Nov 19th 2021

Give The Gift Of DIY Jewelry! We Have Handmade Jewelry Projects For A Very Merry Christmas

The  holiday season is here! Now is a great time to start making handmade jewelry and seasonal crafts for your loved ones. The good thing about DIY jewelry is that you can make high quality designs for very little money. If you have crimping pliers and cutters, you are off to a good start. Add some professional beading wire and crimps and you can make gallery qua…

Jan 14th 2021

Free Beading Project Idea: Lovestruck Button Bead Bracelet

Lovestruck Button Bead Bracelet Designer Jamie Hogsett Skill Level Beginner Materials Soft Flex Metallics Beading Wire in Copper Color, .019 diameter Soft Flex Beading Wire in Peridot Color, .019 diameter Soft Flex Beading Wire in Pink Rhodochrosite Color, .019 diameter 2x2mm Sterling Silver Crimp Tubes - 18 pcs 3mm Sterling Silver Crimp Covers -…

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 20th 2020

Make Bead Jewelry with 2020 Fall/Winter Pantone Color-Military Olive

Make Bead Jewelry with 2020 Fall/Winter Pantone Color-Military OliveThis week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, let's created a mixed media jewelry design that incorporates bead stringing, crimping and wire wrapping for a variety of textures and interest. This tutorial used the Military Olive Pantone Bead Strand & Pantone Bead Mix exclusive to Soft Flex Company with Hammertone Ring C…

Oct 23rd 2019

4 Fall Beading Projects Made With Antique Brass And Copper Stringing Wire

Autumn is a lovely time of year. The colors we associate with the season are rich and warm, from antique brass and rusty copper to burnt orange and mustard yellow. Our houses are decorated with earthy tones. Our  jewelry is elegant and sumptuous. It is a great time to show your creative side and make some wonderful jewelry. Today, we have four great ideas for your next bead stringin…