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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
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
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
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
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
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
Only A Few More Days To Submit Your Jewelry Designs!

You only have a few more days to submit your jewelry designs for consideration in 101 Bracelets, Necklaces, and Earrings ! We already have some really inspiring designs coming in, but with 101 brand-new projects to select, we are eager to see any and...

Published Dec 14, 2012 5:00 AM by cchatenever

Filed under: Stringing, Wire Jewelry, Bead-weaving, How to Bead, Beaded Jewelry Design, Earring 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
Fun With Fringe (Free Project!)

Inspired by the fringe trend that has found traction in the fashion world lately, I made this pair of super simple, super stylish fringe earrings. I was so pleased with how they turned out that I decided to share them with you! I chose gray beading thread...

Published Nov 9, 2012 5:00 AM by cchatenever

Filed under: Stringing, Bead Making, Wire Jewelry, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Earring Making, Beads
Make 12 Holiday Jewelry Designs

A little bit ago, I posted a blog about how much fun the Jewelry Stringing staff had while working on a collection of holiday-jewelry projects. I'm proud to announce that the Create Christmas Jewelry: 12 Holiday Designs eBook is now available here...

Published Nov 7, 2012 5:00 AM by DanielleF@9

Filed under: Stringing, Wire Jewelry, Mixed Media Jewelry, Bead-weaving, Crystals, How to Bead, Beaded Jewelry Design, Bead Crafts, Earring Making, Jewelry Making
Editors Share Their Ergonomic Beading Tips

I'll be the first to admit that posture isn't exactly my strong suit when sitting in front of my computer screen for 8 hours or working on a beading project in my spare bedroom at home. So I've asked the editors of some of your favorite bead...

Published Oct 8, 2012 6:00 AM by Dblair

Filed under: Bead Making, Wire Jewelry, Bead-weaving, Beading Tools, How to Bead, Step by Step Wire Jewelry Magazine, Beads, Beading Daily
101 Bracelets, Necklaces, and Earrings 2013

Our last issue of 101 Bracelets, Necklaces, and Earrings hit newsstands three months ago--and we are already gearing up for the next one! Once again, the issue will be built around 16 different color categories (below). We have 101 brand new projects...

Published Oct 5, 2012 5:00 AM by cchatenever

Filed under: Stringing, Wire Jewelry, Bead-weaving, How to Bead, Beaded Jewelry Design, Earring Making
Inside an Editor's Toolbox: 5 Must-Have Tools

When I first began my job as an editor for Beadwork and Jewelry Stringing magazines, I had no prior jewelry-making experience. I had no beads, no findings, no wire--nothing. My new coworkers helped me remedy that situation very quickly. The first thing...

Published Sep 19, 2012 5:00 AM by DanielleF@9

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

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