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The FAQs of this program include: How do I dress up plain chain? Answered by editor, Marlene Blessing What are the alternatives to crimping? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. How do you join metal to metal? Answered by designer, Mary Hettmansperger. Lastly, Katie returns for our Tool Feature: beading awl.
The FAQs of this program include: How do I make fringe? Answered by editor, Leslie Rogalski. How do I finish the ends of a chain necklace? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. How do I braid metal? Answered by metal clay expert, Jackie Truty. Lastly, Katie returns for our Tool Feature: jump ring maker.
The FAQs of this program include: How do you use cones and chain on a multi-strand necklace? Answered by editor, Marlene Blessing. What type of wire do you use for bead crochet? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. What are dichroic beads? Answered by Paula Radke Designs with Kathie Stull. How do I modernize a charm bracelet? Answered by Katie Hacker; also Katie returns for our Tool Feature: wire twister.
The FAQs of this program include: How can I mix different types of beads in the same piece? Answered by editor, Marlene Blessing. How do I end a bracelet with stretch cord so it stays finished? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. What are the trends for retro jewelry? Answered by designer, Iliana McGrath. When do you use a bead counter? Answered by Katie Hacker.
The FAQs of this program include: How can I make a memory wire project sophisticated? Answered by editor, Leslie Rogalski. Can you change the size of memory wire? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. What are some ideas for using leather cuffs? Answered by designer, Mary Hettmansperger. What is a spiral maker and how do I use it? Answered by Katie Hacker.
The FAQs of this program include: How can I use peyote stitch in a new way? Answered by editor, Leslie Rogalski. When and why do I use knotting in my necklaces? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. I'm intimidated by metal clay, what are the basics? Answered by art clay expert, Jackie Truty. How do I use a knotting tool? Answered by Katie Hacker.
The FAQs of this program include: What colors work together? How can I choose colors? Answered by author Margie Deeb. What are the basics of peyote stitch? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. How can I make my own beads from seed beads? Answered by editor, Leslie Rogalski. What are thread cutters and how do you use them? Answered by Katie Hacker.
The FAQs of this program include: How do I make a personalized charm bracelet? Answered by editor, Marlene Blessing. How do I work with crystals or other sharp stones? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. What is needle felting? Answered by author, Sherri Haab. Lastly, Katie returns for our Tool Feature: bead reamer.
The FAQs of this program include: How do you fit varying sizes of beads together? Answered by editor, Leslie Rogalski and the swatch ring. How do you match the right stringing material to crystal? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. How do I add meaning to my jewelry? Answered by designer, Iliana McGrath. Lastly, Katie returns for our Tool Feature: adjustable pliers.
The FAQs of this program include: How do I transfer designs to clay? Answered by Donna Kato, designer and clay expert. When do I use thread vs. wire? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. How do I create unique pendants? Answered by editor, Marlene Blessing. Lastly, Katie returns for our Tool Feature: bead spinner.
The FAQs of this program include: How do I use leftover beads? Answered by editor, Marlene Blessing. How do I create the look of an illusion necklace? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. What are some ideas for making quick gifts? Answered by designer, Mary Hettmansperger. Why do I need a bead board? Answered by Katie Hacker.
The FAQs of this program include: How do I show off a large or bold pendant without overpowering it? Answered by editor, Marlene Blessing. Are there tips for working with magnetic beads? Answered by designer, Katie Hacker. What are the trends in gemstones? Answered by Katina Forté, registered gemologist. Why do I need special needles for beading? Answered by Katie Hacker.
Bead caps; making beadwork more durable; crimping to attach a clasp; soldering.
Dangle and drop jewelry styles; using wire and resin to form unique dangles; necklace features drop beads with jump rings; creating dangle designs from seed beads and caps.
Potpourri of beaded bead shapes; crochet chandelier earrings; overhand, lark's head and sliding knots; purple and blue druzy necklace.
Necklaces and bracelets that wrap, coil and twist; orchid made from clay; embossing on metal; memory wire; braided leather bracelet.
Herringbone increases and decreases; soldering domed shapes; gluing crystal flat backs onto accessories; bead storage.
Marbled rings made with copper and silver; counting rows and rounds of beadwork stitches; patterned memory wire bracelets.
