Table of Contents: Jewelry Making Techniques

Learn popular jewelry making techniques with our beading guides.
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• Intro to Beading 101: Getting Started with Jewelry Making
• Kumihimo 101: How to Kumihimo
• Bead Crochet 101: How to Create Jewelry with Crochet
• Memory Wire 101: Using Memory Wire in Jewelry Making
• Mixed Media 101: Creating Mixed Media Jewelry
• How to Open and Close a Jump Ring
• How to Finish With a Clamshell Knot Cover
• Altering Metal 101: Altering Metal Components for Jewelry Making
• Bead Looming 101: Beading and Jewelry Making on a Bead Loom
• Stringing 101: Bead Stringing Basics
• How to Cut Jewelry Wire
• How to Use Crimp Beads
• How to Create a Simple Wire Loop
• How to Make a Wrapped Wire Loop
• How to Straighten Bent Wire and Head Pins
• Macrame 101: How to Create Macrame Jewelry
• Basic Filigree Wrapping
• Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving
• Soutache 101: How to Create Soutache Jewelry
• Wire Wrapping 101: Wire Wrapping Tips for Jewelry Making
• Chain Maille 101: From Jump Rings to Jewelry
• Resin 101: Tips and Tricks for Creating Resin Mixed Media Jewelry
• Pearl Knotting 101: Learn Classic Pearl Knotting for Making Pearl Necklaces