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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!
Read Moreby 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.
Read MoreHandmade 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.
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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.
Read Moreby 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.
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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.
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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.
Read Moreby 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.
Read MoreHow to Finish Beaded Jewelry
Watch Hilary and Katie Hacker finish beaded jewelry using crimp, crimp covers and cable thimbles!
Read MoreSelecting the Right Beadalon Stringing Wire
Watch our Beadalon video with BB&J's Katie Hacker!
Read MoreTypes 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.
Read MoreA 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!
Read MoreUsing 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 MoreSetting 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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