How To

Hammering Wire

Michelle M. — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Learn how to add texture to your jewelry with simple wire hammering techniques. Two presenters from Beads, Baubles, and Jewels TV, Mark Nelson and Marlene Blessing, offer expert advice for jewelry makers who want to use wire in their earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. ...(read more)

Spiral Peyote

Michelle M. — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:33:00 GMT

Add an automatic twist to a peyote tube by using a pattern of varied bead sizes....(read more)

Saving Money On Production with Cynthia Deis

Michelle M. — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:56:00 GMT

Name: Cynthia Deis Business: Owner of Ornamentea and Panopolie—two brick-and-mortar bead shops in Raleigh, North Carolina—and the Ornamentea website, www.ornamentea.com . Contact: Ornamentea, 509 N. West St., Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 834-6260;...(read more)

Triangle Weave

Michelle M. — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:44:00 GMT

String 3 beads and tie them in a circle to form a triangle. This is your first unit. Pass through the first bead again. String 2 beads and pass through the bead just exited and the 2 just strung. Continue adding 2 beads at a time to make a series of triangles...(read more)

One-Drop Peyote Stitch

Michelle M. — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:19:00 GMT

One-drop peyote stitch begins by stringing an even number of beads to create the first two rows. For step-by-step instructions, see even-count peyote . See Peyote Stitch...(read more)

Even-Count Peyote Stitch

Michelle M. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:29:00 GMT

Free Even Count Peyote Stitch Video String an even number of beads; these make up the first 2 rows. Six beads are shown here. Tip: Run a long needle through every other bead and make the “in” and “out” beads easy to identify. String...(read more)

Odd-Count Peyote Stitch

Michelle M. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Free Odd Count Peyote Stitch Video Here’s a cool trick to make odd-count peyote as easy as even-count peyote. String the first two rows (beads 1-5). String the first bead in the next row (bead 6) and work peyote stitches back towards the tail (bead...(read more)

Peyote Stitch

Michelle M. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:38:00 GMT

There are a number of variations of peyote stitch: Flat peyote stitch Even-count flat peyote stitch Odd-count flat peyote stitch One-drop peyote Two-drop peyote Circular peyote stitch Spiral Peyote Tubular peyote stitch Brick Stitch and Peyote Stitch...(read more)

Circular Peyote Stitch

Michelle M. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:33:00 GMT

For circular peyote stitch, string 3 beads and form the first round by passing through the first bead. For the second round, string 2 beads and pass through the next bead of the previous round; repeat twice. To set up for the third round, pass through...(read more)

Wire Bail

Michelle M. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:09:00 GMT

Wrapped-loop bails turn side-drilled beads, usually teardrops or briolettes, into pendants. Center the bead on a 3" or longer piece of wire. Bend both ends of the wire up the sides and across the top of the bead. Bend one end straight up at the center...(read more)

Eye Pins

Michelle M. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:01:00 GMT

Eye pins are straight wires that end in a loop. See head pins , simple loops...(read more)

French Wire

Michelle M. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:58:00 GMT

French wire (a.k.a. bullion or gimp) is a fine coil of wire that protects the connecting loop of beading cord or wire where it attaches to a finding. To use, string a bead or crimp tube, a small length of French wire, and the finding; pass back through...(read more)

Wireguard

Michelle M. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Wireguards provide a smooth metal channel to protect the stringing material from chaffing against a connector. String a crimp tube, then pass up through one half of the guard and down the other half. Pass the guard and wire through the loop of the connector...(read more)

Crimp End or Ribbon End

Michelle M. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:49:00 GMT

Crimp ends (also called ribbon ends) have a loop attached to a large crimp tube or unsoldered tube. Place one on the end of beading wire, ribbon, or leather cord, then use pliers to flatten the tube. For added security, dab leather, wire, or ribbon with...(read more)

Knot Cups

Michelle M. — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:20:00 GMT

Knot cups hold and hide the crimped or knotted end of a cord or wire and have a metal tab that attaches to a ring or clasp. See knotting and crimping ....(read more)