You already love beading and now you'll love watching Beads Baubles, and Jewels. Beading is a trend in fashion, accessories and home decor. Seemingly, you can't open a fashion magazine, or stroll down the aisles of a store without seeing beads. Beading is culturally diverse, echoing designs from all over the world. Beading is the easy way to accessorize clothing or decor with personal expression. And that is what Beads Baubles, and Jewels is all about: education, inspiration, and personal expression.
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Episode # 1503
Mixed-metal is a big trend in jewelry making. This show focuses on some creative ways to make and use metallic beads in jewelry designs. First, Katie discusses the origin of various metal beads. Then, Mark Nelson returns with a feature on bi-metal clay. Next, Kristal Wick shows how to make quick, fabulous stretch bracelets using metal sliders with inset crystals combined with stretchy cord. Then, syndee holt has a lesson on making metallic polymer clay beads for a lightweight metal look bracelet. Finally, Leslie Rogalski uses super strong, beading thread for stitching with metal beads.
Monday, April 02, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1504
Some of the earliest adornments were made from shells, stones and other natural materials. Today's show explores ideas for using the natural world as inspiration. First is a lesson from Katie on nuts and seeds and working with them on leather cord. Then, Mark Nelson demonstrates how to forge a neck wire to show off favorite shells. Next, June Beach talks about pendants of shell, coral, and more, mixed with naturals. Then, syndee holt shows how to make faux turquoise beads from polymer clay and alcohol inks. Finally, Katie has an eye-catching bracelet using a creative weaving technique that works perfectly with organic beads like shell, wood, and stone.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1505
The focus of this show is on lamp worked beads and creative ways to use them in jewelry designs. Katie begins with a demonstration on making a cylindrical peyote stitch bail for a lamp work bead. Then, our special guest is Nate Perea showing how to make lamp work beads. Next, Kim St. Jean shows how to measure, solder, and texture thick silver wire to make the "floating bead bangle" bracelet. Then, Mary Hettmansperger creates distinctive jewelry using special findings for large hole beads. Finally, Kristal Wick makes a colorful necklace using a simple, eye-catching technique combining chain with large-hole, collectible-style crystal beads for maximum bling.
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1506
Craft fusion and mixed media are big buzzwords in jewelry making. Wooden beads present so many creative possibilities that the entire show is about these little beauties, from using them as-is, to completely altering their look. The warm sheen and organic feel of wooden beads mix beautifully with metal findings in earrings made by Katie. Then, Mark Nelson shows gold, silver, and copper leaf on wood beads. Next, author Lisa Crone shows how to combine seed beads and wooden beads with macrame in the "Florida Palms" bracelet from her book. Then, Dale Nicholson covers wooden beads with flat back crystals for a unique effect mixing shimmer and matte surfaces. Finally, Candie Cooper uses a wood burning tool to create a patterned effect on wooden beads, then paints them, and strings them into a coiled memory wire bracelet.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1507
Vintage and art beads are both very special components that inspire unique designs. First is a treasure necklace from Katie that combines a variety of unusual elements in one dramatic design. Then, Julie Picarello makes polymer clay art beads with graphic designs. Then, Linda Hartung shows her signature technique for creating twisted strands of crystal yarn. Next, Mark Nelson oxidizes base metal components for a faux vintage look. Finally, Beth Kraft shows off a favorite art bead using double Petersburg chain in a colorful bracelet.
Friday, April 06, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1508
Crystals are a beader's best friend. Today's show has everything from subtle sparkles to all-out bling. Katie begins with a simple necklace featuring crystal and charms on a large metal ring. Then, Dale Nicholson shows how to cut strands apart and combine with crystals to make new jewelry. Next, Danielle Fox shows how crystals can be used to create subtle sparkle in everyday jewelry. Then, learn how to make Candie Cooper's signature treasure necklace blending crystal elements with bead frames, caps, and bails for a sparkly, layered look. Finally, Mark Nelson demonstrates how to solder a gold-filled bead bar.
