beading supplies
A Jeweler's Guide to Essential Beading Findings
by Erica Stice
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.
Ready-to-Wear Sterling Silver Jewelry for Your Retail Store
by Erica Stice
Bulk up your retail store with ready-to-wear jewelry pieces! Ready to wear items are great for low price point impulse purchase items making them quick upsells yet easy to stock.
Best Beading Tools Used for Making Jewelry
by Erica Stice
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.
Necklace Lengths Guide - How to Measure & Choose a Necklace Length
by Erica Stice
Our necklace length guide can help you and our customers quickly make jewelry decisions based on the neckline style you're wearing. Read the article, watch the video and save the infographic. Print it today!
Untangling Jewelry Chain: Tips, Tricks & More
by Erica Stice
Read Tips & Tricks from the Halstead team on untangling chain plus how to properly store chain to prevent further tangles from happening. We've added a few tangled horror chain stories as well.
Turning Your Art Glass Beads into Jewelry
by Katie Hacker
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.
How to Make Standout Glass Cabochon Pendant Necklaces
by Erica Stice
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.
Two Ways to Create Sterling Silver Tassels
by Erica Stice
Create your own silver jewelry tassels! In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to wire-wrap or solder chain tassels for your jewelry making.
How to Finish Beaded Jewelry
Watch Hilary and Katie Hacker finish beaded jewelry using crimp, crimp covers and cable thimbles!
Adventures in Jewelry Making: Taking & Teaching Classes
by Erica Stice
Erica Stice, the Halstead Studio Coordinator was once a beginner too. Hear her story about how she started making jewelry and progressed to teaching others in the new Halstead employee jewelry studio.
