Unleash your creativity with our insightful posts on various jewelry making techniques, tools, and trends. From beginner-friendly tips to advanced design ideas, our blog equips you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces. Delve into the enchanting world of gemstone beads, as we explore their vibrant colors, unique properties, and metaphysical properties
Waist beads are typically eclectic small colored glass beads on a wire or string that’s worn around the waist – commonly used as a decorative symbol tied to femininity. Though they have gained major popularity in America, the eccentric jewelry started in Africa. Many African women will wear waist beads to connect to their culture – […]
Jewelry Hack 101: These multi-strand clasps will make your life THAT much easier! Who doesn’t love wearing their favorite necklaces all at once?! Layered necklaces are trendy, stylish, and fun to wear. Of course, there are some minor inconveniences with wearing layered necklaces. For example, it can be quite frustrating having to untangle each necklace […]
DIY Stretchy Beaded Rings If you couldn’t already tell, we’ve been obsessed with beaded rings! Not only are they incredibly easy to make, you can wear multiple rings and stack as many as you’d like. Whatever your preference may be, we’re confident you’ll love them as much as we do. Here’s what you’ll need to […]
Waist beads are traditional colorful beaded accessories that originated in Africa many centuries ago. They are traditionally worn around the waist or hips, and symbolize divine femininity. Today, waist beads are still admired by many for their beauty, cultural significance, and symbolism. Many people wear waist beads to promote: body positivity self-love acceptance womanhood Here […]
Here’s Why You Should Make Your Own Jewelry Jewelry making is not just a fun and creative hobby, it can also be quite therapeutic for people of all ages. Once you learn your way around various jewelry making techniques, such as beading and silk knotting, you’ll find that it can be a great way to […]
“How do you tie off your stretchy bracelet?” Want in on our simple trick? It’s all in the adhesive! After beading on all of your components to your stretch cord, you want to finish off by tying a knot. We love using a surgeons knot to close the bracelet. Then, comes the adhesive, G-S Hypo […]
Attaching a Proper Closure to Your Chain If there is a creative skill that you can always use, I’d say it’s definitely adding a proper closure to your chain, especially if one breaks on you! The best part about chain is how easy it can be made into a necklace by adding a clasp and […]
Designing and making your own jewelry requires so much time and patience, so it’s only right to treat each and every jewelry masterpiece with proper care. Here are some of our favorite tips for properly taking care of handmade jewelry: Avoid showering, exercising, and swimming with jewelry on. The sulfate from your shampoo, sweat from […]
Toggle clasps are great because they are versatile, easy to use, and can turn any handmade piece of jewelry into an elegant masterpiece. Toggle clasps are a popular choice of closure because of how attractive and unique they are. Sometimes, you may even find toggle clasps that are adorn with gemstones or diamonds! Given how […]
There is nothing better than being able to use your creative energy to make beautiful jewelry that you can actually wear. Making jewelry can be a fun, relaxing, and monetary hobby if you put your heart into it. In addition, there are so many branches within the realm of jewelry-making, such as metalsmithing, wire-wrapping, bead […]