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 # 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.
Monday, April 01, 2013
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.
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
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.
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
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 15?? 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.
Thursday, April 04, 2013
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.
Friday, April 05, 2013
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.
Monday, April 08, 2013
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 09, 2013
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 10, 2013
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 11, 2013
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 12, 2013
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 15, 2013
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 16, 2013
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 17, 2013
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 18, 2013
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 19, 2013
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 22, 2013
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.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Length : 28 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.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Length : 28 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.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Length : 28 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.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Length : 28 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.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Length : 28 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.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
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.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1801
Appropriately, the first episode is getting started. This is an introduction to some of the techniques used every day. We begin with Candie Cooper and a lesson on bead caps featured in a necklace. Then, meet Melinda Barta with tips for making beadwork more durable. Next, it's the first workshop lesson; crimping to attach a clasp. Finally, Kate Richbourg has the first of her metal work lessons and beginning steps for soldering.
Friday, May 03, 2013
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.
Monday, May 06, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1610
Create some upscale drama with sophisticated, statement jewelry. Katie starts out with a double needle weave technique to give an elegant bracelet dramatic impact. Next, Brenda Schweder offers her artistic interpretation of a sophisticated jewelry design. Then, Wyatt White demonstrates how to create a glamorous cocktail ring using banding pliers and his signature wire wrapping technique. Last, Katie and Wyatt discuss using sophisticated stones in jewelry designs.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1611
Our heritage and world travels can be an important source for design style. Katie's first example features paper mache beads from Honduras. Next, Leslie Rogalski uses a kumihimo braiding disk to create intricate beaded braids for both necklaces and bracelets. Then, Jean Campbell has a lesson on using herringbone stitch to shape peyote stitch. Last, Jewel School's Christiane Ross uses chainmaille bezels for large focal stones - it has a byzantine look.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1612
This show takes a fairy tale approach to design style, adding whimsy and fantasy with some favorite things and motifs. Katie starts out with stamped metal hearts you can use as pendants and charms. Next, Candie Cooper makes tassel earrings with wirework and handmade ear wires. Then, stitch pro Jean Campbell shows how to seamlessly change from peyote to brick stitch, right angle weave to peyote and herringbone to square stitch. Last, Kristal Wick makes beaded fairytale purse charms.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1802
Add eye catching movement and dimensional interest to jewelry designs with a variety of dangle and drop styles. First is Kerry Bogert with a technique using wire and resin together to form unique dangles. Then, Molly Schaller demonstrates a necklace featuring drop beads with jump rings. Next, it's a workshop lesson on making basic but beautiful dangles and drops. Last is Melinda Barta showing how to create unique dangles from seed beads and caps.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1613
Learn how vintage and antique looks can serve as inspiration for contemporary jewelry designs. First, Katie shows how to use found objects to create a mold. Next, Jackie Truty makes a one of kind lentil bead using art clay silver and then shows how to add patina for a vintage look. Then, Danielle Fox shares a tip for designing bracelets with an antique look. Last, Kristal Wick shows how to frame a vintage photo and create a nostalgic beaded necklace.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1701
This episode is all about pops of color and the use of intriguing color palettes to create stylish jewelry. The first project is a wire wrapped bangle bracelet featuring color as a design element. Next, seed bead designer, Leslie Rogalski uses her favorite contemporary palette: black and white. Then, Molly Schaller demonstrates a coral bracelet with dozens of dangles. Finally, Kate Richbourg creates a ruby tag pendant that combines colored stones with metalwork.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1702
