Foam boards are a great material that can help you transform an interior space into a nice looking art gallery. If you’re looking to get your foam board mounts done yourself, you’ll need to make sure you get the right type of glue as not all glues play nicely with foam boards. So what is…
When you are working with metals, sometimes you need to turn a shiny or glossy metal into something with a more matte finish. You might be looking to make your product look aged, or you could just be trying to change the color. So, how do you make shiny metal matte? There are lots of…
Gold vermeil is a type of jewelry, made from sterling silver, which has been plated with a layer of gold. The combination of the sterling silver and gold is good for those who have an allergy to regular plated pieces of jewelry. It also offers you gold-looking items, without the high price of solid gold….
Round nose pliers are an essential tool for making jewelry, especially hoops and loops. They are perfect for making earrings, wrapping wire, creating loops, making eye pins, opening and closing clasps, making clasps and jump rings, creating coils and designing perfectly curved bends. So what are the best round nose pliers for jewelry making? The…
Crafting can really clear your mind, and with certain types of crafts, you can start collecting craft supplies really quickly. If you are as obsessed about organizing as we are, you probably agree that a clean and tidy craft station is a great way to keep crafting fun and stress-free. One especially useful organization tool…
If you are interested in jewelry making, you need a helpful set of tools to assist you in molding wire, attaching findings, and getting in hard to reach places. These tools will help you make beautiful pieces of jewelry. The most important tools you will use are your pliers, and you can purchase these tools…
Do you have a pendant you’d like to don but are missing a chain to connect it to? Well, a special pendant deserves the best chain. What is the best chain for a pendant? The best chain for a pendant is strong enough to handle the weight of the pendant. Chains that work well for…
Friendship bracelets are beautiful woven pieces of jewelry that are easy to make and popular around the world. Many travelers bring them home for friends and family as a souvenir, but it’s easy to make friendship bracelets wherever you are. If you want to learn to make friendship bracelets, you’re in the right place. In…
The Kumihimo disk is not a new invention, but it is now more popular than it has been for years. What makes the Kumihimo disk so popular? Mostly because it is so easy to use. Braiding string can take hours. Holding on to one end while you are trying to braid the other can be…
Can’t seem to trace your favorite pair of embroidery scissors? If you are an avid crafter and invest in a lot of crafts supply, then you must know that there are never too many accessories, tools, or supplies. Whether you love to knit, sew, sculpt, or paint, you’ll always find yourself using crafting tools, accessories,…