Jewelry 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...

Broken heart necklaces are a popular sentimental keepsake used to represent shared feelings between two people. These necklaces feature a heart that has a zigzag cut down the middle. Each person...

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...

Polymer flower petal beads are often sold at high prices in bead stores, but they are actually quite simple to make. As long as you have polymer clay in a variety of colors, know how to roll the...

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...

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.

Making your own projects out of polymer clay can be a lot of fun. There are so many different things that you can make, including faux turquoise beads, which can be used to make all different...

Originally carved from ivory, the silhouette cameo has been a staple piece in formal jewelry for centuries. With modern crafting supplies and clay sculpting techniques, you can create your own...

In ancient Egypt, glass working, metal working and clay were all raised to an art form because the jewelers had difficulty shaping gemstones to their satisfaction. Today, you can make beads that...

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...

Beads shaped like fish can be basic and flat or so detailed you expect them to jump in the nearest pond. You can sculpt a fish bead from paper mache by pinching and smoothing it into shape,...

Beads are one of the cornerstones in jewelry making. They can be used as pendants or to make up the body of the piece. Finding just the right bead can be difficult, making it much simpler to make...

Beads can be made from many materials, including paper, bread glue dough and polymer clay, Each type of bead has its own tips and techniques. Beads can also be made from metal, glass, rock and...

Polymer clay beads are both a popular craft and a popular material for other crafts. If you've admired polymer clay beads but were put off by their expense, making your own is an economical and...

Making your own beads for earrings can be a fun outlet. Polymer clay is one of the easiest materials to use for earring beads. It comes in a variety of colors. The clay is easy to work with,...

The ankh is the Egyptian symbol for eternal life. When made from lightweight polymer clay, the ankh can be worn easily around your neck. Here is how to make one of your own ankh amulets.

Making your own beautifully colored beads is a great way to make your jewelry truly one of a kind. By using polymer clay to create your beads, you will be able to make color schemes and designs...

I will be showing you how to make your own gauges in your own home! They are cool and fun and there is no limit to the colors and designs you can make!

What we call jade is actually two different minerals; jadeite and nephrite, also called "old jade" and "new jade." It's usually green to grayish-green, but it can be white,...

Making your own pillow beads from polymer clay is a simple craft project if you have the necessary tools. You can find polymer clay and clay tools at your local craft supply store or from online...

Cabochons are usually made of cut and polished stones. The stone can have a smooth rounded surface, or it can be faceted on one side. The underside of a cabochon is flat, so that it can fit into...

Coral can be made into very pretty jewelry. It comes in shades from pale pink to orange-red. Unfortunately, it is easily damaged by divers, and environmental changes are killing it. Coral is...

An amulet often features a religious icon or a symbol meant to bring luck to the wearer. There are amulets designed to bring safe travel, attract wealth, or to attract love. You can make a clay...

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...

It's very easy to make polymer clay look like real turquoise. You can use one color, (light turquoise by FIMO works well) or mix a tiny amount of green and white in for variation. Real turquoise...

Polymer clay is a fun medium that everyone can work with. It is easy to work with, does not dry out and does not become sticky. The clay does get hard once it gets cold. The colors remain true...

Polymer clay beads are decorative, unique and very easy to make. You can find polymer clay in all kinds of colors at local craft stores. The tools you need to make polymer clay beads include a...

This pendant is very simple. Make one in less than an hour, or make many to sell or give as gifts.

You can use polymer clay to create many fun charms. These cupcake polymer clay mini's are great to give as gifts. Simply follow the directions in this article and you will be well on your way to...

Making polymer clay beads is a simple craft project that you can do with a few tools and materials. A pasta machine is a handy way to stretch, blend and smooth the clay for any polymer clay...

If you like to design your own jewelry, making polymer clay beads is a fun and creative way to add new focal pieces to your work. The clay is so easy to work with, even children can use it, and it...

Polymer clay is a versatile modeling material that can be used for many arts and crafts projects. It is particularly popular for bead-making, but it is also used for other jewelry applications,...

One of the easiest and most versatile ways to make plastic beads is with polymer clay. Before polymer clay is baked, it can be formed into almost any imaginable shape. Baking the clay turns it...

Native Americans considered the process of bead making to be as sacred as prayer itself. Beads were made from natural materials, most often ceramic. Often painted with food coloring and stains...

There are many ways of blending polymer clay for color variations, but a smooth color gradient blending from one color to another is one of the most impressive. Using a pasta machine, you can make...

If you're into polymer clay, chances are you need to make polymer clay sheets occasionally. These flat sheets can be used for creating canes and beads, layering to produce color gradients, cutting...

If you have a talent for making polymer clay beads, you can go beyond making beads as a hobby, and sell them for extra money. Here are a few suggestions if you are interested in selling your own...

Making basic beads with polymer clay is a project to do with children or any age group. The process for making a basic polymer clay bead is very simple. Read on to learn how to make polymer clay...

Interested in handmade jewelry? Learn how to string beads on wire for polymer clay bead necklaces in this free jewelry making video clip.

Interested in handmade jewelry? Learn how to add a closure for polymer clay bead necklaces in this free jewelry making video clip.

Interested in handmade jewelry? Learn how to create a layout for polymer clay bead necklaces in this free jewelry making video clip.

Interested in handmade jewelry? Learn how to measure wire for polymer clay bead necklaces in this free jewelry making video clip.

Interested in handmade jewelry? Learn how to create pendants for polymer clay necklaces in this free jewelry making video clip.

Interested in handmade jewelry? Learn how to cook polymer clay for beaded necklaces in this free jewelry making video clip.

Interested in handmade jewelry? Learn how to create a clay leaf for polymer clay bead necklaces in this free jewelry making video clip.

Interested in handmade jewelry? Learn how to add crystals to clay beads for polymer clay bead necklaces in this free jewelry making video clip.

Interested in handmade jewelry? Learn how to create oval beads for polymer clay bead necklaces in this free jewelry making video clip.

Interested in handmade jewelry? Learn how to put holes in oval clay beads for polymer clay bead necklaces in this free jewelry making video clip.

Interested in handmade jewelry? Learn how to add glitter to beads for polymer clay bead necklaces in this free jewelry making video clip.