Tutorials (Listed alphabetically)
Basic
Bead Stringing
  Level: Beginner
Learn how to lay out your
design, string, and finish off so you can create your own necklaces and
bracelets. A lesson on design elements is also covered, as well as basic crimping, folded crimping, and
finishing with clamshell bead tips. If you want to learn how to make a
twisted multi-strand piece, check out the
Torsade Necklace.
Supplies needed:
sterling silver findings (clasp, crimps,
spacers), steel bead stringing wire, beads, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters
or nail clippers, design board, crimping tool (optional).
Click here for tool information.
Beaded Branches Necklace
  Level: Beginner
Make a necklace encrusted with
delicate beaded flowers and leaf branches.
Supplies needed: 24-28ga wire, beads,
clasp, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters.
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Beaded Branches Pin
  Level: Beginner
Make a pin (or barrette) with
delicate beaded flowers and leaf branches.
Supplies needed: pin back or
barrette blank,
24ga wire, beads, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters.
Click here for tool information.
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Braided
Copper Bangle
  Level: Beginner
This lesson shows how to make a round braid with four strands of copper wire, and then finish it off to make a bangle bracelet. It is designed as a practice project to get you ready for my
Vertebraid Bangle.
Supplies needed: 18ga copper or sterling silver wire, bead dangle, tape, chain nose pliers, round nose pliers or a
ballpoint pen, wire cutters, nylon jaw pliers, large binder clip, alligator clip, Sharpie marker, liver of sulfur (optional).
Byzantine Chain
 Level: Beginner
This is a chain-maille technique of weaving jump rings together to form a
chain. Great practice for opening and closing rings, and bracelets made with
this technique roll beautifully on your wrist! Bonus instructions are
included for adding bead links between sections of chain.
Supplies needed: sterling silver jump rings &
clasp, large paper clip, 2 pairs of chain-nose pliers (or 1 chain-nose and 1
flat-nose). Click here for tool
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Caged Crystal Chain Weave
 Level:
Advanced
Add Swarovski sparkle to a chain-maille technique of weaving jump rings
together.
Supplies needed:
sterling silver jump rings, clasp, twisted crimps, 35 5mm Swarovski crystals, steel bead
stringing wire, 2 pairs of chain-nose pliers (or 1 chain-nose and 1
flat-nose), large paper clip.
Click here for tool information.
"I finished the caged crystal bracelet with the Caribbean Blue
Opal crystals. It's beautiful ! Thanks so much for your kits
- they are professionally packaged and the instructions are very clear."
-Wanda
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Crystal Balls
 Level:
Beginner
Make spheres of sparkling crystals to hang from earrings or act as a
"beaded bead" for stringing. A great technique for earrings
to accompany the
Puffy Heart
or
Princess Pillow,
this pattern does not even require a needle. Swarovski color suggestions are included for making color gradients.
Supplies needed:
14 4-6mm Swarovski bicone crystals per ball, monofilament (illusion cord),
GS Hypo Cement. Earwires, headpins, round-nose pliers, wire cutters, &
chain-nose pliers are optional for earrings.
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 Dodecahedron
 Level: Beginner
These are hollow beaded spheres made to hang as a
pendant on a chain, or smaller ones to fashion into earrings. They can be made
from Swarovski
crystals, Czech glass, pearls, bugles, and lots of
other uniformly-sized beads.
Supplies needed:
30 4-6mm beads, monofilament (illusion cord), GS Hypo Cement.
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Earring Basics
 Level: Beginner
Learn to make chandelier, cluster,
simple drop, and briolette wrap earrings using simple and wrapped loops.
Supplies needed: chandelier
earring components, headpins, chain, earwires, wire, beads, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers,
wire cutters.
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Flat Snake Weave
 Level:
Intermediate
A variation of European 4-in-1, this chainmaille technique makes a wide,
flat band for a watch or a bracelet.
Supplies needed: sterling silver jump rings,
clasp,
2 pairs of chain-nose pliers (or 1 chain-nose and 1 flat-nose),
large paper clip.
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Flower Bud Earrings
  Level:
Intermediate
This lesson shows how to form
lightweight sheet metal into unfurling flowers, and then display them on
handmade earwires. No soldering is used, but bonus
material includes how to make your own ball-end headpins with a micro-torch.
