Jewelry Making

Viking knitting, a wire jewelry-making technique used to weave sculptural chains from fine-gauge metal wire, is actually not knitting at all. Finished viking knit chains do, however, look like...

Hairpins have been used for ages as a single-point fastener, and since the 12th century in China and Korea in the double-point variety. They can be made of wood, bone or metal, but metal is most...

As the world gets more complicated, our tastes seem to get more simple. Primitive art and handmade crafts are enjoying a surge in popularity, and it's no wonder. Traditions ground us in uncertain...

Gemstone bracelets are simply what their name implies—bracelets crafted with gemstones. They add a fashionable touch to any outfit and are adored by most jewelry wearers. You can purchase gemstone...

Jewelry stone settings, which are also called bezels, are small metal parts used to secure a stone to a ring, pendant or other jewelry piece. Settings can be created for any size or shape of stone...

Cloisonne-making is an ancient craft that first developed in the Middle East, then spread to the Byzantine Empire and Asia. Both Chinese and Russian cloisonne have enjoyed great popularity, with...

Jewelry making is a popular craft that many people enjoy. Everybody knows of the common types of jewelry making, such as beading. With a bit of creativity, though, you can create jewelry out of...

Hatpins, scarf pins and stick pins are easy to make and never go out of style. Hatpins, scarf pins and stick pins make timeless gifts for women of all ages and any occasion. This tutorial will...

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...

Making a tiara is an easy craft project that can be accomplished in an hour or two. Tiaras can be as opulent as you want them to be, depending on the quality of your materials and the complexity...

Woven sterling silver wire is used to make fine handcrafted jewelry. Almost any pattern that can be woven using thread or yarn can also be woven in wire. Loom weaving of fine wire mesh is...

Gemstone bracelets are simply what their name implies--bracelets crafted with gemstones. Two primary types of gemstones exists: precious and semi-precious. Precious gemstones are those that are...

Lockets, which are hollow pendants that can be used to store sentimental items like photographs or locks of hair, can be made to any specification. A silver locket is slightly more complex than...

A tiara headband reproduces the appearance of a circlet tiara while fitting around the head from top to bottom. By making your own tiara headband, you can not only customize the design with your...

Gemstones once were possessed only by royalty and are steeped in folklore and magical meanings. Each stone represents its own magical properties, which are thought to bring those properties to the...

Combining semi-precious, precious, or tumbled and polished rocks with quality findings will ensure that the jewelry you make will be long-lasting and remain beautiful. Making jewelry from stones...

Metal pieces are important in the making of jewelry. The metal pieces usually found in jewelry are the clasps, which hold the necklace or bracelet together, and the chains and chain links that...

I wanted to find a wire anchor charm/pendant, but could not find one online. I decided to try to make one and this is what I came up with.

Wire-sculpted jewelry is a new method of using wire to form jewelry. It is not soldered, glued or welded but instead hand-carved. Much of the jewelry is made using fourteen-karat gold or silver...

Wire wrap crystals are not only beautiful, they are energetically powerful, according to crystal healing advocates. In this alternative healing method, each crystal stone is considered to have...

The great thing about making wire sculpture bracelets is that you can get started with a minimal initial investment. Plus, the supplies are easy to carry around, so you can make bracelets...

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...

Sterling silver jewelry is considered fine jewelry. Dream catchers are popular design based on Native American culture. A dream catcher hung over a sleeping person is said to catch bad dreams in...

Crystals are transparent to semi-transparent and naturally formed in the Earth. It takes thousands of years for crystals to form. Many crystals are formed with windows at the tops and bottoms, and...

Jump rings are an integral part of many jewelry designs. Making your own jump rings can save you money and enable you to have exactly the right size finding for your jewelry design. This tutorial...

Although many jewelers purchase commercial findings, hand made pin backs add value to art jewelry. This tutorial will explain how to make your own pin back for inclusion in your art jewelry.

Jewelry artists making wire wrapped jewelry use a variety of wire in different metals and gauges when creating their hand made jewelry. After a while it can be difficult to determine the gauge of...

A wire jig is a great tool to use to make ear wires and when making a wire jewelry design that has a repeated pattern. While there are a number of very good commercial jewelry jigs on the market,...

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...

A wire jewelry jig is a helpful tool to use when making a wire jewelry design that has a repeated pattern. While you can make your own jewelry jig, the WigJig is a great tool because it has a...

Magnetic hematite jewelry is popular because some people believe that hematite has both physical and mental healing properties. Hematite jewelry is also popular because of the beautiful beads used...

Beaded roses made from tiny glass seed beads can look quite realistic or like a fantasy creation, depending upon the beads and shaping you choose. Use small or large beaded roses for jewelry, home...

Wig Jig is a brand of jewelry supplies that enables jewelry makers to create designs with wire, beads and gemstones. The Wig Jig itself is a plastic tray-like object with a sequence of drilled...

The actual process of making silver wire for electronics, silver chain jewelry, and wire-wrapped jewelry is simple. Making silver requires some basic tools, equipment, and instructions. Silver...

According to the Magnetic Therapy Counsel, there are some 300 studies worldwide that all come to the same conclusion: wearing magnets on the body has several health benefits. Such studies have led...

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...

Beaded flower crafts are always in season. They make great gifts for just about anyone, and can be adapted to any type of craft. Use beaded flowers for jewelry, gift wrapping, ornaments or pen...

A variety of bead-and-wire flowers abound in beading and jewelry-making magazines. Some are elaborate, while others are relatively simple. If you don't have access to a pattern, it's easy enough...

Creative displays for your hand made jewelry need not be expensive, take up a lot of space or be heavy to lug from your home to craft show. This tutorial will explain how to create a jewelry...

It is easy to make stunning fashion jewelry with a few simple tools. This tutorial will explain how to make your own custom bracelet from rubber and sterling silver beads.

One of the prettiest beginner paper jewelry is a necklace. Whether it's one strand or several, make one-of-a-kind necklaces with rolled decorative paper. Children and adults can create jewelry for...

Buttons come in many different colors, shapes and sizes. You can make stunning fashion jewelry from vintage buttons and old buttons from clothing that is out of style, no longer fits or lost...

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...

In beading, French Wire is a hollow, patterned wire that passes between your wire and bead. It's used to give a finished look to a piece, and to protect your wire from abrasion at the clasp....

Do you have an awesome rock that you just don't know what to do with? Wear it! A rock pendant is cheap and easy to make. It allows your favorite mineral conglomeration to be on display for all the...

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...

Do you want to make custom clasps for your beaded jewelry? This tutorial will explain how to make a fancy, custom "S" clasp out of PMC, Art Clay or any other fine silver based metal clay.

With a few inexpensive supplies, you can create pressed-flower pendants to use in your jewelry projects. You may buy flowers already pressed, or see the Resources section to learn how to do it...

Crystals come in many forms from rough and jagged to cut, tumbled and polished. Some believe that natural crystals have healing abilities and create positive energy for their wearers. Most...

Crimping is a crucial beading skill to learn. It allows you to secure beads on wire while still making a seamless-looking piece of jewelry. You will use pliers to crush a crimp tube around two...