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White Gothic Studios presents how to make a white paper bead tray for baking and clear coating polymer clay beads.

Making your own fashion accessories, like jewelry, is easy! See how to make some basic accessories, specifically… a bobby pin. See how to make a basic beaded bobby pin. This is a quick and easy accessory that you can make to show off your personalty! Hollistergirl1O1 has been ...more

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to make a beaded leaf. This is an easy accessory you can sew into any of your belongings or as a part of a larger beaded accessory. Learn how to weave a beaded leaf by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.

Watch this video to learn how to make a necklace using Swarovski crystals and beading chain.

For this tutorial, you will need a rose bead (or any other flower you prefer) and enough seed beads to go around your finger. You will also need some sturdy elastic to thread them on (make sure, though, that it's not too thick to go through the beads).

Watch this video to learn how to make a necklace using bead cones.

In this video, you'll learn how to make a simple bracelet out of glass beads. Use this video to put your own unique spin on glass jewelry. You don't need expensive tools or lots of expertise - all you have to do is follow along with this video to make your own glass bead brace ...more

This how to video shows you the step by step process of making a baby beaded frog. This is easy and fun activity to do with your kids. Beading is a great way to introduce your children to the creativity of arts and crafts. This is a good project for older children because it d ...more

Jewelry making may be too advanced for your young ones, but these wire rings are the exception. It's the perfect project for your kids, and it's easy and fun. There's hardly any materials involved in making this wire rings, and your girls will wear them forever! At least, unti ...more

Natalie Pappas gives good advice on how to make ceramic beads.

Phish bone keychains feature a highlighted midsection with three different colors of hemp (in this video we use regular rafia-colored hemp, red hemp, and green hemp) that surround wooden beads. These are great tokens to add to the back of your backpack or to your key ring and ...more

Create interesting designs for your glass beads using a torch. Learn more about flame-treating your glass beads in this free bead making video from a professional bead making instructor. Part 1 of 17 - How to Make glass bead flame designs. Make glass bead flame designs - Part ...more

Turn a collection of delicate crystal beads into a lovely pair of earrings! All you need are the beads, some jewelry wire and wire cutters. Then, follow the steps in this tutorial to get your own pair of dainty, crafty earrings.

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a silver vintage-style bead necklace. First make sure you have silver wire and glass beads in the color that you prefer. Now, you will string the beads through individual wires and close them so these can be applied to the center of the n ...more

Make your own beaded window valance with this easy pattern. Learn how to use nylon string and beads to create unique valances for your home in this free craft project. Part 1 of 20 - How to Make a beaded window valances. Make a beaded window valances - Part 2 of 20. Click thro ...more

Here is a how to video on simple air trap lamp worked beads. This is a great tutorial for amateur glass makers.

This video demonstrates the process of glass bead-making with artist Gail Kop. You'll need a torch, a mold and glass pieces. Part 1 of 2 - How to Make glass beads with a torch and mold. Part 2 of 2 - How to Make glass beads with a torch and mold.

Creative Jewelry Making teaches the at home crafter how to make their own Bali bead and silver charm bracelet. This is not a video for jewelry making pros; it would be simple enough for a novice and can be completed in about half an hour. These are the tools you will need to c ...more

Learn how to make glass beads using glass, mandrels, frit, Cubic Zirconia, and a torch in this free video series on beading. Part 1 of 11 - How to Make glass beads. Make glass beads - Part 2 of 11. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Make glass beads - Part ...more

Want to spice up your room with a cool curtain?! Well you can hang the colorful beaded curtain demonstrated in this how-to video on a window, in your doorway, or even around your bed! You will need heavy duty thread, a needle, lots of colorful drinking straws, a container of b ...more

You may be able to find a blank silver chain for making a charm bracelet in stores, but if not, you can easily make your own with a length of jewelry chain, a toggle clasp and some jewelry pliers. Once you have the base chain, just string your beads using jump rings for a love ...more

Kiwua demonstrates how to make a Ladder Stitch Ring.

Learn how to make a pair of polymer clay earrings with this free video craft lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for those with some familiarity of polymer clay sculpture, novice sculpters should be able to follow along given a little effort. For specifics, including st ...more

Create gorgeous, sparkly motifs and embellishments out of beads to give your greetings a bit of bling. Corinne Bradd shows how easy it is to combine stunning gems, bright sequins and coloured wire for a unique, eye-catching effect. The finished bead decorations can be applied ...more

Here is a quick video on how to make encased stringers for glass beads. This is a great way to add fancy stringer decoration to your glass beads. These lampworking instructions demonstrate how to add thin ropes of color and pattern embedded in the molten glass bead. Use this t ...more

These make great embellishments for scrapbooks, garlands, presents or even as jewelry! All you need are some festive holiday beads or faux pearls, some flexible, thin wire to string them on, a sharp wire cutter and several pairs of various jewelry pliers.

Watch this video to learn how to make a beaded snowflake ornament for the holidays.

