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How to Make Your Own Beeswax Thread Conditioner

The Beading GemMonday, January 24, 2022

You need to tame threads if you hand sew, quilt, embroider, tailor, bead weave and so on. Beeswax has been used as a thread conditioner for ...

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Nature Inspired Mosaic Polymer Clay Jewelry Designs and Molds by CreeksideMosaic

The Beading GemFriday, January 21, 2022

Linda of Peoria, Illinois, who also happens to read this blog, is an amazing mosaic polymer clay jewelry designer. Her work on CreeksideMos...

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Clever Macrame Bead Tutorial

The Beading GemThursday, January 20, 2022

Xiaoxi is a wonderful Youtube macrame artist from Taiwan whose dainty combination braiding and macrame bracelet tutorials readers oohed an...

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Flame Cut Paper Napkin Decoupage on Metal Tutorial

The Beading GemThursday, January 20, 2022

Remember the fun I had with my flame cut paper napkin on wood tutoria l? You can naturally do the same thing on metal! Here to show you how ...

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Silver Crackle Polymer Clay Chandelier Earrings Tutorial

The Beading GemWednesday, January 19, 2022

Chandelier earrings are all about statement style. But they can be very heavy. So why not make polymer clay ones? They will be super light...

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Wire Work and Macrame Jewelry Tutorials and Kits by ImbaliCrafts

The Beading GemTuesday, January 18, 2022

Nadja of ImbaliCrafts is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her passion for jewelry making stretches back to her childhood, inspired by both he...

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12 Palo Santo Bead Bracelets Giveaway

The Beading GemMonday, January 17, 2022

Long time blog readers might remember Ecuadorian Hands . This South American company ethically and sustainably sources natural products like...

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Upcycled Guitar String Jewelry by HeartstringsOriginal

The Beading GemFriday, January 14, 2022

Guitar strings wear out and have to be replaced after about 100 hours of use. They are made up of mixed metals - central high carbon steel w...

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3 Quick and Easy Statement Fabric Necklace Tutorials

The Beading GemThursday, January 13, 2022

Got a fabric stash to whittle down? I'll you do have one if you are a quilter or have been making lots of masks. Why not make some fab...

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Clever Resin Tube Bracelet Focal Tutorial Uses Plastic Straws as Molds

The Beading GemWednesday, January 12, 2022

This tube resin jewelry tutorial is so clever! The mold is just a humble plastic straw. The designer is US based crafter Jackie who is th...

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How to Make Your Own Beeswax Thread Conditioner

Nature Inspired Mosaic Polymer Clay Jewelry Designs and Molds by CreeksideMosaic

Clever Macrame Bead Tutorial

Flame Cut Paper Napkin Decoupage on Metal Tutorial

Silver Crackle Polymer Clay Chandelier Earrings Tutorial

Wire Work and Macrame Jewelry Tutorials and Kits by ImbaliCrafts

12 Palo Santo Bead Bracelets Giveaway

Upcycled Guitar String Jewelry by HeartstringsOriginal

3 Quick and Easy Statement Fabric Necklace Tutorials

Clever Resin Tube Bracelet Focal Tutorial Uses Plastic Straws as Molds

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