Learn to Crochet Single Crochet is First

My daughter is ten, and she thinks she wants to learn to crochet. I tried a couple times to teach her the single crochet chain, and it didn't go well. It is easy for me to do, because I have been doing it forever. Not so easy to teach it to someone else. So, I am gathering some how to crochet videos for anyone who wants to learn to crochet. I find watching someone else do it more helpful than reading or looking at pictures in a book or post. Watch for new videos. I will try to share a new tutorial, for crocheting at least once a week, or every other week.

Make A Glass Beaded Bracelet Tutorial

If you have never tried to make your own jewelry, I recommend it. It is a great hobby, and can be a great way to give gifts, or make a little extra cash. I have lots of tutorials in the archives from many different artists. Just pick one, and give it a try. You won't be sorry.

Make A Chainmaille Ripple Bracelet

Another project on my long list of projects to do list. I love chainmaille, unfortunately I find it somewhat difficult to learn, and have not had the time to dedicate to learning it. I am however hoping to at some point get a chance to do it. I especially like the bracelets. If you get a chance to try this leave me a comment, and let me know how hard or easy it is. Have a great Memorial Day weekend, everyone.

Tree Of Life Pendant Tutorial

I have seen these tree of life pendants, and wondered how they make them. Well now you, and I both can learn how to make them. I can not wait to be able to try this.

How To Make Halloween Jewelry

Check out this cool tutorial. I have never heard of this, it is called Art Gel, and you can make cool Halloween jewelry with it. I love this!

Learn To Make A Chain Link Crystal Necklace

These necklaces are very popular. They are dainty, and lovely on the neckline. Watch the video, to see how to learn to make one for yourself, or give as a gift.

Learn To Make Cluster Drop Bead Earrings

Check out this free tutorial video, to teach you how to make beaded drop cluster earrings. I have not tried this one yet, but it doesn't look too difficult. Give it a try, and let me know how it worked for you, and have fun.

How To Set Gemstones In A Non Snaptite Setting

If you go back in my archives, you will see the video that showed you how to set gemstones into a snaptite setting. Snaptite are by far the easiest to set stones in. Now you can learn how to set them into traditional prong setttings. The first gemstone setting tool, is rather expensive, but nice if you can afford one. I do not own one, about 60 dollars, but I have one on my list. You can use just plain old gemstone setting pliers, about 10 dollars, those are the ones I have. Be sure to watch both videos, and you can watch it as many times as you need, to get the procedure down. It does take a lot of practice, and is not as easy as they make it look. Start with inexpensive settings, and poor quality, or cheaper gemstones, in case you chip, crack, or otherwise break your materials. Most of all, have fun, and start making your own jewelry.

How To Create A Netting Stitch

I am still attempting to learn beading. I am getting better at the beaded cabachon, but I also want to learn the chainmail byzantine I posted the other day, and now I have found this netting pattern. I want to try this one too. If only I had enough time in a day LOL. Check it out.

How To Make A Byzantine Chain

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This free video tutorial, will teach you how to make a byzantine chain. I have not tried this one yet, but I do intend to do so. It looks a bit complicated, so you may need to watch it several times, and while doing it. Have fun~

My Never Ending Quest To Learn The Beaded Bezel

Yesterday, in the mail, I got a new Fire Mountain Gems catalog. As I was browsing through it I noticed a design for a beaded cabachon. So I went to their website, to check out their free tutorials. I have never paid much attention to their tutorials, just never thought of it. They had two of the kind I was looking for. After watching them both, I saw that there are other methods to achieve the same outcome. They used felt, and some interesting material I had never heard of. They used a couching stitch, and the back stitch, as the main bezel stitches. These appeared to be much easier to learn, than the one I have tried. I can not wait to get time, to try out these two new techniques. I am fairly certain, I have some felt around here somewhere. I hope everyone has a great day. If you have not checked out Fire Mountain Gems tutorials, they have both video, and printable forms, I highly recommend it.

I Need Help From All Beaders and Chainmaille experts

I have some larger cabachons that I would love to learn to either chainmaille around them, or bead weave to make a pendant. I am looking for simple, and preferably free tutorials. I have no idea what they are called, so I am having a hard time searching for tutorials. If anyone is willing to help me out, I would very grateful. Thank you, in advance.

Make A Peridot Briolette Necklace

Learn to make this lovely Peridot briolette necklace. Peridot is the birthstone for August. So if you know any August babies, learn to make this in plenty of time to give her a gift.

Chainmaille Earring Tutorial

Here is a tutorial for a pair of chainmaille earrings. I have watched it, and it does not look incredibly difficult. I will be attempting to make these soon, to match the necklace, I posted a few days ago. Give it a try, and tell me what you think.

How To Set A Cinch Mount Easy Tutorial

This one is quick, and easy. Once you get the hang of it, and know how much to cinch, you will be all set to go.

Learn To Make Wire Wrap Rings

For the record let me just state, I have tried this twice, and I stink. It is not as easy as it looks. I will keep trying until I get it right. I am always amazed how hard wire wrapping really is, compared to what I already know how to do which is traditional settings. Check it out, it is free, and fun.

Make 3 Pairs of Earrings tutorial

Check out this video, and learn to make 3 different kinds of earrings.

Learn To Do The African Helix Stitch

Check this out. I would love to learn to do this. I am going to give it a try, as soon as I get a few extra minutes to play around with it. Very cool indeed.

Free Wire Wrapping Tutorial, Make Your Own Jewelry

Check out this short video, with wire wrapping instructions. I will be adding some of these every few days, or so.

More Wire Wrapping Free Lesson Videos

Aunties Beads, is one of my favorite websites to visit. They have a whole host of free video, jewelry making videos. These videos are hosted by Karla Kam, and her lessons are concise, and easy to follow. This link is to the wire wrapped pendant tutorial. However they have lots of others available on their website. Go to http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Category.aspx?ID=3ed0f6aa-e7ee-4ea0-96b1-1aa94cd38449www.auntiesbeads.com/Category.aspx?ID=3ed0f6aa-e7ee-4ea0-96b1-1aa94cd38449 to take advantage of these free lessons.

I hope everyone has a great Sunday. This is the last week, to enter the October giveaway to win the Star Diopside Ring. The details are all at the top of the blog.