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  • Making Jewelry Home Page
    Your guide to making jewelry including how to wire wrap jewelry, jewelry ideas, where to find jewelry supplies, how to run a jewelry business, and everything about jewelry making.

  • Jewelry Making How-To
    Learn all about jewelry making from how to make jewelry, how to wire wrap jewelry, free jewelry making classes and more.

    • Wire Wrap Jewelry
      Learn how to wire wrap jewelry with easy step-by-step instructions.

      • How to Make a Basic Wire Wrap Loop
        Learn how to wire wrap jewelry. Step by step instructions on how to make wire jewelry. How to make a basic wire wrap loop.

      • How to Wire Wrap a Briolette
        Learn how to wire wrap jewelry. Step by step instructions on how to make jewelry. How to wire wrap a briolette or how to wire wrap a top drilled bead. Covers wire jewelry in free online jewelry making classes, with illustrated instructions for making jewelry.

      • How to Wire Wrap a Beaded Chain
        Learn how to wire wrap jewelry. Step by step instructions on how to make jewelry. How to wire wrap a beaded chain or necklace.

    • How to Use Crimp Beads
      How to crimp ends using a crimping tool and crimp beads. Step by step instructions on how to use end crimps in jewelry making.

    • How to Use Crimp Covers
      How to use an crimp covers to hide crimp beads in your jewelry. Step by step instructions on jewelry making.

    • How to Use Extender Chains
      How to use an extender to extend the length of necklace or bracelet. Step by step instructions on jewelry making.

    • Bead Stringing
      How to do bead stringing. The basics of bead stringing are covered including stringing pearls and other beads. Step by step instructions on jewelry making.

    • How to Finish Memory Wire
      How to finish the ends of memory wire. How to make memory wire jewelry.

    • How to Finish Cord Jewelry
      How to finish the ends of cord jewelry including silk and leather cord jewelry.

    • How to String Beads on Organza Ribbon
      How to use organza ribbon to make jewelry including an organza ribbon necklace, and how to string beads on ribbon.

    • How to Attach Tube Cord Ends
      How to attach cord ends in jewelry making. How to use tube ends to make jewelry.

    • How to Attach a Spring Coil End
      How to attach a spring coil end to jewelry cord. How to attach and end when making jewelry.

    • How to Attach Tab Ends
      How to attach tab ends when making jewelry.

    • How to Use Bead Cones
      Using bead cones and how to attach cones when making jewelry. Step by step jewelry making instructions.

    • How to Use Split Ring Pliers
      How to use split ring pliers to open split rings. Step by step instructions for making jewelry.

    • How to Open Jump Rings
      How to open jump rings when making jewelry. Step by step jewelry making instructions.

    • How to Use Stretch Cord
      How to use stretch cord, like Stretch Magic, when making jewelry. How to knot an step by step jewelry making instructions.


  • Jewelry Basics
    All about the types of jewelry supplies including beads, tools, findings and more. Everything about making jewelry including step by step jewelry making instructions and information for the jewelry designer.

    • Beads Glossary
      A beaders glossary with photos - Everything you need to know about beads from faceted beads, rondelle beads, bugle beads, briolette beads, lampwork beads, bali beads, spacers, bead caps, and more.

    • Jewelry Pliers and Tools
      All about jewelry tools and what you need to get started making jewelry. Includes jewelry pliers, crimping tool, beading board, PMC supplies, polymer clay tools, and basic metalsmithing tools.

    • Bead Stringing Supplies
      Bead stringing supplies and materials used for stringing beads. Step by step instructions for how to make jewelry.

    • Jewelry Findings
      All about the different types of jewelry findings used to make jewelry, including silver findings, beading supplies, and more.

    • Birthstones List and Chart
      All about the birthstones including a list of birthstones by month and a birthstone chart. Everything you need to know about making birthstone jewelry.

    • Jewelry Design Elements
      All about jewelry design and how to use design elements like color, shape, size and other factors in designing great jewelry.

    • Common Jewelry Lengths
      Learn about the common jewelry lengths for necklace and bracelet designs. Everything you need to know about making jewelry.

  • Jewelry Projects
    Lots of free jewelry projects including wire wrap jewelry, bead jewelry projects, jewelry ideas, and step by step instructions for making jewelry.

    • Earring Projects
      Lots of free jewelry projects and ideas including step by step instructions for handmade earrings. Many earring projects are listed, all completely free!

       

      • Crystal Flower
        Learn how to make these Swarovski Cystal Flower bead earrings with step by step instructions.

       

       

       

       

      • Square Pearl Earrings
        Learn how to make these pearl and seedl  bead earrings with step by step instructions.

