Michelle at Daydream Believers shares her tutorial for this chunky necklace. Michelle says this tutorial is great for beginners and fun to make with your kids, too. This tutorial from Michelle is one of her series of DIY ideas for … Read More ...
Seed bead tutorials from the archives of Beading Arts
Cyndi at Beading Arts is sharing a satisfying long list of seed bead tutorials from the Beading Arts archives. If you love working with seed beads as much as Cyndi does, you are sure to love her round-up of seed … Read More ...
Pearl and Crystal Bracelet
Jenny at Craft Test Dummies shares a great tutorial for this beautiful pearl and crystal bracelet that she says would be perfect, “to commemorate a baptism, first communion, confirmation – even for a bride!” Take a look at Craft Test … Read More ...
Versatile Ribbon and Beaded Necklace
This pretty bracelet is also a necklace! Check out the tutorial at the Bowdabra blog and see how easy it is to create.… Read More ...
Birds of a Feather
Jane Cruz at Bead and Button shares a tutorial from Beautiful Jewelry – Make It, Wear It. Learn how you can make this beautiful bird pendant called “birds of a feather” at Bead and Button.… Read More ...
Make a beaded wrap bracelet
Jane Cruz shares a tutorial for making a trendy beaded wrap bracelet. Check out her tutorial at the Bead Buzz from Bead and Button.… Read More ...
Helen of Troy
This lovely piece called Helen of Troy, by French beader Anneta Valious, is made with a technique called soutache. Nathalie Mornu interviewed Anneta about this technique and shares more of her lovely work at Lark Jewelry & Beading. Take … Read More ...
How to close a crimp bead
Check out the great video tutorial from Stari Girl Jewelry to learn how to close a crimp bead. This tutorial is detailed and perfect for beginners to stringing.… Read More ...
Bling, bling ring tutorial
Do you love stretchy beaded rings? Right up until the moment the elastic breaks sending beads scattering everywhere, right? Check out this tutorial from Andrea at Sew Divertimento for a different approach to stretchy beaded rings!… Read More ...
Knit and crochet jewelry
Cyndi at Beading Arts shares the crochet wire work of Meghan and knitted wire from Nomi Joyrich. Bringing two crafts together, Meg crochets wire and beads into jewelry while Nomi’s cuff is knitted wire. You can see more of … Read More ...
Tutorial: Nepal Chain Stitch
Mortira shares a tutorial for Nepal chain stitch at Inspirational Beading. Even though the finished chain is ornate and looks rather complex, Mortira says it is, “incredibly easy,” and “an excellent bead weaving technique for beginners.” Give Mortira’s tutorial a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Beaded Floral Circlet
Take a look at this free tutorial from Ornamentea for this vintage-styled beaded circlet. This would be perfect for a bride. Get the tute at Ornamentea. You can also sign up for their Dot Com Dispatch and get the … Read More ...
Beading Daily has a new editor
Jennifer VanBenschoten is the new editor for Beading Daily! You may know Jennifer from her former role at About.com and links to her work here on CraftGossip (Hanukkah jewelry patterns, Free alphabet for peyote stitch, It’s … Read More ...
Jewelry tutorial from Alma Stoller
You may recall the jewelry tutorial from Alma for fun paper bangles I posted back in January. Alma’s shared another great tutorial and I think you’ll agree these beads are lovely! See how Alma created fabric beads from cotton balls… Read More ...
Bead Soup necklace giveaway
Remember the Bead Soup Blog Party reveal on February 26? Wrapped in Silver Jewelry is giving away a Bead Soup necklace!
Ingrid says, “Every time I sat down to make the necklace with this nice big blue agate slice, I … Read More ...