Save Save Why do we need to work harden wire? Work hardening techniques allow us to deliberately change the temper of the wire that we want to work with and force it into a stronger state. In other words, we would work harden to give strength to soft metal to help it hold its shape. We…
All About Jewelry Wire: What is Work Hardening?
Save Save What is Work Hardening? Work hardening is a term that refers to certain metals’ tendency to stiffen up as they are manipulated. Very often, we use work hardening intentionally to give strength to soft metal to help it hold its shape. We can also use it to add springiness, as is helpful in a…
DIY Braided Leather Tassel Bracelet {Video}
In this video, I’ll show you how to make a fun braided leather bracelet with a tassel. Actually, the tassel is optional, but I love it! I think it adds a fun flair to a simple design. It could also be interesting to mix colors instead of choosing just one. What do you think? All…
The RIGHT Way to Use Jump Rings {Video}
What is a jump ring? By definition, a jump ring is a metal ring where the ends meet but are not soldered or welded together, so the ring can be opened and closed. Jump rings are used to attach two components together when making jewelry; for example – connecting a clasp to a chain, or…
How to Make a Leather Necklace {Video}
Save How to Make a Leather Necklace Making leather necklaces is fun and easy! They are quick to make and work well with a variety of pendant and charm styles, so you can make them in all different colors for all your favorite pendants. In this video I show you step by step how to…
How to Wire Wrap a Headpin {Video}
Save Save 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…
How to Make a Knotted Headpin {Video}
Save Save 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…
DIY Ombre Rhinestone Earring Tutorial
Save 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…
Beaded Rivoli Earring Tutorial {Video}
Save 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…
DIY Beaded Pearl Earrings Tutorial {Video}
Save Save 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…
