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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How-Tos
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.
How to Use a Sal Ammoniac Block to Maintain Your Soldering Iron
Keep your tools in pristine condition, ensuring they serve you well for years to come. Discover the proper technique for maintaining your soldering iron with a sal ammoniac block.
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.
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.
How to Use Loop Lock™ 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.
Torch Enameling by Dipping Into the Enamel
Learn how to quickly create enameled jewelry components by dipping heated metal into enamel. Follow these simple steps for vibrant, colorful designs.
How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Mandrel
Follow these instructions for the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ tool to create custom coiled wire cones. Developed by metalsmith Sandra Lupo, this tool set includes three sizes of cones mandrels.
Tinning Copper Foil
Learn this "stained glass" technique that adds a silver rim to the edge of your glass, and is often referred to as tinning.
How to Use the Artistic Wire® Professional Deluxe Coiling Gizmo®
Use the Artistic Wire® Professional Deluxe Coiling Gizmo® to create tight wire coils and form them into coiled shapes. This photo-illustrated tutorial shows each step.
How to Use the Artistic Wire® Wire Straightener
Crooked wire got you all bent out of shape? Let the Artistic Wire® Straightener Tool smooth things out. Here’s how!
How to Use the Artistic Wire® Wire Knitter
Experience the delicate allure of knitted wire, as light as a feather yet intricately captivating. Learn how to use the Artistic Wire® Wire Knitter with these simple instructions and enmesh yourself in a whole new world of jewelry design.
ComposiMold's Reusable Mold Putty
ReMold putty can be used to make molds of sculptures, prototypes, candles, picture frames, coins, etc.
Art Clay Silver - Paste Type
Learn the steps for using Art Clay® Silver Paste for safely filling molds, embellishing porcelain and glass, connecting clay pieces and attaching silver wire.
How to Use Artistic Wire® Kumihimo Weights
Perfect your wire jewelry crafting with the easy-to-use Artistic Wire® Kumihimo Weights, an indispensable tool for creating flawless pieces. Discover how these weights can enhance your jewelry-making skills and streamline your designs.
Artistic Wire® Oval Ear Wire Jig
The Artistic Wire® Oval Ear Wire Jig enables you to fashion smooth curves and consistent shapes for flawless results. Master the art of wire shaping and watch your earring designs take flight.
Artistic Wire® Round Ear Wire Jig
Craft consistently flawless ear wires with the Artistic Wire® Round Ear Wire Jig, guided by these straightforward instructions for precision and ease. Perfect your jewelry creations with every graceful curve, ensuring a professional touch to your designs.
Artistic Wire® Open Ear Wire Jig
The Artistic Wire® Open Ear Wire Jig will help you create delicately perfect earrings. With these easy-to- follow instructions, you will begin crafting flawless earwires in no time.
Artistic Wire® Hook and Eye Clasp Jig
Craft your custom hook-and-eye clasps effortlessly using the Artistic Wire® Hook and Eye Clasp Jig. Take control of wire with ease by following this step-by-step tutorial.
Ask the Experts Attaching Beads to Leather Q&A
Q: How do I attach beads or crystals to leather ~ as in a leather cross or even a halter for a horse?
Artistic Wire® Connector 1:5 Jig
Add depth and complexity to your jewelry designs with custom connectors. The step-by-step instructions for using the Artistic Wire® Connector 1:5 Jig will walk you through the process of shaping wire into two distinct patterns.
Artistic Wire® Connector Diamond Jig
Create perfectly balanced and symmetrical jewelry connectors with the Artistic Wire® Connector Diamond Jig. Follow these step-by-step instructions and let your creativity get wired.
Artistic Wire® Round Connector Jig
Infuse your jewelry designs with graceful curves and an airy touch by fashioning custom connectors using the Artistic Wire® Round Connector Jig. These clear and concise instructions will make the creation process a breeze!
Artistic Wire® Teardrop Connector Jig
Sculpt your designs into delicate teardrops with the Artistic Wire® Teardrop Connector Jig. Let these user-friendly instructions guide you in effortlessly crafting your own custom jewelry connectors.
