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Buying Beads and Beading Components
Beading is just about the easiest way to make jewelry. Handmade jewelry artists have many online jewelry making vendors from whom to buy their beading supplies.
How to Buy Beads
Beads come in many different sizes, shapes and materials from gemstones to metals to newspaper - yes newspaper. If it's got a hole that can be threaded, it's a bead.
Introduction to Beads
Bead lovers will be interested to know that beads are usually the leftovers from the gemstone cutting process. Find out how gemstones are formed and cut.
Review of the Swarovski Bowed Kit
For those DIY jewelry makers that don't live near a Swarovski Crystallized concept store, jewelry making kits are available online.
Swarovski on a Budget
Swarovski has opened a Crystallized concept store in the Soho section of New York. Budget conscience Swarovski lovers can make their own jewelry. Prices start at $15.
Mother's Day Jewelry Project
Delight that special lady this Mother's Day with a resin photo pendant. They are quick, easy and very inexpensive to make.
How to Make a Beaded Pin
Beaded pins are back in vogue. First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on the cover of a recent issue of Parade magazine wearing three beaded pins.
Handcraft Gemstone and Karated Gold Jewelry
Use this back-set bracelet and gemstones of choice to quickly and easily create a beautiful piece of jewelry.
Hair to Forehead to Neck Jewelry
It doesn't take much time to make this transforming circular twisted jewelry design. The basic shape changes from hair jewelry to forehead jewelry to a necklace with ease
Easy DIY Instructions to Make a Circular Pendant
At the beginning of the movie Hancock, Charlize Theron wears a circular pendant hung on a black silk cord. This look takes just a few moments and little skill to make.
Special Occasion Jewelry for Hair
For any special events coming up such as prom or a wedding, follow these simple DIY instructions to make a beautiful copper and Swarovski crystal tiara.
Make Cubic Zirconia Earrings
These easy instructions create the opportunity to practice using jewelry pliers while making a stunning pair of square-cut cubic zirconia solitaire pierced earrings
Wrapped Suede Bracelet
The wrapped leather bracelet is a jewelry favorite for Spring 2008. Follow these easy instructions to make one to keep for yourself or give as a gift.