The Jewelry Maker Blog

In this tutorial we'll create a colorful and custom bracelet using simple materials and techniques. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike!

Choosing the right elastic stretchy cord is crucial to your jewelry's longevity, look, and feel. With many types of cords available, it can be challenging to know which one to choose for your jewelry-making applications.

Learn all about beading needles and which needles are best suited for different applications.

When you buy or receive new jewelry it is always a good idea to find out whether the stones need any special care to keep them at their best. Some gemstones are very hardwearing and can take a lot of knocks without suffering any detrimental effects. Others need to be treated with care, and what suits one fragile gemstone may not suit another, so it is not enough to simply clean all of your jewelry with soap and water.

Selecting the proper beading stringing wire for a project is easier when you understand some of the key factors. Read our guide to learn more.

If you love making jewelry, you probably love working with shaping wire. Learn about wire gauge, materials, hardnesses, finishes and more.  Working with wire can be challenging as there are many elements that you need to understand and consider before choosing the right jewelry wire.

A surgeons knot is an easy and simple way to tie a stretchy bracelet. Watch our 1 minute video tutorial to learn more.