Jewelry Design

Learn to make beautiful beaded jewelry.

This technique is amazing and a great way to learn or practice a bead weaving stitch called peyote. You literally weave tiny seed beads together to form a tube-shaped bead.

Get started making jewelry now with this helpful hub of links to the basics of all kinds of jewelry making: bead stringing; bead weaving; wire work; metal clay; metal fabrication; metal soldering; fused and lampwork glass; and mixed media and fiber.

Use this pricing formula to figure out how much to charge (both wholesale and retail) for your hand-crafted jewelry.

This wire wrapping method works for wrapping a number of different sizes and shapes of cabochons, often referred as cabs.

Mix up your media, including wood, wire, and crystal beads, with this easy Christmas tree earrings project.

Filing metal plate or wire is never a fun thing, but it is really important to do it well. Here are some tips to help you file successfully.

What Wire for What? – Learn about the different types of wire used for jewelry making.

Crimp beads are used to finish off a beaded jewelry piece such as a necklace or bracelet. This tutorial shows how to use crimping plier to close a crimp bead.