Weekly Video Recap: Tucson Gem Show Sales And Jewelry Making Ideas

Weekly Video Recap: Tucson Gem Show Sales And Jewelry Making Ideas

The biggest bead show on the planet has arrived! The  Tucson gem and mineral show is a city wide extravaganza. The city itself becomes one massive bead store as vendors from all over the world descend on the town to show their wares and sell to smiling faces. If you are not planning to make a trip this year, follow along as we take a virtual look at the beads and products you would find…
Learn How To Make A Dreamcatcher With Beads And Craft Wire

Learn How To Make A Dreamcatcher With Beads And Craft Wire

Wire Dreamcatcher Made With Beads And Soft Flex Craft Wire Making a DIY Dream catcher is quick and easy with this step-by-step tutorial. Watch James Browning, Soft Flex Company's resident Craft Wire expert, use a wire netting technique to create a Dreamcatcher with Soft Flex Craft Wire and beads. Supplies: 18g Soft Flex Craft Wire in Non-Tarnish Silver 26g Soft Flex Craft Wir…
Weekly Video Recap: Making Jewelry With Soft Flex, SilverSilk, And TierraCast Beading Supplies

Weekly Video Recap: Making Jewelry With Soft Flex, SilverSilk, And TierraCast Beading Supplies

The cold breath of winter has not slowed our creativity. We had a fiery week of jewelry making inspiration. We just loaded our shelves with some delightful TierraCast metal components and wanted to dig in and make some magic. We also had fun showing everybody how to make a wire wrapped bezel to cage a cabochon. Finally, we made some romantic jewelry to get everybody in the mood for the u…
Wire Wrapping A Handcrafted Bezel Setting Using Soft Flex Craft Wire

Wire Wrapping A Handcrafted Bezel Setting Using Soft Flex Craft Wire

Wire Knit Bezel Using Soft Flex Craft Wire Watch James Browning, Soft Flex Company's resident craft wire expert, tackle a new and interesting way to set a cabochon with Soft Flex Craft Wire. This technique is similar to the techniques used in creating Viking Knit jewelry. Supplies: 18g Soft Flex Craft Wire 26g Soft Flex Craft Wire Nylon Jaw Pliers Bead Nippers (Cutters)…
Free Beading Project Idea: Scarlet Cuff Bracelet and Earring Set

Free Beading Project Idea: Scarlet Cuff Bracelet and Earring Set

Scarlet Cuff Bracelet and Earring Set Designer Virginia Magdaleno Skill Level Intermediate (Cuff Bracelet) and Beginner (Earrings) Materials Memory Wire Bracelet - 3 coils 20 gauge Non-Tarnish Silver Soft Flex Craft Wire - Approx. 6" Sterling Silver Spacer Bars with Faceted Siam Ruby Austrian Crystals - 6 pcs 8mm Sterling Silver Bead Caps - 36 pcs…
9 New Handmade Christmas Tree Ornaments That You Don’t Want To Miss

9 New Handmade Christmas Tree Ornaments That You Don’t Want To Miss

We have a sled full of fun holiday crafts for you! Along with two new ornament projects by James and Kristen, Sara showed us how to make 7 new ornaments for the holidays. Today was the final episode of Sara's Holiday Crafts and Ornaments video series on YouTube. These 9 handmade Christmas ornament video tutorials are a great way to find inspiration for a last minute ornament exchange or to…