Jewelry Making

People have been wearing copper jewelry for it's purported therapeutic properties, such as thwarting arthritis and keeping hair form going gray. But apart from all the health benefits, making...

Lampwork beads are melted glass beads, defined by their colorful, bumpy texture and glossy finish. They come in many different shapes and sizes for various jewelry making applications. Making true...

Sea glass, also known as beach glass, is "debris from glass containers that has been shattered and found its way to the beach," according to OceanSage.com. You can find sea glass while walking the...

Multi strand necklaces are eye catching and can be really unique. It is a great way to use up some loose beads that are left over from prior projects. This article is for someone who already...

A pearl choker is a beaded necklace that sits at your throat. Pearl beads can be natural, cultured, glass or crystal. Glass and crystal pearls come in a rainbow of colors and many different sizes...

With these easy steps you'll soon have your very own unique toothbrush bracelet. You'll have fun making it, too!

This article includes step by step instructions on how to create holiday wine glass charms. These make the perfect holiday hostess gift. They are also great to give to friends, family, co-worker...

So much plastic winds up in land fills every day. Discarded plastic everyday objects can be great sources of raw materials for jewelry. This tutorial will explain how to make earrings from an...

Every year credit card holders receive new credit cards and place their expired plastic cards into the trash. This tutorial will explain how to make a bracelet from a credit card.

A toggle is a clasp formed by a loop and a T-shaped horizontal piece that fits through the loop end-wise, but "catches" on the way back out to keep a necklace or bracelet closed. Toggle clasps are...

A handmade beaded pendant can add style to any outfit. Mix handcrafted Venetian glass beads with Siam silver and Czech glass to dangle downward like falling leaves. The distinct design of the...

Eyelash yarn is a novelty yarn where one-inch wisps of fiber flow away from the main strand like eyelashes. Some brands have fly-always in two lengths for extra fluffiness. When knit or crocheted,...

Use vintage glass beads to make vintage necklaces. The jewelry will be one of kind and you'll be recycling broken or outdated pieces into something beautiful. Add one of kind vintage charms and...

Crystal flowers can be made from a combination of crystal beads, seed beads and beading thread. The crystal beads make up the majority of the flower while the seed beads are used to trim the...

Creating a string bracelet is effortless; simple and delicate as a basic plait or more complicated with distinctive knotting techniques such as Chinese staircase. Materials include natural or dyed...

Standing out as a jewelry artist at an arts and crafts show can be challenging due to the high-level of competition. By following these easy steps, you'll increase your exposure and most likely...

Instead of wire or string, you should try useing cord for your next jewelry project. Thick cord is advantageous for single strand designs or for stringing larger beads and donut pendants. Thinner...

Knowing what size and type of torch tip to use for soldering jewelry depends on the type of torch you have. Other key pieces of information are the kind of jewelry you are going to be soldering...

Wire jewelry is jewelry made with wire components such as jump rings, beading wire, head pins, eye pins and beads with wrapped or simple wire loops. Wire jewelry can consist mainly of wire...

A toggle clasp consists of two components--a ring and a pin--that attach to opposite ends of a bracelet to close it around your wrist. An extender for a toggle clasp allows you to enlarge the...

Seed beads are small round beads with flat sides that come in sizes ranging from 15/0 to 1/0, which is approximately how many beads fill 1 inch. The larger the number, the smaller the bead. Any...

Autumn is the time for falling leaves, sweaters, and... candy corn! You can make a candy corn necklace. It's easy to make from polymer clay.

With the richness of autumn, beaded strands of dark garnet, ruby red or cherry color encircle the neckline, invoking images of maple leaves and crisp, red apples. Vary the bead choice and combine...

We all have mismatched buttons, and some of them quite beautiful. This detailed article will walk you through a project you can use to make dangle earrings from sew-through buttons. You can make...

I love working with Polymer Clay. It is so easy and extremely fun. If you love crafts and have never worked with this medium before, I recommend trying it out. I've decided to combine two of my...

