Interesting TidBits from Turquoise-StringBeads.com

Alex Sanchez - a Conversation at Home

2011-11-12T08:05:00.000-08:00

http://youtu.be/budzj6U6QG8

Alex Sanchez Talks Petroglyph Symbols and Jewelry

2011-11-12T07:58:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp_X4_-ZlEA

Magical Mixes from Turquoise-StringBeads

2010-10-02T06:28:00.000-07:00

We have fun "camping" it up while showing off our seed bead and crystal mixes. It's magic! Enjoy.

How to Wrap a Briolette

2010-04-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

We have this fantastic video on "Briolettes 101". Now we teach you how to use one of these beauties in your jewelry. Learn how to wrap a briolette. Enjoy!

How to Make a Swarovski Crystal Barrette

2010-04-13T12:28:00.000-07:00

So easy that a beginner can make a fabulous barrette embellished with Swarovski crystals, after you learn our helpful little tricks.

How to Make EASY Crystal Wrapped Hoop Earrings

2009-12-19T12:04:00.000-08:00

A fabulous easy tutorial. Learn to make Swarovski crystal wrapped hoop earrings. Easy enough for a beginner.

Using a Finished Chain in a Project, aka cannibalize

2009-12-16T10:46:00.000-08:00

Your beading friends at www.turquoise-stringbeads.com show you a quick easy way to use a finished chain in a project. Saves time and money. Good for any level beader.

How to Make Eyeglass Chains

2009-09-30T09:54:00.000-07:00

Learn the tips for making eyeglass chains quickly and professionally. Kits are available on our website.

How to Crimp

2009-08-18T10:39:00.000-07:00

Beginner beaders will learn how to crimp the right way. Enjoy!

How to Make Loop Earrings

2009-08-18T07:04:00.000-07:00

Learn how to make these fantastic loop earrings. A version of these earrings appear in the special issue of BeadStyle called "52 Bracelets You Can Make" on newstands starting August 2009. Our earrings together with a matching bracelet appear on page 51. They call the style "Decorative Cones" because we used cones on our endings. This video teaches you an alternate way to make the earrings without using cones. Easy enough for a beginner. All materials are available at Turquoise-StringBeads.

Beading Tutorial: Free Form Wire Earrings, #3

2009-04-25T08:27:00.000-07:00

Learn to make version #3 of this very popular earring, the Free Form Wire Earring. Versions #1 and 2 are also posted and available for viewing.

How to Make Free Form Wire Earrings, Version #2

2009-02-28T08:29:00.000-08:00

Learn to make Version #2 of this very popular earring, the Free Form Wire Earring. This design flies out of our store - Turquoise-StringBeads in Fall River, Massachusetts. Version #1 is also available.

Tip: How to easily thread a needle

2009-01-28T11:34:00.000-08:00

Learn how to thread a needle - easily!

How to make Freeform Wire Earrings, Version #1

2009-01-20T11:56:00.000-08:00

Learn how to make these fabulous wire worked earrings. They are very popular in our store. This video shows the first of 3 versions.

How to Make Jess's Earrings

2008-12-18T09:15:00.000-08:00

Learn how to make 2 different versions of Jess's earrings.

Alex Sanchez-Intro to Petroglyph Jewelry

2008-10-01T08:56:00.000-07:00

An introduction to the Petroglyph jewelry of Alex Sanchez, award winning Native American designer and silversmith. Samples of his work include a "Basket Grandma" pendant and earring set (turquoise from #8 Mine, Nevada, USA), a collar and a cuff (turquoise from Kingman Mine, Arizona, USA).

Beginner Beader: How to Lay Out Your Design

2008-09-23T12:49:00.000-07:00

A how-to for a beginner beader - how to lay out your beads to create a pleasing design.

Briolettes 101

2008-09-05T09:44:00.000-07:00

A basic introduction to the world of briolettes - a bead used in making jewelry

Beaded Clasp: Two Fat Ladies and a Friend

2008-08-29T12:13:00.000-07:00

Video demonstrates an easy fun clasp to use in your beading projects.