This program features lots of ideas for necklaces with bold central elements beginning with a lesson on adding different types of bails to pendants. Next, Candie Cooper demonstrates drilling stones to make pendants with simple metal findings. Then, Molly Schaller shows how to make a "tangerine tango" necklace - it's the color of the year and this necklace has a multi strand focal section. Last, Wyatt White uses banding pliers to make focal elements.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1703
Create drama in your jewelry by layering elements together. Part of being a designer is deciding when to add, when to subtract, and which elements need to be highlighted. The show opens with necklaces and variations for layering. Next, Dale Nicholson layers brass and resin flowers with crystals for added drama. Then, Mary Hettmansperger uses copper clay with pewter findings to create unique window focal points. Finally, Julianna Hudgins shows how to mix wire with die cut shapes for a lush, layered look.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1803
Get ready for a batch of ideas to make in an evening and wear the next day, or even make and wear all in the same day. First is Jean Campbell with a seed bead lesson. She shows how easy it is to create a potpourri of beaded bead shapes using tubular herringbone stitch and different size beads. Then, Laura Timmons makes crochet chandelier earrings. Next is a beading workshop lesson featuring three essential knots: overhand, larks head and sliding. Finally, Molly Schaller demonstrates a purple and blue druzy necklace using focal pendants with chain for a quick design.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1704
On this episode we're mixing shapes and materials for dynamic and eye catching designs. Mixing it up provides that variation that keeps your eye moving. The first example is earrings - search your stash for interesting combinations. Next, Kristen Robinson has a resin project using bezels and transparencies, Then, Leslie Rogalski discusses how to fit different bead shapes together and shows how to stitch flat right angle weave with bicones. Finally, Kate Richbourg demonstrates her top techniques for soldering bails onto metalwork.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1705
This episode looks at ways to frame special beads, treasures, or one of a kind art piece items to give them the attention they deserve. The first segment features tips for working with bead frames. Next, Jackie Truty, a metal clay expert, creates a gem aquarium. This is a two part lesson starting with the frame. Then, Suki Allen demonstrates collage pendants and rings. Finally, Candie Cooper has a project using metal stamping with gilders paste on metal frames.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1706
Just like the right jacket can complete an outfit, adding layers to jewelry design can give the piece that finished and coordinated look and add depth. The first design features a clustered bead technique. Next, Jackie Truty finishes her gem aquarium with resin and gem inclusions. Then, Dale Nicholson layers and wraps crystals on to metal lace. Finally, stitch pro Jean Campbell shows how to create Russian netted spiral rope.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1707
Thinking like a designer means recharging your creativity on a daily basis and looking for new ways to use old tools and supplies. First are embroidered pendants. We've been embroidering beads forever but this technique uses tiny metal seed beads. Next, Dale Nicholson has a great technique for creating your own hot fix crystal transfers. Then, Wyatt White introduces a way to make your own, custom coiled bracelets from heavy gauge wire. Finally, Jean Campbell talks about new shapes of seed beads and how to use them.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1804
The jewelry workshop continues with "it's a wrap". These are necklaces and bracelets that wrap, coil and twist for texture and interest. Christie Friesen is the first guest to make a beautiful orchid from clay featuring a technique for twisting colors together. Then, Mary Hettmansperger has a metal work project featuring embossing on metal for an interesting and unique surface on low tech metal jewelry. Next is a jewelry workshop lesson showing how to use memory wire. Finally, Laura Timmons makes a braided leather bracelet using cup chain.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1708
Every supply can be altered in some way- we are never limited by how a material starts out. On this episode we're using patinas, pigments and other colorants to make a material uniquely yours. The first technique is coloring metal with markers. Next, Kate Richbourg shows how to create color and patina on metal using a torch. Then, Christi Friesen makes a floral pendant with polymer clay and metallic pigments. Finally, Julianna Hudgins adds alcohol inks to shrink plastic for a colorful goddess pin.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1709
Whether repeating, symmetrical or even asymmetrical; patterns give jewelry structure and style. First, it's easy to play and experiment with patterns when you use a bead board. Next, Erin Madsen creates a stretchy, woven bracelet featuring repetition and pattern. Then, Molly Schaller demonstrates a fiesta bracelet using double strand sliders for an asymmetrical design. Finally, Kate Richbourg shows how to make her signature stacked pearl ring.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1710
Look at supplies with fresh eyes; most components can be used in many different ways. The first segment features layered button pendants. Next, Mary Hettmansperger demonstrates how to use cold connections with pewter spacers to create a dimensional, convertible brooch. Then, Molly Schaller shows the Greek Goddess necklace using sliders in a different way. Finally, stitch pro Jean Campbell shares tips for preserving beadwork.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1711
