Jewelry Making as a Hobby: Keep it Enjoyable and Sustainable

Taking on jewelry making as a creative hobby has a wide range of benefits. But once you’ve gotten hooked, how do you make it sustainable and enjoyable long term? Read on for our best tips!

Understand the difference between beading findings in this jewelry beading guide. Our educational article covers clasps, headpins, stringing wire, and more!

by Erica Stice

A Jeweler's Guide to Essential Beading Findings

Learn about beading findings in our educational jewelry guide! When you are beginning beading, the lingo can be overwhelming. Learn the essential vocabulary and common components you will need. Choose the right beading wire, clasps, headpins, and more for your next beading design.

What makes handmade jewelry so different from mass-produced? Learn about the different types and some of the techniques for each one.

by Ashley Maldonado

Handmade Jewelry: Types and Techniques

Curious what makes handmade jewelry so different from mass-produced? Learn about the different categories of handmade jewelry and some of the techniques for each one.

In this article you'll learn what the best jewelry beading tools are, what componenents you'll need to start beading and much more!

by Erica Stice

Best Beading Tools Used for Making Jewelry

Learn what you need to start beading! We've gathered up a list of the beading tools, components, and supplies you'll want to have ready. We also have a video on finishing your beaded jewelry ends along with lots of helpful tips.

Learn easy jewelry making techniques to showcase your lampwork art glass beads or other artisan glass jewelry components.

by Katie Hacker

Turning Your Art Glass Beads into Jewelry

Learn a few easy ways to turn your stash of lampwork art glass beads into beautiful, marketable jewelry. Sterling ear wires, basic tools and a few other jewelry supplies are all you need to get started. Plus, tips for selling your jewelry.

Glass artists, learn how to make easy pendant necklaces with your custom lampwork. This tutorial covers supplies and the best glues for the job.

by Erica Stice

How to Make Standout Glass Cabochon Pendant Necklaces

We take the guess work out of making jewelry with your lampwork or art glass cabochons in this tutorial. Choose the best adhesive and findings to make high quality silver pendant necklaces with your glass focal pieces.

Learn how to make an easy chain necklace that is interchangeable to showcase your art glass beads collection. This tutorial covers materials and techniques.

by Erica Stice

Simple Chain Necklace for Interchangeable Art Glass Beads

Learn how to make bestselling interchangeable bead necklaces with your dichroic or lampwork art glass beads. Customers love this simple concept.

Xuron made in the USA jewelry pliers and cutters will quickly become your favorite jewelry tools. Check out some of Halstead's favorite Xuron Tools.

by Katie Hacker

Xuron: Your New Favorite Jewelry Tools

People are passionate about their Xuron jewelry tools. Find out why these Made in the USA line of pliers and cutters will soon be your favorite new jewelry tools too.

Watch Hilary and Katie Hacker finish beaded jewelry using crimp, crimp covers and cable thimbles!

by Hilary Halstead Scott

How to Finish Beaded Jewelry

Watch Hilary and Katie Hacker finish beaded jewelry using crimp, crimp covers and cable thimbles!

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Selecting the Right Beadalon Stringing Wire

Watch our Beadalon video with BB&J's Katie Hacker!

Explore our guide to common types of jewelry clasps and closures used in necklaces and bracelets. Learn terminology & the best applications for each style.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Types of Jewelry Clasps & Closures

Read our guide on types of jewelry clasps and closures popular in today's modern day necklace and bracelet designs. Choose the best clasp for each design with this helpful glossary of terms.

This glossary of jewelry pliers used for making jewelry in the studio will help you select the tools you need and understand which is best for each task.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

A Guide to Types of Jewelry Pliers

There are many different types of jewelry pliers in the studio and at the bench. Here's our quick glossary guide to jewelry making pliers to help you learn the ropes!

Lern how to finish the ends of ribbons or cords in jewelry making so you can attach clasps on bracelets or necklaces in your jewelry collection.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Using Ribbons or Cords for Jewelry Making

Learn how to finish the ends of ribbons and cords so you can easily attach jewelry clasps. Textiles and leather are great alternatives to chain for the hot holiday pendant necklace trend!

Read top tips on how to set up a jewelers bench in your home or studio. Learn what tools are most essential plus advice on organizing your supplies.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Setting Up a New Jewelry Bench

Our most popular Facebook discussion to date was on setting up a new jeweler’s bench. Here we will discuss some tips for building a simple workbench, organizing jewelry tools and maintaining an adequate workspace. This blog post was updated in 2019.

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