How to Make Sewn Gemstone Bracelets
Smooth gemstones feel so good on your wrist! And when you line up enough for an entire bracelet, they make a statement, too. I like to play with different shapes,...
Handmade Bracelets
It’s all in the wrist when you wear or give a handmade bracelet. Homemade bracelets include a range of styles, including handmade bangles and beaded, silver and leather bracelets. Custom bracelet = custom style!
Browse through these bracelet ideas and inspiration for your own wrist candy.
Handmade Beaded Bracelets
How to Make Tubular Herringbone Beaded Jewelry
Tubular Herringbone (sometimes called Ndebele) stitch creates sinuous beaded ropes that await your creativity to design bracelets, necklaces and more. It can be a fussy stitch to get started, but...
Embellished Right Angle Weave Jewelry
Starting with two size 11 seed beads per side, it’s easy to stitch a base of right angle weave in comfortable proportions for Gemstone Embellished Right Angle Weave Jewelry. The...
More Handmade Bracelets
Spotlight: Pat Herkal, Bead and Fiber Artist
Beads, thread and fabric occupy Pat Herkal's head and hands every day. Whimsy, color and the natural world inspire her work. Mixing beads, shells, stones, and found objects - man…
Spotlight: Pharewings, Chainmaille Artist
Phare's first encounter with chainmaille was being a chainmaille bikini model, and then she found her calling. A creative spirit across many mediums, she is now a full-time chainmaille artist…
Spotlight: Karen Meador, Jewelry Artist
Karen Meador's gorgeous jewelry designs combine wirework, metal folding, cabochons and enamel. She blends techniques in creative ways to make color and texture sing. How did you get started making…
Jewelry Making Tools You Need
Make your own necklaces, bracelets, earring and more with a variety of techniques -- stringing, wirework, metal smithing. We've rounded up some of the jewelry making tools you need --…
Kids Make Special Father’s Day Gifts!
Father's Day gifts are most memorable when they are made by the kids themselves. Small hands craft leather, fabric, paint, barbecue sauce, golf balls and more!
DIY Button Jewelry
So many buttons! I found some fun button jewelry ideas that make creative use of mismatched buttons, cord and jewelry findings. Now I know what to do!
How to Do Kumihimo with Beads
Adding beads to your Kumihimo braids kicks the projects up a notch! Learn to add beads (and to estimate how many beads you will need) to complete your project.
Bead Embroidery: How to Make a Fabric Cuff with Peyote Bezel Cabochon
Use bead embroidery techniques to bezel a stone to cotton fabric. Fashion your own clasp with seed beads and gemstones. Have fun with fabric and beads!.