If you are tired of your plain black name badge lanyard, why not show your co-workers how creative you are with a handmade beaded one. Show your style and fashion sense without spending a fortune...

Whether walking on the sidewalk or beach or rummaging through the house, you will find a lot of seemingly useless objects. Any object that grabs your attention, set it aside. It might be as simple...

Jewelry clasps come in many varieties, but they all have a small loop or multiple loops that allow you to attach them to your jewelry. How you attach them depends on the construction of your...

Ugly bubbles sometimes form when you pour resin to cast jewelry while jewelry making. This tutorial will explain how to remove bubbles so they are not embedded in your epoxy resin cast art jewelry.

These polymer clay earrings are fun to wear on Halloween - or, if you're a cat lover, make them in the color of your favorite kittehs and wear them year-round.

A collection of beads has almost infinite possibilities. Making jewelry is an obvious use for beautiful beads, but beaded hair pins are a quick and easy project. After you make a necklace and...

Working with jeweler's wire is like being a sculptor. Experimenting and twisting different configurations such as swirls, spirals and corkscrews opens up unlimited arrangements. When you add beads...

Escape from the stereotypical surfer's choker necklace and craft simple but stylish jewelry with puka shell beads. Combine with coco shell beads, mother of pearl or copper and highlight puka...

The metal spout from a round box of salt can be turned into a beautiful yellow and black butterfly brooch. Or paint them any color you choose. Lavender, pink, and blue, are good also, as well as...

Crimp beads, also known as crimping beads or crimp tubes, are small circles of metal used in jewelry making for finishing necklaces and bracelets. They come in precious metal such as gold or...

Can you imagine the romance of making your own wedding bands? The sentimental value alone would be priceless. I am going to give you instructions on a simple way to create a beautiful band out...

Bottles caps often have interesting designs and bright colors. You can take these discarded items destined for the trash heap and recycle them to become unique cuff links. This tutorial will...

Custom lapel pins are popular for wearing, trading, as souvenirs or promotional items. Lapel pins or trading pins are a decorative way to express yourself, whether you wear a patriotic flag lapel...

Accessorize the latest fashion trends and colors by creating wire beaded rings. It doesn't require a lot of time or intricate techniques. Select various bead materials such as lampwork, cane...

From scrapbooking to jewelry making, sewing to quilting, making handcrafted items is a popular activity for millions of people. Building up your craft supplies can become an expensive venture very...

Skull beads will add an interesting (and spooky) touch to a necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings. You could make them in any color, but white or tan are the traditional colors used for skulls or...

Polymer clay is a good medium for making beads in animal shapes. You can mold it, sand it and paint it, and is not messy to use. It comes in a variety of colors, so you can be creative with your...

A multistrand beaded necklace is a beaded necklace with more than one bead strand on the same clasp. The strands can be different lengths so they sit above one another when worn, or they can be...

You could string beads on a piece of hemp the same as you would with any other stringing material (thread or wire) to create a necklace. However, incorporating macramé knots into your design...

ID badges have become the newest in fashion accessories in the workplace. Needing to be worn at all times, the standard issue lanyard does not give that sense of flair most women want when...

Beaded-loop bracelets can be made in less than a hour with a small amount of beading wire, crimp beads and a bracelet clasp. Mix and match different sizes of beads and different colors to create...

Soda bottles come in a variety of bright colors and interesting shapes and sizes. The plastic used in soda bottles can be recycled and made into charms and beads for interesting, inexpensive...

Novice jewelers can make closed-link chain necklaces but should practice a few soldering techniques first. There are a few link designs that require some use of soldering to ensure they will not...

Making stuff out of old t-shirts is fun and sometimes hard. This project doesnt require complicated steps. Its easy fun and you can also add extra stuff like beads, different knots and colors.

Do you love the look of bangle bracelets but want to create your own? My method, using paint, rub ons and gift wrap paper will let your imagination run wild and create really fun jewelry in the...