Supplies needed: fine gauge
copper sheet, 20 & 24 gauge sterling silver wire, metal shears, nylon/rawhide hammer, riveting/texturing hammer, chasing hammer,
bench block, metal file, butane micro torch and fuel, steel wool, center punch, drill/Dremel,
Sharpie, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, wire cutters.
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Freeform Wire Cuff
 Level:
Intermediate
This bracelet is what you make of it! Two patterns are included: organic and geometric. Your design can also be embellished with beads from
your own collection.
Supplies needed: 14 or 16ga and
20, 22, or 24ga wire, beads to embellish, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, wire
cutters, notebook and pencil for designing, ball-peen hammer, steel bench block.
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Illusion
& Organza Necklaces
  Level: Beginner
These airy, lightweight necklaces use a scattering
of beads to add interest. How do I get the beads to stay in place? How do
I get the beads on the ribbon? I'll teach you. You'll also learn to finish off with a professional closure using cones.
2 necklace kits in 1!
Supplies needed: clasps, cones, jump rings,
clamshells, medium-gauge (22ga) wire, monofilament, beads, organza ribbon, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, wire
cutters, sharp scissors, knotting tweezers, GS Hypo Cement.
Click here for tool information. floating
bead necklace multistrand
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Link Bracelet
  Level:
Beginner
Intimidated by wire? This is a great technique to get your feet wet.
You'll learn how to make simple & wrapped loops, as well as a hook
clasp.
Supplies needed: 20-24 gauge
wire, beads, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers,
wire cutters.
Click here for tool information.
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Nest Pendant
 Level:
Beginner
Weave together a nest of wire to nestle freshwater pearl
eggs.
Supplies needed: 22 and 24 gauge sterling silver wire,
freshwater pearls,
sterling silver chain, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, ball-peen hammer.
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Open Spirals
  Level: Beginner
Learn
how I make open spirals without scratching the surface of the wire. I use heavy
gauge wire for strength and control.
Supplies needed:
16 or 18 gauge dead-soft sterling silver or copper wire, chain nose pliers, round nose
pliers, wire cutters
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Parallel Chain
 Level: Beginner
This is a chain-maille technique of weaving jump rings together to form a
chain. Great practice for opening and closing rings, and it makes a lightweight design.
Supplies needed: sterling silver jump rings,
clasp,
2 pairs of chain-nose pliers (or 1 chain-nose and 1 flat-nose).
Click here for tool information.
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PMC Lentil Bead
 Level:
Intermediate
This is a hollow focal bead whose name and
shape come from a lens-shaped seed. Basic PMC knowledge is necessary as
this is an intermediate-level tutorial.
Supplies needed:
Basic PMC tools, PMC clay and paste/slip.
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PMC Round Box Pendant
  Level:
Intermediate
This lesson shows how to texture and create a reversible hollow pendant using dry construction. Bonus material includes instructions on how to modify this
project to make a resin blank.
Supplies needed:
Basic PMC tools, PMC clay and paste/slip, circle cutter, measuring tape, sandpaper. Basic
PMC knowledge is necessary as this is an intermediate-level tutorial.
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PMC Texture Sheet
 Level:
Beginner
Transfer a digital image
from the computer to texture the surface of metal clay or polymer clay.
Supplies needed: Overhead transparency, photopolymer plate, glass from a small photo frame, ¼” thick backer board,
bubble wrap, binder/bulldog clips, printer, image software (i.e. Paint, Photoshop), UV (black) light. Click here for
more PMC information.
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Princess Pillow Pendant
 Level:
Beginner
Sparkly and square like a princess-cut diamond, this woven crystal pendant
is made without threading a needle. It can be worn
straight or on the bias (pictured).
Check out the
Crystal Balls tutorial
for coordinating earrings.
puffy square pattern, Swarovski square pattern, crystal square, pattern
Supplies needed:
96 4mm Swarovski
crystals, monofilament, chain,
GS Hypo Cement,
scissors or nail clippers.
Click here for tool information.
