How To Make Wire Wrapped Jewelry: Tools And Techniques

How To Make Wire Wrapped Jewelry: Tools And Techniques

Wire wrapping is a fantastic skill to master if you want to learn how to make components like  ear wire, chain or  clasps. Wire wrapping is also great for Christmas crafts, charm bracelets, and even high-end fashion jewelry. If you have not played with  Craft Wire, now is the perfect time to get your feet wet. Sara filmed a video discussing LoopRite Pliers.…
Live Design Challenge Replay With Mystery Bead Box From Jesse James Beads

Live Design Challenge Replay With Mystery Bead Box From Jesse James Beads

Hey, hey - It is a bonus video day! Check out Sara’s latest Live  Facebook Design Challenge. Sara opens a Magical Mystery Bead Box from Jesse James Beads. The Mystery Box is full of focals, beads, and jewelry making supplies. Sara will show you how to make a piece of jewelry on the fly. She does not know what is in the box prior to opening it and has to plot out a design…
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…
Facebook Live Bead Sale Replay (August 29th)

Facebook Live Bead Sale Replay (August 29th)

You missed our latest bead sale. Don't miss it next time. Buying jewelry making supplies is not the fun part. Buying the shiny stuff is. Gemstones, beads, and lampwork are all on the table for this auction. We delve into Mike’s personal collection. Mike has traveled the world buying the finest beads and artisan glass. He is a lover of all things beaded and has…
Facebook Live Replay: Basics Of Making Beaded Jewelry And Kits

Facebook Live Replay: Basics Of Making Beaded Jewelry And Kits

Let’s learn how to  bead! Sara covers the basics of making beaded jewelry. Watch her latest video as she goes through the fundamentals of  crimping and using tools to make jewelry. She shows you how to work with Craft Wire. Watch her process the beads and materials in front of her and turn them into beautiful jewelry. This is a fantastic video for beginners wantin…