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 30th 2020

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…

Oct 23rd 2020

Weekly Video Recap: Fall/Winter Pantone Fashion, Halloween Skeletons And Christmas Crafts

We hope you joined us this week for some insightful jewelry making videos. This recap is a splash of fall and a dash of winter magic . We designed jewelry using our 2020 Fall/Winter Pantone collections. These colors are brilliant for seasonal jewelry, holiday crafting, Boho necklaces and so much more. Stay fashionable this winter with Pantone! We also looked at some playful …

Oct 22nd 2020

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…

Oct 16th 2020

Weekly Video Recap: Halloween Jewelry, Halloween Crafts For Kids, And Rainbow Earrings

Do you love all things Halloween? It is fun to celebrate the darkest and spookiest day of the year. But this week, we wanted to look at the softer side of the horror holiday. We learned how to make Halloween jewelry and Halloween crafts for kids. We created Halloween bracelets and earrings with candy corn colors and adorable holiday charms. This jewelry is super cute! We think …

Oct 8th 2020

Free Beading Project Idea: Gun Metal Earrings And Bracelet Set

Gun Metal Earrings and Bracelet Set Designer Sara Oehler Skill Level Beginner Materials 22 gauge Soft Flex Craft Wire in Silver Plated Pewter - approx. 30" 6mm Crystal or CZ Beads - 12 pcs 4mm Crystal or CZ Beads - 26 pcs Tools Cutters Round Nose Pliers Needle Nose Pliers Instructions for Earrings Step 1: To make ear wires for the earrings, use Flush Cutte…