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Stringing 101: Bead Stringing Basics

Stringing 101: Bead Stringing Basics

Bead stringing may be the most popular and universal of all jewelry making techniques. A pile of beads just screams to be strung together, and many of us may have played around with beads and sewing thread as children. Knowing...

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Mixed Media 101: Creating Mixed Media Jewelry

Mixed Media 101: Creating Mixed Media Jewelry

Learn about mixed media jewelry with our free tutorials and instructional videos, then pick up some mixed media supplies to create one-of-a-kind jewelry and crafts. What is Mixed Media Jewelry? Mixed media jewelry, or mixed media crafts, are pieces created...

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Chain Maille 101: From Jump Rings to Jewelry

Chain Maille 101: From Jump Rings to Jewelry

Intricate and alluring, chain maille has fascinated us for centuries with its elegant and practical applications. Read on to learn more about this time consuming but rewarding jewelry making technique and browse our free tutorials and instructional videos. Then, pick...

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Soutache 101: How to Create Soutache Jewelry

Soutache 101: How to Create Soutache Jewelry

Learn how to do soutache bead embroidery for beading and jewelry making with our free tutorials and instructional videos, then pick up some soutache supplies and create your own soutache jewelry. What is Soutache? Soutache is a narrow, flat braid...

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