Lisa Yang's Jewelry Blog

American flag stars and stripes peyote ring by Lisa Yang Jewelry This peyote ring was made with celebrating the 4th of July in mind, but there are so many days and reasons to wear  American ...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/07/free-american-flag-bead-ring-pattern.html

Bracelet made with Miyuki size 8 seed beads and flat brick stitch This project will show you how to make a brick stitch chain of  beads that can be used for a necklace or bracelet.  The cha...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/06/flat-brick-stitch-chain-bracelet-tutorial.html

Bugle bead earring component next to wire guardian   There are a variety of ways to attach findings to beadwork. One very secure and attractive way is to use wire guardians. Wire guardians...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/06/how-to-use-wire-guardians-with-beadwork.html

Double bugle bead chain necklace   This easy beaded chain uses bugle beads and seed beads stitched together in a variation of right angle weave.  It's a sturdy beaded chain that makes a be...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/06/double-bugle-bead-chain-necklace-diy.html

A variety of bugle bead sizes, types and brands Bugle beads are long, narrow beads that are often used in bead weaving and other handmade jewelry projects. They can be made from a variety of ...

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Different types of seed beads including cylinder and round seed beads. GETTING STARTED WITH SEED BEADS Getting started making jewelry with seed beads seems like it should be easy.  You've g...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/06/Types-of-Seed-Beads-for-Jewelry-Making.html

Hercules is a brand of braided fishing line that is also an affordable, durable, and versatile beading thread. It can be used in place of other fishing threads that are used for beadwork like...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/04/Hercules-fishing-line-for-beadwork-fringe.html

Twisted bead fringe is a variety of loop bead fringe that wraps around itself to form a spiral column of beads. The effect is a lot like twisting a loop of string or wire - but, of course, it is ...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/03/twisted-bead-fringe-free-tutorial.html

 Have you heard of or tried Beadographer? Beadographer is a web-based bead pattern design tool. If you currently draw your beadwork patterns by hand on bead graph paper and are looking to do thi...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/03/beadographer-beading-design-program-review.html

Rio Grande is a reputable supplier of metals, findings, diamonds and gemstones, tools, finished jewelry, displays, packaging and anything else a jewelry crafter or designer needs. Their selection...

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Making this small bead fringe component is a good way to experiment with fringe length and patterns, and also a great way to add bead fringe to different styles of earrings. When I think of ...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/02/make-beaded-fringe-add-to-earrings.html

These instructions to make your own simple wire hoops are going to be an absolute favorite. You can make small huggie style wire hoops as well as dramatic larger thin wire hoops.  And these...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/02/DIY-thin-round-wire-hoop-earrings.html

 Using letter beads, what I used to call 'baby beads' are a great way to make personalized unique jewelry that express your true feelings. Or they could just be a way to make jewelry that amuses...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/02/making-love-letter-bead-earrings.html

 Wire hoop earrings have been my go-to wire wrap project lately. I am enjoying both making and wearing all of these fabulous wire hoop earrings. This week, I am adding another unique and fu...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/02/make-double-loop-wire-hoop-earrings.html

 Make this Valentine's Day themed peyote bead pattern to send hugs and kisses to someone you love.  The pattern can be used to make a small square of peyote beadwork that you can use for a...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/02/free-hugs-kisses-heart-peyote-bead-pattern.html

Jump rings are a necessity for jewelry making. Jump rings are used to hang pendants, join components and attach findings such as clasps and earring wires. Having a variety of jump rings on hand c...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/01/2-ways-to-make-wire-jump-rings.html

 These coiled hoop wire earrings may be my new favorites - favorites to make and to wear.  It's always fun (and challenging) when making wire jewelry to let things be loose and not make ev...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/01/loose-messy-coiled-wire-hoop-earring-tutorial.html

Making these wire hoop earrings is a great beginner wire wrap jewelry making project.  This wire hoop DIY follows the current trend of smaller hoops that hug your ear (huggies). I saw a pai...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/01/diy-small-coiled-wire-hoop-earrings.html

Choosing jewelry wire is a very important part of the jewelry making process.  Jewelry wire can affect        how easy it is to make your project,        the visual appeal    ...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2023/01/is-parawire-good-jewelry-making-wire.html

This new wire ring tutorial is pretty exciting. It uses one technique to make the double infinity loops, but I've managed to make two different ring styles by turning the wire focal horizon...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2022/12/double-loop-infinity-ring-tutorial.html

This St Petersburg stitch bead bracelet is like a holiday wreath for your wrist! Made with single St. Petersburg chain, the combination of colors gives it a Christmas holiday feel, but you ca...

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Beadwork made with St. Petersburg stitch tends to look complicated. It does have several different steps, but once you get the hang of it, St. Petersburg stitch is actually easy and makes a nice ...

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Top drilled drop shape beads and briolette beads make eye catching additions to your handmade wire jewelry creations.   Unfortunately, top drilled drop beads can also be challenging to wi...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2022/11/Wire-Wrapping-Top-Drilled-Bead-Pendant.html

One simple step to improve your wire jewelry making is to make sure your cut ends are smooth and burr free.  And getting a smooth wire end isn't very hard - if you have the right tools. CLI...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2022/11/tips-for-smoothing-jewelry-wire-cut-ends-with-ease.html

Looking to make something creepy to dress up your Halloween outfit? Then these instructions on how to make a beaded spider is the tutorial for you.  This project is versatile because you ca...

http://www.lisayangjewelry.com/2022/10/Spooky%20Halloween%20Bead%20and%20Wire%20Spider%20Earrings.html