Jewelry Making

Sealing wax and embossed seals were used to securely close correspondence in the days before letter and envelope adhesives were invented. Kings and aristocrats had signet rings or seals, often...

Adjustable knots are extremely useful in craft projects, particularly in the making of necklaces and bracelets. They slide along the string that they are tied on without coming loose, making it...

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...

Barbed wire bracelets are a popular accessory for some young people. These stylish bracelets add a bit of goth style at the wrist. They look like barbed wire, but these bracelets are often made...

When you are playing golf, especially on a longer hole, it can be quite easy to forget how many strokes you have taken by the time that you get the ball into the hole. You could keep tally of your...

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...

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...

You've seen earrings with clusters of small round or teardrop-shaped stones like little bunches of grapes. They're selling like hotcakes on site such as Etsy.com; DIY jewelry makers find them easy...

For those relatively new to jewelry-making, the basic task of fastening charms to charm bracelets can be mysterious. But it's a skill that will open up possibilities. Once you learn how to...

Wire hair accessories are easy to make and can be used to create beautiful jewelry for the hair that is low cost and versatile. The key to making beautiful hair accessories from wire is to use...

The knot is a fundamental element of beaded jewelry. Once you've mastered it, you can string a row of pearls or other gemstones and make a necklace or bracelet; the knots will keep each bead...

The brick stitch, also known as the bugle stitch or Cheyenne stitch, is a beading basic. Native Americans like the Comanche and Iroquois used this stitch with bugle beads to decorate bags, hair...

20-26 gauge wire (length and width contingent on the style of wrap and bead size) Cutters Chain-nose pliers Round-nose pliers Bead or stone Jewelers' file

It's easy to begin making wire jewelry. There are many simple techniques you can master almost right away if you have the correct tools. When you have learned the basics of making loops and...

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...

Craft your own stylized beaded purse handles to make old purses look new or to make new purses look retro. It's also an easy way to repair a favorite purse with a broken handle. Purchase wooden or...

If you're a collector of handmade jewelry, chances are you've come across necklaces of cloth, vinyl or leather cord tied with sliding knots that allow the necklace to be adjusted in size anywhere...

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...

You can make professional-looking wire-wrapped jewelry by mastering just a few versatile techniques. Using a set of small jewelry pliers and wire, you'll create loops and spirals that will enable...

Whether going to church, the prom or just out to dinner, earrings can accent any outfit. Hollywood celebrities like Sandra Bullock and Sienna Miller are showcasing dangling earrings made from...

Making your own necklace allows you to use creativity to make a unique piece that shows your individuality. Jewelry makers aren't the only ones who can produce stunning necklaces. A gorgeous piece...

Making jewelry out of beads and wires is an art form that will always result in distinctive and unique jewelry pieces. No two pieces are alike when beads and wires are put together in different...

Working with wire to make wire and beaded jewelry is a popular hobby. Many people enjoy manipulating wires with tools to wrap the wires into intricate and unique shapes and designs. There are...

Many people find beading not only fun, but rewarding as well because of the beautiful jewelry items that you can create. By learning only a few simple techniques, you can make unique accessories...

Wire working is a liberating craft because there are no set rules to how it has to be done. As long as your pendant stays in the wire, and you like the design, the project is a success. You can...

Thankfully, making a shark tooth necklace does not require that you hunt live sharks in an attempt to rob them of their incredibly sharp personal possession. If that were the case, you may not...

The holidays, especially Christmas, are bound to put you in a festive mood. Most likely, you will be decorating your home's interior and exterior. There also will be occasions of celebration when...

Making wire jewelry is as simple or complex as your personal jewelry-making proficiency and creativity takes you. There are some basics that, with some practice, will get you well on your way to...

A lariat necklace is a long chain or string of beads linked together that is not connected by a clasp. Instead, it hangs loosely and is long enough to be folded in half, draped around your neck...

Memory wire lets you step up your jewelry inventions. It allows you to make sturdy, perfectly formed circlets for chokers, bracelets, rings, hair adornments, hoop earrings and anything else your...

Jewelry makers use WigJigs tools to form wire components for their creations. You could shape the same items using a variety of jewelry pliers, but WigJigs reduce the process time as well as the...

How many times have you wished you could make something? Well even if you are not a crafter or jeweler, you can make a pair of earrings in 60 seconds or less. It doesn't require special skills....

Eyepins are long, sturdy wires with a loop on one end, the eye. It is considered a jewelry finding, or component. It is similar to a headpin, which looks a lot like a long, straight pin without...

Wrapping wire around beads is a part of designing and making your own jewelry. Whether you're creating coils to enclose your beads or connecting beads with spiral wrapped designs, you can easily...

Beaded ring clusters are all the rage right now and can add eclectic style to otherwise simple, classic looks. While these clusters can be expensive you can make your own in about 10 minutes.

There are lots of different ways to make breathtaking jewelry from crystals and other rocks (just ask any bride). But arguably one of the coolest and classiest, not to mention easiest, ways to...

Some wire jewelry projects begin by first stringing the beads onto the wire. The metal you choose for your beaded wire will determine the overall appearance of your jewelry project. You may find...

Crafting your own custom-designed jewelry may include connecting beads together with wire. If you prefer a bit more flair in your design, you may want to make bead caps for each of the beads in...

Make earrings out of buttons for a unique look. Beaded earrings are fine. but add some buttons to those earrings and you'll make some special earrings. Whether you pick through Grandma's button...

Making your own jewelry findings will save you money and will lift your designs above those that are using the same tired commercial findings on all their pieces. A toggle clasp can be used to...

Jewelry has been around for centuries. The first notable example of ancient jewelry comes from the Egyptians. Their jewelry was dripping with gold and semiprecious stones. Every civilization has...

Combining wire and beads into jewelry is a satisfying and enjoyable craft that has become popular in recent years. When you make your own jewelry out of beads and wire that you choose yourself,...

The beaded pendant necklace is a classic look, and given the sheer variety of beads available in beading shops and on the Internet, one with endless variations. You can place a pendant on a beaded...

Bead charm jewelry is beaded jewelry that incorporates charms into the design. Charm bracelets are a common use of both beads and charms, but you can also add charms to other pieces of beaded...

Those old metal or ornamental belts that have been hanging in your closet for years can be turned into really neat jewelry sets. Use the ones made from chains and assorted charms etc. One belt...

Macramé is a fun and easy craft that nearly anyone can do. If you like making jewelry, you might know how to make a necklace or a bracelet, but you can make rings, too. This very simple ring...

Gemstone beads are colorful semi-precious stones. Their value is based on their natural, often striking, appearance as well as their rarity. Using wire with these beads makes them stand out even more.

These take a bit more work than simple beaded hoop earrings, but they come out beautiful. Use these instructions to learn how to make your own bead wrapped hoop earrings today.

Triple dangle earrings are pretty, fashionable, and quite easy to make. Read this article to learn how to start making your own beautiful jewelry today.

Making your own jewelry can be fun and rewarding. This is the first in my series of jewelry making tutorials, and will teach you to make beaded hoop earrings.