Monday, April 09, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1509
Whether you're making jewelry from the heart, or just showing your soft side, this show offers some great jewelry making ideas. Katie begins with bundled wire beads combined with crystal hearts. Next, Stephanie Dixon talks about heart shapes and creates a heartfelt accessory. Then, Danielle Fox provides tips for making jewelry gifts from the heart. Next, Krystal Wick combines crushed German glass glitter with resin to create sparkly heart earrings using antique-style locket frames. Finally, Mark Nelson sand casts a bead frame using an electro melt furnace.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1510
Pearls are a jewelry making staple. Today's show focuses on unusual ways to use pearls and pearlescent effects in jewelry designs. Katie starts out with a tutorial on types of pearls. Shell pearls, crystal pearls, freshwater pearls, and pearl finishes are finding their way into a huge variety of jewelry designs. Next, Mark Nelson has a lesson on gluing pearls on posts and using pearl links. Then, June Beach creates a multi-strand of pearls with crystals for added luster and shine. Next, Lauren Andersen shows how to make a barrel weave chainmaille necklace embellished with pearl-colored magatamas. Finally, Julie Picarello makes pearl mica shift flowers from polymer clay.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1511
It's a natural next-step for jewelry makers to want to make their own beads and pendants. There are so many easy ways to make and embellish beads! One of the simplest ways to make beaded beads is by loading seed beads onto shaping wire and then coiling the wire. This deceptively simple technique gets big results as demonstrated by Katie in the first segment. Then, Sherry Serafini uses bicones with different effects and coatings to make gorgeous beaded fringe on her embroidered pieces. Next, Leslie Rogalski uses her eye for color to create a unique spin on spoked beaded beads, a traditional method of using seed beads to cover wooden beads. Finally, Mark Nelson shows how to drill stones or tagua nut to make your own bead using a foredom and drill press.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1512
Briolettes, daggers, pears, and other teardrop styles are some of the most popular bead shapes. Chandelier earrings are a snap to make when you combine laser cut buttons with teardrop-shaped briolettes in the first design from Katie. Then, Linda Hartung makes a gorgeous disk pendant necklace using a briolette as a slider to hold ruched wirelace in place over beading wire. Next, Danielle Fox shows how to create a wire-wrapped bail for a briolette pendant. Then, Mark Nelson shares display ideas for selling jewelry. Last, Katie uses faux turquoise sliders and daggers to create a bold, multi-strand statement necklace inspired by a Mayan breastplate design.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1513
Today's show focuses on found objects and ideas for transforming them into distinctive jewelry designs. Katie begins with paper beads - turning trash into treasure. Then, Kristal Wick shows how to make a unique souvenir pendant by customizing a pendant with flat-back crystals and punching a hole in a souvenir pressed penny and dangling it from the pendant. Next, Mary Hettmansperger talks about the beauty of rusty treasures and shows how to safely incorporate them into one-of-a-kind, organic jewelry designs. Melanie Brooks is next with how to use resin to seal paper ephemera for jewelry making. Finally, Mark Nelson uses acrylin (a type of paint for metal) on a found object, emphasizing the curved surface.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1301
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1303
Designers are heavily influenced by their travels - big and small. The new sights and experiences can influence everything from color combinations to design motifs. First, Katie has some great suggestions for ways to keep jewelry making supplies organized when you're traveling. Then, Mark Nelson has tradeshow tips and tricks for creating inspiring jewelry displays. Next, Leslie Rogalski demonstrates flat right angle weave with a two hole bead. Then, it's on location with Ahmad Wandak and beautiful beads from Afghanistan. Last, Candie Cooper creates a Chinese charm bracelet.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1304
Katie opens with a discussion of how color can inspire jewelry designs by examining the colors of some well known artwork. Then, Leslie Rogalski shows how to embellish with Charlottes- a bead that is faceted on only one side. Mark Nelson discusses the many tones and colors of gold. Next, Linda Hartung appears on location showing how to incorporate mesh ribbon woven with very fine wires of brass and copper or aluminum into jewelry designs. Last, Mary Hettmansperger demonstrates how to creatively wire wrap large crystal pendants.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1305
