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Stringing and Jewelry-Making Fundamentals

Stringing and Jewelry-Making Fundamentals

Bead stringing is the backbone of many designs; the rest can be done with a few jewelry-making fundamentals. Learn the fundamentals you need to create your own jewelry lines.

Make Your Own Beads and Components

Make Your Own Beads and Components

Every jewelry artist knows the bliss of taking designs from imagination to creation. Learn about the different products that allow you to create pieces of art.

Knapping:

Knapping:

Learn all about knapping, an ancient technique for creating gemstone tools or personal adornment. You'll be amazed how much effort goes into these creations!

Ring Size Guide

Ring Size Guide

Downloadable PDF guide makes sizing finger rings easier than ever. Prints actual size from PDF, offering two ways to accurately measure ring sizes.

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St. Petersburg Chain Stitch, How-To

St. Petersburg Chain Stitch, How-To

Learn the St. Petersburg chain stitch with these easy, step-by-step illustrated instructions. A beautiful way to add texture and detail to your beaded designs.

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How to Dye Bone Beads

How to Dye Bone Beads

When you learn how to dye bone beads and other components you open a new avenue for creating distinctive jewelry pieces. Learn how with this informative article.

Cutting Glass with Glass-Cutting Tools

Cutting Glass with Glass-Cutting Tools

There are two styles of glass cutters: dry and oil-filled. This tutorial shows how to use both types, each with illustrated step-by-step instructions.

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How to Use Fold-Over Bezel Link Settings

How to Use Fold-Over Bezel Link Settings

Effortlessly achieve a professional finish for your jewelry designs using fold-over bezel link settings. Learn how with these straightforward instructions!

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Setting up a Safe Kiln Firing Area and Firing Enamels with a Kiln

Setting up a Safe Kiln Firing Area and Firing Enamels with a Kiln

Firing enamel in a kiln might appear challenging, but fear not—these step-by-step instructions empower you to confidently and safely craft brilliant, gleaming jewelry projects.

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How to Make a Sterling Silver Pendant Setting

How to Make a Sterling Silver Pendant Setting

Create a custom cabochon setting using these step-by-step instructions. This project tutorial explores bench jeweler metal fabrication techniques such as sawing, soldering, filing and polishing.

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How to Add Color to Vitrium® Clay

How to Add Color to Vitrium® Clay

Vitrium® clay—an air-dry resin clay—comes in transparent white or opaque white. Add color to either type using these two simple steps.

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Extruding Tubes of Clay with the Clay Extruder and Adapters

Extruding Tubes of Clay with the Clay Extruder and Adapters

Sculpt clay with precision and ease. These step-by-step instructions will show you how to effortlessly utilize Makin's Professional® Clay Core and Ultimate Clay Extruder®.

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How to Use the Hot-Fix Heater™ Tool

How to Use the Hot-Fix Heater™ Tool

The Hot-Fix Heater™ rhinestone applicator streamlines the process of applying rhinestuds. Let these clear and concise instructions be your guide.

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How to Create a Loop in Loop Chain

How to Create a Loop in Loop Chain

Craft delicate, intricate and exhilarating chain designs. These user-friendly instructions will guide you in creating your own custom links.

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Using TierraCast® BeadAligners™ with Large-Hole Beads

Using TierraCast® BeadAligners™ with Large-Hole Beads

Discover how to use TierraCast™ Bead Aligners™—with or without Mini Bead Huggers™—to create secure, stunning designs by following these simple instructions.

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Three Techniques for Fusing Glass Frit

Three Techniques for Fusing Glass Frit

Glass frit can be fused into glasswork shapes for jewelry, décor, gift items and more. This tutorial offers glass fusing tips and techniques.

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Setting Up a Safe Torch Firing Area

Setting Up a Safe Torch Firing Area

Ensure your success and prioritize safety when firing enamel with a torch by following these comprehensive instructions. Craft stunning enamel jewelry with confidence and precision.

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Creating and Using a Wet Paper Stencil with Dry Sifted Enamel

Creating and Using a Wet Paper Stencil with Dry Sifted Enamel

Craft enchanting enamel designs using the simple wet-paper-stencil technique. Your designs will sparkle with personality when you follow these instructions.

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How to Use an Alundum Stone

How to Use an Alundum Stone

Smooth out the rough edges in your enamel designs with an alundum stone. Discover how with these straightforward instructions.

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Dry Sifting Enamel

Dry Sifting Enamel

Explore the art of dry sifting enamel. Learn how wet paper stenciling and sgraffito can create stunning, intricate designs with professional results.

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How to Use a Sal Ammoniac Block to Maintain Your Soldering Iron

How to Use a Sal Ammoniac Block to Maintain Your Soldering Iron

Discover the proper technique for maintaining your soldering iron with a sal ammoniac block.

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How to Use Slide Tube Clasps

How to Use Slide Tube Clasps

Seeking a way to unite your cords without forcing them to tie the knot? Join them in peaceful harmony with slide tube clasps and these easy instructions.

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Annealing Metal

Annealing Metal

With these instructions, you will master the art of annealing, a process that softens metal, allowing you to shape it according to your creative vision.

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How to Use Loop Lock™ Flat Round Findings

How to Use Loop Lock™ Flat Round Findings

Loop Lock™ findings are ideal for connecting links, loops and lengths of chain with a secure "locking" closure. See how to use these findings in this illustrated tutorial.

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