If you cannot bear to throw out your practice or broken lampworked beads, here are two tricks that may save many innocent and lovely beads from the trash bin.

In Step by Step Wire Jewelry's Spring 2008 issue, you learned how to make the Ring-a-Ding swirly ring. In part two, learn how to make the basic plain ring. It’s a stunning ring on its own, without the extra embellishments.
This project assumes some prior knowledge of basic wire wrapping techniques.

Tips for designing and finishing beaded necklaces, including the use of piano wire, fishing line, bead boards, how to prevent fraying, and using end knots. This article is from the editors of Step by Step Beads.

Wondering how to feature a beautiful handmade bead? This centerpiece uses one length of wire with wraps on both ends. Use the formula provided in the instructions to cut the right length of wire every time. Use this centerpiece as part of a strung necklace, in the center of a chainmaille chain, or a wirework necklace. If needed, you can attach chain straight onto the loops as you make them, or add it later using jump rings. This project is from the editors of Step by Step Wire Jewelry.

Learn how to create a portable jeweler's cart to help keep yourself organized and still able to work in multiple rooms. This article is from the editors of Step by Step Beads.

Melanie Schow, a wire instructor since 1999, shares her "wire embroidery" work, as well as tips for working with wire. Her necklace, Coiled in Color, is available in the Beading Daily free project library.

Truly works of art, handmade beads can be created from just about anything, but here are descriptions of three types of beads you can enjoy and purchase at most bead shows. This guide was compiled by the founding editor of Beadwork magazine.

The Beadwork editors offer tips on everything from shopping for beads to peyote stitch.