making jewelry

How To Make A Woven Bracelet Out Of Beads

Instructions how to make a woven bracelet out of beads resembling American Indian designs by using a beading loom.

How To Make Jewelry For Your Feet; AKA 'Barefoot Shoes'

Have you ever heard of barefoot shoes? No, not the running type. The barefoot shoes in this article have no soles at all. Instead they are pieces of jewelry, specifically designed to add that special something to your outdoorsy summertime outfit, provided you’re to be walking on grass or sand!

How to Create a Beautiful Hemp Friendship Bracelet

Step-by-step instructions for how to create a beautiful hemp friendship bracelet. This jewelry project is relatively easy to make and doesn’t require a great amount of skill.

How To Make A Floral Chainlet / Bracelet Out Of Beads

Instructions how to make a floral chainlet / bracelet out of beads with a floral style similar to the bead designs popular in Native American Indian woodland nations.

Ginkgo Leaves Pendant

Instructions how to make a stamped silver metal ginkgo leaves pendant.

Rolled Paper Beads

The history of rolled paper beads and instructions for the rolling technique of making paper beads for jewelry.

Attending Bead and Gem Shows

Tips before you attend a bead and gem show. Do's and don'ts about buying beads that will make your attendance more pleasurable and helpful.

How to Make a Roller-Printed Ring

A sterling silver roller-printed band attached to the surface of a wider, inner band, makes this roller-printed ring design a particularly appealing piece of jewelry.

Creating Wire Jewelry

Instructions for creating coiled wire earrings and background information on the best wire gauges for creating different types of jewelry.

Metallic Paper Beads

Simple instructions for making metallic paper beads by forming paper pulp into interesting painted shapes.

Faux Ivory Buttons

Simple instructions for mixing polymer clay to resemble bone or ivory to make objects such as faux ivory buttons.

How to Make a Polymer Clay House Necklace

Simple instructions for making a polymer clay necklace with house shaped beads.

Precious Metal Clay

Interesting facts about Precious Metal Clay (PMC), cost, who is using PMC, and kiln firing silver clay to make jewelry and other objects.

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jewelry making projects for children

Pasta Necklaces for Children

This is a wonderful threading activity for kids that develops their dexterity and gives them the opportunity to hone their problem-solving skills.