Articles Index
Ceramic Bunny Pendant with Mother of Pearl and Turquoise Necklace
Combine earth-tone from turquoise and copper colored beads and findings along with pretty mother of pearl faceted beads in this bright and cheerful necklace design.
Sierra Bailey of Manic Trout Jewelry
Read about Sierra Bailey of Manic Trout Jewelry in this in-depth interview.
Lori Anderson, Bead Soup Organizer and So Much More
Lori Anderson may not be known for her wonderful Bead Soup Party she runs on the Internet, but she is so much more than that. This interview with her is full of inspiration and great advice.
Kenneth Fron, The Necklace Guy
Kenneth Fron, known as The Necklace Guy, has been making and selling his one of a kind necklaces through his web site 2004. In this interview, he talks about his experience has a jewelry designer.
Extraordinary Bead Embroidery and Mixed Media Artist
In this artists interview, I talk with Cyndi Lavin about bead embroidery, publishing, and more.
Maya Brenner, Success City Style
Maya Brenner is a jewelry designer to the stars, and in this interview, she shares how she got started.
Margot Potter, Creating, Crafting, and Branding
Margot Potter, best known as The Impatient Crafter, tells us about her life as a professional jewelry designer.
Garnet Crystal and Owl Charm Necklace
Dark garnet colored crystal beads are accented with silver seed beads and show off a cute owl charm in this bead stringing necklace project.
Dangling Garnet and Silver Earrings
Sections of garnet colored crystal beads are connected together for a great dangle affect and accented with silver.
Get Started Making Wire Jewelry
If you have always wanted to make jewelry using wire, then this article will tell you what you need as far as tools to get started.
Jean Campbell, editor and talented beader
Jean Campbell, editor and talented beader
Harlequin Wire, Onyx, Mother of Pearl, and Crystal Necklace
Nothing it more classic than the combination of black and white. Add some sterling silver wire to these beads, which are a mixture of mother-of-pearl, black onyx, and crystals, and the metal really makes this necklace pop.
Wire Wrapped Opal Glass Cab
Fused glass cabochons can be used with wire wrapping techniques just as with stone cabs, as illustrated in this tutorial.
Charlene Sevier, Transitioning Jewelry Designer
Charlene Sevier is a jewelry designer who is not afraid of trying something new.
Beaded Cab Barrette
This Beaded Cab Barrette incorporates fused glass cabs with pearls and seed beads.
Ruby Crochet Heart Necklace
This necklace combines crochet techniques with sparkling ruby red yarn and a filigree heart charm.
How to Make a Crochet Slip Stitch
Use this stitch, among other stitches, when making jewelry using crochet techniques.
Pearl Dangle Earrings
Small pearl beads dangle from wire in these elegant earring design.
Wire Wrapped Coin Pearl Earrings
Coin-shapped pearl earrings are accented with wire wrapping and crystal dangels in this pretty earring project.
"S" Wire Component Earrings
"S" stands for super simple when it comes to making this earrings that use "S" shaped components you form yourself.
"S" Hook Adapter for Eye Glass Chains and Necklaces
Create a hook that looks like an "S" to help you turn an eye glass chain into a necklace or use it for a necklace clasp.
Jewelry Hang Tags and Earring Card Tips
Learn how to make your own or get someone else to help you design your own hang tags and earring cards.
Jean Yates, a Colorful Designer and Author
Jean Yates, a colorful designer and author, talks about jewelry, writing, dolls, and her colorful and creative life.
Red Nose Glitter Reindeer Necklace
Cute and fun to make, take a mixed-media approach for this fun reindeer necklace. Use chain, wire, and wood - yes wood!
Wire and Fused Glass Celtic Pendant
Form wire into a Celtic design and fuse it inside a piece of glass for a unique pendant.