Choosing a brooch by its clasp type
Discover the differences between brooch clasp types. Learn how to choose between open and closed catches for your jewelry to ensure your pieces stay secure and stylish.
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Paisley Bead and Crystal Brooch
IntermediateFreeThis master class shows how to make a Paisley brooch with Japanese seed beads, a rhinestone-set glass crystal, stiff French wire, and pearls. The main process is shown in the video: preparing the materials, embroidering decorative rows, finishing the openwork edge, and assembling the brooch.
Beaded Heart Brooch with Crystals: Template and Assembly
IntermediateFreeThis master class shows how to make a Heart brooch from beads and crystals: use the measured template, choose materials in one palette, embroider the contour and fill, and review two brooch pin options.
How to make a brooch from stones and rhinestones: tips for beginners
Discover how to start making beautiful handmade brooches with simple materials you already have at home. Perfect for beginners.
Big Satin Ribbon Kanzashi Rose. Tutorial.
BeginnerFreeHere's how to make a big kanzashi rose: cut and singe the ribbon, fold the small and large petals, shape the leaves over a candle, glue the petal rows onto the base, and twist the center.
Embroidered Star Brooch
BeginnerFreeThis material presents a video tutorial for embroidering a Star brooch. The brooch center uses a 12 mm Rivoli crystal, though a 14 mm crystal can also work. The materials include bugle beads, stiff bullion wire, seed beads, sequins, beads, rhinestone chain, a very thin regular chain, an embroidery base, a brooch pin, backing material, thread, and a bead-embroidery needle. The author provides a star template and suggests adding any materials you like. The detailed process is shown in the video.
How to Make a Winter Brooch from Leather and Fur
AdvancedFreeA step-by-step tutorial for a leather-and-fur brooch: shape dimensional petals over a candle flame, assemble them into roses, make the fur base and leather leaves, twist and glue the bow, then bring all the pieces together into a finished brooch with a pin back.
Magical Blue Whale: Embroidering a Summer Brooch
Beginner2 hrFreeA detailed tutorial for a bead-embroidered whale brooch: transfer the design onto felt, set the tail and front flipper with rhinestones, embroider the belly and back outlines with beads in different shades, cut out the figure from felt, reinforce it with a cardboard backing and a leather back piece with a clasp, then finish the edge with a beaded border.
Beaded Lucky Clover Brooch
Beginner3 hrFreeA tutorial for a beaded lucky clover brooch: trace a clover template onto felt, decorate two petals with shibori ribbon, embroider a rivoli crystal centerpiece with beads, cover the remaining petals with seed beads and bugle beads, then back the piece with leather and finish the edge with a whipstitch.
Dragon’s Eye Button Brooch: Archive Beading Tutorial
An archived Dragon’s Eye brooch made from a button, felt, seed beads, a small stone, sequins, leather backing, and a purpose-made brooch clasp.
Sévigné, Fibula, or Dress Clip: How to Choose a Brooch
An overview of brooch styles, from historic fibulas and Sévigné bows to dress clips, chatelaines, cameos, intaglios, badge brooches, and safety-pin brooches.
The Rhinestones I Use for Making Brooches
Discover the essential shapes and sizes of glass rhinestones for jewelry making. Learn why choosing quality settings over expensive brands helps you create professional, affordable brooches.