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Princess Pillow Addendum
  Level:
Intermediate
Take your Princess Pillow pendants to a new
level with color gradients. This tutorial is
designed to be used with the Princess Pillow Tutorial (above) and isn't difficult
if you are familiar with the basic Princess Pillow. Swarovski crystal
color suggestions and two separate color gradient patterns (4- and 5-color) are
included.
Supplies needed:
96 4mm Swarovski
crystals, monofilament, chain,
GS Hypo Cement,
scissors or nail clippers.
Click here for tool information.
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Puffy Heart Pendant Swarovski Puffy Heart Pattern,
Crystal Puffy Heart Pattern
 Level:
Intermediate
Weave together Swarovski crystals with this Puffy
Heart Pattern
(and WITHOUT threading a needle)
to make this sparkly 3-D pendant. Check out
the
Crystal Balls tutorial for
coordinating earrings.
woven crystal
heart pattern free
Supplies needed: 73 Swarovski crystals,
monofilament, 16-inch sterling silver omega chain,
GS Hypo Cement, scissors or nail clippers.
Click here for tool information.
"Your instructions were so easy to follow, and
very concise – it made me feel like an expert!" -Deb
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Puffy Heart Addendum: Center Gradient
 Level:
Intermediate
Take your Puffy Heart pendants up a notch by
learning how to make them with a color gradient from the center outward.
Directions include patterns for a light-centered heart and dark-centered heart. This tutorial is designed to be used with the
Puffy Heart Tutorial (above) and isn't difficult once you've mastered the
basic Puffy Heart. Swarovski crystal color suggestions are
included.
Supplies needed: 73 Swarovski crystals,
monofilament, chain for wearing,
GS Hypo Cement,
scissors or nail clippers.
Click here for tool information.
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Puffy Heart Addendum:
Vertical Gradient
  Level:
Intermediate
Expand the look of your beaded crystal hearts by learning how to make them in a monochromatic gradient (top to bottom) and rainbow
pattern. This tutorial is
designed to be used with the Puffy Heart Tutorial (above) and isn't
difficult once you've mastered the basic Puffy Heart. Swarovski
crystal color suggestions are included.
Supplies needed: 73 Swarovski crystals,
monofilament, chain for wearing,
GS Hypo Cement,
scissors or nail clippers.
Click here for tool information.
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Silk
Knotting
 Level:
Intermediate
This multi-strand necklace features beads on silk cord held in place by knots
and finished off professionally with cones. Bonus instructions are
included for making a knotted strand of pearls.
Supplies needed: Carded silk cord with attached needle,
2 cones, 6" 20-ga wire, clasp, beads, beading awl or knotting tweezers, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters,
glue (any kind, GS Hypo Cement recommended).
Click here for tool information. Optional: 2
clamshells, 2 jump rings, and a strand of pearls for knotted strand of pearls.
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Simple Loops 
 Level:
Beginner
One of the most basic and useful wirework skills, simple
loops can be used to make single-bead links (pictured here), earrings, and
bracelet dangles.
Supplies needed:
beads, 18- or 20-gauge wire, clasp, round-nose pliers,
chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, ruler.
Optional: earwires, headpins.
Click here for tool information.
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Spinning Wheel Pendant
 Level:
Intermediate
This lesson shows how to
tube-rivet a lampwork disc bead to a stamped sterling silver disc, and then
add wire to make a bail for this kinetic pendant. The technique can also be
used to make links for other jewelry designs (like the bracelet pictured to
the right).
Supplies needed: 1" sterling silver
disc, 20ga sterling silver wire & tubing, lampwork disc, accent bead ,
center
punch, steel bench block, steel design stamp, jewelry hammer, polishing
pad/paper, chain nose pliers (2 pair, or 1 chain + 1 flat), round nose pliers,
wire cutters.
Click here for tool information.
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Springy Links Bracelet
 Level:
Advanced
All kinds of links and dangles! We will make springy links to form
the bracelet chain, then embellish with fancy headpins, D-coils, caged
beads, spirals, and more.
Supplies needed: 18- and
20-gauge sterling silver wire,
headpins, beads, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, ball-peen hammer & steel
bench block, pen or knitting needle (¼"
diameter) for a mandrel.
Click here for tool information.
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Squiggle Bracelet
 Level:
Intermediate
Make this lightweight bangle with freeform swirls and a lampwork
or Kazuri focal bead. Bonus instructions are included to make the
drilled bracelet pictured to the right.
