Save Learn to make these cute and colorful glass pendants with me. I’ll show you how to use scrapbook paper and some glass ‘vase gems’ to make some really fun cabochons that you can use for so many things! This video tutorial takes you through the steps of creating the cabochon and adding a bail,…
How to Make a Leather Bracelet from an Old Belt
Save Learn to make handsome braided leather bracelets out of old belts! This tutorial shows you step-by-step how to refashion belt leather into cool woven bracelets. This fun project looks simple enough that you could enjoy it as a craft activity with your kids, or that teens could do on their own. What a great…
How to Make Perfectly Matching Earwires {Video}
Save In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you a neat trick for making perfectly matching earwires every time – make two of them together! I’ll introduce you to a special pair of pliers that makes the job easier, but also teach you how to use an everyday household object if you’re not quite ready to…
How to Make Diamond Shaped Earwires {Video}
Save Learn to make your own lovely diamond or square shaped earwires using a fun pair of specialty jewelry making pliers. This step-by-step video tutorial shows you the technique to create perfect earwires easily and quickly. Won’t these add a special touch to your handmade earring creations? Complete list of tools + materials and notes…
How to Use Wubber’s Square Mandrel Pliers {Video Demo}
Learn to make square jump rings, coils, tube bails, or diamond shaped links using these fun designer jewelry making tools by Wubber’s. In this video, the developer of these specialty pliers shows us tips, tricks, and techniques as well as a few specific ways to use these square jawed pliers. Until now, there hasn’t been…
Basic Jewelry Making Tools: Round Nosed Pliers
Save Round nosed pliers have finely tapered cone-shaped jaws which are used for forming loops in wire. We use these pliers in creating a basic simple loop (as used in eyepins and beaded dangles) and wrapped loops which create secure closed beaded links, as well as beaded dangles and wire wrapped briolettes. Round nosed pliers are…
How to Make Simple Wire Loops – Jewelry Making Basics {Video}
Save Making simple wire loops is one of the core techniques used in creating wire jewelry. Mastering this method will help you form perfect uniform loops when making eyepins, dangles, and linked bead chains. Practicing these simple loops is also a great way to become comfortable using your round nose pliers as a beginner before…
DIY Upcycled Sushi Tray Earrings {Video}
Save This jewelry making video shows you how to make a fun pair of earrings from an unexpected material – an upcycled plastic to-go container for sushi! These earrings are nice and light, and also very quick to make. Oh, and they’re earth-friendly, too :) Complete list of tools and supplies below the video. Subscribe…
Ribbon and Pearl Necklace Tutorial
Save This lovely classic pearl and ribbon necklace is easier to make than you might think. Imagine all the wonderful color combinations you can come up with using your favorite ribbon and faux pearls…or other beads! Learn the technique here and you can use it for necklaces and bracelets too. Thanks to Anne at Flax…
What is Lost Wax Casting?
Lost wax casting is a technique for making jewelry cast in metal from sculptures made of wax. Start by cutting, sculpting, or carving a 3-dimensional model out of jeweler’s wax to create a mold in the shape of the jewelry piece you want to make. The mold is then encased in a plaster-like substance called ‘investment’,…
