The gourd stitch or better known as the peyote stitch is one of the oldest stitching techniques in the world. This particular stitch style dates back from ancient Egypt! Peyote stitch style is very versatile because there are different variations that you can use according to your project or experience level. Here are a few tip and tricks when…
Depending on whom you ask—people would have different descriptions on seed beads. Some would say that seed beads are generally small beads that have round or cylinder shapes. Here at Beads & Pieces, our seed beads are actually organic—in which the seed and nut materials are gathered from exotic trees and plants in the Philippines. However, in this article,…
There are dozens of jewelry-making techniques that you can master and incorporate in your designs. Among the common jewelry-making techs are simple like wire cutting, crimping beads, stringing, etc. If you’re already familiar with basic jewelry-making skills and have already mastered it—then you might be interested to try out something new and challenging. Listed below are intermediate-to-expert levels of…
Using materials that you’re not familiar with in jewelry making can be quite daunting. The texture of the material, its function, and the general feel of it can be foreign. Although it’s nice to be using something you’re comfortable with, it’s also advisable to use new tools, supplies, and components to broaden…
It’s not just your beads and tools that need to be stored properly, your wires too! Storing and organizing your stringing materials can be very beneficial for you since it can help you prepare your project with more ease. Also, your wires will become more organized if you store it in an orderly fashion.
Some may argue that you don’t need to take beading or jewelry classes anymore since you can learn beading tips and knowledge from the internet, books, or magazines. However, that’s not the case for everyone. Certainly, there are people who learn faster if they have a tutor or they just love to learn with like-minded individuals together in a…
What are jewelry findings? These are jewelry supplies that help attach various types of fashion accessories or give the jewelry piece a complete and neat look. Basically, jewelry won’t be complete without these findings. If you’re a beginner, you should definitely know what these jewelry findings are. Read the article to learn about them.
Clasps are very useful in…
Summer is already over and it’s time for your tropical jewelry to get some rest. But don’t worry; you get to try out some new jewelry to match your fall and winter outfits. For those of you who want to know the coolest jewelry trends for this coming fall/winter 2015/2016 you can check them out with the entries below. …
It’s almost the end of 2015—but it’s not too late to try out some of the hottest jewelry trends of the year. In this article, you’ll find the top 4 jewelry trends of 2015.
The Pantone Color Institute designated Marsala as 2015’s color of the year. For those who are…
Pearls are timeless classics that jewelry makers use for their various designs. This jewelry piece is mostly used for exquisite and luxurious type of jewelry. Pearls complement other jewelry complements like gemstones, vintage-style jewelry, leather, and many more.
However, stringing pearls can be quite a challenge for jewelry designers due to its generally small hole size and delicate nature. Here…