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InstructionsMake simple beaded loops using the 2" eye pins and 10-18mm beads of your choice - see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF) for step-by-step instructions on making loops on head and eye pins.Using the 4mm bicone crystal beads, make 4 beaded head pins for 10-15mm bead, and add them to the bottom of each 10-15mm bead.Option #1: String crystal beads directly onto the wire instead of making bead dangles, and use your 6 favorite "days of Christmas" charms.String the top loop of each beaded drop onto a …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsString a bead cap, pastel pink pearl bead, and another bead cap onto the ball-end head pin and make a large wire-wrapped loop. Make the loop large enough, so that you don't need an extra jump ring to attach it to the bracelet.For step-by-step looping instructions, and the best way to open and close loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Place the crystal stone into the setting, and use nylon-jaw pliers to gently press the prongs down onto the stone. Go around …

Sapphire and sterling silver are a perfect combination. This September birthstone pairing features mini-sized Swarovski crystal briolette pendants, small sterling-silver crescent-moon connector charms and petite sterling silver earwires. This design is also easily adaptable for use with any birthstone color (or just your favorite color).Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to make this pair of earrings, please see our September Sapphire blog art …

You can play around with the length of fringe on these earrings inspired by the Grand Canyon. Make them as short or as long as you would like them! My earrings in total length are just over 6". My longest fringe is 4-3/4". See alternate image at bottom, to see how these look when being worn!  Created by: Summer Melaas   Designer TipsCut approx. 18mm of leather. Picot edge stitch the short side. When you reach the longer side, just do a single edge stitch (7 stitched beads in length). T …

Created by: Joe HentgesDesigner TipsThe hole size for these handmade pendants can be variable.Use a drill to enlarge the hole to accommodate a 13-gauge jump ring.Darken the bone inside the enlarged hole with a black permanent marking pen.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested Supplies1 oz [use 1] #37-189-9 Jump Ring, Round, 13.5mm1 pkg of 10 [use 1] #52-135-02-18 Necklace, Genuine Leather, 5mm, Economy, 18"1 ea #25-110-66-3 Pendant, Bone, Barbed Fi …

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer TipsFor step by step instructions on making loops, see: Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).String beads in random pattern in varying 3 to 5" lengths on beading wire. (Make 2 of each patterned section).Finish both ends of each section with a beading wire loop, and flatten the crimp tube with flat nose pliers. No fancy crimp plier finishing is needed here. Make 5-6 sections for each earring.Open the loop on the eyepin, and adjust larger with round nose p …

Created by: Kayla HeflingDesigner TipsInspired by the mood jewelry of the '60s and '70s, Mirage Beads™ are thermo-sensitive polymer beads that change color with small temperature changes.Separate the bee beads and coral bead groupings by a repeating pattern of 8mm round glass, gemstone or pearl beads to form a symmetrical design.Uses 10 branch coral beads in each grouping.String on beading cable. See: Beading Cable Technique Sheet (PDF)This design originally used 8mm round fiber optic beads …

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsTape the stamping blanks to the steel block. Use a permanent marker to draw lines where you want to stamp the phrase "BUSY BEE".When stamping, make sure that each letter is facing the correct way before you stamp.Use the pein (round) side of the hammer to texturize the stamping blank around the edges.Use the metal hole punch to make a hole at the bottom of the stamping blanks.Antique the brass with Novacan Black.Polish the blanks, so the lettering and textur …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step illustrated instructions for making this pair of earrings, see our Swarovski Dome Round Stone blog article.Suggested Supplies2 each #01-400-12-445 Swarovski 1400 Domed Round Stone, 12mm - Crystal Paradise Shine2 each #41-878-01-12-6 Pendant Bezel Setting, 1 Loop, 12mm I.D. - Antiqued Brass Plated1 pair #88-103-24-0 Vintaj Natural Brass Charm, Scrolling Abacus, 42x19mm1 pair #34-061-27 TierraCast Brass-colored Niobium Earring Hook Findings1 …

Large-hole Pyrite Heishi and 14-gauge iron color Artistic Wire make these industrial-looking earrings a breeze to create.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCoil wire around largest portion of wrap 'n' tap pliers at least 2-1/2 times.Cut single rings from the coil of wire.Open ring and slip on nugget bead, earwire, another nugget and pyrite bead. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Close ring tightly. (Optional, add drop of superglue gel – If y …