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Dance the night away with shining faux kabibi disks, sparkling faceted gemstone beads, and sassy, swinging chain.  Designer TipsCut five pieces of chain: three 3.5"", one 4"" and one 4.25"".On one end of a 3.5"" piece of chain, use a jump ring to attach your lobster clasp. For step-by-step wire-wrapping instructions, and most secure way way to open and close jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Cut a piece of wire (about 2""). Using round nose pliers, create a loop on one …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor instructions with step-by-step photos, please see our blog article: How to Make an Adjustable Necklace Extender.Suggested Supplies1 foot (use 4") #40-011-001-4-FT  Gold Plated Oval Cable Chain by the FOOT, 2.2mm1 ounce (use 2 pieces) #37-133-2  Yellow Plated Jump Ring, Round, Heavy, 4.5mm1 half-gross (use 1 piece) #39-240-4  Gold Plated Lobster Clasp, 6x10mm1 each #49-958-86-AG  TierraCast Antiqued …

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCut two 18" pieces of leather.Fold one strand in half. Make a larks-head knot by feeding both ends through the loop on the anchor charm, then back through the leather loop formed on the other end of the cord. Pull tight.Fold the other strand in half over the other end of your anchor and feed both ends through the loop formed. Pull tight.At one side of the bracelet, add a porcelain bead, a small barrel bead, and another porcelain bead to both strands of …

Created by: Veronica Greenwood   Designer TipsChoose the size of chaton to nestle into the center of your succulent charm. Using the GS Hypo Cement add a little glue in the center of your charm and place your chaton. Set aside to dry.Cut approximately 9" of leather.Slide one barrel bead and your button, onto the leather. Go back through your barrel bead, and using needle-nose pliers, crimp the barrel bead to create a secure loop at one end of the cord.Slide your three pearls onto the leathe …

This is a lovely summery design with secure wire-wrapped links, and can also double as  November birthstone jewelry (citrines) or June (pearls).Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsUsing a 12" piece of wire, wrap one 4mm citrine bead, one 4mm apatite, and one 4mm citrine around a section of the 26mm hammered link.Using a jump ring, attach all three hammered rings to the center link of your chain.For wire-wrapped loop instructions, and most secure way way to open and close jump r …

No fancy beading techniques or knots required -- If you can string beads with a needle and thread, you can create lovely designs with these bracelets!  Created by: Veronica Greenwood   Designer TipsStretch and wax 1 yard of Beige 1-G thread, or use .006" Fireline. Follow instructions in this video, or the PDFs below, to add Delicas in desired pattern to the bracelet.You'll have plenty of left-over beads of each color after making this project.  Suggested Supplies  1 …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions (with photos!) to make this necklace, see our illustrated blog article: Make a Tassel Necklace with Prayer BeadsSuggested Supplies1 spool (use 42")  #61-710-007  Super-Lon Bead Cord1 pack (use 111 beads) #20-225-221  Size 8 TOHO Seed Beads1 strand (use 100 beads) #29-580-08  Rosewood Mala Beads1 pack (use 1 bead) #26-816-205  Brushed-Finish Gold Bead1 each #49-958-52-AG  TierraC …

Created by: Veronica Greenwood     Designer TipsChoose the size of chaton to fit into the center of your succulent charm. Using the GS Hypo Cement add a little glue in the center of your charm and place your chaton. Set aside to dry.Cut 6" of wire, make a loop on one end and attach it to the loop on your post. Finish wrapping and cut the extra wire off. For step-by-step wire wrapped loop instructions, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Add three bamboo coral beads, one strawberry q …

No fancy beading techniques or knots required -- If you can string beads with a needle and thread, you can create lovely designs with these bracelets!Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsStretch and wax 1 yard of Beige 1-G thread, or use .006" Fireline. Follow instructions in this video, or the PDFs below, to add Delicas in desired pattern to the bracelet.For a closer look at the colors in this bracelet pattern, see alternate image here.Suggested SuppliesYou'll have plenty of left-over bea …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsTying a sliding knot may sound tricky, but with a little practice it's not. Rather than trying to recreate the instructions here with just words, please see our step-by-step illustrated blog article @ blog.rings-things.com/2019/08/jewelry-making-diy-sliding-knot-necklace-cordSuggested Supplies1mm or 2mm Leather or Waxed Cotton Cord, such as #61-542Large-Hole beads, such as #26-114ToolsScissors …