Whether it's a favorite painting or a traditional fine art technique applied to jewelry making; art is an endless source of inspiration. First, Katie has some beads to share that were inspired by art. Then, Mark Nelson creates pendants using copyright free art and resin. Next, Marlene Blessing and Chuni Lu discuss hand painted pendants. Leslie Rogalski uses magatamas for tubular peyote. Last, Fernando Dasilva creates a jewelry piece inspired by modern architecture.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1306
Books can inspire beading projects in a variety of surprising ways, whether you're highlighting a favorite quote or taking design inspiration cues from the pages of your favorite novel. Katie starts out creating a knotted bookmark. Then, Candie Cooper uses flat back crystals to write sentiments. Next, is Lisa Niven Kelly on location using stamped words and phrases to embellish a jewelry design. Last, Mark Nelson demonstrates pen plating - a play on our literature theme.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1307
Take a look outside for design inspiration. Katie explains that one of her favorite sources for ideas is nature - from trees and plants to the ocean and sand. The natural world is always giving us inspiration in terms of color, texture, and even choice of materials. Katie presents a tutorial on pearls. Then, Wyatt White demonstrates an aquamarine wrap pendant. Next, Candace Gates demonstrates texturing metal clay with sea life stamps. Last, Ronna Sarvas Weltman discusses how she finds inspiration in nature.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1308
This show is all about texture - sometimes the technique of adding a different surface to our jewelry can be the driving force to choosing the design. First, Katie demonstrates zipper flowers. Then Ronna Sarvas Weltman is back with interesting textures in clay. Next, is Meredith Arnold on location with a lesson on etching. Mark Nelson demonstrates cold connection tabs. Last, Fernando Dasilva creates a chain maille inspired bracelet.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1309
Gardens and in particular flowers are the inspiration theme for this show. They can be a source of ideas for everything from color combinations to texture. First, Katie creates a design using flower beads. Next, on location with Janice Berkebile as she designs wire wrap blooms. Mark Nelson demonstrates fold forming for a botanical shape. Then, back on location with Lisa Kan and flowers with an inspirational message. Last, is author Jodi Bombardier.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1310
Books on mythology and symbolism can be treasure troves for jewelry designers. Incorporating common symbols into jewelry is easy to do and makes that piece even more significant to the wearer. Katie starts out with a design using large hole symbol beads. Then, Mark Nelson has a lesson on soldering end caps on chain. Next, Leslie Rogalski uses #2 seed beads in her special design. Last, Susan Lenart Kazmer demonstrates her unique style using talismans.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1311
We can incorporate memories into jewelry in obvious ways with photographs, charms, and lockets, or in more hidden ways with treasured artifacts and other nods to the past. Katie stars out with a discussion about locket styles. Then, it's on location with Tracy Stanley and a crazy bangle of words and phrases. Mark Nelson uses travel memories for inspiration with a metal twist bracelet inspired by a Moroccan street fair. Last, is Kerry Bogart with suggestions for how to choose the right wire for jewelry designs.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1312
The focus of today's design inspiration is spirituality. Cultures around the world use beads and beaded jewelry in significant ways. Katie opens with an overview of the global uses of beads. Then, it's on location with Kirsten Wing and all about Kipuka prayer beads. Kristal Wick returns with her version of steam punk. Next, Candie Cooper creates rosary charms. Last, is the ancient Korean technique of keum boo with Mark Nelson.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1313
Design motifs like gears, clocks, keys, and even computer chips are showing up everywhere in jewelry making. Katie explores the combination of technology and craft beginning with a review of some ideas for steam punk. Then, Kristal Wick uses watch parts to create a pendant. Next Mark Nelson offers a different twist on technology with new firing techniques for embeddables. Kim St. Jean appears on location with the thinking man piece. Last, Mary Hettmansperger connects technology with the use of metal in her jewelry designs.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1401
Chain is a basic jewelry finding that has taken on a life of its own! This episode focuses on ways for making chain the star of your next jewelry design. First, host Katie Hacker shows how to create a multi- strand necklace featuring chain on each end. Designer Molly Schaller demonstrates various ways to use chain to create chandelier earrings. Marlene Blessing creates a mixed metal chain and charm bracelet using leftover bits of silver, brass, and copper. Finally, Mark Nelson has a link forming project using special beads.
