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Don't Make These Wire Wrapping Mistakes
Whether you are brand new to wire wrapping, or a seasoned professional, it's always a good idea to review to basics. I originally wrote this post with my own tried and true tips to make your wire...
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Finally! An In-person Bead Show!
We were so excited to get back to our first in-person bead show since the pandemic started! The last time we were able to be live with our beady friends was at the To Bead True Blue Show in Tucson...
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Needles are some of the most important tools in my Jewelry Making Toolbox, and just like with tools, I always use the right needle for the job at hand. Luckily, Beadalon has all of the different...
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A Beautiful Rainbow of Artistic Wire Colors
I love creating jewelry with wire, and I'm so glad that Artistic Wire offers so many different colors, gauges, tempers, spool lengths and finishes to choose from. No matter what kind of project I'm...
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Wire Forms aren't just for Snowflakes!
Whether we're ready for it or not, the holiday season is officially upon us! Beadalon has you covered with these functional, versatile Wire Forms. Whether you are making ornaments for your tree, gifts,...
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All About Adhesives!
When it comes to joining jewelry items together, it can sometimes get confusing, but with Beadalon Adhesives in your jewelry making toolbox, you'll be prepared for most sticky situations. Whenever you...
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Make a Beaded Christmas Tree to Celebrate the Holiday Season!
As 2021 comes to a close, I think we can all agree it wasn't quite what we expected. Nevertheless, we persisted, we kept pivoting, and I am so very grateful for each and every one of my beady friends...
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Back to the Basics of Bead Stringing
Happy New Year! The new year is a good time to revisit good habits, which means it's time for a refresher on proper stringing techniques. No matter where you are in your beading journey, it's always a...
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New Product Debut! RePEat 100% Recycled Jewelry Cord
Make Earth-Friendly jewelry with RePEaT braided jewelry cord made from 100% recycled plastic bottles - even the packaging is made from recycled cardboard, and the plastic cover is actually a baggie...
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Coiled Wire Daisy Bracelet
This is one of my favorite designs in the Beadalon and Artistic Wire design collection, and now that Spring has arrived in full force, it's the perfect time to revisit the Coiled Wire Daisy Bracelet....
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4 Crimping Hacks to Finish off Beaded Jewelry
By now, we all know the formula for proper crimping: wire diameter + corresponding crimp bead or tube + right size crimp tool = well constructed jewelry, but did you know that there are many other ways...
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New Product Debut - New Colors and Sizes of French Wire!
Beadalon has added 3 new colors of French Wire - Rose Gold Color, Vintage Bronze Color, and Vintage Silver Color! When added to the .925 Sterling Silver, Silver Plated, and Gold Color already in our...
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Link jump rings together to make Chain Maille Jewelry - it's easier than you...
One of my favorite jewelry making techniques is making Chain Maille! Not only is it meditative, relaxing, and therapeutic, but it provides a great foundation for embellishing with beads to make...
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Secrets to Making Stretch Cord Bracelets
One of the best places to get started making jewelry is by making stretch cord bracelets. Beadalon has two fantastic types of stretch cord to choose from - Elonga and Elasticity. To get started, all...
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The Conetastic Tool Family
The Conetastic Tool is a handle with storage in the base that holds different mandrels in place to make bead cones, necklace cones, bead caps and more. Currently, there are 4 sets of mandrels - the...
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Oddly Essentials - Beadalon products I can't live without!
There are essential products in every beaders toolbox and craft space, but here at Beadalon, we like to go above and beyond and offer products that make jewelry making even easier and more enjoyable....
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Four different tools to use to knot beads and pearls
One of my favorite finished looks in a piece of jewelry is when there are knots in between the beads. Knotting can be challenging, but luckily, there are lots of different tools to help achieve the...
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Weaving with RePEaT Jewelry Making Cord on the Jewel Loom
Whether you are an expert weaver, or just starting out, the Jewel Loom, invented by Julianna "Jewels" Avelar, is the perfect loom on which to make beautiful woven pieces. Usually, when I weave on the...
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Viking Knit
Viking Knit is an ancient form of wire weaving that only uses a couple of tools (that you might already have in your stash) to create beautiful ropes of wire that you can use as part of a design, or as...
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Finishing Jewelry with Scrimp Findings
At Beadalon, we generally recommend crimping as the preferred finishing technique for beaded jewelry making. However, crimping is not for everyone - it can be challenging to get those little crimp...
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Memory Wire Mayhem Part 2
Memory Wire is often the stringing material that people use first when they are starting their beading journey. It's a great place to begin because it's easy to use and very versatile - the wire holds...
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Tips and Tricks for Sizing Stretch Bracelets
Inspired by the "Swifties" Trend of making bracelets with special quotes and song titles, I made some stretch bracelets for various members of my family for a concert that we all attended in July. One...
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It's baseball fever in the Beadalon office!
When sports and jewelry making intersect, everyone in the Beadalon office is on board! We're root, root, rooting for our home team Phillies as they are playing for the National League Division Title...
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New Product Debut! WildFire Ultra - Ultra Fine Diameter Bead Weaving Thread
At long last, super thin, super strong, and perfect for intricate beadweaving, WildFire Ultra is here! Wildfire Ultra is a .004 diameter - thin enough for multiple passes through Delicas and small...
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Fancy Finishing with French Wire
Using French Wire to finish designs is one of the easiest ways to add strength, durability, and a professional look to your knotted and strung designs. While traditionally used in pearl knotting,...
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