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...
Handmade Necklaces
Transform an outfit with a unique handmade necklace. Whether beaded, silver or both, start with one of our necklace ideas to accent your style. Show off your beaded beads, flower jewelry, handmade pendants and more. You can even make your own chain!
Browse through these necklace projects and inspirations to create your own statement.
Unique Handmade Necklaces
How to Make a Wire Wrapped Pendant
A simple spool of wire has so much potential! Pair it with a beautiful stone or five, and you can create a one-of-a-kind pendant. That's a good thing for me....
Peyote Stitch Cellini Spiral Basics
Peyote-Stitched Cellini Spiral looks really complicated, but it’s just a glorified peyote rope. The stitch is even count tubular peyote with a step up. It’s the change in bead sizes...
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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 --…
Beaded Gemstone Capture Jewelry
Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace is an original design stitched using off-loom beadweaving techniques. Rhodochrosite. Peyote stitch. 20" chain. Sterling clasp.
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!
Kumihimo with Sari Yarn
You can weave a Kumihimo braid with just about any fiber. I make this one from silk sari yarn. With a magnetic clasp, it's perfect for a beaded pendant.
Spotlight: Angela Delarmente & Knuckle Kiss Jewelry
Angela Delarmente of Knuckle Kiss Jewelry is a Seattle-based designer making handcrafted, modern jewelry using traditional metalsmithing techniques.