TGBE Spotlight: Coffee & Craft Wire With Sara, Kristen & Joyce

TGBE Spotlight: Coffee & Craft Wire With Sara, Kristen & Joyce

TGBE Spotlight: Coffee & Craft Wire With Sara, Kristen & Joyce Soft Flex Company took over The Great Bead Extravaganza's Facebook group last Thursday. We rounded out the day with Coffee & Craft Wire starring Sara Oehler, Kristen Fagan and Joyce Trowbridge. All three made some beautiful jewelry using Soft Flex Craft Wire, Crystal Squaredelles, Beadwork Findings, .019 Soft Flex Beading W…
How To Make A Beaded Necklace Using A Handmade Artisan Clasp

How To Make A Beaded Necklace Using A Handmade Artisan Clasp

How To Make A Beaded Necklace Using A Handmade Artisan Clasp Last week on Spill the Beads with Joyce Trowbridge, Joyce shared the process of creating a beaded necklace featuring a unique handmade artisan clasp. Let your creativity shine as you spill the beads and craft an exquisite piece of wearable art. This hands-on tutorial not only enhances your skills, but also offers you a chanc…
Special Tea Design Kit Reveal & Handmade Jewelry Projects

Special Tea Design Kit Reveal & Handmade Jewelry Projects

We Celebrated Kit Day this week and unboxed our recent Special Tea jewelry making kit. This collection of beading supplies was a celebration of the second most consumed beverage in the world - Tea! Inside was an elegant mix of wonderful colors and shapes - the piggy beads were an instant favorite. If you missed the fun on Kit Day, you can catch up with the video here. And make…
How To Make Your Own Artisan Clasp With Beads & Soft Flex Craft Wire

How To Make Your Own Artisan Clasp With Beads & Soft Flex Craft Wire

How To Make Your Own Artisan Clasp With Beads & Soft Flex Craft Wire Last week on Spill the Beads with Joyce Trowbridge, Joyce guided you through the process of creating your own artisan clasp using beads and 18ga, 20ga, 22ga and 26ga Soft Flex Craft Wire. The beads used in these clasps are Turquoise, Malachite, Chrysoprase, Shell and Czech Glass. This tutorial will introduce you to…
DIY Beaded Earrings To Match Two Sundance Inspired Necklaces

DIY Beaded Earrings To Match Two Sundance Inspired Necklaces

DIY Beaded Earrings To Match Two Sundance Inspired Necklaces This week on Free Spirit Beading, I took you on a creative journey where I unveiled the process of crafting DIY earrings. Not just ordinary earrings, these are designed to perfectly match two necklaces I previously made that were inspired by the unique style of Sundance. Revel in the fun and excitement of creating your own f…
Do It Yourself! How To Make Jewelry Connectors With Beading Wire

Do It Yourself! How To Make Jewelry Connectors With Beading Wire

Do It Yourself! How To Make Jewelry Connectors With Beading Wire Ever thought about crafting your own Soft Flex beading wire connectors? Well, you're in luck! I’m going to guide you through the process in this week’s Free Spirit Beading episode. We’ll use a stunning collection of mixed gemstones beads for a necklace design that is inspired by Sundance catalog. I share how to create c…