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A Beginner’s Guide: How to Wire Wrap Pearls
For hundreds of years, professional jewelers have used all sorts of different settings to hold gemstones in place when making jewelry. Recently, however, jewelry made using a technique known as...
How to Price Handmade Jewelry & Cut Costs
Whether you are brand new to making jewelry or you’ve been at it for a while and just recently decided to try to sell your creations for a profit, figuring...
What Are Stress Relief Beads & How Do They Work?
During challenging times, it is natural to seek ways to keep stress and anxiety at bay. While things like going for a walk, relaxing in a warm bubble bath, and...
How to Make a Pearl Choker Necklace
If you want to make a piece of jewelry that’s simple, sophisticated, and downright beautiful, you can’t go wrong with a pearl choker necklace. While the classic strand of pearls...
How to Make a Metal Bead Bracelet for Charms & More
When you think about beads, natural gemstones may be the first material that comes to mind. There are, however, many other options out there. Metal beads are a stunning option, and...
What Colors Do Pearls Come In: Best Pearls for Your Project
When you are in the market for natural gemstones to use in your jewelry-making projects, pearls are always an appealing option. Whether you are interested in natural or cultured pearls, there are...
How to Make a Beaded Necklace for Mother’s Day
No matter how old you are, nothing tells mom “I love you” quite as well as a homemade gift for Mother’s Day.
Gold Chain for Jewelry Making: How to Pick the Best One
While the beads you use tend to have the biggest impact on the overall appearance of your creations, the chain matters, too. In addition to impacting the aesthetics of your...
The Ultimate Guide: Exploring the History of Beads
Trends in fashion, jewelry and even art come and go, but beads have been a part of nearly every trend since the dawn of time. While the specific styles change...
6 of the Most Common Gemstones Used in Jewelry
Humans have adorned themselves with gemstones since the dawn of time. For thousands of years, precious and semi-precious gemstone beads have been used to make pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets and more. And...
3 Bead Stringing Wire Techniques for Your Next Project
If you are interested in learning how to make beaded jewelry, there are a lot of different methods and techniques to choose from. For beginners, however, stringing beads on beading...
How to Identify Gemstones: 3 Helpful Tips
Whether you collect crystals for their purported healing properties or you are a jewelry maker with a wide assortment of precious or semi-precious beads, knowing how to identify gemstones is...
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