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Ask the Experts Soldering Q&A
Q: I’m going to be soldering a ring band onto a bezel. What is better for that job—dead soft or half hard?
Single-Strand Necklace
A sleek silver hoop highlights the raw beauty of a striking black tourmaline crystal in this effortlessly elegant pendant necklace.
Single-Strand Necklace
See how one striking stone and a single length of chain can become a standout piece—simple, elegant, and easy to customize for your own line.
Ask the Experts Wireworking Q&A
Q: I'm looking into wire looper tools and cutters. I use a lot of memory wire and wanted to know if the looper tools will work on memory wire.
Single-Strand Necklace
A life-like silver metal clay dragonfly alights on a copper metal clay lily pad in this intricately detailed design by artist
Britta Solstad.
Double-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Gold-filled wire cradles Austrian crystal beads and crystal pearls in this leather-and-lace-adorned jewelry set, ideal for upscale country bridal wear.
Ring
Wrap up casual style with this wireworked ring! The shank and setting are created entirely out of silver Zebra Wire™ and showcase a gleaming crystal pearl.
Single-Strand Necklace
Add a touch of summer memories to your jewelry designs with sterling silver charms—a seahorse, sandals and a palm tree—for vacation-inspired designs.
Memory Wire Bracelet
Alternating segments of sparkling Celestial Crystal® bicones and 24Kt gold-plated seed beads make this memory wire bracelet a spiral of Christmas fun.
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I use Beadalon 49-strand wire and 7-strand wire. What size crimps and wire protectors should I use on each size. Also, what size will I need using the 7-strand doubled?
Ask the Experts Hypoallergenic Jewelry Q&A
Q: What can I use to cover metal jewelry if it causes allergic reactions on my skin?
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: My pearl necklace broke. Is it possible for me to fix it? It is 14Kt gold.
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: I am making small tapestries. The size is comparable to pen wraps when not zipped up. I'd like to hang them either in my windows with suction cups or on my Christmas tree. But how do I finish them on the top so that they can hang? Is there a finding to use? I've looked but I really don't know what I am looking for. Thank you very much.
How to Make a Multi-Strand Crystal Bracelet
Learn how to create a sparkling multi-strand crystal bracelet—perfect for building your skills, boosting your jewelry collection, or designing pieces to sell.
Single-Strand Necklace
This elegant necklace features a sleek, open-heart pendant made of lustrous Hemalyke™, suspended from a gold-finished bail for a striking contrast.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Simple and elegant, this striking design pairs bold lampworked glass beads with the inviting warmth of copper for a look that feels both breezy and meaningful.
Single-Strand Necklace
Turn heads with this quick-and-easy necklace featuring a tree of life wire-wrapped on an abalone teardrop, paired with popular paperclip chain.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Sweet meets striking in this chic necklace, where chunky gold chain contrasts beautifully with delicate pearls for an unexpectedly edgy look.
How to Make a Crystal and Chain Jewelry Necklace
Learn how to create a timeless crystal and chain necklace with this easy-to-follow jewelry-making project.
Earrings
Delicate swirls of hammered bronze-finished ParaWire™ bring a playful touch to these dangle earrings, beautifully accented with sparkling, turquoise-hued beads.
Single-Strand Necklace
This silver-plated dragonfly necklace shimmers like wings in flight, with bold turquoise beads and a cabochon that add beauty to its delicate, ethereal design.
Earrings
These dramatic earrings feature hoops of captivating Tigertail™ beading wire, with antique gold-plated diamond-shaped drops adding striking angular contrast.
How to Create Jump Ring Jewelry
Discover fresh, modern ways to create stylish jewelry using versatile jump rings in this inspiring how-to video.