Summertime is wonderful, and those warm afternoons and evenings spent on the deck with a craft project in hand and our dog, Bowie, asleep on our feet, are moments to cherish. But, much as we enjoy ...

Jo Deter of Designs by JJ works to create unique flatware, designing custom pieces to dress up parties and make a statement. “I’m always looking at colors and design and thinking about shape,” Deter ...

You can use any wire you have. Large diameter wire will be more difficult to manipulate, but will increase the rigidity of ...

Jo Deter of Designs by JJ not only makes her signature beaded flatware — she creates serving dishes and trays that complement it. The designs range from simple to bold, and she has tips for creating ...

Cris Chiweshe is passionate about making wire and bead trinkets, which are loved by tourists and locals alike PHOTOS: Tamlyn Jolly WHEN Cris Chiweshe was an art student at school, he fell in love with ...

Open up one jump ring and insert it through the loop in the top of the hour glass charm, then around the medium split ring. Close the jump ring and position it at 12:00 on the medium split ring (with ...

Full tutorial video link above the title The size of wire used depends on the hole of the bead and the wire you have. The larger the wire, the stronger it is A single braid can use 20 gauge - 18 gauge ...