Tips and tricks for using handmade enamel beads in your jewelry creations.
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Try a wire bead-wrapping technique for your next beaded jewelry project. It's a simple process that's easy to learn and adds a distinctive touch to hand-crafted jewelry.
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Making jewelry is such a fun activity and once you learn how to make earrings with beads, you'll be hooked.
You will also be able to use the same techniques used to make earrings to make charms for b...
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Are you a beading addict? Does your bumper sticker read "I brake for beads"? Do you dream of new bead designs you can begin making?
If so, here's the place to find free beading patterns to satisfy yo...
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If you'd like to make a bracelet out of beads to match a special outfit or maybe for a special occasion, keep reading. Making your own jewelry is fun and can save you money.
Making your own jewelry a...
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Vintage glass beads from broken jewelry can be reused to make vintage earrings. When using vintage beads to make jewelry, the past comes alive again.
A beautiful old necklace that breaks can be salva...
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Make a copper bracelet with beads and make a fun, casual fashion statement. Copper is a beautiful metal that works well with glass beads, especially greens, blues, and reds.
Make your own jewelry to ...
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Use vintage glass beads to make vintage necklaces. The jewelry will be one of kind and you'll be recycling broken or outdated pieces into something beautiful.
Add one of kind vintage charms and found...
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If there were such a thing as a perfect summer project for kids, this would be it! With only glue and sand kids can make beads in all shapes and sizes! And the results are adorable.
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