Friday, May 04, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1402
Handmade beads are a great way to put a personal spin on your jewelry designs and make a design that's all yours - right down to the beads! You'll learn how to do it yourself on this show. Katie begins with how to embellish larger beads with seed beads. Next, Mark Nelson makes his beads using an Argentium domed sheet. Then, Kristal Wick demonstrates how to make fabric beads and talks about color palettes using examples from her book. Last, Patricia Kimle pairs polymer and metal clay for a set of beads using a crushed velvet surface technique and accented with silver leaves.
Monday, May 07, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1403
Charms stay popular year after year because they add a meaningful touch to jewelry designs. This show looks at new ideas for stringing charms, creating your own, and customizing store-bought charms. In the first segment, Katie accents charms with buttons for an easy stringing project. Mark Nelson demonstrates tumbling and how to clean up vintage charms. Designer Nina Cooper explores using charms to create theme necklaces with lots of hidden meaning. Finally, Marlene Blessing shows charms in a new way as she creates a pendant with a wire mesh bail that is attached with rivets and features charms.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1404
It's no secret that jewelry makers are going green! This episode explores innovative ways to use recycled and repurposed components in your jewelry designs. First, Marlene Blessing discusses inspiration pieces featuring all different recycled components. Then, designer Laura Timmons shows how to embellish a recycled denim bracelet with crystal mesh. Mark Nelson shows ways to recycle or change materials such as a rolling mill with wire and sheet metal. He will complete the project in episode 1405 using those materials to make a ring. Last, Candie Cooper mixes new finishes with recycled components for a mixed metal vintage look.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1405
Rings are a common jewelry making element and they can be interpreted in a variety of ways, from components to accessories. In the first segment, host Katie Hacker demonstrates a mixed metal necklace featuring rings. Mark Nelson is back to finish his project from episode 1404 using recycled components to make a ring. Next, Lauren Anderson demonstrates the Japanese 12 in 2 chain maille weave to create a necklace - complete with pearls and beads. Wrapping up the show, Leslie Rogalski creates a linked ring necklace using seed beads and metal rings.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1406
Bezels have taken off in the world of jewelry making! This episode will feature how to make a bezel setting, the ins and outs of working with resin, and some great ideas for using bezels. First, Mark Nelson creates an handmade bezel with an odd shaped stone. Then, Kristal Wick shows how to make a layered resin collage inside a bezel using pigment inks and transfers. Brenda Schweder shows riveting fancy crystal stones to a bracelet. Finally, Leslie Rogalski demonstrates how to make a netted seed bead bezel around a crystal.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1407
This episode features cabochons - they come in many different styles but they're often overlooked by beginning jewelry makers. First, Debbi Simon creates one of a kind components by manipulating filigree stampings. Then, Mark Nelson demonstrates bronze toolery and how to create your own tools to set a cabochon. Next, Marlene Blessing shows how to add bezels on a denim cuff with a variety of techniques from gluing to stitching with silk cord. Finally, Patricia Kimle makes a polymer clay faux stone cabochon on a metal clay texture pendant for a great paring of materials.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1408
For jewelry makers, sometimes inspiration is as close as a trip to the hardware store. This episode will teach how to set up a workbench and use hardware to create one-of-a-kind jewelry designs. First, Mark Nelson shows how to set up a workbench and then looks at magnification, lighting, and tool placement. Then, Brenda Schweder demonstrates an amazing design that is a convertible ring or pendant. Next, Melanie Brooks creates an urban house themed pendant from epoxy clay and old, found hardware. Last, Mary Hettmansperger demonstrates a vintage look necklace featuring lock and key Victorian components.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1409
Crystals are a beader's best friend. A tribute to all things glitzy and glamorous is the theme of this episode. Not only are crystals elegant but they can be combined with all sorts of nontraditional materials to make a totally unique look. In the first segment, Katie demonstrates crystal prints cascade necklace. Then, Debbi Simon teaches a technique using two part epoxy putty with crystals for a pave look. Next, Lauren Anderson demonstrates the Parallel chainmaille weave including crystals for a unique bracelet. Finally, Mark Nelson shows the process of annealing to make a cuff bracelet accented with crystals.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1410
