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 Friday, March 21, 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.

E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
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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)
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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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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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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

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

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

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The Beadsmith Treasure Mat Bead Tray, Rectangle with 7 Slots 14x11 Inches (1 Piece)
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The Beadsmith Treasure Mat Bead Tray, Rectangle with 7 Slots 14x11 Inches (1 Piece)

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Keep your beads from rolling away with The Beadsmith Seed Bead Treasure Mat. Create a comfortable work environment on any table or tray. The foam...

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Bead Stopper - 6-Piece Pack
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Bead Stopper - 6-Piece Pack

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Use these handy bead stoppers to secure the end of your beading project. Simply squeeze the ends together to separate the coils of the bead stop...

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Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)
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Standard Size Beading Crimping Pliers (For 2x2mm & 2x1mm Crimp Beads)

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The original patented crimping pliers - made for crimping 2mm wide crimp beads on wire and cord measuring .021 in. diameter and thinner. If you ar...

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Wubbers Classic Series Chain Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
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Wubbers Classic Series Chain Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers

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Part of the Wubbers Classic Series, these unique pliers are comfortable and versatile. Handcrafted for superb quality, and engineered for comfort ...

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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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