All About Gemstones: Opal
What’s the difference between opal and opalite? Why are opals unlucky? Discover everything you need to know about using opal... 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
So, you’ve bought some gorgeous new beads and want to know how to turn them into a beautiful beaded necklace?... Read More
How to do Brick Stitch
Have you found a beading project you’d like to make using brick stitch and are wondering how to get started?... Read More
Getting to Grips with Square Stitch
Have you come across square stitch in a beading pattern you’d like to try and are wondering what it is?... Read More
A Beaded Christmas
Looking for festive beading inspiration? Here is a round-up of some of our fantastic beadweaving and jewelry-making projects perfect for... Read More
How to make stretchy elastic bracelets
Simple stretch bracelets are a classic – they’re quick to make and are excellent gifts. Here are Jill’s top tips... Read More
How to Do Herringbone Stitch
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Getting Started: Simple Wirework
In this article, I’m going to cover all the basic techniques you need to know to get started making your... Read More
All About Gemstones: Amethyst
Discover facts about amethyst and everything you need to know about using this gemstone in your beaded jewelry designs. …... Read More
All About Gemstones: Aventurine
What is aventurine and how can you best use it in your handmade jewelry creations? We uncover the facts about... Read More
Ma Star & Snowflake Kit Colors Preview!
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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
Square Flowers Bracelet – Inspiration Photo
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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