The crude beginning of beading and jewelry making evolved into a wildfire of creativity and jewelry design. Bead stringing began with egg and stone. It escalated into an art with shaped glass beads and standardized beads that allowed for uniform designs. The Stone Age ended with a simple foundation. The Bronze Age erupted wi…
How To String Beaded Jewelry When Your Beads Have Big Holes

How To String Beaded Jewelry When Your Beads Have Big Holes

A  beading wire that fills a bead hole will give the bead stability and aesthetic value. An unstable bead will wobble on its wire whenever the wearer of the bead moves. When the bead is quiet, it will sit at an odd and unattractive angle. How To String Beaded Jewelry When Your Beads Have Big Holes It would seem like a simple task to fill a bead hole with wire, but this is not always so.…
Watch Soft Flex Company's JEWELRY MAKING Videos On YouTube

Watch Soft Flex Company's JEWELRY MAKING Videos On YouTube

Did you know  Soft Flex Company has a YouTube video channel? We have been working on a video library that showcases our love for our favorite craft. When Soft Flex was first conceived, owners Scott Clark and Mike Sherman wanted to create a company that was focused on education and community. They wanted to sell the tools that a professional designer would use to create jewelry and then show t…