A Guide to Malas
Mala beads can be stunning pieces of jewelry, usually in the form of necklaces and bracelets, but their meaning and usage has developed and adapted over time. More recently they …
Gemstone Geography: Russia
Gemstones are found in a whole host of places all around the world, some found in caves and some in the ground. Different places have their own native crystals – …
15 Most Popular Bracelet Projects
There are so many amazing DIY jewelry projects these days, with Pinterest being full to the brim with inspiration. A lot of these tutorials are pretty easy to follow and …
Graduation Gift Jewelry Showcase
Graduating is a pivotal moment in many people’s lives, it opens the door to adulthood and a future full of possibilities. Congratulate and celebrate with a stunning, handmade jewelry gift …
How to Make a Beaded Suncatcher
Suncatchers come in all shapes,sizes and styles but almost always use beads in their designs. The best beads to use to truly catch the sun, are clear crystal beads which …
The Most Popular Gemstones for Bridal Jewelry
Every bride wants to look their absolute best on their wedding day and this almost always includes jewelry and accessories. The jewelry a bride chooses can add color to their …
7 Best Types of Wood for Jewelry Making
Wood beads come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, sizes and styles. When used in jewelry-making, wood beads provide a warm and organic feel to any piece. They are …
Metal Stamping for Beginners
One of the easiest ways to personalize your jewelry items is to stamp initials, dates or names into metal tags or blanks which can be easily attached to any necklace …
What Carrier Beads Are and How to Use Them [Free Peyote Templates]
You may have heard the term carrier bead being thrown around in the crafting world and wondered what they were. Well, we’re here to tell you and give you some …
Interesting Facts about Aventurine
Aventurine is a form of microcrystalline quartz which has a multitude of sparkling flecks throughout it, making it very beautiful. It is named aventurine after the Italian ‘aventurine glass’ which …
How to Make a Wine Charm with Memory Wire
Memory wire is a really quick and easy way to make a multitude of crafts, but it is predominantly used to create relatively simple beaded jewelry. Here we have an …
Types of Beading Needles and How to Use Them
Beading can be a very fiddly craft and using needles is the only option when it comes to smaller beads such as seed beads. If you have ever tried threading …
Everything About Dzi Agate
The history of mysterious dZi Let’s start with the pronunciation. Dzi is said as though the ‘d’ is silent – “zee” but was more traditionally known as gZi in years …
Button Bead Jewelry Showcase
Buttons can be so much fun in jewelry-making! Whether they are true jewelry button beads, or vintage buttons from an estate sale, they can add tons of life and pizzaz …
7 Most Popular Knots Used in Jewelry-Making
When making jewelry, it is handy to know about the knots which help to finish your jewelry piece, keep it all together and of course look neat and tidy in …