Patina recipes; bib necklace with bold colors; making beaded beads with crystal bicones.
Creating intricate patterns by soldering dots; bead soup memory wire bracelet; embellishing hoop earrings; men's bracelet with leather and silver.
Positioning beads at perfect angles; cabochon; illusion necklaces; lampwork beads.
Buttons; quick links tassel necklace; using sliders as pendants, dangles and drops; seed beads.
Circular peyote slider buttons for leather cord; three mix and match necklaces; adding leather, ribbon and feathers to cord ends; pendants feature silver inlayed into copper.
Angular design wire pendant; texturing metal; stretchy bracelets using crystal pearls and rondelles; stitching a tubular peyote ring; using peyote to create other stitches.
Fingerprint pendant; packaging handmade jewelry gifts; Beads of Courage.
Knot it- wear it – love it; Leather, ribbon and other stringing materials are in the spotlight. We begin with a knotted bracelet featuring dark neon colors, knotted earrings with Erin Siegel, Jill Wiseman gets us started with Kumihimo, and then, Katie shows how to embellish chain with cording.
Wire wrapping is one of our all time favorite techniques; keep it fresh with these updates on tried and true techniques. Make a layered pendant necklace, learn how to wire wrap bangle bracelets using sliders with Barb Switzer, last, make earrings with Patti Bullard. Wire it, wear it and love it.
Today’s theme is shape it. Use these techniques to form shapes that give structure and interest to your jewelry projects. Stitch wire and bead chandelier earrings, make gum drop- bead embroidered mandalas with Jennifer Van Benschoten, form a no fail soldered bangle bracelet with Kate Richbourg, and then, sculpt a beaded collar.
Spiral it, wear it and love it. Spirals are an ancient symbol with many interpretations that work beautifully for your jewelry designs. Create a spiral knot pendant necklace, learn spiral herringbone stitch with Jean Campbell, and meet Laura Timmons for an ultrasuede bracelet with rose pin embellishments.
Wrap bracelets and wire wrapping are just two ways to get wrapped up in beads. Katie shows how to embellish flip flops, Barb Switzer creates wire wrapped chandelier earrings, Erin Siegel demonstrates a leather wrap bracelet, and last featured are stacking wired bracelets; wrap it today, wear it tonight and love it every day.
Weave it, wear it and love it; woven jewelry is in! Wire wrap to attach crystals and beads to flat braided cord, create a loomed affinity bracelet with Julianna Hudgins and learn about beaded kumihimo with Jill Wiseman.
Great projects begin with basic design principles. Katie creates a color block necklace, learn about shaping peyote stitch with Jean Campbell, beaded holiday ornaments, and gluing crystal embellishments with Kellie DeFries; design it, wear it and love it.
Twist your way to great projects with an ombre bib style necklace using twisted jump rings, a soldered ring band from twisted wire with Kate Richbourg, and a wire crochet bead ball bracelet.
Link filigree and pendants in creative ways. Learn to flat crimp a multi strand bracelet with Candie Cooper, make a square link to link bracelet with Patti Bullard and a draped necklace using premade chain – whether crimping, wrapping; link your jewelry together with these creative ideas.
Tie it all together with a color drop necklace with tied ribbon, a loomed mosaic bracelet using tile beads with Julianna Hudgins and a recycled tie, cuff bracelet featuring crystal with Laura Timmons.
Embellish it: with twisted wire and bead earrings. Learn about simple beaded edgings with Jean Campbell, and crystallizing your flats with Kellie DeFries. Three ways to add embellishments for a look that’s all your own.
All you need is a needle and thread to stitch your way to beautiful detailing with an embellished leather cuff bracelet using blanket stitch, bead embroidery on a block print with Jennifer Van Benschoten, and flat and circular square stitch with Jean Campbell.
Bead it, wear it and love it; designs to make and wear today. Katie creates a spiral bloom bracelet using irregular seed beads flowers and leaves, enjoy a peak at Elizabeth Ward’s Czech glass collection, and last learn how to use large hole beads to make wire wrapped focal beads for a necklace with Candie Cooper.
Designer and author Candie Cooper has a unique lesson on coordinating your jewelry pieces. She creates simple layered earrings and then a knotted necklace. She also shares a tool tip for using a hammer and anvil. Katie’s Beading Lesson is about coiled bead bracelets to suit any style.
