Jewelry Making and Beading Instructions
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Finishing off leather cord
There are many ways to finish off a leather cord by gluing the cord to a hook end, however, the method shown here is sturdy and does not require any use of glue. This finishing might be a little bulkier than other solutions, but from a purist's point of view, it makes for a more elegant piece of jewelry for not using any glue or solder.
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Fat-wrap bead
This tutorial does a review on the traditional wrapped bead and shows you how to create a much nicely designed alternative: the "fat-wrap". Start by reviewing the traditional "wrapped bead"
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Herringbone Weave
This pretty and simple weave (lashing) can easily be done over almost any kind of wrapped bead, forming a "diamond" shape. Notice how the front is different than the back, caused by the regular lashing. This technique is not my invention, it has been used by a number of wire artists and made popular by jewelry designer Dana Kellin in 2003.
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Making Memory Wire Jewelry
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Making jewelry is a fun hobby and for some can become a full time business. At the very least, you will be able to make gorgeous and unique jewelry to wear and give as gifts. As with any hobby, you need to start with the basics and using memory wire to make jewelry is a method that requires a bit less skill than some of the others. Memory wire jewelry does not need a clasp or fancy crimping and one size fits all.
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Introduction To Jewelry Making
I think that one of my favorite crafts is jewelry making. Beads should be part of any well-equipped jewelry making kit. I love the choice of styles that jewelry making allows you to try...
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Making Hemp Jewelry Is Fun and Easy
Making our ideas come to life and creating them with our own hands is a great source of satisfaction for many of us. Handicrafts such as making hemp jewelry have been and continue to be very popular among both hobbyists and would-be entrepreneurs alike. Aside from being a productive way to pass time, making hemp jewelry encourages creativity and is a great and inexpensive way to have fun either by ones own self or with friends and family.
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Beads - A Brief History
What do you think the earliest recorded use of beads is - is your first thought perhaps beadwork created by the Egyptians? Yes, there certainly were a lot of beaded items in Egyptian times, but beadwork has been found dating back to the Stone Age (the Upper Paleolithic period)...
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Creating Your Own Jewelry
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Do you have a better way to accessorize yourself than with a nice piece of jewelry? The problem is that sometimes costume jewelry can also be extremely expensive...
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