Beadaholique Live Class: Most Frequently Asked Jewelry Making Questions Answered

Answers to Jewelry Making FAQs

Designer Julie Bean will answer the most frequent questions that have been coming up in the live beading and jewelry making classes such as, "What needle to choose?", "What glue to use and when?", "How do you use a thread protector?", "What's a memory wire end cap?", and more! Julie will also be giving away one of our bestselling Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet Kits during this class in anticipation of our April 10th kumihimo class—click here to learn more about the kumihimo class!

This is the companion collection for the Beadaholique live class on Thursday, March 20, at 9am PT/12pm ET. Tune in to watch this show as it debuts or catch the replay anytime! Keep an eye on our Live Shows page for upcoming shows.

G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
$7.29

G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!

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This clear cement comes in a tube with a very fine applicator, allowing its use in precision applications. Tube contains 9ml (1/3 oz) of glue. T...

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E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
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$2.19

E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)

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Clear Multi-Purpose Adhesive Self-Leveling Formula, Medium Viscosity Abrasion resistant -- Flexible hold Waterproof -- Paintable This thick-bodied...

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The Beadsmith Opelon Stretch Bead Cord, 0.7mm 5 Meters, 1 Spool, White
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The Beadsmith Opelon Stretch Bead Cord, 0.7mm 5 Meters, 1 Spool, White

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Finally, the secret's out: you can churn out large quantities of stretchy bracelets and anklets - fast. How do those other jewelry makers do it? ...

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Xuron Micro-Shear Flush Cutter Pliers - Cuts Up To 18 Gauge Wire (1mm) Thick,  (1 Piece)
$16.85

Xuron Micro-Shear Flush Cutter Pliers - Cuts Up To 18 Gauge Wire (1mm) Thick, (1 Piece)

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Micro-shear flush cutters made by Xuron. Suitable for multi-strand flex-wire. These cutters are rated for cutting soft wire up to 18 gauge (1mm) ...

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Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Medium 2.25 Inch Diameter, 12 Loops, Silver Plated
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Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Medium 2.25 Inch Diameter, 12 Loops, Silver Plated

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Memory wire, in size medium for bracelets. This wire is easy to work with and will hold its shape. Create unique bracelet jewelry pieces with thi...

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The Beadsmith Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, Silver Plated (100 Pieces)
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The Beadsmith Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, Silver Plated (100 Pieces)

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Crimp tube beads are essential for all kinds of jewelry projects! Either use as crimps or string the tubes together to create a beautiful liquid...

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Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Medium 2.25 Diameter, 12 Loops, Gold Plated
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Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Medium 2.25 Diameter, 12 Loops, Gold Plated

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Memory wire, in size medium for bracelets. This wire is easy to work with and will hold its shape. Create unique bracelet jewelry pieces with thi...

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Wire & Thread Protectors, .019 Inch Loops Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
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Wire & Thread Protectors, .019 Inch Loops Silver Plated (50 Pieces)

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These silver plated wire protectors hide and protect thread or beading wire up to .019" in diameter from the everyday wear and tear caused by togg...

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Beadalon End Cap Beads for Memory Wire, Round Glue In 3mm Silver Plated (12 Pieces)
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Beadalon End Cap Beads for Memory Wire, Round Glue In 3mm Silver Plated (12 Pieces)

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Beadalon Memory Wire End Caps Silver Plated Brass, Nickel Free plating. Hole on one end fits most memory wire. Simply insert a small amount of ...

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The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
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The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose

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These pliers are not as easy to find--and not as well known--as regular roundnose pliers, and I don't know WHY. They're easy to use, and give you ...

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Xuron Memory Wire Cutters Cutting Pliers -Strong & Easy
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Xuron Memory Wire Cutters Cutting Pliers -Strong & Easy

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Nice quality memory wire cutters from Xuron. These pliers are especially structured to cut through memory wire quickly and easily - minimal effor...

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Crimp Bead Covers, 4mm, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)
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Crimp Bead Covers, 4mm, Silver Plated (50 Pieces)

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Crimp bead covers, to cover your unsightly crimp beads. Gently squeeze shut around the crimped bead using your largest crimping pliers. Brass pl...

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Silver Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 18 Gauge (20 pcs)
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Silver Plated Closed Jump Rings 6mm 18 Gauge (20 pcs)

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These 6mm silver plated brass jump rings have been soldered closed. Useful as the female half of clasps or as the end ring over which you loop an...

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Head Pins, 1.5 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
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Head Pins, 1.5 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)

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22 gauge is equivalent to .025 inches in wire thickness. Flat head is approximately 1.7mm in diameter. This item is LEAD-FREE

Crimp Bead Covers, 4mm, Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
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Crimp Bead Covers, 4mm, Gold Plated (50 Pieces)

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Crimp bead covers, to cover your unsightly crimp beads. Gently squeeze shut around the crimped bead using your largest crimping pliers. Brass pl...

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Tulip Beading Needles Size #10, Short, 37x0.46mm (Pack/4pc)
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Tulip Beading Needles Size #10, Short, 37x0.46mm (Pack/4pc)

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These beading needles from Tulip® are the best for your bead weaving and bead embroidery projects! The high quality Japanese design is bendable a...

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The Beadsmith Big Eye Beading Needles 2.125 Inches Long - Pack Of 4
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The Beadsmith Big Eye Beading Needles 2.125 Inches Long - Pack Of 4

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The Beadsmith's Big-Eye needles are created by soldering the ends of 2 needles together to form an eye large enough to allow virtually any item to...

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Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round 'Crystal Silver Half-Coat' (50 pcs)
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Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round 'Crystal Silver Half-Coat' (50 pcs)

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Fire polished beads are glass beads that are faceted by machine. The edges and surface are given a softer, polished look by placing the beads in h...

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Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Medium 2.25 Inch Diameter, 70 Loops, Silver Plated
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Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Medium 2.25 Inch Diameter, 70 Loops, Silver Plated

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Memory wire, in size medium for bracelets. This wire is easy to work with and will hold its shape. Create unique bracelet jewelry pieces with thi...

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Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
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Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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These pliers are THE smallest point flat nose pliers we carry. Use them to hold small objects, bend wire, pick up beads. How can you live without ...

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Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Medium 2.25 Inch Diameter, 70 Loops, Gold Plated
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Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Medium 2.25 Inch Diameter, 70 Loops, Gold Plated

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Memory wire, in size medium for bracelets. This wire is easy to work with and will hold its shape. Create unique bracelet jewelry pieces with thi...

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Beadalon Wire "Satin Silver" 19 Strand .015 Inch / 30Ft
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Beadalon Wire "Satin Silver" 19 Strand .015 Inch / 30Ft

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Beadalon stainless steel beading wire has a flexible Silver Color nylon coating that is sealed on. The coating is slightly matte with a "satin" fi...

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Beaded Kumihimo Wrap Bracelet Kit-Rose Tone - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
$30.99

Beaded Kumihimo Wrap Bracelet Kit-Rose Tone - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit

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Make beautiful jewelry quickly, easily and inexpensively with our exclusive kits, created by our team of expert designers. This thin kumihimo wrap...

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The Beadsmith Beading Needles, Flexible Twisted Wire FINE (50 Pack)
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The Beadsmith Beading Needles, Flexible Twisted Wire FINE (50 Pack)

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These slender and flexible needles are great for beading. The larger eye makes it easy to thread thicker threads, then it collapses down to fit th...

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