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…
Everything You Need To Know About Stretch Bracelets And Stretchy Cord

Everything You Need To Know About Stretch Bracelets And Stretchy Cord

Making jewelry with Stretch Magic is a blast! Stretchy bracelets are easy and fun. Using elastic for bracelets takes away the learning curve that advanced beading wire, cord and fiber require. Elastic is the perfect bead stringing cord for a beginner and it is wonderful for a quick jewelry design. You may have dismissed stretchy cord if you are a seasoned artisan, but today, we are go…
Everything You Need To Know About Kumihimo

Everything You Need To Know About Kumihimo

Let's have a look at  kumihimo braiding! If you are reading this, it is likely you belong in one of two camps: you have a kumihimo disk and love it - or - you have a kumihimo disk and it is sitting in your jewelry making kit (it looks so complicated!). The good news is that kumihimo patterns are simple to follow and easy to master. We will look at everything kumihimo today. We have&…
Everything You Need To Know About Jewelry Making Findings And Beading Components

Everything You Need To Know About Jewelry Making Findings And Beading Components

Do you know what the term ' jewelry findings' means? Do you know what are considered findings? Did you know that the terms 'findings' and 'components' can be used interchangeably? Today we have a blog that answers your questions about jewelry findings and components. If you are a beginner beader, this is a great resource for learning the ins-and-outs of the jewelry components needed to finish…
Everything You Need To Know About How to Use Crimp Beads

Everything You Need To Know About How to Use Crimp Beads

How to Use Crimp Beads Would you like to know the quickest way to become a  jewelry making expert? Learn how to master your crimping process. Crimping and using crimp beads can be intimidating at first. But, with this helpful guide, you will be crimping like a professional in no time! What Is Crimping? So, what is crimping? Crimping, in jewelry making, is a proc…
Everything You Need To Know About Soft Flex Crimping Pliers

Everything You Need To Know About Soft Flex Crimping Pliers

Crimping Pliers. There are so many to choose from these days! Here at Soft Flex, we currently offer four crimping pliers. Which ones do you need in your jewelry making kit and which ones are not meant for you? Read on and we will let you know what we suggest. All crimping pliers are not created equally. There are job specific crimpers and size specific crimpers. Some are meant for the tiniest…