Designing Strung Jewelry: Beyond the Basics

Stringing is a fundamental jewelry technique that's easy to learn and is a starting point for many who are new to beading. If you're new to beading and jewelry making, see our expert guide, Stringing 101: Bead Stringing Basics.

Move beyond the basics with specialized findings, a varied combination of beads, fun embellishments, and specialized tools hand-picked by our design team. Watch the recording of our live class and Q&A to learn more all about creating strung jewelry.

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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Mighty Crimping Pliers Large Crimpers For 3mm Crimps
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Mighty Crimping Pliers Large Crimpers For 3mm Crimps

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From the same people who brought you the original crimping pliers, comes this new model - made for crimping 3mm wide size crimp beads. Measuremen...

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The Beadsmith Bead Design Beading Board Gray Flock With Lid 9x13 Inches, 1 Board
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The Beadsmith Bead Design Beading Board Gray Flock With Lid 9x13 Inches, 1 Board

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🎁 Gifts for Beaders

Lay out your designs before you string them! Try out as many bead combinations as you like and find your ideal creation without cutting a thread. ...

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The Beadsmith Magical Crimping Pliers, Transforms 2mm Tubes into Round Beads (1 Piece)
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The Beadsmith Magical Crimping Pliers, Transforms 2mm Tubes into Round Beads (1 Piece)

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BeadSmith's Magical Crimp Forming Tool easily transforms 2mm tubular crimps into round beads. No sharp edges nor crimp covers. A professional way ...

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Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Mixed Stones, Matte Round 8mm (15.75 Inch Strand)
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Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Mixed Stones, Matte Round 8mm (15.75 Inch Strand)

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Mixed gemstone beads from Dakota Stones. Each strand may include any or all of the following: crystal quartz, unakite, bronzite, amazonite, rose q...

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Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Tiger Eye, Star Cut Faceted Round 8mm (15.5 Inch Strand)
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Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Tiger Eye, Star Cut Faceted Round 8mm (15.5 Inch Strand)

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Tigers eye gemstone beads from Dakota Stones. This stone is brown with gold chatoyancy depending on how the light hits the stone. The faceted roun...

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Retired - Journey to China Necklace

Retired - Journey to China Necklace

This strung necklace features lovely China Jade gemstones, White Agate gemstones and aromatic cedar wood beads for a gorgeous global inspired design.

Dionysus Bracelet

Dionysus Bracelet

Deep purple hematite beads bring this golden bracelet to life with a simple delicate design.

Retired - Coral Bay Necklace

Retired - Coral Bay Necklace

A colorful splash of blue and coral Austrian crystal pearls make this a fun summertime design, perfect for a day time picnic.

Harbour Island Necklace

Harbour Island Necklace

Get swept away to the pink sandy beaches of the Bahamas with this sea glass, wood and gemstone beads design.