Wrap, coil, weave, and hammer your way toward interesting jewelry. There are many creative ways to join jewelry and in many cases these connections become an integral part of the design. The first design features chandelier findings created with wire wrap techniques. Next, Brenda Schweder wraps her way to bracelets. Then, Joe Silvera shows how to make your own prong settings for unusual shapes. Finally, expert seed beader Leslie Rogalski weaves parallel crystals and pearls.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1805
Some of the best ideas come from trying to solve a particular design problem. Learn from this week's experts as they help solve some common dilemmas in design. First, Jean Campbell has a lesson on how to form herringbone increases and decreases and how those increases apply to design. Then, Kate Richbourg demonstrates soldering domed shapes. Next is a workshop lesson showing how to glue crystal flat backs onto all sorts of accessories for a custom look. Finally, Elizabeth Ward solves storage issues with space saving ideas for bead storage.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1712
This episode is about adding visual interest and depth by paying attention to texture. The first segment features how to add flatback crystals to flowers. Next, Joe Silvera polishes and textures hammers to use in jewelry making. Then, syndee holt makes ultralite beads and covers them with textured polymer clay. Finally, Jean Campbell shows how to stitch an African helix rope.
Monday, June 03, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1713
Being a designer involves being able to look around and recognize what might be changing not only in jewelry but fashion, home decor and just general overall trends. This episode looks at some of the hot motifs that are just starting like friendship bracelets - they're back! Next, Kristen Robinson shows how to embed botanicals in resin. Then, Erin Madsen explores some shortcuts to simple stylish jewelry - quick and easy is always trendy. Finally, Cynthia Deis demonstrates a ruched fiber necklace.
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
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.
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
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.
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1806
There are many different ways to achieve beautiful finished designs; one of the most important is creating a pleasing pattern. Learn how various types of patterns can help assemble gorgeous designs. First is Jackie Truty, a metal clay expert. She uses copper and silver together for beautiful marbled rings in this extended lesson. Then, Jean Campbell has tips for counting rows and rounds of various beadwork stitches in project instructions in the workshop lesson. Last, host Katie Hacker uses Tila beads to create patterned memory wire bracelets.
Friday, June 07, 2013
Length : 29 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.
Monday, June 10, 2013
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.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
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.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
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.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1807
Color is powerful design tool. Kick start designs by looking at new color combinations. Kerry Bogert begins with patina recipes. Next, build a bib necklace with Molly Schaller using simple techniques with a bold color palette. Then, it's a workshop lesson on using crystal bicones to make beaded beads. Last, Elizabeth Ward shows how organizing your stash helps you design.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Length : 29 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, June 17, 2013
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, June 18, 2013
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, June 19, 2013
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, June 20, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1808
Even complicated looking designs don't have to be hard. With the right tips and teacher, jewelry designing becomes much easier. Kate Richbourg is the first teacher and creates intricate patterns by soldering dots. Then, Laura Timmons demonstrates a bead soup memory wire bracelet. Next, the jewelry workshop lesson features how to embellish hoop earrings using seed beads and wire. Finally, Candie Cooper has a simple men's bracelet with leather and silver.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Length : 29 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.
Monday, June 24, 2013
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.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
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.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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 15?? 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.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 1809
Store bought materials can save time but sometimes you need to make it from scratch to get just what you want. All of these designers subscribe to the idea of personalizing as much as possible, beginning with stitch pro, Jean Campbell. She shows several tips and techniques for keeping right angle weave clean, neat, and strong with the beads sitting at perfect angles. Then, syndee holt shows how to make your own cabochon. Next, the workshop lesson is on illusion necklaces. Finally peruse some beautiful lampwork beads custom made from various artists with Kerry Bogert to give pieces that custom look.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Length : 29 min
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