You may have seen a Bead Board, also called a Jewelry Design Board, in the jewelry section at the craft store. A Bead Board or Jewelry Design Board typically is plastic covered with flocking to keep beads from sliding around too much. It has pockets to store beads in while you are working and one, two, or three channels to…
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When you are buying your materials to make a necklace or a bracelet, you will need to choose a clasp. Here’s an overview of some different kinds of clasps. In this video, we’ll show you an overview of a variety of clasps including toggle clasps, lobster clasps, S-hook clasps, box clasps and magnets clasps. Video How-to: All About Jewelry Clasps…
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Happy fall, y’all! It’s the perfect time to add a touch of fall to your jewelry projects by showcasing leaves galore! Here are a few popular projects that all feature leaves. From glass leaf beads and copper leaf charms, to leaf statement pendants and modern leaf connectors, these fall jewelry projects are sure to add elegance to your favorite looks…
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We love the rainbow trend so we’ve gathered up a few of our favorite colorful projects to share. The rainbow colors look great with blue jeans and a t-shirt or a little black dress. So versatile. And cheerful! Crystal Rainbow Memory Wire Bracelet: This one is extra easy to make because it requires no clasp. It is also one-size-fits-all, so…
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Picking out wire for jewelry making can be confusing. What do I use for bead stringing? What do I use for earrings? We can help! In this video, we’ll show you four common types of wire that you might find in the jewelry making section of the craft store. If you have any questions, leave us a comment below and…
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