07 Jun 2016 No Comments
Tassels, hoops and cup chain. Ohhhhhhh. My. We are about to make wire hoop earrings. Candie Cooper here with a project that is all about summer loving nights. These Tropicana wire hoop earrings were featured in the Fall issue of Stringing magazine and I also taught a class on them at Bead Fest April. I’ve […]
17 May 2016 No Comments
Are you ready to try silk knotted jewelry?! One of my most very favorite stringing jewelry making techniques I’ve learned in the past couple of years is silk knotted jewelry. That’s how I made this necklace. Knotted jewelry is so flexible and that’s one of the reasons I love it so much. Candie Cooper here […]
10 May 2016 No Comments
Beaded lanyards. All the cool kids are wearing them! Hey you guys, Candie Cooper here with some exciting new DIY beaded lanyard kits to tell you about from JJB! One of the most requested pieces of jewelry I get asked to make is lanyards for teachers, nurses, and more… And the more trade shows I […]
27 Apr 2016 1 Comment
Like everyone, the sudden passing of Prince has made mine and everyone at JesseJamesBeads.com hearts’ ache. As artists, we are lucky to be able to express our sadness through our creativity. Here is a necklace I created as a small Prince Purple Rain Necklace Homage and a letter of sorts to him. Dear Prince, Through […]
20 Apr 2016 No Comments
One thing we love at Jesse James Beads is learning new ways how to make tassel jewelry. The tassel is so versatile. A little pop of fringe is good for the soul, if you ask me. Here’s a look at the Top Jesse James How-To Make Tassel Jewelry posts. There’s a tassel jewelry project for […]
06 Apr 2016 2 Comments
This Beading on a Budget project is a two piece bracelet how-to by Designer Sara Ellis, created exclusively for Jesse James Beads! Hi! My name is Sara Ellis. I am a self-proclaimed fashion junkie and when it comes to rocking the newest trends I am always looking for a bargain. I like to practice beading […]
01 Apr 2016 No Comments
When it’s time to think of stone jewelry ideas, my mind always for a moment goes to good ol’ Bob Dylan. “Well I would not be so all alone, e’rybody must get….! I think you know the rest (wink!) Today I whipped up this pretty little necklace in literally 5 minutes flat. If you love […]
25 Mar 2016 No Comments
Hi Friends! Sarah James here, and I am so pleased to introduce to you an incredible Jewelry Designer, Mr. Nealay Patel. Nealay is a twice published book author and has made several appearances on JTV and Beads, Baubles & Jewels. Nealay’s eye-catching jewelry designs are one of a kind; beautiful pieces of wearable art created […]
22 Mar 2016 No Comments
I love using golds and browns in my bead stitching designs. They are easy to mix and match with other colors, especially with your outfit. I’m going to show you how to create this bracelet using fun and simple bead stitching techniques with gold and brown Jesse James Beads and SilverSilk capture knitted wire chain. […]
11 Jun 2016 4 Comments
Say Cheese! Three Easy Tips for Taking Good Jewelry Photos
It feels as if I’ve been taking photos of my creations forever. Like 35mm film forever. Candie Cooper here and yes, I’ve gone from film, to digital, to my phone for capturing jewelry photos. Whether you’re selling your jewelry online or simply posting photos to social media, I’ve got a few tips to share on […]
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