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.

The basics of bead embroidery; making a sterling ring from start to finish.

Bending and shaping sheet metal; enhancing designs with patterns, texture and color; charm bracelet.

Trendy leather bracelets with large focal beads; colorful necklace; storing bead strands; organizing work space; the importance of lighting when working with small beads.

Interchangeable strands of beads and crystals; leather and bead bracelets that can be stacked or worn separately.