Jewelry Making

Fancy hatpins were worn in the Victorian era to adorn hats worn by the women of society. However, modern-day hatpins don't have to be worn only in hats. Make your own hatpins at home using pretty...

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...

Embroidered bracelets are an interesting and creative type of jewelry making craft to execute. Very fashionable, they complement most any outfit and are an innovative mixture of embroidery and...

Beadwork is the art of stringing beads on lengths of string or thread to make jewelry. It can be either very simple or very ornate. By manipulating the bead placement using your needle, you can...

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...

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...

Basic jewelry making techniques include threading pearls onto a strand with knots separating them. This stringing method is most often used with pearls or more expensive jewelry components, as it...

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...

Right angle weave, also known as RAW, is a technique used in bead weaving. The name is derived from the method of stringing, as the beads are made to lie at right angles to one another. Once this...

Beading with the herringbone stitch comes easy with practice. This stitch has a zigzag pattern and is also known as the basketweave or Ndebele stitch. The flat herringbone is a basic hand-beading...

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...

The peyote stitch in beading can be done flat with an even or odd number of starting beads or tubular in the round with an even number of beads. Even count flat peyote is often used for designs...

Make clay pendants for your jewelry designs with polymer clay and a little creativity. You can stamp any design that you like onto the clay, sculpt letters and shapes with the clay or freehand a...

I've had this article on my website for quite some time now and wanted to share it here on eHow. Back in 2007, I wanted to come up with something for the women folk in my life for xmas and this is...

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....

Whether with a loom or not, weaving a bracelet can be both a challenging and rewarding task. The wide range of color, size and shape of the seed beads used in bead weaving makes the creative...

Beads area an ancient part of human culture. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the earliest beads date back to the Stone Age and were likely made from plant seeds. Beads continue to be...

Beading is a fun craft and can be used to produce lots of great jewelry. However, buying beads can become expensive. By using cheap aluminum foil, you can create unique silver-like beads for next...

A double lei has twice as many flowers as a standard lei. The double lei offers the option to alternate the color of the flowers to create a beautiful pattern. Can be used for party favors or...

Native American beaded bracelets are usually done in what is called a "peyote" stitch. This stitch can be done free-form or off loom, and with practice, can be accomplished easily. By following...

Make easy custom earrings for pierced ears in a few minutes with a few supplies. No special skills are needed. Choose a variety of small beads and lightweight accents, such as plastic leaves or...

A knotted necklace is beautiful due to its simplicity. Very few beads are necessary to create a striking knot necklace, because the beauty comes from the simple, clean lines. Creating knot...

Silk knot cuff links are much in demand by cuff link connoisseurs. Their advantages are that they can be found in many colors, and secondly, they do not scratch surfaces, nor hurt your wrist when...

Faux ivory is fun and easy to make from polymer clay. Make it into beads, pendants, or "teeth." Once you've learned the technique, try your hand at scrimshaw; an art originally done by...

While crafting your own jewelry can be fun, this skill is enhanced when you make your own beads from roses. Going back for centuries, the process of making beads out of rose petals has been seen...

This is a fun craft to do with kids. Using fresh flowers for this necklace makes it extra special, although silk flowers can be substituted to make it last longer. Give one of these floral...

Cuff bracelets are a fashionable jewelry item that you can make yourself. Bead cuff bracelets are attractive and the design possibilities are endless. Look for beads with large holes to make it...

If you can thread a needle, you can make beautiful Hawaiian necklaces with fresh flowers. These necklaces are made from tropical flowers that you can order directly from Hawaiian retailers or from...

Ribbon necklaces are an easy project for those wishing to learn how to make their own jewelry. They are quick to complete, and even children can make an attractive necklace with little help.

Making hammered jewelry is a traditional technique that is used to create distinctive and attractive wire jewelry. The wire lends itself to simplicity, and no any additional embellishments are...

If you are interested in funky DIY fashion accessories, this tutorial is just for you! You will learn a quick and fairly simple way to make Japanese-style beaded rings that will complement any outfit!

Origami forms have a unique charm, especially when made in miniature. Translating that delicate appeal into earrings only takes a few extra steps and creates a witty, attractive look that is...

Rosaries are used as symbols of the Catholic faith and as actual tools in praying the rosary. The Prayer of the Rosary consists of five collections of mysteries, and while a person reflects on...

The spiral rope chain is one of the most basic and easiest stitches to learn in beading. Once the pattern is learned, the actual stitching of the beads goes quite quickly and is not complicated....

Sometimes necklace clasps are a pain, especially since they are small and awkward. Often our fingers are too large to work the lever properly, or arthritis prevents us from opening and closing the...

Eye pins are an important finding when making beaded and other jewelry. Making eye pins yourself adds value to your jewelry, gives you more flexibility in metals you can use and will save you both...

Head pins are a critical finding when making beaded and other jewelry. When you make them yourself you add value to your completed jewelry project and you will save both money and time.

Necklaces are one accessories that most women just can't live without. They come in every shape, form and fashion. If you love bead necklaces but just can't find the style or the right color...

A common material most often used for highly practical pursuits, rope can also be decorative. In homes, rope is used to add drama to window dressings, bed curtains, pillows and tapestries....

Here is a simple silk flower lei that adults as well as children will love to create. Use your own creativity to create a special lei. Leis are great for parties. This is also a great church...

Wet felting is different from needle felting because it uses water to bind the wool together. Learn more about wet felting with tips from a felting expert in this free craft video.

Pearls - elegant and classic - require a bit of simple care most of the time. If you wear your pearls often, though, dirt and oils from your skin may cling to the string and accumulate between...

How to restring beads, pearls or any other jeweled neckaces or bracelets. Its easy and fun. You may want to mix and match your necklace jewels and have a totally new piece of jewelry

Specially shaped polymer clay beads tend to warp when you poke a hole through them. However, with the right tools and a little patience, the problem disappears so that you can finish your bead...

If you have old SIM cards lying around, don't throw them away. Use SIM cards to make earrings instead. Find two identical SIM cards that you're sure you don't want to use anymore and follow these...

Do you have a small but favorite charm, crystal or stone? Have you always wanted a way to carry this item with you without having the fear of it falling out of your pocket? A Native American...

Beaded earrings are a great starter if you are new to beading, and this project doesn’t require much in the way of supplies. You can make these earrings around the holidays, If you use colors like...

To make sure the pearls on that piece of jewelry you're making don't move and click together, you must know how to knot them. You can also knot pearls to re-string a set of pearls that you already...

The Hawaiian lei is a sign of peace and can be made of shells, seeds, feathers, nuts, flowers and other items. Follow these steps to make a Hawaiian lei.

Fimo beads are colorful beads that come in various shapes and designs including round, square and cylindrical. These beads are used in making colorful beaded jewelry. Read on to learn how to make...