Save This video shows you how to use the EconoWinder Coiling Gizmo to create a perfect wire coil, and then how to coil it a second time to create a fabulous coiled wire bead! Make them in all different colors and sizes and use these funky wire beads to add a special element to your handmade beaded…
How to Make Peruvian Thread Earrings {Video}
Save Peruvian thread earrings are wonderful brightly colored accessories that have always fascinated me. At first glance, they look extremely complicated to make, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that they are actually quite simple, thanks to this video tutorial. Save Use a wire coiling tool to make perfect wire coils quickly and easily, or…
Coiling Wire by Hand {Video Demo}
Save There are tons of fun tools for coiling wire out there, but like most things, it turns out that there’s a simple way to do it without having to invest in another gadget. This video demonstration will show you the trick to getting neat wire coils easily by wrapping the wire by hand! How…
How to Use Wire Looping Pliers {Video Demo}
Save This video demonstrates how easy making loops can be using wire looping pliers, which are specialty jewelry making pliers with one concave jaw and one normal round-nosed jaw. Wire looping pliers can be used for making simple wire loops, wrapped loops, and eye pins without having to switch back and forth between round nosed and…
Jersey Knit T-Shirt Bracelet Tutorial {Video}
Save This video will show you how to connect strips of fabric from an old t-shirt and weave them into a fun chunky fabric bracelet. All you need is a t-shirt, some fabric scissors, and two hands and you can make stacks of these cool upcycled eco-friendly bracelets! You might also want to see yesterday’s…
How to Make Continuous T-Shirt Yarn {Video}
Save T-shirt yarn, also known as “tarn”, is a great eco-friendly product that is perfect for lots of DIY craft projects including rag rugs, scarves, or fun woven bracelets. It has a nice slightly stretchy quality, and is very easy and inexpensive to make yourself. This video will show you how to make long continuous…
Memory Wire Bracelet Tutorial
Save Memory wire bracelets are so much fun to make, and SO easy! They’re a great way to accessorize a blah outfit, and of course they make great gifts. If you’ve never made a memory wire bracelet before, this tutorial from Happy Hour Projects will show you just how easy it is to whip…
DIY Ring Display Tutorial
Save Store-bought displays for your handmade jewelry can be expensive, and sometimes it’s hard to find ones that fit with the rest of your jewelry booth or your brand colors. But guess what? It’s easy to make your own professional looking ring display, and you can customize it to fit in with the rest…
How to Make a Single Sliding Knot Closure {Video}
Save Sliding knots come in very handy when making casual bracelets such as friendship bracelets, shambhala style bracelets, or other macrame braclets and necklaces using leather or cord. It’s also nice to have a one-size-fits-all solution if you’re selling jewelry online where people are unable to try your handmade jewelry on for size. This video…
Spiral Twist Hand Drill for Jewelry Making {Video Demo}
Save You don’t need a fancy rotary tool or even an electric power drill to be able to drill through soft metals for jewelry making! A Jeweler’s Spiral Twist Hand Drill is entirely hand operated and very easy to use for drilling small holes in silver, brass, copper, aluminum, and gold. You can also use…