Texture is an important element of jewelry design. There are some great ideas for combining a variety of materials to create tactile, high impact jewelry in this episode. First, Kristal Wick shows how to make a knotted and ruffled crystal pearl necklace using wire lace. Then, Marlene Blessing is on location with Joan Babcock - showing jewelry designs that incorporate macram - with beads. Next, Claudia Chase shows how to make a fiber/bead cuff bracelet on a loom - a new technique for our show. Finally, Mark Nelson demonstrates the process of gilding and reticulation - a great way to add texture to metal.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1411
Wire is a toolbox staple that's taking center stage in every type of jewelry design, from rings to bracelets to necklaces. In the first segment, Katie shows how to create a necklace with woven wire components. Then, Mark Nelson shows how to make your own wire components like ear wires and spiral clasps. Next, Leslie Rogalski wires tila beads onto a velour tubing necklace. Finally, Laura Timmons adds crystal to colored wire for a unique crochet technique.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1412
Clasps can be simple and functional or dramatic and eye-catching. Many are actually a feature component and not just a closure. First, Katie gives an overview of clasps and their use. Then, Author Cynthia Thornton discusses the time and memory necklace from her new book which features a clasp as the focal point. Next, Mark Nelson has a design tutorial about the variety of clasps and how to use them. Finally, designer Mary Hettmansperger uses components to create a clasp.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1413
Everyone loves pendants and it's easy to see why! With so many choices, you can make a different pendant necklace to wear every day of the year and even on the same necklace. First, Claudine Helmuth demonstrates a convertible brooch or pendant. Next, Mark Nelson fixes up those old or vintage pendants and jewelry with a lesson on tarnish prevention. Then Kristal Wick transforms a simple multistrand necklace with interchangeable pendants. Finally, Molly Schaller shows how to create a necklace with multiple pendants.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1501
This season, our theme is "all about the beads." What better place to start than with seed beads? For many beaders they represent the equivalent of a painter's palette because they're available in such a huge range of colors, shapes, and sizes. The show opens with host Katie Hacker demonstrating Peyote Stitch. Then, Beth Kraft creates a bracelet using cube beads in square stitch which she embellishes with tiny size 15º seed beads. Next, Leslie Rogalski uses seed beads as focal beads in her double needle weave design. Then, Mark Nelson explains the process of gluing in grommets. Finally, author Sherry Serafini shows how to substitute crystals for seed beads for extra visual impact.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1502
Many people start making jewelry because they fall in love with a particular stone, like their birthstone. Segments in this show focus on a variety of innovative ways to combine semi precious stones with favorite beading techniques. First, Katie has a necklace featuring semi precious stones, along with information on these stones. Then, Mark Nelson shows how to make a fused bead cap and use it to turn a favorite stone into a bead. Next, Danielle Fox highlights five trendy stones that won't break the bank. Then, Stephanie Dixon combines vintage petals with crystal rondelles for a beautiful piece. Last, Lauren Andersen shows how to make her "Sedona" chainmaille necklace using natural copper rings with carnelian beads in a mobius chainmaille weave.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1503
Mixed-metal is a big trend in jewelry making. This show focuses on some creative ways to make and use metallic beads in jewelry designs. First, Katie discusses the origin of various metal beads. Then, Mark Nelson returns with a feature on bi-metal clay. Next, Kristal Wick shows how to make quick, fabulous stretch bracelets using metal sliders with inset crystals combined with stretchy cord. Then, syndee holt has a lesson on making metallic polymer clay beads for a lightweight metal look bracelet. Finally, Leslie Rogalski uses super strong, beading thread for stitching with metal beads.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1504
Some of the earliest adornments were made from shells, stones and other natural materials. Today's show explores ideas for using the natural world as inspiration. First is a lesson from Katie on nuts and seeds and working with them on leather cord. Then, Mark Nelson demonstrates how to forge a neck wire to show off favorite shells. Next, June Beach talks about pendants of shell, coral, and more, mixed with naturals. Then, syndee holt shows how to make faux turquoise beads from polymer clay and alcohol inks. Finally, Katie has an eye-catching bracelet using a creative weaving technique that works perfectly with organic beads like shell, wood, and stone.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1505
