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Curious About Dapping?

When it comes to customizing metal components in my jewelry, I've dabbled in stamping, riveting, embossing, and coloring with alcohol inks, but I have always been intrigued by dapping. As you may know, dapping is defined as the method used to give...

Published Feb 18, 2013 6:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: Beading Tools, Bead Crafts, Beads
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
Can’t Get Enough Organization Tips?

On New Year's Day I spent hours purging - -closets, cabinets, shelves. I still need to do more, and my studio, especially, is in desperate need of sorting and organizing. The Winter 2012 issue of our sister publication, Studios magazine, caught my...

Published Jan 28, 2013 6:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: Bead Making, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Bead Crafts, Jewelry Business, Beads
The Gift of the Season--Jewelry Kits!

The Winter '13 issue of Jewelry Stringing hits newsstands in a few days--just in time for the holidays! Giving DIY kits seems to be the trend of this holiday season, so I have decided to choose a design from our upcoming issue and compile my own jewelry...

Published Nov 30, 2012 5:00 AM by cchatenever

Filed under: Stringing, Bracelet Making, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Bead Crafts, Jewelry Making
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
Seasonal Color Trends: Transition Jewelry Into Fall

One thing I like to do every season is start planning my craft and jewelry projects for the upcoming season. I know it's only July, but I wanted to create some pieces I could wear this summer and then transition into fall. After reviewing some of...

Published Jul 9, 2012 5:00 AM by Kate Wilson

Filed under: Stringing, Bead Making, Wire Jewelry, Crystals, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Bead Crafts, Earring Making, Beads, Beading Daily, Jewelry Making
Wish Necklaces Re-Imagined

Try as I might, I cannot figure out why I thought it was necessary to buy 600 feet of pink embroidery thread to make one necklace when I was in Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago. (I am claiming temporary craft-store induced insanity. We've all been there...

Published Jun 22, 2012 5:00 AM by cchatenever

Filed under: Bead Making, Crystals, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Bead Crafts, Beads
Wireworking for the First Time

It may be hard for some to believe, but I've never tried my hand at any type of wire work. Being a life-long crafter, coupled with the fact that I work on a jewelry magazine, has afforded me the opportunity to experiment with lots of materials and...

Published Apr 29, 2012 11:00 PM by Dblair

Filed under: Stringing, Wire Jewelry, Mixed Media Jewelry, Beading Tools, Bead Crafts, Beading Daily, Jewelry Making
Haute Hardware

The latest handmade jewelry craze? Hardware jewelry! Nuts and washers abound in the latest posts on DIY craft blogs and online creative communities. Eager to get my hands on some hardware to play with, I headed to my local home improvement store last...

Published Mar 9, 2012 5:00 AM by cchatenever

Filed under: Wire Jewelry, Chain Maille, Beading Tools, Bead Crafts, Jewelry Making
Secrets to Savvy Supplies Shopping

More and more beaders are choosing to buy their materials online. And since the worldwide web has become a veritable buffet of delectable beads and findings that are sold online, who could blame them? While online shopping will never replace a trip to...

Published Feb 24, 2012 5:00 AM by cchatenever

Filed under: Bead Making, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Bead Crafts, Beads
Fast, Fun & FREE Necklace Project!

Don't you love these beads?! In my last post , I shared some of my treasures from the Tucson bead shows. One of those treasures was this strand of floral polymer clay beads from Cherry Tree Beads. When I first saw them, I imagined a Wilma Flintstone...

Published Feb 14, 2012 10:00 PM by DanielleF@9

Filed under: Stringing, Polymer Clay Beads, Bead Making, Glass Beads, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Bead Crafts, Beads
Give Me a Ring

With Valentine's Day upon us, some of you may be thinking "bling." Well, you don't need Valentine's Day as an excuse to treat yourself or a loved one to a piece of jewelry that you can craft in a matter of minutes! Over the weekend...

Published Feb 12, 2012 11:00 PM by Stringing Editorial

Filed under: Bead Making, Mixed Media Jewelry, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Beaded Jewelry Design, Bead Crafts, Beads

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