Whether you are an expert weaver, or just starting out, the Jewel Loom , invented by Julianna "Jewels" Avelar, is the perfect loom on which to make beautiful woven pieces. Usually, when I weave on the Jewel Loom, I incorporate beads into designs woven with WildFire, but Jewels opened my eyes to how beautiful weaving using RePEaT Jewelry Making Cord can be. RePEaT Jewelry Making Cord is made out of 100% recycled water bottles. It is available in 10 colors and 2 diameters - 1mm and 1.5mm - and just so happens to be an amazing material to weave with. If you are just getting started on your looming adventure, or you're a seasoned veteran with many projects completed, the Jewel Loom is a great loom to have on your tool bench. It is lightweight and portable which makes it great for travel, and is really easy to use. The removable rod system makes it easy to get the perfect tension on your warp threads. Remember what Jewels says: "The Jewel Loom is flexible, not bendable
One of my favorite finished looks in a piece of jewelry is when there are knots in between the beads. Knotting can be challenging, but luckily, there are lots of different tools to help achieve the goal of perfectly spaced knots between beads. The first and most important question is - why is it important to knot between your beads? More secure - when your silk wears out - which it will over time - and the necklace breaks, you will only lose one bead at most Allows you to build in space between your beads to minimize friction of your beads rubbing against themselves Looks nice - shows off more of the beauty of the beads Stretches your bead budget further - knotting between beads, especially in a "tin cup" style can create a longer necklace using fewer beads Once you've decided to create a knotted design, there are a lot of tools that you can use to make your job easier: KNOT-A-BEAD If knotting is a challenge for you, the Knot A Bead might be the tool for you. It allows