       

    • Necklace Projects
      Lots of free necklace projects and ideas including step by step jewelry making instructions.

       

       

      • Lemon Quartz Lariat
        Learn how to make this lemon quartz lariat necklace. Free jewelry projects with step by step instructions on making jewelry.

       

      • Link Chain Necklace
        Learn how to make this contemporary link chain necklace. Free instructions and jewelry projects.

      • Pearl & Crystal Necklace
        Learn how to make this Swarovski crystal and pearl necklace. Free jewelry projects with step by step instructions.

      • Lampwork Bead and Wirework Necklace
        Learn how to make this lampwork bead and wire wrap necklace to showcase your favorite beads. Free jewelry projects with step by step instructions on making jewelry.



    • Bracelet Projects
      Lots of free bracelet projects and ideas including step by step instructions for making handcrafted bracelets.

      • My Kids Birthstone Mother's Bracelet
        Learn how to make this great crystal and pearl bead bracelet with your favorite birthstone beads. Free jewelry projects and step by step instructions.

      • Lampwork Bead Bracelet
        Learn how to make this great lampwork bead bracelet with your favorite beads. Free jewelry projects and step by step instructions.

      • Link Chain Bracelet
        Learn how to make this link chain bracelet. Free jewelry projects and step by step instructions for making jewelry.

      • Pearl and Crystal Bracelet
        Learn how to make this beautiful crystal bracelet with pearls. Free jewelry projects with step by step instructions.

      • Personalized Mothers Bracelet
        Learn how to make your own great personalized mothers bracelets! Free step by step instructions and jewelry projects.

       

      • Lampwork Bead Bracelet
        Learn how to make this great lampwork bead bracelet with your favorite beads. Free jewelry projects and step by step instructions.

       

      • Link Chain Bracelet
        Learn how to make this link chain bracelet. Free jewelry projects and step by step instructions for making jewelry.

      • Pearl and Crystal Bracelet
        Learn how to make this beautiful crystal bracelet with pearls. Free jewelry projects with step by step instructions.

      • Personalized Mothers Bracelet
        Learn how to make your own great personalized mothers bracelets! Free step by step instructions and jewelry projects.

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  • Jewelry Supply
    Everything you need for jewelry making supply, including bead jewelry supply, jewelry finding supply, wire jewelry supplies, silver jewelry supplies and more.

    • Jewelry Kits
      Jewelry making kits and supplies.

    • Lampwork Beads
      Your source for the best lampwork beads and jewelry making supplies. Free jewelry projects and ideas with step by step instructions.

    • Dichroic Glass Beads
      Your source for the best dichroic glass beads and jewelry supplies. Free jewelry projects and ideas with step by step instructions.

    • Briolette Beads
      Your source for the best briolette beads and jewelry making supplies. Free jewelry projects and ideas with step by step instructions.

    • Bali Silver Beads
      Your source for the best Bali silver beads and jewelry making supplies. Free jewelry projects and ideas with step by step instructions.

    • Bead Caps
      Your source for the best bead caps and jewelry supplies. Free jewelry projects and ideas with step by step instructions.

    • Bead Spacers
      You source for the best bead spacers and jewelry supplies. Free jewelry projects and ideas with step by step instructions.

    • Hill Tribe Silver Beads
      Your source for the best Hill Tribe silver beads and jewelry supplies. Free jewelry projects and ideas with step by step instructions.

    • Alphabet Beads
      Your source for the best alphabet beads and jewelry supplies. Free jewelry projects and ideas with step by step instructions.

    • Jewelry Tools Supply
      Your source for the best jewelry tools and jewelry pliers and other jewelry supplies. Free jewelry projects and ideas with step by step instructions.

    • Flexible Jewelry Wire
      Your source for the best jewelry wire like Beadalon, Soft Flex and Tigertail wire. Free jewelry projects and ideas with step by step instructions.

    • Headpins
      Jewelry supplies, headpins for making jewelry

    • Jewelry Supply Earwires
      Jewelry supplies including earwires, leverbacks, and more earring components.

    • Jewelry Supply Toggle Clasps
      Jewelry supply - selection of toggle clasps for making jewelry.

    • Jewelry Supply - Lobster Claw Clasps
      Jewelry making supplies including lobster claw clasps.

  • Jewelry Business
    Learn about how to start a jewelry business of your own.

  • Jewelry Books and More
    Recommendations for the best books and magazines about making jewelry. Learn what you need for your jewelry making and get lots of inspiration and ideas.

  • Jewelry Blog
    Lorri's Jewelry Designer Blog, get the latest jewelry news, projects, ideas, discounts and more on making jewelry, where to find jewelry supplies and more!

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