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Essential Beading Wires For Your Bead Stash

I recently made a necklace for the Fall issue of Jewelry Stringing magazine using 24-gauge gunmetal wire. As I was sifting through my box of wires deciding which to use for this project, I realized it might be useful to discuss wires...especially the...

Published May 15, 2013 5:00 AM by DanielleF@9

Filed under: Stringing, Pearls, Bead Making, Wire Jewelry, How to Bead, Beads
5 Jewelry Making Mistakes to Avoid

I've been beading for almost ten years now--ever since I joined the staff of Jewelry Stringing . And over those ten years, I've made lots of beading mistakes. Thing is, those mistakes turn into lessons. Hard-earned lessions sometimes, yes, but...

Published Apr 18, 2013 5:00 AM by DanielleF@9

Filed under: Stringing, Bead Making, Wire Jewelry, Chain Maille, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Beads, Jewelry Making
Good Bead Reads

What reading materials--besides Jewelry Stringing magazine--do you have on your bedside table? Did you know that there are a number of novels out there about beading? It's true. I was browsing Amazon today, and discovered some great-sounding books...

Published Apr 10, 2013 5:00 AM by DanielleF@9

Filed under: Stringing, Bead Making, Bead-weaving, How to Bead, Beaded Jewelry Design, Bead Crafts, Beaded Beads, Beads, Jewelry Making
Stunning Soutache

Here in the Jewelry Stringing office, we like to keep our eyes and ears open to what's hot in the jewelry and fashion industries as a whole, not just what pertains to the type of jewelry we feature in our magazine. I first heard the term "soutache"...

Published Apr 8, 2013 10:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: Stringing, Bead Making, Bead-weaving, How to Bead, Beaded Jewelry Design, Beaded Beads, Beads, Necklace Making
Enter Bead Star Now & Save On Entry Fee!

Enter the Bead Star contest by March 28th and take advantage of reduced entry fees! (The final deadline is May 24th.) All early bird entries (submitted on or before March 28, 2013) are $15 for the first entry and $5 for each additional entry. All regular...

Published Mar 20, 2013 5:00 AM by DanielleF@9

Filed under: Stringing, Pearls, Bead Making, Glass Beads, Wire Jewelry, Bead-weaving, Crystals, Seed Bead Patterns, Beads
Enter Our Beading Contest Now!

Just another reminder: the Bead Star contest is back and better than ever! But don't wait to prepare your entry-- THE DEADLINE IS MAY 24! Read more about the contest below, including how you could win an all-expense-paid trip to Bead Fest Philadelphia...

Published Feb 27, 2013 5:00 AM by DanielleF@9

Filed under: Stringing, Pearls, Bead Making, Glass Beads, Wire Jewelry, Bead-weaving, Crystals, How to Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Beads, Beading Daily
Caring for Your Silver Jewelry

I find myself grabbing for a favorite pair of silver earrings from time to time, only to put them down again, regretting that I haven't taken the time to clean them. So I figured it's high time for me to dig out these tips on caring for silver...

Published Feb 25, 2013 6:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: Stringing, Bead Making, Bead-weaving, Beads, Beading Daily
Only One More Week to Submit Your Designs!

We have been getting some great submissions for the Fall 2013 issue of Jewelry Stringing magazine. This is shaping up to be a really exciting issue--and (for one more week) you can still be a part of it! Start by reading through our latest set of Contributor...

Published Feb 22, 2013 5:00 AM by cchatenever

Filed under: Stringing, Pearls, Bead Making, Crystals, Beads, Jewelry Making, Pearl
Make These Easy Romantic Earrings

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, here's an idea for some little beauties you can whip up for yourself or for someone you love. 2 jet 4mm Swarovski crystal bicones (mine are from FusionBeads.com ) 2 ruby 6mm Swarovski crystal bicones...

Published Feb 11, 2013 6:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: Stringing, Bead Making, Glass Beads, Wire Jewelry, Crystals, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Bead Crafts, Beaded Wedding Jewelry, Earring Making, Beads
Just Announced: Jewelry Stringing's Fall Submissions Guidelines!

Get ready to design! We just posted the Fall 2013 Jewelry Stringing submissions guidelines and encourage you to take a look. This time, we're seeking designs to fill our four thematic jewelry sections: Raw Beauty, Not Your Grandmother's Pearls...

Published Jan 30, 2013 5:00 AM by DanielleF@9

Filed under: Stringing, Pearls, Bead Making, Crystals, Beads, Jewelry Making, Pearl
How to Prepare for the Tucson Bead Shows

Every year, a few of us on the Jewelry Stringing and Beadwork staff get to go to the bead and gem shows in Tucson, Arizona. Our mission: 1.) To discover new beads and findings to share with our readers and 2.) To meet and talk face-to-face with some of...

Published Jan 23, 2013 5:00 AM by DanielleF@9

Filed under: Stringing, Pearls, Bead Making, Bead-weaving, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Beads, Beading Daily
Win Big Prizes in Our Best Beading Contest Ever!

The Bead Star contest is back and better than ever! Read more about the contest below, including how you could win an all-expense-paid trip to Bead Fest Philadelphia in August. Find more details at BeadStar.com , then enter to win . Complete rules can...

Published Jan 16, 2013 5:00 AM by DanielleF@9

Filed under: Stringing, Pearls, Bead Making, Glass Beads, Wire Jewelry, Bead-weaving, Crystals, How to Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Beads
Favorite Tutorials of 2012

With this year coming to a close, it's been fun to look back at some of the free projects we've offered on the Beading Daily and Jewelry Stringing blogs. Here's a list of my top 5 favorites: 1. Editorial Director Danielle Fox's stylish...

Published Dec 17, 2012 6:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: Stringing, Bead Making, How to Bead, Beads, Beading Daily
Big Savings on 12-12-12!

Today is dozen-dozen-dozen day, and to celebrate Interweave is offering great savings on tons of products. I invite you to check out the Interweave Store to find beading books, ebooks, patterns, DVDs, and more at 30% to 70% off. Buy these bargains for...

Published Dec 12, 2012 5:00 AM by DanielleF@9

Filed under: Stringing, Bead Making, Bracelet Making, How to Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Beaded Jewelry Design, Bead Crafts, Beaded Beads, Earring Making, Beads
Coral Multistrand Necklace How-To

I've been saving back several hanks of coral-colored Czech seed beads in various sizes for a rainy day. Today it didn't rain, but it was a quiet day at the office and I decided to give the bead spinner a go and put together this chunky necklace...

Published Nov 12, 2012 5:00 AM by Kate Wilson

Filed under: Stringing, Bead Making, Wire Jewelry, Chain Maille, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Seed Bead Patterns, Bead Crafts, Beads, Necklace Making, Beading Daily

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