In this video, I’ll show you how to wire wrap a bead on a headpin – which is a basic jewelry making technique that’s great for everyone to know! Wrapped loops are much more secure than simple wire loops – I almost always prefer a wrapped loop to an open loop. Another advantage to the…
How to Make a Knotted Headpin {Video}
In this quick video I’ll show you how I make my own knotted headpins. I think they add a special touch to certain designs, and one of my favorite things about them is that I can make them as long as I need for larger beads or making fancy wraps at the top of beaded…
DIY Ombre Rhinestone Earring Tutorial
This free jewelry making tutorial shows you how to assemble rhinestones in prong settings in a gorgeous array of colors. The word ombré means ‘shaded’ and generally refers to a gradation of colors in the same family. It truly makes for a stunning presentation of gems with this lovely style! Learn to make your own ombré…
Beaded Rivoli Earring Tutorial {Video}
Learn to make these beautiful intricate beaded earrings with with Swarovski crystal rivolis, bicones, and seed beads. This free beaded earring pattern is one that will surely be beautiful in any combination of colors that you can dream up, but I am personally in love with this bronze and blue mixture! Watch the video below…
DIY Beaded Pearl Earrings Tutorial {Video}
Learn to make some fun beaded earrings using pearls or your choice of beads or crystals. I use flexible stringing wire with little spacer beads as crimp tubes to suspend these pretty seed pearls in an illusion-style design. Wouldn’t these be fun using festive colorful beads for Christmas? They kind of look like little Christmas…
