All About Gemstones: Opal
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="3985" img_size="full"][vc_column_text css=""]What's the difference between opal and opalite? Why are opals unlucky? Discover everything you need to know… Read more
Learning Center
Welcome to the Jill Wiseman Designs Learning Center, your one-stop beading library! Here you'll find everything you need to know about beading and jewelry making. We've filled it with helpful articles and step-by-step tutorials, and will be adding to it regularly over the coming months!
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Using beading wire for jewelry making
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="3970" img_size="full" css=""][vc_column_text css=""]So, you’ve bought some gorgeous new beads and want to know how to turn them into… Read more
How to do Brick Stitch
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="3972" img_size="full" css=""][vc_column_text css=""]Have you found a beading project you’d like to make using brick stitch and are wondering… Read more
Getting to Grips with Square Stitch
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="4008" img_size="full" css=""][vc_column_text css=""]Have you come across square stitch in a beading pattern you’d like to try and are… Read more
A Beaded Christmas
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="3979" img_size="full"][vc_column_text css=""]Looking for festive beading inspiration? Here is a round-up of some of our fantastic beadweaving and jewelry-making… Read more
How to make stretchy elastic bracelets
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="4009" img_size="full"][vc_column_text css=""]Simple stretch bracelets are a classic - they’re quick to make and are excellent gifts. Here are… Read more
How to Do Herringbone Stitch
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Herringbone - also known as Ndebele stitch - is a wonderful beadweaving stitch, in fact it’s one of my… Read more
Getting Started: Simple Wirework
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="4052" img_size="full" css=""][vc_column_text css=""]In this article, I'm going to cover all the basic techniques you need to know to… Read more
All About Gemstones: Amethyst
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="3969" img_size="full" css=""][vc_column_text css=""]Discover facts about amethyst and everything you need to know about using this gemstone in your… Read more
All About Gemstones: Aventurine
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]What is aventurine and how can you best use it in your handmade jewelry creations? We uncover the facts… Read more
Ma Star & Snowflake Kit Colors Preview!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="3803" img_size="full" css=""][vc_column_text] It’s that exciting time of year again! Our 2025 Ma Star kits are just about ready… Read more
You’re Invited: Our First-Ever Bead Warehouse Open House & Garage Sale!
Hey Beaders! For the very first time ever, we’re opening the warehouse doors to YOU! 🎉 Join us for an EPIC… Read more
Catching up on Design Inspiration!
Now that Jon has left the warehouse after a whirlwind summer, I'm slowly managing to catch up on a bunch… Read more
Project Inspiration from August 30, 2024 Live Sale
Jon made a real beauty this time!! I might like it extra because it's got purple in it!! Hee hee!!… Read more
What’s up with the seed bead brands & numbering system?
Hi Beaders - I received an email today with a question about why some of our seed beads have a… Read more
Design Inspiration from the August 24, 2024 Live Sale
Hi Readers! It's been a while, but I hope to start using this blog effectively moving forward with reference information,… Read more