One of the most commonly used techniques in jewelry making is turning a loop at the end of a head pin. For long time beaders this a skill which you have most likely mastered, but for new beaders, this can lead to frustration. We know that when we started it was often difficult to dete

It seems as though whenever we finish a beading project I always find myself with random beads which are left over.  More often than not these beads get tossed into my “someday I will use these” bucket.  Here is a quck and easy wire wrapped ring tutorial that will help you find a home

Supplies 2 x 14 inches of 2mm leather cord (one of each color) 2 Bead caps or cones 2 inches of 24 gage silver wire 2 x 6mm jump rings Tierracast toggle clasp Directions 1. Cut leather into four 7 inch pieces 2. Combine two pieces (one of each color) and fold them in half creating a 1