Weekly Video Recap: Give The Gift Of Handmade Jewelry - Here Are 4 Unique Design Ideas

Weekly Video Recap: Give The Gift Of Handmade Jewelry - Here Are 4 Unique Design Ideas

Why settle with store bought jewelry when you can make your own? Give the give of handcrafted necklaces this year.  Handmade crafts and jewelry are created with love and make for instantly memorable moments. Money cannot buy the care and compassion DIY jewelry exudes. We have three timeless designs in this recap (and a teaser for a fourth). These instructive videos are great for beg…
Top 10 Kumihimo Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel

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…
Weekly Video Recap: Fall 2020 Jewelry Making Kit Reveal And Easy Wire Wrapped Bracelet Ideas

Weekly Video Recap: Fall 2020 Jewelry Making Kit Reveal And Easy Wire Wrapped Bracelet Ideas

Wondering what jewelry to wear for Fall 2020? We revealed our  Fall Masterpiece Design Kit (Sold Out) this week and showed you some color options. This kit was a celebration of autumn and an homage to the artwork of Georgia O'Keeffe. If you love the warmth of gentle fall colors, let us show you how to make your new favorite lariat necklace! We learned how to make a wire wrapped…
How to Make a Wire Wrapped Beaded Bangle with Craft Wire

How to Make a Wire Wrapped Beaded Bangle with Craft Wire

How to Make a Wire Wrapped Beaded Bangle Bracelet with Craft WireThis week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I'm sharing how to make a wire wrapped bangle bracelet with Soft Flex Craft Wire and beads. I used Soft Flex Craft Wire in 18 gauge for the bangle base and 22 gauge for the wrapped beads. I mixed it up sharing two ideas with beads from our Pantone bead mix and then using the yellow…
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…