Hot Jewelry How-Tos
How To: Make a quilt-inspired polymer clay cane bead
Suzanne Ivester demonstrates a fun technique for building a colorful, complex quilt cane quickly and easily with a clay gun. You will need a fair amount of materials, a variety of colors of polymer clay, a clay press, and something to make triangular clay tubes. Watch this video beading tutorial and learn how to make quilt-inspired polymer clay bead cane.
How To: Weave the even count tubular peyote stitch
This is a video demonstration of the even count tubular peyote bead weaving stitch. This popular beading technique is used to cover round objects and make small purses. A short explanation of different types of seed beads is also given at the end. Size 8 cylinder beads are used in this demonstration.
How To: Even Count Flat Peyote - Beadwork
Even count flay peyote is the easiest off loom beading stitch to learn. This video beading tutorial shows how to weave the even count peyote pattern. All you need is beads, a needle, and thread, and start making peyote patterned woven bead jewelry in no time.
How To: Stitch a flat herringbone weave for beaded jewelry
Herringbone is a real easy beading stitch that gives a slinky, flexible finish for the final jewelry projects. The herringbone stitch is easy to build beads onto, so the project can be any size desired. Watch this video beaded jewelry tutorial and learn how to do the flat herringbone stitch for bead weaving.
How To: Grind and shape rough opals with a grinder
Check out this video on how to grind and shape rough opals with a grinder. You can grind and shape rough opals using basic homemade equipment. You will require a Bench Grinder, a cut down plastic bucket, a length of pipe for the water feed, and a green grit wheel, for a low cost.
How To: Make cute clip on earrings
This video is for women who have sensitive skin that is prone to keloids. Have you ever wished for some cute clip on earrings? Now you can make your own! This tutorial video will teach you to make your own clip on earrings. Make cute clip on earrings.
How To: Make a box chain for chain mail style jewelry
This jewelry-making video demonstrates step-by-step the very easy pattern that is perfect for beginners at making chain mail jewelry. Learn how to weave a box chain chain mail patter by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Bead a byzantine chain for jewelry
In this step-by-step beading video, you are shown how simple and easy it is to make a very intricate and ancient style of chain mail (with jump rings), the Byzantine Chain Mail Weave. Learn how to assemble the Byzantine chain mail weave by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Stitch an even count peyote beading stitch for jewelry
The Even Count Peyote Stitch is one of the most widely used bead-weaving stitches. It's very easy to learn and when used with Delica beads, they just pop into place. You can really see the peyote design come to life with every row you complete! Learn how to stitch the even count peyote beading stitch by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Do an ndebele or herringbone stitch for beaded jewelry
In this beading video tutorial, you'll see how to create this extremely durable stitch that is also wonderfully flexible! Learn how to stitch the ndebele or herringbone pattern for beaded jewelry by watching this video tutorial.
How To: Do a netting stitch for beaded jewelry
Watch this video for an introduction to a very versatile stitch, the Netting Stitch. In this tutorial, the process is shown step-by-step to create angular pendants and drops for necklaces with seed beads. Learn how to do a netting stitch for beaded jewelry by watching and following along.
How To: Stitch the double needle right angle weave for beading
This beading video tutorial shows you the easy way to incorporate two needles in your Right Angle Weave stitching to save you even more time! Learn how to stitch the double needle right angle weave for beaded jewelry today.
How To: Stitch beads in the spiral weave pattern for jewelry
In this bead-weaving video tutorial, there's a quick way to create a beaded rope with different size seed beads, and this video will show you the simple pattern needed to create this wonderful stitch. Learn how to do the spiral weave stitch for jewelry-making by watching this instructional video.
How To: Do a ladder stitch for beaded jewelry making
In this beading video tutorial you'll see how quick and easy it is to create this basic stitch - a must know stitch for weaving many other stitches! The ladder stitch creates a row of beads as long as you want to make it. Learn how to do a ladder stitch with beads by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Stitch the right angle weave for beaded jewlery
In this bead weaving video tutorial learn step-by-step how to make the very versatile Right Angle Weave for bracelets, necklaces and earrings. The right angle weave creates row upon row of beads, up to any thickness or length desired. Learn how to stitch the right angle bead weave by watching this jewelry-making video.