The focus of this show is on lamp worked beads and creative ways to use them in jewelry designs. Katie begins with a demonstration on making a cylindrical peyote stitch bail for a lamp work bead. Then, our special guest is Nate Perea showing how to make lamp work beads. Next, Kim St. Jean shows how to measure, solder, and texture thick silver wire to make the "floating bead bangle" bracelet. Then, Mary Hettmansperger creates distinctive jewelry using special findings for large hole beads. Finally, Kristal Wick makes a colorful necklace using a simple, eye-catching technique combining chain with large-hole, collectible-style crystal beads for maximum bling.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Length : 28 min
MPT2
Episode # 1506
Craft fusion and mixed media are big buzzwords in jewelry making. Wooden beads present so many creative possibilities that the entire show is about these little beauties, from using them as-is, to completely altering their look. The warm sheen and organic feel of wooden beads mix beautifully with metal findings in earrings made by Katie. Then, Mark Nelson shows gold, silver, and copper leaf on wood beads. Next, author Lisa Crone shows how to combine seed beads and wooden beads with macrame in the "Florida Palms" bracelet from her book. Then, Dale Nicholson covers wooden beads with flat back crystals for a unique effect mixing shimmer and matte surfaces. Finally, Candie Cooper uses a wood burning tool to create a patterned effect on wooden beads, then paints them, and strings them into a coiled memory wire bracelet.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1507
Vintage and art beads are both very special components that inspire unique designs. First is a treasure necklace from Katie that combines a variety of unusual elements in one dramatic design. Then, Julie Picarello makes polymer clay art beads with graphic designs. Then, Linda Hartung shows her signature technique for creating twisted strands of crystal yarn. Next, Mark Nelson oxidizes base metal components for a faux vintage look. Finally, Beth Kraft shows off a favorite art bead using double Petersburg chain in a colorful bracelet.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1508
Crystals are a beader's best friend. Today's show has everything from subtle sparkles to all-out bling. Katie begins with a simple necklace featuring crystal and charms on a large metal ring. Then, Dale Nicholson shows how to cut strands apart and combine with crystals to make new jewelry. Next, Danielle Fox shows how crystals can be used to create subtle sparkle in everyday jewelry. Then, learn how to make Candie Cooper's signature treasure necklace blending crystal elements with bead frames, caps, and bails for a sparkly, layered look. Finally, Mark Nelson demonstrates how to solder a gold-filled bead bar.
Friday, June 01, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1509
Whether you're making jewelry from the heart, or just showing your soft side, this show offers some great jewelry making ideas. Katie begins with bundled wire beads combined with crystal hearts. Next, Stephanie Dixon talks about heart shapes and creates a heartfelt accessory. Then, Danielle Fox provides tips for making jewelry gifts from the heart. Next, Krystal Wick combines crushed German glass glitter with resin to create sparkly heart earrings using antique-style locket frames. Finally, Mark Nelson sand casts a bead frame using an electro melt furnace.
Monday, June 04, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1510
Pearls are a jewelry making staple. Today's show focuses on unusual ways to use pearls and pearlescent effects in jewelry designs. Katie starts out with a tutorial on types of pearls. Shell pearls, crystal pearls, freshwater pearls, and pearl finishes are finding their way into a huge variety of jewelry designs. Next, Mark Nelson has a lesson on gluing pearls on posts and using pearl links. Then, June Beach creates a multi-strand of pearls with crystals for added luster and shine. Next, Lauren Andersen shows how to make a barrel weave chainmaille necklace embellished with pearl-colored magatamas. Finally, Julie Picarello makes pearl mica shift flowers from polymer clay.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Length : 28 min
MPT2
Episode # 1511
It's a natural next-step for jewelry makers to want to make their own beads and pendants. There are so many easy ways to make and embellish beads! One of the simplest ways to make beaded beads is by loading seed beads onto shaping wire and then coiling the wire. This deceptively simple technique gets big results as demonstrated by Katie in the first segment. Then, Sherry Serafini uses bicones with different effects and coatings to make gorgeous beaded fringe on her embroidered pieces. Next, Leslie Rogalski uses her eye for color to create a unique spin on spoked beaded beads, a traditional method of using seed beads to cover wooden beads. Finally, Mark Nelson shows how to drill stones or tagua nut to make your own bead using a foredom and drill press.
