Free Projects : Tips and Tricks

3 Simple Steps to Better Beadwork Photos

Michelle M. — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:13:00 GMT

Here are some simple steps you can take to improve your photos and capture the beauty of your designs. This article by beader and photographer Kirsten Creighton includes photo examples, additional photography tips, and a helpful summary chart for quick reference....(read more)

Tubular Peyote Rope

Michelle M. — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:48:00 GMT

Learn tubular peyote to make a rope for a focal pendant like “Turn It Over” by Gabrielle Neijman on page 11 of the July/August 08 issue of Step by Step Beads, or wear it alone as a slinky bracelet or necklace. ...(read more)

Make Your Own Jump Rings

Beading Daily — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:33:00 GMT

Howard Siegel offers this tutorial on an affordable way to make your own jump rings with 18g wire. The rings he makes in this tutorial were used to make the Chinese Stretched Knot Chain that can be found in Step by Step Wire Jewelry's Spring 2008 issue....(read more)

Simple Solution

Beading Daily — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:50:00 GMT

Wondering how to feature a beautiful handmade bead? This centerpiece uses one length of wire with wraps on both ends. Use the formula provided in the instructions to cut the right length of wire every time. Use this centerpiece as part of a strung necklace, in the center of a chainmaille chain, or a wirework necklace. If needed, you can attach chain straight onto the loops as you make them, or add it later using jump rings. ...(read more)

Making a Portable Jeweler's Cart

Beading Daily — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:53:00 GMT

Learn how to create a portable jeweler's cart to help keep yourself organized and still able to work in multiple rooms. ...(read more)