Ask the Experts Attaching Clasps to Bulk Chain Q&A
Q: What findings are used for attaching clasps to sterling silver or gold-filled chain sold by the yard? What is the best technique for it?
How to Use the Versa-Loom™
Craft beaded bracelets and other pieces with precision using the Versa-Loom™ bead weaver. Set up and use this tool with these comprehensive instructions.
How to Use the Vintaj® One-Step Looper Pliers
Transform a challenging task into a breeze with the Vintaj® One-Step Looper Pliers! Easily shape head pins to perfection for all your jewelry designs.
Beadalon® Flat Memory Wire End Caps
Add the finishing touch to your memory wire designs with Beadalon® Flat Memory Wire End Caps. These easy instructions explain how to add a tailored finish to all your jewelry-making endeavors.
Warping a Mirrix Loom for Beadwork with the Shedding Device
Bead weaving on a loom is more convenient with a shedding device. Here's how to warp a Mirrix loom for bead weaving while accommodating the shedding device.
How to Use the Kemper® Clay Square Hole Cutters
Cutting perfectly square holes into or shapes from clays and clay resins is easy with this two-step tutorial for the Kemper® clay cutters.
Using the Elastacord™ Bead Threader
Never has it been easier to string beads than with the Elastacord™ Bead Threader. These concise instructions tell you everything you need to know to use this convenient tool.
How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Hourglass Mandrel
Follow these instructions for the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ tool to create custom coiled wire double cones. Developed by metalsmith Sandra Lupo, it includes three sizes of two-piece hourglass mandrels.
How to Assemble the Beading Station Organizer
Assemble the beading station organizer using these illustrated step-by-step instructions from the manufacturer.
How to Use Patina Gel
Patina gel by Cool Tools is a sulfur-based antiquing solution in a stable form for use on bare clean copper, bronze or silver. This illustrated tutorial guides you through each step.
How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Inverted Mandrel
From the ingenious mind of metalsmith Sandra Lupo comes the Artistic Wire CONETASTIC mandrel for creating custom wire-wrapped cones. Use this tutorial to create three different sizes of inverted cones using these full instructions.
How to Attach Pop Clasps
Pop clasps feature glue-in ends for attaching jewelry cording. See how to add cord with these illustrated instructions.
Terminating Leather Strands with Cones
Learn how to elegantly terminate leather strands with cones in this simple tutorial.
Soldering Iron Owner's Manual
Owner's manual for using a soldering iron in jewelry making. It contains all the information to safely and properly set-up, operate and maintain your soldering iron.
How-To Secure Drops to an Ear wire with Peg
Add a top-drilled component to a fishhook ear wire with an extra-long peg to create easy earrings with this 3-step tutorial.
Art Clay Gold 22k - Clay Type
Art Clay® Gold Clay creates pieces made of 22Kt gold after firing. This tutorial includes guidelines for preparation, molding, drying, kiln firing and finishing this clay material—plus handling tips and safety precautions.
How to Make a Peyote Stitch Mandala
Create intricate beaded mandalas with ease by following these straightforward instructions. Your beadwork has never been more extraordinary!
Fusing Glass Frit in a Slumping Mold
Fusing glass frit can be a beautiful and creative expression of glasswork. Here are tips and techniques for fusing glass, including four firing schedules for a glass kiln.
How to Use Grommets
Metal grommets safeguard the edges of stringing holes in large-hole beads. This four-step guide walks designers through the process of securely gluing a grommet into the bead.
How to Use a Brooch Converter
Follow the three-step instructions and transform a horizontal or vertical brooch into a stylish pendant using a brooch converter.
Ball Chain Connectors
Using ball connectors is a pinch. Learn how in this step-by-step tutorial.
Artistic Wire® Toggle Jig
These photographic instructions show you how to use the Artistic Wire® toggle jig to create perfect clasps every time.
How to Use Ring Findings
Learn to create stretchy rings with these specially designed findings.
Art Clay® Silver Clay
Learn the steps for using Art Clay® Silver Clay for jewelry-making: preparation, molding and drying, kiln firing and finishing. This tutorial includes handling tips and safety precautions.