Dec 29th 2020

Make Your Own Silver and Gold Jewelry Sets for a Sparkling New Year

Two DIY Necklaces Using Silver & Gold Beads, Onyx & Murano GlassIn this episode of Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I share two silver & gold necklace ideas to start the New Year in sparkles! Learn to string a beaded necklace with Soft Flex beading wire and securely crimp it closed with high quality Soft Flex crimp tubes and crimping pliers. Then, I followe…

Dec 17th 2020

Free Beading Project Idea: Pearl Party Earrings

Pearl Party Earrings Designer Shelley Richey Skill Level Beginner Materials Extreme 925 Sterling Silver Plated Beading Wire, .014 Diameter - 14" Sterling Silver Ear Wires - 1 pc 2x2mm Sterling Silver Crimp Tubes - 2 pcs 1x1mm Sterling Silver Crimp Tubes - 8 pcs White 6mm Rice Pearls - 8 pcs Tools Regular Crimping Pliers Flush Cutter…

Dec 15th 2020

3 Ideas For Handmade Holiday Gifts Using Gemstone Beads To Make Jewelry - Perfect For The Essential Worker In Your Life

3 Ideas For Handmade Holiday Gifts Using Gemstone Beads To Make Jewelry - Perfect For The Essential Worker In Your Life I love to make gifts. I was the kid that sewed a small stocking for every member in my extended family (which you realize is a lot when your Mother has 9 brothers and sisters and you have 18 first cousins). I was the teenager that would macramé bracelets in colorful thre…

Dec 3rd 2020

Free Beading Project Idea: Copper Darling Dangle Earrings

Copper Darling Dangle Earrings Designers Sara Oehler Skill Level Beginner Materials Soft Flex Metallics Wire in Copper Color, .019 diameter - 8" Copper Earwires - 1 pair 2x2mm Copper Crimp Tubes - 2 pcs 2mm Copper Round Beads - 4 pcs Briolette Shaped Beads - 3 pcs Tools Cutters Crimping Pliers Instructions Step 1: Use Flus…

Nov 19th 2020

Top 10 Kumihimo Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel

Top 10 Kumihimo Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel Kumihimo means 'gathered threads' in Japanese. It is a form of braiding. Kumihimo braids can be used to create decorative lace, cords, jewelry or clothing accessories. Historically, Kumihimo braids have been used in Samurai armor and weaponry. The braids were used as a functional knit for their armor pieces. Decorativ…

Oct 29th 2020

Free Beading Project Idea: Econo Beaded Wine Charms

Econo Beaded Wine Charms Designer Sara Oehler Skill Level Beginner Materials Econoflex Wire, .014 Diameter - 2 1/2", using 4 different colors Lobster Clasp Jump Ring 2x2mm Crimp Tubes - 2 pcs Swarovski Charms 4mm Czech Beads Tools Regular Crimping Pliers Cutters Instructions Step 1: Use 2 1/2"…