How To: Tie a slip, slide and lark's head knot for jewelry
Knotting techniques are essential to learn for cord, leather, or even wire jewelry. A professional looking knot serves functional purposes, and can eliminate the need for clasps, closures, or attaching pieces. Learn how to tie a slip, slide, and lark's head knot by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Light and use a torch for jewelry making
Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Addie Kidd shows you how to light and use an oxygen/propane torch. Torches don't need to be dangerous; with proper handling, they are a safe and useful tool in jewelry projects. Learn how to light and use a torch by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make a skinner blend with polymer clay jewelry
Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Jill Erickson shows you how to make a skinner blend with polymer clay. A skinner blend is just a simple technique of combining two colors of polymer clay, for a shaded, ombre type look. Learn how to mix a skinner blend of polymer clay by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Wash, dry and store powdered jewelry enamels
Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Jill Erickson shows you how to wash, dry and store powdered enamels. Enamels can easily look cloudy if not handle properly, and will give an imperfect finish to jewelry. Learn how to prepare and preserve enamel powders by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Condition or knead polymer clay before molding jewelry
Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Jill Erickson shows you a couple of ways to condition polymer clay. Conditioning, or kneading, is essential to drive out air bubbles and to better prepare clay for molding. Learn how to condition or knead polymer clay before molding or sculpting by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make metal clay paste and slip for jewelry
Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Jill Erickson demonstrates how to make silver metal clay paste. Metal clay paste is great for repairs or for molding and sculpting pieces for jewelry. Learn how to make metal clay paste and slip by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make a bezel to set a stone or gem for jewelry
A bezel setting is a simple band of metal that simply wraps around the stone or gem. While bezels settings can be purchase premade, making them uniquely ensures a perfect fit, for even the most unusual gemstones. Learn how to craft a bezel setting by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Set a stone or jewel into a bezel for jewelry
In part one of her three part instructional video series on setting a cabochon in a bezel, Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Addie Kidd shows you how to adjust your bezel's height to match your cabochon. This technique is essential for making pendants or any jewelry with a large stone centerpiece. Learn how to set a stone or jewel cabochon by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make an s-hook clasp with looped ends
Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Addie Kidd shows you how to make an S-hook clasp with looped ends. You will need wire, pliers, and a hammer. Learn how to make an s-hook clasp with looped ends for necklaces or bracelets by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make an S-hook clasp with hammered ends
Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Addie Kidd shows you how to make an S-hook clasp with hammered ends. You'll need silver wire, pliers, and a hammer. Learn how to craft an s-hook clasp for necklaces or bracelets by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Forge and shape sterling silver ear wire findings
Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Jill Erickson shows you a quick way to forge your own ear wires. Learn how to use round nose pliers and a hammer to bend and shape professional looking ear wire findings.
How To: Ball up the end of sterling silver wire with a torch
Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Jill Erickson demonstrates how to use a torch to ball up the end of a piece of sterling silver wire. This wire can now be shaped into an earring or whatever jewelry desired. Learn how to ball up the end of sterling silver wire with a torch by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make right angle weave earrings
These are really easy to make using the double needle right angle weave technique. Once you have mastered one pair you can add tiers to them; the possibilities are only limited to your imagination! Learn how to make a pair of right angle weave earrings by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Embellish pewter charms and pendants with crystals
A basic charm or pendant can be easily be decorated or customized. With a little glue and flat back crystal you can add bling to pewter charms and findings. Learn how to revamp existing pieces by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make picture perfect frames cameo necklace pendants
This cameo style necklace pendant is made out of little picture frames, scrapbooking paper, vintage photographs, magazine cut outs, or whatever you want. These charms have a great antique feel. Learn how to craft a picture perfect frame cameo-style necklace pendant by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make a two drop peyote bracelet
Make a two drop peyote bracelet, just like in the latest beading magazines, and learn how to read a peyote pattern, all by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial. Learn how to read a color wheel as well, and how to use it to improve beading technique. For this project you will need a needle, nylon line, and beads. Watch this how-to video and make a two drop peyote bracelet of your own!
How To: Make a bracelet using the square stitch
This video tutorial will demonstrate the square stitch. Learn how to do this stitch using a large seed bead and learn how to make this stretch bracelet using the square stitch. Follow along and make this fun seed bead bracelet with the square stitch.
How To: Make a Swarovski crystal spacer bar bracelet
This video jewelry-making tutorial shows how to make a Swarovski crystal spacer bar bracelet. For this craft project you will need crystals, space bars, silver rounds beads, crimp beads, and a three string clasp. Learn how to make a Swarovski crystal spacer bar bracelet by watching this how-to video.
How To: Make origami crane earrings
This video jewelry-making tutorial shows how to make these origami crane earrings. You will need tiny origami paper, crimping beads, crystals, earring findings, and jewelry wire. Learn how to fold a crane using the traditional Japanese art of origami and craft it into earrings by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make a beaded wire ring
Create a simply beautiful beaded wire ring in minutes with this step by step guide. This delicate ring design will look simply lovely with any style of bead. Be creative. Learn how to craft this beaded wire ring by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial. Get beading!
How To: Make a tie-on beaded fringe necklace
In a recent episode of Gok Wan's Fashion Fix series, he used some beads to trim up the fringe on a sandal which gave us a great idea for a new take on fashion fringing: for a necklace! To make this project you will need cord and round glass beads. Simple! Learn how to craft this necklace by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make a hammered Shepherds Crook clasp
This video demonstrates two things - first how to make a Shepherds Crook Clasp & also how to hammer it (a technique which can be used with many wire projects). Learn how to craft a shepherds crook clasp by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make a hippie chic necklace
A funky hippie-chic necklace with a floral focal bead to help bring summer into your life. For this project you will need cord or thong, beads, a jump ring, eye pins, head pins, cord tips, jump rings, and necklace findings. Learn how to make this hippie chic necklace by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make a jeweled cuff-style bracelet
Eco...in this case also meaning 'economize' as we take an item that would normally have been thrown away & use it to make a cool fashion statement piece! This project is dedicated to the Green Guru Challenge and just uses household scraps headed for the trash, and turns them into a stylish bracelet. Learn how to craft this bejeweled cuff bracelet by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Make coin pearl drop earrings
Here's a 'How To Make' video for a pair of classy freshwater pearl earrings. For this project you will need some earring findings, jump rings, coin pearls, eye pins, head pins, and pearls. Learn how to craft these coin pearl drop earrings by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.