Category Archives: Beading

Beaded jewelry: How to bead, beading tips, and crafting advice.

How to Make Beaded Bracelets

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Making jewelry can be very easy. Sometimes we forget just how easy making them is! Here’s our newest video on how to make memory wire bracelets. It shows you step by step what is involved [...]

Gem & Jewelry Show Review

Yesterday I went to a gem and jewelry show, so here is a review of what a gem show is like for those who haven’t gone to one.
What to Expect
1) Lots of Vendors
The show I went to yesterday had over a thousand vendors. If you go the gem and jewelry shows in [...]

Where to Get Beading Supplies

For those who want to start beading, ArtBeads, has great beading supplies.
I have found them to be the cheapest priced vendor for Griffon silk thread on the net when I have searched. Even cheaper than EBay. If you appreciate the convenience of having the needle already attached to the [...]

Jewelry Making Ideas

Sometimes when making jewelry, one needs some inspiration. Here are a few of my newest designs (and some old standbys) that may inspire you to make your own. All were very fast to make as we know that the holidays are coming soon.

Bracelets

Here I fell in love with making memory wire bracelets. [...]

Stop Losing Your Beads

Whether you are a jewelry wearer or a jewelry maker, many of us have lost beads at one time or another. Here are tips that can help you not lose beads all over the floor — as well as how to recover them if they do!
Tips for People Wearing Beads
1) Buy Jewelry That Has [...]

Tips On Making Holiday Jewelry

If you plan to make jewelry for the holidays, now is the time to prepare. Making jewelry can really save you money. Handmade jewelry is often a personal gift the recipient really appreciates. Here are some things to consider:
Deciding Who
In order to not forget anyone, having a list of people you want [...]

How to Make a Bangle Bracelet with Beads

If you want to make a fabulous simple bracelet, try making a bangle bracelet with beads.
Usually when thinking of bead bracelets, one often thinks of silk or nylon thread with beads. Using memory wire makes a different fun look that is wonderful. My favorite bead bracelet is one my friend made me.

Making [...]