Peace And Love, Good Vibes, And Groovy Jewelry

Peace And Love, Good Vibes, And Groovy Jewelry

The  Great Bead Extravaganza is back! The world's biggest virtual bead show was last weekend. There so many amazing jewelry demonstrations. Did you catch the fun? Check out our recap of the event! The creative energy did not stop after the big bead show. This week, we celebrated Kit Day and made some groovy jewelry with our Peace and Love Design Kit. Make this a summer of…
Everything You Need To Know About Craft Wire

Everything You Need To Know About Craft Wire

What do you know about Soft Flex Craft Wire? Have you ever worked with a firm wire that can be work hardened and shaped? Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry findings at home? This versatile wire is great for so many projects. Craft Wire is perfect for linked chain. Craft Wire can be braided and knitted. Craft Wire is amazing when you want to wrap a cabochon or accent a focal piec…
Top 10 Craft Wire Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel

Top 10 Craft Wire Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel

Top 10 Craft Wire Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel Soft Flex Craft Wire is a high quality, permanently colored copper wire. It is resistant to scratching, peeling and marring. This is due to the special enameling process used to coat the wire to produce the wide spectrum of colors we offer. After the enamel is applied, the wire is then clear coated to prevent tarnishing. B…
Intro to Wire Wrapping: Simple Wire Wrapped Stone

Intro to Wire Wrapping: Simple Wire Wrapped Stone

Wire wrapping is a fantastic way to enhance jewelry. Wire wrapping adds character and a personal touch to jewelry. A large gemstone can be a great focal bead, but imagine a sophisticated wrap on it; it would be even more elegant and eye-catching. Wire doesn’t have to be a complement, it can stand alone; a gifted wire artist can create jewelry with just the wire. Wire has…
LEARN How To Make Knitted JEWELRY With Craft Wire Cones

LEARN How To Make Knitted JEWELRY With Craft Wire Cones

Free spirited jewelry design is the order of the day! This video shows you how to finish your knitting spool jewelry with a fantastic hand wrapped Craft Wire cone. A unique finish is guaranteed. Jewelry designer and author, Kristen Fagan, shows us how to wire wrap a lovely cone. She shows how she takes a 'free spirited' approach to her jewelry and goes with the flow on the journey. Krist…
Making The BEST WIRE WRAPPED Loop Ever!

Making The BEST WIRE WRAPPED Loop Ever!

A well-made wrapped loop is one of the most useful and common ways to make connections in jewelry work. Indeed, you will find at least one basic tutorial in almost every bead website, magazine, and book. It would seem then, given the abundance of instructions and simplicity of design, that every wrapped loop would be done with perfection, yet this is not the case. Why? Perhaps, because (for some o…