After you have strung all of the beads on wire, first thread the crimp bead (you can use a crimp tube if you prefer), then use a wire guardian (this will protect the wire from fraying in the future as you wear it often). Before threading back into the crimp bead, add a solder ring […]
How to create a ribbon tie for a necklace when the beads are too small to thread the ribbon through? It is rather simple – start by ending the necklace with soldered jump rings. Make sure they are big enough for the ribbon to go through when doubled. In this video, I have 6mm jump rings […]
Perfect for both beginners and seasoned designers . To make this bracelet you are going to need the following: 1. Elastic Silk 2. Smooth Round Rose Quartz  This video shows you how to string elastic bracelets with a stringing hack. I often get asked what is the best elastic to use for stone bracelets. I […]
In today’s video, we’re going to show you how to finish off a strand of small beads that have been strung with Cotton. I’ve added a bit of glue at one of the ends to help it thread through easier, I’ve also threaded on a crimp bead followed by a wire guard so it’s up […]
Clamshell beads are a great way to finish off a strung necklace, we’ll walk you through it and there’s a video below for you to check out! To make things a little easier I’ve put a bit of glue on the tip of the string to create a needle-like tapered end which I’ll string through the […]
Soft Flex is an excellent medium for making beaded jewellery, and also one of the easiest to work with.
If you can perform the Crimp, you can fix a bead tip to a leather necklace, bracelet, or anklet.
The crimp is an important technique that comes in handy when making connections to finish the ends of necklaces, bracelets, and other accessories.
Finishing a leather necklace or bracelet with a knotted end is quite simple, but it produces a rustic and natural aesthetic that can be just what your accessory calls for.
The Leather Wire Wrap End is the combination of leather working and wire wrap techniques, and is also among the more difficult ways to finish the end of an accessory.