Learn How To Make Handcrafted Rings With Craft Wire

Learn How To Make Handcrafted Rings With Craft Wire

Let's learn how to make some handmade rings! Today, we are exploring wire rings (rings designed using  Craft Wire). These free projects may seem a little daunting for beginners. But, our videos are gentle and easy to follow. You will not be lost as you work. To kick things off, we will show you a rose ring that is so simple. If you have a ring mandrel - or something you can use…
How To Make Kumihimo Jewelry With Craft Wire

How To Make Kumihimo Jewelry With Craft Wire

Kumihimo boards are incredibly versatile. They are great for making braids with fiber, beading string, and silk. But, did you know you can also use a stiffer wire on them? Soft Flex employee, James Browning, wanted to see what kind of designs he could create with his favorite wire - Craft Wire. It turns out that Craft Wire is a fantastic design option. If you have not worked…
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…
8 Strand Beaded Kumihimo Pattern with Pearls and Soft Flex Wire

8 Strand Beaded Kumihimo Pattern with Pearls and Soft Flex Wire

Learn how to make a fabulous beaded kumihimo design using small black peacock potato shaped freshwater pearls and black Soft Flex .014/Fine beading wire. This beaded kumihimo braid looks complex and elegant, but works up quickly. After making this 8 strand beaded kumihimo braid, you can turn it into a necklace or bracelet! This week, Sara Oehler and James Browning both shared&n…
Everything You Need To Know About Kumihimo

Everything You Need To Know About Kumihimo

Let's have a look at  kumihimo braiding! If you are reading this, it is likely you belong in one of two camps: you have a kumihimo disk and love it - or - you have a kumihimo disk and it is sitting in your jewelry making kit (it looks so complicated!). The good news is that kumihimo patterns are simple to follow and easy to master. We will look at everything kumihimo today. We have&…