Free Beading Project Idea: Kumihimo Projects

Free Beading Project Idea: Kumihimo Projects

You need to buy a Kumihimo board. If you enjoy knitting and weaving, you are going to love learning how to make Kumihimo braids. Kumihimo is a Japanese art. It means ‘gathered threads’. Kumihimo braids were notably used to link small plates in Samurai armor and adorn Samurai horse armor. The history of Kumihimo is as colorful and fun as the art itself. Kumihimo braids transcend gen…
Live Beading Show Replay With Mermaid's Lagoon Kit

Live Beading Show Replay With Mermaid's Lagoon Kit

Have you purchased one of our themed  kits? We sell beads and jewelry making supplies in fun kits. We create the kits in our gallery with gemstones and beads that inspire us. Previous beading kits have had themes like Neon Nights (our 80’s color set) and Santorini Dreams (based on a beautiful Greek island). This time we are looking at Mermaid’s Lagoon. Sara opened the…
Free Spirit Beading: Swarovski Crystal And Soft Flex Beading Wire Earrings

Free Spirit Beading: Swarovski Crystal And Soft Flex Beading Wire Earrings

Let's learn how to create elegant and easy Swarovski Crystal jewelry. Kristen Fagan hosts an easy to follow jewelry making demonstration where she creates a simple pair of Swarovski  earrings. Her Swarovski jewelry is incredibly easy to design and you will not need a big box of tools to complete them. Kristen is hosting her series on beaded jewelry making on  YouTube. Fr…
Free Spirit Beading: Learn To Knit With Beading Wire

Free Spirit Beading: Learn To Knit With Beading Wire

Kristen broadcast her second episode of Free Spirit Beading on  YouTube on Monday. Her first episode was an introduction to wire wrapped cones on  knitting spool crafted bracelets. This episode focuses on how to design a beaded bracelet with a knitting spool. She shows you how to knit your design and then how to finish the piece with  crimps and wire wrapp…
FREE Beading Project Idea: Swarovski Cosmic Triangle Crystal Knit Bangle & Necklace

FREE Beading Project Idea: Swarovski Cosmic Triangle Crystal Knit Bangle & Necklace

Knitting spools are our favorite tool at the moment. We love using Soft Flex Wire and Craft Wire to create beautiful designs. The finished look is absolutely elegant. We wanted to share this free beading project with you so you can enjoy this craft yourself. Knitting spools are very easy to learn and great for a casual craft. You can multitask and watch TV while knitting. You can enjoy a cup of co…
Crimp A Single Strand Of Beading Wire With Magical Crimpers | LIFE HACK

Crimp A Single Strand Of Beading Wire With Magical Crimpers | LIFE HACK

Learn how to finish a secure crimp with a single strand of wire. This little life hack will make it easy to finish your jewelry if you are doing a simple single wire design or illusion jewelry. The finished crimp will stay SECURE and strong with this tip. Watch the video to see how we do it! Crimp A Single Strand Of Beading Wire With Magical Crimpers | LIFE HACK Sara Oehler shows how to make a h…