Brenda Schweder is an expert on using jigs for forming wire. She will demonstrate how to use a jig, plus new ways to create buckle findings. Katie’s Beading Lesson is a stylish color block necklace.
Metal artist Mary Hettmansperger demonstrates torch-fired enameling and how to create three dimensional surfaces. She also shares tips for cutting metal. Then, enjoy an online visit with author and teacher Kate Richbourg from her studio with advice for caring for and cleaning your tools.
Author and designer Kristal Wick has some fabulous stringing projects featuring double drilled beads. She shows how to design coordinating necklace and bracelet using double drilled beads. Kristal also has a segment discussing metal clay. Katie shows how to store and organize seed beads.
Mixed media artist Susan Lenart Kazmer demonstrates making faux stones with glass glitter, inclusions and resin, and then she shows cold surface work to mimic enameling on metal. Today’s Beading Lesson is on knotting with leather.
Add a touch of glamour to your life. Laura Timmons has rings for your fingers and beaded napkin rings for your table décor. Laura also has tips for adding crystals to fabric. Katie’s Beading Lesson is on creating your own beading storage station.
Author and metal artist Mary Hettmansperger has some great ideas for hammering, texturing and coloring metal, plus using eyelets and rivets for cold connections. Katie’s Beading Lesson is using snap finding to make jewelry quickly and easily.
Molly Schaller shows how she uses trend boards to design jewelry and demonstrates trendy leather bracelets with large focal beads. Then she makes a colorful statement necklace and shares great tips on storing bead strands. In Katie’s Beading Lesson she shows how to organize your work space. She offers suggestions for the right supplies and tools and adds another important element – lighting, especially when working with small beads and distinguishing colors.
Stephanie Eddy shares some of her secrets about Viking knitting – making a bracelet and ways to add beads to Viking knit. Katie has some special tips for making stretchy bracelets more durable in her Beading Lesson.
Blogger Andrew Thornton talks about drawing inspiration from your art and turning your hobby into a business. Then, he shares one of his favorite new jewelry making techniques on making decorative end caps using epoxy clay. Katie’s Beading Lesson is about using beaded chain for an easy necklace.
Patti Bullard shares some bench jewelry techniques that don’t require a lot of space or supplies, plus a tip on how to choose the right pliers for a special project. She also shows how to texture bracelets and earrings. Katie’s Bead Lesson is about stamping on leather, a fast and easy technique to learn to create a trendy bracelet.
Lauren Andersen, The Chainmaille Lady has a new take on mixing other materials with chainmaille, including needle tatting and premade cuffs. Lauren also shares a tip for making your own jump rings. Katie makes a beaded cluster bracelet in her Beading Lesson.
Author and designer Cynthia Deis demonstrate collage techniques for mixed media jewelry. She creates a mica tag and a flat leather bracelet. Katie’s Beading Lesson features an assist from Candie Cooper for a quick lesson on making silk beads.
Leatherworking has deep roots in the Old West. Author Melissa Cable shows how to create a rippled bracelet from a leather strip and embellish with beads. In her second segment, she creates a studded leather bracelet. In Katie’s Beading Lesson, learn to wrap wire around stones to create a ring or bracelet.
Using colorful fabric, blogger Mandi Ainsworth fashions cabochons to create heirlooms using a new twist on traditional techniques. Mandi makes a bezel with seed beads to create timeless pendants, bracelets and necklaces. Katie shows how to tie knots in leather strips to create a fashion-forward necklace.
Sleepless Beader Leslie Rogalski shows her contemporary take on the traditional method of bead weaving on a loom. Using a variety of threads, cords and large beads, Leslie creates unconventional, trendy jewelry using traditional stitching. Katie shares tips for storing and organizing beading supplies.
As she crafts a cuff bracelet from metal, author and instructor Lisa Niven Kelly shows how to size, stamp and shape a bracelet for fit and fashion. Inspired by the Spirograph™ and string art popular in days-gone-by, she creates a beautiful wire-wrapped pendant. In Katie’s Beading Lesson, learn to make a leather wrap bracelet.
Inventor Sandra Lupo uses the ancient art of wire coiling to make wire-wrapped cones for end caps, tassel toppers and other creative embellishments. Learn to create a Kumihimo board to create a braid finished with cones and a clasp. Katie shows how to make a riveted leather strap bracelet with crystals.
