Not sure which wire gauge you need for your project? We have a comparison chart that should get you started. It lists wire gauges and common uses for the gauge. A handy reference!

For more details in selecting a wire gauge, you can also read our wire selection tutorial, which lists questions that will help you choose the correct wire.

Added early January, the lastest in our technique tutorials is the Right Angle Weave. Here we show you how to work this lucious, drapey stitch using a single needle technique.

Whether you're just learning how to bead, or have been beading for years, inspiration for a new piece can be sometimes elusive.

We have suggestions to jump start your creativity again. They range from exploring nature to classes, from reading books to using your pet.

When you're looking for a unique spacer bar, consider making your own!

This project shows you the basics of making your own spacer bars, then leads you through some interesting variations. Finally, we show you completed works with the bars in them!

The first technique taught in most beginning wireworking classes is how to make a wire loop. Here we show you how to make the perfect wire loop. We also provide solutions to common wire looping problems.