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.

A bracelet loom project that features tila beads; shape combos; an updated version of kumihimo; creating interesting shapes with cords and beads.

Using a jig; buckle findings; stylish color block necklace.

Wire bangles and custom wire components; chunky multistrand necklace.

Wrapping different types of wire to make a setting for a cameo cabochon; shaping wire to make rings and earrings featuring vintage and new buttons; stitching beads onto braided leather.