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 t…
How To Embellish A Pendant With Paint, Apoxie Sculpt & Beads

How To Embellish A Pendant With Paint, Apoxie Sculpt & Beads

How To Embellish A Pendant With Paint, Apoxie Sculpt & Beads This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I shared how to embellish a pendant with paint, Apoxie Sculpt & beads. I used a pewter magical butterfly pendant from Green Girl Studios and a wooden octopus pendant from Allegory Gallery for my demonstration. We are sold out of Apoxie Sculpt, but you can find more…
Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Galentine's Day Bead Around The World Jewelry Making Event

Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Galentine's Day Bead Around The World Jewelry Making Event

We love Galentine's Day! The idea of an inclusive holiday that allows you to embrace friendships and celebrate best friends is so appealing. A holiday should not only be celebrated by those who have partners! As kids, we all had that little bit of stress when we wanted to share a Valentine's gift with a sweetheart. That was too much hassle. Let's enjoy the wonderful gals in our circle and le…
How To Make Beaded Mosaic Heart Earrings Using Apoxie Sculpt

How To Make Beaded Mosaic Heart Earrings Using Apoxie Sculpt

How To Make Beaded Mosaic Heart Earrings Using Apoxie Sculpt This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I opened up our Chocolate Kiss Beading Design Challenge Kit, then I showed how to use Apoxie Sculpt to make connectors with Soft Flex Craft Wire. I added Czech glass beads from the Chocolate Kiss kit to the Apoxie Sculpt to created beaded mosaic heart designs. In an Insta…
New Year New Jewelry Making Ideas! Learn A New Technique Today!

New Year New Jewelry Making Ideas! Learn A New Technique Today!

How was your holiday season? Was it full of magic and shared moments with kindred spirits? Did you take quality time to be creative and enjoy the simple things? We are energized and ready to learn new crafts. We are looking ahead to a year full of  jewelry making and mastering new tools and techniques. Want to walk the journey with us and find inspiration each week? Join us and…