Host Katie Hacker discusses and demonstrates styles, media and techniques for making jewelry, beading and metal work. Step-by-step lessons, from basic to advanced, help viewers create their own one-of-a-kind designs. Among the focuses of the show is heirlooms, with new twists on traditional jewelry-making techniques. Some projects include a rippled bracelet embellished with beads; unconventional jewelry with a variety of threads, cords and large beads; and rings and earrings with vintage and new buttons.

Polymer beads in various forms; four companion pieces in a modern art style with bold graphics; bead weaving with different shaped beads in different designs.

Making beaded bracelets with memory wire and parachute cord; organizing work space.

A metal clay project inspired by the sea; seed beads of blue and green.

Forming beads from glass for jewelry and accessories; coiled beads.