Supplies needed:
16ga sterling silver wire, 1x4mm
sterling silver rod, focal bead, accent beads,round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, ball-peen hammer & steel
bench block, pens and markers to use as mandrels, bottle or similar object
to use for shaping.
Click here for tool information.
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Topsy-Turvy Bracelet
 Level:
Intermediate
Wire going this way and that, here and there, to create a stunning showpiece.
Learn how to perfect your spirals, make links that can each be used
separately, and make your own swan clasp.
Supplies needed:
16 gauge dead-softsterling silver
or copper wire, large-holed beads, sterling silver bead caps and
discs, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers,
flat-nose pliers or second set of chain-nose pliers, wire cutters,
ball-peen hammer & steel
bench block, pens and markers to use as mandrels.
Click here for tool information.
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Torsade Necklace
  Level:
Beginner
This technique takes the mystery out of keeping multiple strands twisted
together without having to braid the strands or twist the necklace each time
you put it on. You'll also learn to finish off with a
professional closure using cones. The
Basic Bead Stringing
instructions are
included in this tutorial, so if you've never learned how to string beads
securely, I'll show you.
Supplies needed:
3 strands of freshwater pearls or
semiprecious stones, clasp, soldered jump rings, twisted crimps,
cones,
20 gauge sterling silver wire for finishing, steel bead stringing wire,
round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, large paper clip,
design board, bead clamps or alligator
clips.
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Vertebraid Bangle
  Level:
Intermediate
Braid a beautiful square cord with doubled strands of
silver wire, then finish off to create a bangle bracelet. This is a great technique to showcase big hole beads like Pandora.
If you want practice braiding wire first, check out my Braided Copper Bangle.
Supplies needed:
22ga fine silver wire, 18ga sterling silver wire, 2 skinny sterling silver cones, slider beads with 5mm+ hole (optional), hook clasp, chain nose pliers,
round nose pliers, wire cutters, large binder clip, alligator clip, nylon or rawhide hammer, steel bench block.
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Viking Bezel Pendant
 Level:
Intermediate
Suggested prerequisite:
Viking Knit Woven Chain
Ever wonder what to do with stones without holes?
This tutorial uses the same technique as the Viking Knit Woven Chain to make a mesh bezel for a
cabochon.
Supplies needed:
28ga fine silver wire, 18ga sterling silver wire,
cabochon, sterling silver chain, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters.
Click here for tool information.
"The Viking Bezel is a great tutorial worth
EVERY penny! Thanks!" -Juli
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Viking Knit Woven Chain
 Level:
Beginner
Also
called Viking Weave or Viking Chain, this is constructed by weaving wire
around a mandrel and is finished by pulling it through a draw plate and
adding cones for a professional finish. The chain style is based on ancient
Viking and Indian patterns and is perfect for making a cord for bracelets
and necklaces. Instructions include making an asymmetrical bangle
(pictured at right). This is, to my knowledge, the most comprehensive
tutorial on Viking Knit available, and I have listed a few comments below
from people who have purchased this one.
 Supplies needed:
20ga
sterling silver wire, 24-28ga fine silver
wire, clasp, 2 cones or end caps, craft wire for start, ⅜" wooden dowel or
allen wrench, chain-nose
pliers, round-nose pliers, wire cutters, wooden drawplate, old credit card or gift card.
Click here for tool information.
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Wire
Crochet
 Level:
Intermediate
Learn how to make multi-strand necklaces using
the most basic of crochet stitches and finish off professionally with cones.
Supplies needed: 28-gauge fine
silver wire, 20-gauge wire for finishing, cones, clasp, beads, crochet hook
(4-8mm), round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters.
Click here for tool information.
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Woven Crystal Bracelet
  Level:
Beginner
Lots of sparkle coming from these Swarovski florets! This is a delicate
and lightweight design that looks more difficult than it is. The pattern
accommodates a variety of beads for different looks.
Supplies needed:
8mm beads, 4mm crystals, seed beads, monofilament,
clasp, 2 jump rings, 2 clamshells,
chain-nose pliers, scissors or nail clippers, GS Hypo Cement.
Click here for tool information.
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