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Length : 28 min
MPT2
Episode # 1512
Briolettes, daggers, pears, and other teardrop styles are some of the most popular bead shapes. Chandelier earrings are a snap to make when you combine laser cut buttons with teardrop-shaped briolettes in the first design from Katie. Then, Linda Hartung makes a gorgeous disk pendant necklace using a briolette as a slider to hold ruched wirelace in place over beading wire. Next, Danielle Fox shows how to create a wire-wrapped bail for a briolette pendant. Then, Mark Nelson shares display ideas for selling jewelry. Last, Katie uses faux turquoise sliders and daggers to create a bold, multi-strand statement necklace inspired by a Mayan breastplate design.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
Length : 28 min
MPT2
Episode # 1513
Today's show focuses on found objects and ideas for transforming them into distinctive jewelry designs. Katie begins with paper beads - turning trash into treasure. Then, Kristal Wick shows how to make a unique souvenir pendant by customizing a pendant with flat-back crystals and punching a hole in a souvenir pressed penny and dangling it from the pendant. Next, Mary Hettmansperger talks about the beauty of rusty treasures and shows how to safely incorporate them into one-of-a-kind, organic jewelry designs. Melanie Brooks is next with how to use resin to seal paper ephemera for jewelry making. Finally, Mark Nelson uses acrylin (a type of paint for metal) on a found object, emphasizing the curved surface.
Friday, June 08, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1601
The key words to describe this look are organic, natural, and haute hippie. Host Katie Hacker starts out with an organic collector's necklace that shows off some of her favorite treasures. Next, Jean Campbell, Beads, Baubles and Jewels stitch pro, demonstrates how to use fringe for lots of different looks. Then, Barbara Lewis paints with fire to create her signature disc drive earrings. Last, Dale Nicholson creates a layered, multiple strand cord necklace with a touch of sparkle.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1602
Glamour isn't just for special occasions. Katie takes a look at the dramatic effects of glamour showing how to add sparkle and eye popping design to jewelry for all occasions. Next, Leslie Rogalski demonstrates a seed bead spiral peyote bracelet featuring crystal highlights. Then, Fernando Dasilva shares his signature style as he brings on the glamour with dazzling earrings with wire mesh. Last, Anie Piliguian shows how easy it is to polish and drill rough opal and other stones for a dramatic feature.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1603
Learn how to make jewelry designs with an understated and everyday chic look that fit every occasion. The episode's first segment features Katie demonstrating a wire wrap technique to link pearls for a delicate look. Next, Candie Cooper uses pinch bails and crystals to create a classic everyday necklace. Then, Danielle Fox demonstrates an easy and classic closure using a button loop. Last, Anie Piliguian has a lesson on polishing classic jewelry pieces to keep them looking beautiful.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1604
This episode focuses on how to incorporate ethereal and nostalgic elements into jewelry designs. Katie's first project epitomizes the Victorian style with elegant chandelier earrings that graze the shoulder. Next, Dale Nicholson explores romance with wire wrapped crystal branches and flowers to create pendants, earrings and more. Then, stitch pro Jean Campbell shares four ways to add picot edging to bead work. Last, create scrollwork filigree with silver art clay along with Jackie Truty.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Length : 29 min
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Episode # 1605
Today's show teaches how jewelry can highlight this contemporary look. Katie opens with a trend overview featuring animal prints, feathers, and tassels. Next, Fernando Dasilva demonstrates a necklace using unique wire wrapped frames. Then, Cynthia Deis shows how to make a chic wrapped bracelet. Last, Maryann Corey discusses a nonprofit organization called the Portable Playhouse that she helped found. It provides a specialized and unique art program to pediatric units in hospitals and outpatient care centers.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Length : 29 min
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Episode # 1606