Colorful brick stitch creations are simple and easy to expand as your skills improve. Francie Broadie shows how to use this popular stitch to make large, lightweight earrings for summer fun or holidays. Francie takes the mystery out of making the Slip and Slide bracelet using the right angle weave with single and multiple bead units. Katie shares more tips on organizing and storing your seed beads.
Using new innovations and traditional techniques, inventor Wyatt White presents ideas for wrapping different types of wire to create a setting for a cameo cabochon. Using both vintage and new buttons, Wyatt shows how to shape wire to make rings and earrings. Katie shows how to stitch beads onto braided leather.
Author Laura Poplin combines the ancient art of leatherwork and chainmaille to make beautiful contemporary jewelry. Learn to make colorful dyed and painted leather rectangles and finish them into jewelry using classic leatherworking techniques. Laura shows how to connect leather pieces with Byzantine chainmaile weave to make a cuff style bracelet. Katie demonstrates a quick and easy cup chain bracelet.
Jewelry designer and blogger Erin Prais-Hintz shares tips for drawing inspiration from color palettes, time periods and pop culture. Learn how to find a palette and choose beads based on those colors to make an embellished clasp. Using that color knowledge, make simple, stacking bracelets with beautiful, eye-catching beads. Katie crafts a knotted gemstone necklace.
Author Cindy Pankopf shares her technique for using antique salt spoons and other found objects as molds to create beautiful clay jewelry. Learn how to use silver metal clay to create unique rings using those same molds. Katie creates a bracelet from knotted wire and beads in her Beading Lesson.
Using bench jewelry techniques, Kieu Pham Gray demonstrates new ways to stamp, layer and enamel metal components as she creates a small book with several pages. She shows how to torch fire enamel onto copper stamping. Katie shares beaded wedding accessory ideas.
Cindy Holsclaw takes traditional beadwork in a whole new direction using half-Tila beads to make a bezel setting for a crystal Rivoli. She creates beautiful earrings, a bracelet and more with a circular peyote beadweaving stitch using two-hole beads. In Katie’s Beading Lesson, learn to make a wire-wrapped leather cuff.
Artist Catherine Bickford presents ideas for meaningful gifts, including the symbolism of color and design motifs. Catherine discusses the meaning and symbolism behind various design motifs and materials. She shows how to combine themes, materials, techniques and motifs to create a talisman necklace that has significance and well-wishes for the recipient. Fair trade beaded bangles are featured on Katie’s Beading Lesson.
With a few supplies and cold connection techniques, designer Abbi Berta quickly creates mixed media earrings. She also makes a textured cuff with a torch-fired patina to introduce metalwork. Viewer Leslie Rocha tells how her first jewelry class and love of music blossomed into a passion for making jewelry from guitar wire and picks.
Author Nealay Patel embellishes knitted wire with seed beads to create beautiful chandelier earrings that light up any occasion. In her Beading Lesson, Katie embellishes trendy leather cuff wrap bracelets three different ways to suit any style.
It’s fun to bead with friends. With a color palette for inspiration, Erin Prais-Hintz spills her beading secrets as she and Katie plan a beading party and give you more ideas for jewelry-making get-togethers. Katie uses vintage-style sliders to make glamorous chandelier earrings.
Using parachute cord in a whole new way, author Ashley Bunting adds beads from her stash to make a charming, colorful floral brooch. Katie rides the floral jewelry wave with pendants made with leather flowers, wire and crystals.
With tools from her craft closet, author and designer Eva Sherman shares clever ways to emboss metal to add new interest and detail. A well-equipped workspace lets you focus on creativity. Katie shows how to set up your workspace for maximum efficiency and fun.
Author and instructor Melissa Grakowsky-Shippee creates stunning beaded components using two-hole tile beads and teaches her technique for a flawless herringbone stitch. Katie discusses the various types of memory wire as she makes a glass bead bracelet that’s fun to wear.
Tassels are the next big trend in jewelry-making. Designer Wyatt White shows how to wrap, tie and finish beautiful tassels for earrings and other accessories. Katie adds a modern twist to traditional knotting techniques to make bracelets with crystal pearls.
