Spotlight On Our VIB Jewelry Making Community: Designer Cathy Davison

Spotlight On Our VIB Jewelry Making Community: Designer Cathy Davison

Our VIB jewelry making community is full of creative crafters and uncommon artists. Talented jewelry designers from all over the world post their creations daily. It is an exciting hub of inspirational media and educational messages. Today, we are putting the spotlight on one designer, Cathy Davison. Cathy caught our eye when she started posting her stunning crocheted necklaces.&nbs…
Weekly Video Recap: Stretch Bracelet, Chakra Bracelet, Bangle Bracelet, Heirloom Necklace, And The Great Bead Extravaganza

Weekly Video Recap: Stretch Bracelet, Chakra Bracelet, Bangle Bracelet, Heirloom Necklace, And The Great Bead Extravaganza

The  Great Bead Extravaganza is here! We don't blame you if you gloss over this week's video recap. We have an amazing collection of jewelry making videos for you, but nothing can match the fun of watching an eclectic collection of artisan jewelry designers crafting live and answering your questions. It has been a creative week, but this weekend promises to be full of inspiration and exc…
Weekly Video Recap: The Divine Feminine, Lucky Green, And A Woven Jewelry Pendant

Weekly Video Recap: The Divine Feminine, Lucky Green, And A Woven Jewelry Pendant

This is a great day to learn a new  jewelry making technique! Binge this week's jewelry videos and pick up a trick or two. If you need some St. Patrick's fashion, we have a fun mini kit that is full of lucky green. Celebrate the goddess within with a bracelet that is loaded with symbols and style. Join us for Joyful Beading and share your finished jewelry designs with others in…
Expert Tips For Mastering Magical Crimping Pliers

Expert Tips For Mastering Magical Crimping Pliers

Magical Crimping Pliers are easy to use. So, why is it that you are having problems at every turn? Every jewelry making video makes it look simple and quick. But here you are turning a crimp tube into a lumpy hunk of metal instead of a beautiful rounded bead. Surely there is an easy way to master this tool! Today, we are going to look at ways to elevate your crimping skills. Magical C…
Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Patina Paint, Make Jewelry With Czech Glass, And String Beads With SilverSilk

Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Patina Paint, Make Jewelry With Czech Glass, And String Beads With SilverSilk

We have a colorful selection of videos for you to binge today. We added a splash of patina paints to our  components this week. We took a look some vivid new Czech Glass on our shelves. We introduced a make-along kit for the Great Bead Extravaganza. Joyful Beading returned to our VIB Facebook group. And finally, we learned an easy way to string beads and make bri…
Weekly Video Recap: Jewelry Making Kit Unboxing, Wire Wrapped Rings, Handcrafted Bracelets And Earrings

Weekly Video Recap: Jewelry Making Kit Unboxing, Wire Wrapped Rings, Handcrafted Bracelets And Earrings

What a wonderful week it was! We celebrated Kit Day on Wednesday - our favorite company holiday! We learned how to make wire wrapped rings. Sara uploaded some fun Instagram Reels showing how to make earrings with Soft Flex wire. We watched Joyce from Just Bead It, she had a fantastic bracelet tutorial. This week was jam packed with free online jewelry courses. If you would l…