Nature provides the inspiration for this episode. Katie shows how to add a natural look to shiny findings and chain using patina and a tumbler. Next, Kim St. Jean, known for her combination of natural materials and metal, creates the exploding cabochon bracelet. Then, Danielle Fox demonstrates how to use beading cones for attaching multiple strands with irregularly shaped beads. Last, Jewel School's Christiane Ross has a lesson about amethyst.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Length : 29 min
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Episode # 1607
Learn how to make your style one of a kind and unique to only you. One of the ways to do that is to make your own clasp - it makes the closure as important as the piece itself. First, Katie demonstrates how to make a coiled wire clasp. Next, Fernando Dasilva shows how to take a store bought item and put a creative spin on it to make a unique piece. Then, artist Susan Lenart Kazmer creates a bird nest design. Last, Wyatt White incorporates a basket weaving technique with wire and crystal cubes to make a one of a kind ring.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Length : 29 min
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Episode # 1301
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1608
The addition of color is a way of expressing your style all by itself. Bold colors say look at me and evoke a playful attitude. First, Katie creates a colorful necklace that started out as a t-shirt. Next, Barbara Lewis adds color to metal beads using torch fired enamel and then assembles them in an artistic bracelet. Then, Leslie Rogalski makes colorful beaded straps, bracelets, and more with a seed bead loom. Last, learn what color has to say about you. Katie and Wyatt discuss gemstones and their meaning.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Length : 29 min
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Episode # 1303
Designers are heavily influenced by their travels - big and small. The new sights and experiences can influence everything from color combinations to design motifs. First, Katie has some great suggestions for ways to keep jewelry making supplies organized when you're traveling. Then, Mark Nelson has tradeshow tips and tricks for creating inspiring jewelry displays. Next, Leslie Rogalski demonstrates flat right angle weave with a two hole bead. Then, it's on location with Ahmad Wandak and beautiful beads from Afghanistan. Last, Candie Cooper creates a Chinese charm bracelet.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1304
Katie opens with a discussion of how color can inspire jewelry designs by examining the colors of some well known artwork. Then, Leslie Rogalski shows how to embellish with Charlottes- a bead that is faceted on only one side. Mark Nelson discusses the many tones and colors of gold. Next, Linda Hartung appears on location showing how to incorporate mesh ribbon woven with very fine wires of brass and copper or aluminum into jewelry designs. Last, Mary Hettmansperger demonstrates how to creatively wire wrap large crystal pendants.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1305
Whether it's a favorite painting or a traditional fine art technique applied to jewelry making; art is an endless source of inspiration. First, Katie has some beads to share that were inspired by art. Then, Mark Nelson creates pendants using copyright free art and resin. Next, Marlene Blessing and Chuni Lu discuss hand painted pendants. Leslie Rogalski uses magatamas for tubular peyote. Last, Fernando Dasilva creates a jewelry piece inspired by modern architecture.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1306
Books can inspire beading projects in a variety of surprising ways, whether you're highlighting a favorite quote or taking design inspiration cues from the pages of your favorite novel. Katie starts out creating a knotted bookmark. Then, Candie Cooper uses flat back crystals to write sentiments. Next, is Lisa Niven Kelly on location using stamped words and phrases to embellish a jewelry design. Last, Mark Nelson demonstrates pen plating - a play on our literature theme.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1609
Casual style is very natural and easy, geared to everyday wear. One of the elements of this style is that it is an effortless look. Katie's first design features a necklace that incorporates quick and easy knotting techniques. Next, Cynthia Deis shows how to make a casual layered necklace and shares her number one tip for stamping words on metal. Then, Danielle Fox has a tip on using seed bead rings in your jewelry designs. Last, Candie Cooper creates a multi strand leather necklace with chunky beads and a handmade button closure.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Length : 29 min
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