The right tools can unleash your creativity. Designer Brenda Schweder shows how to make wire frames and captures on a stationary jig. Illusion-style necklaces with crystals are easy and quick to make using tips and tricks from Katie’s Beading Lesson.
When the creative urge strikes, it’s great to have the right tools at hand. Author and teacher Kate Richbourg cuts, forms and textures metal using hand-held tools to create a leaf-shaped pendant. Katie embellishes tassels with crystals to add a little sparkle.
Color adds an extra pop to any jewelry design. Designer and author Amee Sweet-McNamara blends her love of colors and shapes with soutache braid and tiny beads to create high-impact jewelry. Katie colors charms and pendants using permanent markers and alcohol inks.
Author Nealay Patel returns to show how the type of wire used can enhance the design possibilities. He uses knitted wire and adds ruffles and ripples to make a dazzling necklace. Following today’s hot trend, Katie makes a bracelet on a loom using leather cord and crystal beads in her Beading Lesson.
Designer Wyatt White shows how to use a special bracelet jig to create fun and fashionable wire bangles and custom wire components. In her Beading Lesson, Katie braids knitted wire tubing and strings it together with stones and fibers to make a chunky multi-strand necklace.
Learn to create your own lampwork beads with swirls of color that are never repeated. Glass artist Tammy Rae Wolter shows how to form beads from glass and use them in creative ways for jewelry and accessories. Katie shows how to make coiled beads using colorful wire and crystal beads.
The Season 23 premiere shows how to make a silver 3-D pendant with precious metal clay; and create beaded bangle bracelets.
The meaning of birthstone colors; packaging of gifts featuring birthstones; box-braid bracelets with leather belting lace and crystal charms.
Reversible jewelry features a southwestern look on one side and a fine jewelry look on the other; dangles and drops using leather and sew-on crystal stones.
Making beaded bracelets with memory wire and parachute cord; organizing work space.
Blending beads, stones and pearls to make bracelets, necklaces and earrings; using knotted cords and beads to make bracelets.
Using various wire types and colors to make hourglass cone shapes; die-cut leather jewelry.
Cutting leather in various sizes to make colorful stacking shapes; aurora borealis beads accent a fringe pendant.
Interchangeable strands of beads and crystals; leather and bead bracelets that can be stacked or worn separately.
Creating tassels in different tones and textures; crystal earrings.
Using crimps to secure closures; personalized bangles using 16-gauge wire and crystals.
Colorful gifts; setting crystals into a cup chain cuff and bangle and adding knotted leather accents.
Rose gold jewelry; combining macrame with chain.
Using traditional macrame to make two contemporary bracelets with beads; embellishing a chandelier with wire and beaded chain.
The Season 24 premiere features shows how to enamel a pendant and then add motifs and texture to the design. Also: making a macramé rainbow bracelet for teens and tweens.
How to use glittery clay and beads to make a style statement; and add a style twist with simple rhinestone settings.
Weaving beaded components and making them multifunctional; and making a charm necklace.
Leather, beading and wirework are discussed. Also: creating a layered birthstone necklace.
Three stacking bracelets that can be combined or worn alone; and trendy earrings for teens and tweens.
How to create custom colors and also add a new twist to traditional techniques. Included: combining metals with stones and beads; and blending polymer clay to create new colors and designs using the ancient art of mokume gane. Also: a die-cutting tip.
How to create new styles by changing one's techniques.
Giving designs a Boho style via tassels made from fibers and leather; and creating chunky designs using marbleized wood beads.
Styling colorful resin jewelry with silicone molds; and making stylish bracelets for men.
How to add style, movement and interest to one's designs. Including: designs with hinges; and stretchy beaded rings.
Metalwork and lettering are featured. Included: adding a window in metalwork and then layering metals and putting a variety of motifs behind the window. Also: soldering tips.
Working with wire is discussed. Included: using a jig to wrangle wire into repeating shapes to create a cool necklace; using sea glass and cool findings to create a hip bolo necklace; and mixing leather cord with chains.
The Season 24 finale shows how to create no-show bezels for polymer clay jewelry; make a seamless custom bail using clay; and combine suede, chain and beads for a trendy new look.
A businesslike approach to jewelry making; what it takes to develop a cohesive collection; knowing when to stop a project that is on an Endless Loom.
