When working with jewelry wire, it is very important to understand the basics of wire gauge, hardness, and material and how these factors affect your designs. Today we will straighten out some confusion in the wire gauge measuring systems before we move on to wire hardness and choosing the right wire for your projects (Parts…
How to Use a Crimping Tool to Finish Beaded Jewelry {Video}
In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to use a crimping tool and crimp covers to finish off your beaded designs nicely. Not only does this give a professional look to your beaded jewelry, but it makes it more comfortable to wear as there are no flattened crimp tube corners to scratch against your…
DIY Glue-on Bails {Video}
Glue-on bails are useful for things like scrabble tile or other handmade pendants. These glue – on bails come in many shapes, sizes and designs and can be purchased online or in craft supply shops. However, it’s simple to make your own bails to glue on to your projects if you so desire, and in…
7 Ways to Spot Fake Pearls {Video}
It’s not always easy to determine whether pearls are genuine or not. These days, real pearls come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and 99% of them are ‘cultured’, which means that they are farmed by pearl farmers instead of being found wild in nature. Cultured pearls are very much genuine pearls,…
How to Make Perfectly Matching Earwires {Video}
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 invest…
