Learn How To Make A Captured Bead Ring With Craft Wire

Learn How To Make A Captured Bead Ring With Craft Wire

Make A Captured Bead Ring Using Soft Flex Craft Wire This captured bead wire ring is quick and easy in this step-by-step jewelry making tutorial. Watch James Browning, Soft Flex Company's resident Craft Wire expert, use bare copper Craft Wire for wire working to make your own personal ring. Supplies: 18ga Soft Flex Craft Wire in Bare Copper Round Bead Ring Mandrel or Dowel…
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…
Chainmail Tutorial: European 4 in 1 Weave Pattern

Chainmail Tutorial: European 4 in 1 Weave Pattern

European 4 in 1 Weave Pattern For Chainmail Learn how to make the European 4 in 1 weave pattern for Chainmail in this step by step tutorial. Watch James Browning, Soft Flex Company's resident Craft Wire expert, use Craft Wire to make chain mail. Supplies: 18ga Soft Flex Craft Wire 18ga Soft Flex Craft Wire - Silver Plated 1/4" Round Wood Dowel Italian Ultra Flush Cutter…
Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Make Wire Wrapped Butterflies, Whimsical Earrings, And Stunning Chain Necklaces

Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Make Wire Wrapped Butterflies, Whimsical Earrings, And Stunning Chain Necklaces

Well. A lot has happened in a week. The news has been a little scary. Once the pressing business of the day has been tackled, we think it is just as important to slow down and enjoy your passions. We think indulging in hobbies and crafts is every bit as important to dealing with the complexities of life. Don't lose your urge to create. Making  jewelry and creating art gives us clari…
Weekly Video Recap: The Cat In The Hat, Beach Bracelets, And Wire Wrapped Rings

Weekly Video Recap: The Cat In The Hat, Beach Bracelets, And Wire Wrapped Rings

Good Friday to you lovely people. We hope you are staying safe and the news is not getting you down. We spent the week making some magic with our  Whimsical Beadtastical Design Kit (Sold Out). If you love Dr. Seuss, this kit is right up your alley! We watched our friends make some delightful jewelry and we learned how to wire wrap a ring with a captured bead. Doesn't that sound…
5 Techniques Every Beader Should Know

5 Techniques Every Beader Should Know

Would you like to become a better beader?  Making jewelry is an easy craft to pick up, but if you want to master your skills, you need to expand your technical knowledge. Today, we have collected five techniques we think are essential for becoming a better bead stringer. We will teach you how to crimp. How to open a jump ring. How to make handcrafted ear wires and more. If you…