Beading

Ladies, do you have costume jewelry in your jewelry box that you haven't worn in years, but you hold on to it anyway? I do. Do you have sets of pretty earrings with only one earring left because...

If you’re looking for a quick and easy Christmas ornaments project that can be done by adults and children alike, then you may enjoy making this Christmas wreath ornament. Beaded ornaments are my...

Making your own Christmas Tree ornaments is a great holiday project. The result is one-of-a-kind treasures that can be passed down from generation to generation. This angel can be made quickly...

Many people, mostly ladies, are enjoying making their own fashion jewelry. Making beaded jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, anklets, and jewelry watches is fun, easy to learn, and...

Christmas candles bring a soft light as they set on the branch of a Christmas tree. Here is a Christmas tree candle ornament made from beads that may not emanate their own light, but add their own...

Icicles make for natural and beautiful additions to trees and bushes during the cold winter months. These bead craft icicle ornaments made from clear/crystal beads capture the lights beautifully...

This candy cane ornament may not be edible, but it is a pretty addition to the Christmas tree decorations as the lights glisten off the beads. This beaded Christmas ornament is inexpensive to...

I know it can be tricky to find good instructions how to actually make a cool bracelet online. A lot of the links are to articles just discussing different types of bracelets with no real...

If you like to take your glasses on and off but don't want to loose them, you will like wearing an eyeglass chain. Beaded eyeglass chains are easy to make and attractive to wear. You can make many...

Swarovski Crystals glued to your fabric will add that special sparkle. Gluing crystals or rhinestones can be very simple. Follow these simple steps and your Swarovski Crystals will be attached...

You can make threaded bead necklace jewelry for your Barbie doll using seed beads.... . Please let me know if you need help with this project...... I hope you find this a fun craft Practice...

Jewelry parties are great themes for so many gatherings and can even become a home business. You can have jewelry parties for girls’ night in, everyone’s night in (guys like making jewelry also if...

Everyone has many reasons for keychains. Easier to find our keys, fashionable, just for fun. The list goes on. I love keychains, and I love to make them. Here is an easy way to make that...

This will only take about 10 minutes to make. It will solve your needs for keeping track of those keys at work with style!

Many polymer clay instructions will tell you how to supposedly avoid bubbles in your clay piece before baking. But sometimes, bubbles get in despite your best intentions, and you can't always tell...

Beaded purses and beautiful and unique. You have a range of choices when it comes to creating a beaded purse and you can let your creativity run wild. It can be a little more difficult than...

Express your creative side and make your very own beaded badge lanyard. With a trip to the craft store and a little time, you can turn that plain black badge lanyard into a work of wearable art! ...

Snowflaking! This is an easy, relaxing, and rewarding project. These make great tree decorations and teacher gifts.

Lariat necklaces are beautiful and not too difficult to make. They come in a variety of colors and designs. You can choose any beads and colors you like. Here you'll learn the supplies you'll...

I am always trying out new ideas for children parties. One I came up with was to host a bead party for them. The whole key to this party is to have fun and let them express their creativity.

Bottle cap necklaces are a great way to show off your bottle cap collection. They make neat jewelery and are also a form of recycling. Follow these simple instructions to make your own bottle cap...

Crosses can be a deep religious symbol, and can really beautify the walls of a home. Luckily, they are also very easy to make. Follow these instructions to make a nice bead and wire cross.

this is a fun and easy way for you and your children to spend some quality time together creating their very own bead and wire cross's, or even adults alone would enjoy this activity, plus it...

make an easily stitched bracelet with Pearls (or bead of choice) framed by bugle and seed beads.

The bottlecap necklace is a easy way to recycle bottle caps and make a unique necklace. You can make this easily and it is a fun craft. Bottle caps are usually found all around us. Save them up...

Make a long pearl lariat style necklace to dress up any outfit. This easy project is like a long "beaded" belt, which can be worn in a variety of ways. All you need to know how to do is...

You can make a snake bracelets jewelry for your Barbie doll using seed beads and 28-gage wire...i also have a how to for stringed necklace for Barbie as well..... Please let me know if you need...

This article will explain how to knot a pearl necklace or bracelet.

This article will explain how to make a 18 inch neoprene (rubber) necklace.

This article will explain how clam shell end tips are used in beading projects.

Beaded square stitch is an off loom stitch that gives the look of loomed beading. If you've seen a beautiful loomed design you'd love to work, but don't have a loom, or aren't up to dealing with...

If you want quality polymer clay supplies, you need to know how to buy the right kinds of materials and equipment.

Lacing beads are great fun for preschoolers. And if you have a preschooler, you probably have old markers. If your markers will never write again you can make lacing beads out of them!

This delicate beaded daisy necklace makes a perfect handmade gift for a daughter, niece, or friend--it's relatively simple and inexpensive and can be completed in a little over an hour.

Do you need a present that comes from the heart for your mom or friend? Do you need something that will make your keys one of a kind? Make a Key Chain out of Beads! It will be personal and one...

This article will explain how to create a simple loop with a head pin.

The crimping technique is often used to finish the ends of a bracelet or necklace. A special tool called a crimping plier is used along with crimp beads.

Cubic Right Angle Weave forms a six sided rope which can be manipulated into many various forms. I'd seen patterns for picture frames, necklaces etc. made with this stitch, but they were all...

Its time to show off a little holiday spirit and patriotism at the same time! With a little effort you can make a create beaded necklace that everyone will think you paid a fortune for.

Wire wrapping is a great solder free way of making jewelry. Examples of wire wrapped jewelry date back to ancient Egypt. This tutorial will explain the tools you need to create your own wire...

You love to bead and you are starting to build up quite a collection of beaded treasures. There is that fabulous strand of beads you are saving for a really special occasion and all those...

This is a great dough to use to make ornaments and lots of fun creations.

This craft works well with children from preschool age, all the way up. It also provides a chance for you to spend memorable time together. (Alternately, Dad or someone else can help, or siblings...

Making jewelry can be a relaxing hobby. I like to work with leather when I want a strong and secure way to hold a pendant. I find with leather you get a more natural rugged look. You might hang a...

Polymer clay is easy to shape, cleaner to work with than "real" clay, comes in many colors, and (best of all) can be hardened in your home oven. Polymer clay canes are long, colored...

Learn how to make single or double cord ankle bracelets. Make special ones for yourself, for your friends, or make to sell online or at craft shows. Use any assortment of beads or charms you may...

If you like jewelry, you know how expensive it can be. I am shocked, sometimes, at the high price of things that are fairly easy to make. The Popularity of Crystal Beads have made them more...

Beaded bookmarks or "book jewels" look beautiful tucked inside a gift volume or dangling from inside your own favorite edition. Simple to make and beautiful to see, these bookmarks will...

Making your own glue makes your project more economical, because you can control the cost and the amount most especially. This is definitely eco friendly, because it is made with some natural...

Millefiore means “one million flowers” in French. These types of beads have been very popular for centuries. Originally fashioned from glass, today’s polymer clay offers a wonderful alternative....