In this online video series learn from expert jewelry designers Sonia Dameron and Deb Sims as they teach and demonstrate how to design jewelry using crystal beads, pearls, glass beads, and gemstones. Learn about gemstones, glass and crystal beads, pearls and design techniques ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a snowflake with beads. You will need: clear crystals, beads, and thread. First, string six beads onto the thread. After this, string a crystal next to the beads. Now, tie this and start to repeat the process on the left side of the beads ...more

This video demonstrates the making of zebra beads presented by Garden of Imagination. To make zebra beads, take white and black clay. First take the white clay and flatten it and then do the same with the black clay. Arrange them in five flatten layers one white strip and othe ...more

In this video the demonstrator shows how to make an alternative style rock star bead necklace. She uses purple cording, pink round beads, and a pink and purple heart bead to construct this fun, original piece of jewelry. By using a headpin and pliers, she shows how to turn the ...more

Check out this video to learn how to make a Murano style gold foil glass bead. Take a quick trip to Murano where bead artist Patricia Frantz shares how her discovery of Venetian glass and beadmaking changed her life. Then travel to the Glassworks Video Productions studio in Mi ...more

Watch this video to learn how to design jewelry using bead frames.

This video shows how to make a bay girl and boy head made of clay. The first thing you need to do is get a small round ball of clay that is a skin color color. Then you get the small black beads and place it firmly on the ball they will act as the eyes. Then make the eye creas ...more

You know those long drives home in the car after you've spent a weekend at a cousin's house, or back from visiting Las Vegas? With more than a few hours at your disposal, what do you do to fill up the time? If you're an avid crafter and enjoy making jewelry, that you can turn ...more

Add a new pair of earrings to your jewelry colllection with help from this video. From Turquoise Stringbeads, a great tutorial on how to make a pair of beaded loop earrings. This project is great for a beginner looking to get started in the world of jewelry making.

Complement your outfit with handcrafted beaded jewelry! Learn how to make beaded earrings and necklaces in this free crafting video series from professional jeweler. Part 1 of 20 - How to Make beaded jewelry projects. Make beaded jewelry projects - Part 2 of 20. Click through ...more

These Lady Gaga glasses look like they'd obstruct your vision more than help it out, but you can actually see through them well enough to walk around without stumbling. Check out this fashion DIY video to learn how to put together these easy Lady Gaga beaded crystal glasses t ...more

Follow this demonstration to learn how to make a beaded hemp bracelet.

If you are making a funky homemade charm bracelet or necklace, have a look at this tutorial. In it, you will learn how to make a polymer clay bead shaped like a cartoon dog. This is a great bead to use for a gift for the dog lover in your life. It won't take long to make this ...more

Glass beads are both easy and essential items for jewelry making. Learn how to create these decorative beads to make beautiful jewelry in this free video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Make your own glass beads. Make your own glass beads - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch t ...more

Beaded jewelry is a fun craft and is easy to make. Learn how to make a variety of beaded jewelry, including bracelets and ID badge holders, in this free jewelry making video series. Part 1 of 14 - How to Make beaded jewelry. Make beaded jewelry - Part 2 of 14. Click through to ...more

Polymer clay beads are oftentimes cute even without adornment, but beads with pictures of little doggies on them are simply adorable. This video will teach you how to make dog beads out of polymer clay with floppy ears and a wanting expression.

Bakeable modeling clay comes in many vibrant colors. Here's how to use it to make flat beads that resemble millefiori—glass beads with a flower design.

The bohemian look has really been in recently. After all, with famous starlets like Nicole Richie and Jessica Szhor working long, messy waves, beaded headbands, and flowy floral maxi dresses, the trend looks good and we don't mind following along. But you don't need to shell ...more

Amy Kline shows us in this arts and crafts series, how to make a hemp beaded necklace. Yes, you’ve seen them around the necks of all of the coolest people in town. Now learn how to make your own with relatively little training or financial outlay. Our expert will show you how ...more

This is a great project, especially for older or preteen children. You will need flatnose pliers, needlenose pliers, wire cutters, gold bugle beads, seed beads, a large bead for the body and 24 gauge jewelry wire in bronze or copper.

This video demonstrates how to make a glass hummingbird bead with the lampworking method. Watch for efficient instructions and a very clear view of the process!

Watch this beading demonstration to learn how to make a brick stitch.

This adorable bird pendant on a gold chain is a common sight at fashion forward indie stores like Urban outfitters, where similiar pendant necklaces sell for upwards of $30. While this necklace may look difficult to make, the materials are actually extremely easy to assemble ( ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a 3D ribbon cuff out of beads. First, you will need a cuff that is already made, then use the string that is hanging off the end. Put on one bead, then thread it through the bead next to it. Continue this all the way around the cuff. Now, ...more

Add texture and sparkle to kid's craft projects with beads. Learn to make beaded hair bows, headbands, birds and dragonflies in this free craft video from an art teacher. Part 1 of 13 - How to Make bead crafts for kids. Make bead crafts for kids - Part 2 of 13. Click through t ...more