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Calling All Kings and Queens

Only one more week until submissions for our Winter issue are due and I am so anxious to see what our talented contributors have come up with! The four themed categories are Retro, Baby; Days of Kings and Queens; Sparkle, Dazzle, Shine; and Chain Meets...

Published Jun 10, 2013 11:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: How to Bead
The 7 Most Common Clasps

If you're fairly new to jewelry making, it might be difficult at first to determine what type of clasp you should use when designing your bracelet or necklace. Below are seven of the most common. (Photos courtesy of FusionBeads.com) Box clasps are...

Published Jun 3, 2013 11:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: Pearls, Bead Making, Wire Jewelry, Chain Maille, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Beads, Jewelry Making
Sneak Peek: Beads 2013 Buyer's Guide

Every year we put together a buyer's guide that is chock-full of the latest and greatest beads, findings, and tools. We have quite the collection to share with you in the Fall '13 issue of Jewelry Stringing , but that doesn't hit newsstands...

Published May 31, 2013 5:00 AM by cchatenever

Filed under: Stringing, Bead Making, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Beads
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
Free Tutorial From Our Friends at Ornamentea

Every so often, it's fun to follow along with someone else's tutorial and not have to invent my own. Such was the case when I received this fun tutorial from Ornamentea in my inbox last week--I knew I had to make these earrings! Not one who typically...

Published May 6, 2013 2:00 PM by Dblair

Filed under: Bead Making, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Beads
What's Your Earring Style?

While warmer weather means it's time to bear your arms and break out the bracelet collection, earrings are a fun accessory during any season! In case you're in the mood to whip up a new pair or two, I've gathered a few varied designs from...

Published Apr 29, 2013 10:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: How to Bead
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
In Defense of Jewelry Kits

I always feel a tad guilty when I make jewelry from a kit. After making jewelry for so many years and seeing firsthand how much work goes into the planning and design stages of each piece, I feel like I am cheating when I use a kit to skip over those...

Published Apr 12, 2013 5:00 AM by cchatenever

Filed under: Wire Jewelry, Chain Maille, 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
What's Your Bracelet Style?

When it comes to favoring a particular type of bracelet design, honestly, I'm all over the board. It just depends on my mood and my outfit. Is your style casual and easy-going? Or do you love the sophistication of more classic pieces? Perhaps bold...

Published Apr 1, 2013 6:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: Pearls, Bead Making, Glass Beads, Bracelet Making, Wire Jewelry, Chain Maille, Mixed Media Jewelry, Bead-weaving, Crystals, How to Bead, Beaded Jewelry Design, Wire Wrapping, Beads, Beaded Jewelry
St. Patrick's Day Jewelry Projects

St. Patrick's Day is just a few days away! What better way to accessorize your St. Paddy's ensemble than with a piece of handmade green jewelry? If you don't have time to create a design if your own, browse through our collection of eProjects...

Published Mar 15, 2013 5:00 AM by cchatenever

Filed under: Pearls, Bead Making, Bead-weaving, How to Bead, Beads, Jewelry Making, Pearl
Tips for Choosing the Right Glue

Have you ever been stumped when trying to figure out which kind of glue to use in your jewelry projects? Here, I've shared a few tips from jewelry designer, Molly Schaller, which originally appeared in the 2011 edition of Handcrafted Jewelry magazine...

Published Mar 11, 2013 6:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: Pearls, Bead Making, Mixed Media Jewelry, Crystals, How to Bead, Beaded Jewelry Design, Bead Embroidery, Beads, Jewelry Making, Beaded Jewelry, Pearl
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
Top 10 Reasons to Attend Bead Fest Santa Fe

Bead Fest Santa Fe is just around the corner (March 14-17)! I always look forward to this annual bead show in beautiful New Mexico. Anyone who has ever been there can tell you why, but here are my favorite things about this sassy southwest show: 1. The...

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

Filed under: Bead Making, Wire Jewelry, How to Bead, Beads, Jewelry Making

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