With a little patience, practice, and the right information, you can be your own fashion jewelry designer or even tackle jewelry making as a profession. BeadJewelry.net is a growing resource to help you achieve your jewelry making goals.

Cat’s Eye Fiber Optic Glass Beads
Find out what “cat’s eye” beads are made of, why they look the way they do, and how affordable they are compared to other glass beads.

How to finish ribbon
Learn some basic techniques for finishing the ends of organza, silk, or satin ribbon to make a necklace or bracelet.

The allure of druzy quartz
Druzies are near-magical, miniature crystal caves that can serve as stunning centerpieces in your designs.

Making jewelry without overspending
Have you changed your crafting habits because of the slow economy? Here are some strategies for keeping up with your jewelry making, without spending money beyond your comfort level.

Designing Jewelry with Glass Beads by Stephanie Sersich
My review of Stephanie Sersich’s well-received book, which discloses the secret to her fringy glass-bead bracelets.

How to oxidize brass
Learn which chemicals you can use to create a dark, antiqued finish on brass beads and findings.

Using bead stringing wire
Beading stringing wire (or “beading wire”) is multi-strand, woven steel cable made specially for stringing beads. Learn more about it, and the most popular method for “finishing” the ends to attach a clasp.

How to knot between beads
Knotting is a traditional method for showcasing and protecting strung pearls, but you can use knots to space and accent all kinds of beads.

Essential bead weaving supplies
Bead weaving is the process of stitching together tiny beads using thread and a needle. Here’s what you need to get started.

Don’t miss Create for Less’s sweet annual dollar sale. You’ll find beading supplies like big-eye and twisted-wire needles, storage baggies, and beads - plus lots of other general craft supplies you can use to enhance your beadwork designs.