Beading Tutorials

Follow along with Val as she shows you how to easily make a pair of lovely everyday sparkly earrings featuring Preciosa Crystal bicone beads and tiny faceted natural semi precious spinel beads for a wire wrapped lacey drop look. This is an easy project...

Looking for the right way to make a beautiful stretch bracelet using sparkly Preciosa and Krakovski crystals? Val will show you her technique for crimping elastoma stretchy cord for a simple and secure closure! No need to mess around with glue or tying...

Follow along with Val as she shows you how to easily use these two sided bar components to create this lovely pair of everyday sparkle earring full of movement and texture!   Instructor: Val Hirata Skill Level: Beginner   Please note that...

Learn how to quickly and easily make yourself a pair of breezy, casual earrings that are a perfect companion to your summer accessories as well as excellent jewelry for travel to your favorite resort destinations! Featuring beautiful faceted natural...

Switch out the crystal colors for your favorites to make it your own and enjoy these simple and stylish earrings! Val will show you step by step how to create these earrings and what supplies and tools you will need. This is a great beginner jewelry...

Decorate your tree this year with handmade beaded ornaments! Make these sparkly snowflakes as unique as you are. Spread holiday cheer by gifting these pretty ornaments to everyone on your gift list. Whether naughty or nice, everyone could use a handmade...

Watch this new beading tutorial from Val Hirata and learn how to make your very own Beaded Pine Branch Earrings! Create two base branches and then the fun begins! You can decorate your pine branches any way you like! Add just some cute pinecone charms...

Make a yourself something special! Beautiful Emerald Green Krakovski Crystal pear shape stone necklace!   Instructor: Val Hirata Skill Level: Beginner

In this fun jewelry tutorial, Val will show you an easy way to use memory wire to create sparkly rhinestone bangles that are perfect for every day wear when you want to add a little sparkle to your look. Make a bunch for yourself to stack as well as for...

Val will show you how to make adorable little flower dangles or embellishments using Czech glass dagger beads! From earrings to napkin rings, these flowers will add sparkle and fabulousness to everything!   Instructor: Val Hirata Skill Level:...

Learn to make the cutest little mini bag perfect for adorning. You handbag, keys, necklace, earrings, fashion doll accessories!   Instructor: Val Hirata Skill Level: Intermediate

3D beaded strawberry charm made with pretty beads make your accessories stand out beautifully!   Instructor: Val Hirata Skill Level: Intermediate

Learn how to make the stunning and easy statement cocktail ring featuring beautiful and timeless cushion cut crystal stones!   Instructor: Val Hirata Skill Level: Beginner

Learn how to make this stunning leather wrap bracelet with two hole Tila beads and Swarovski crystal bicones for a little extra bling!   Instructor: Val Hirata Skill Level: Beginner    

Learn several different ways to create beautiful and trendy beaded daisy chains! Make bracelets, chokers or long necklaces! These techniques are also great for beaded boho headbands and anklets too!   Instructor: Val Hirata Skill Level: Beginner

Follow along with Val as she shows you step by step how to make this beautiful stocking ornament.   Instructor: Val Hirata Skill Level: Beginner

  Learn how to make this fun and adorable beaded doggie friend with Val Hirata!   Instructor: Val Hirata Skill Level: Intermediate

Try a totally different look with this edgy leather macrame bracelet - a perfect design for someone who likes less sparkle, more hardware as well as subdued tones and a more natural feel to their jewelry. Val will show you how to complete this bracelet...

Follow along with Val as she shows you how to create this beautiful wire and crystal 'Tree of Life' Pendant. The number of beads needed is about 25 to 35 3mm crystals for a 28mm hoop. For a larger hoop, you can use 4mm crystals.   Instructor: Val...

Learn how to wire wrap a beautiful natural agate slice to bring out the individual beauty of these stunning natural stones! This tutorial is beginner friendly!   Instructor: Val Hirata Skill Level: Beginner Wire Wrapping