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Created by: Lindsey GreenDesigner TipsMix and match the crosses in any way you would like! No pattern is required.Adjust the length of the leather pieces and number of jump rings to change the size of the bracelet.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested Supplies8 each #41-151-99-25-3 Center-Crimp Tube with Loop, 2.2mm I.D.4 each #41-151-99-25-9 Center-Crimp Tube with Loop, 2.2mm I.D.5 each #46-329-9-24 Crystal, Charm, Cross, 16mm1 dozen [use 3] #44- …

Created by: Summer Melaas   Designer TipsStamp the tag with 3mm letter stamps. For longer team names, use a larger tag or smaller set of stamps. See Metal Stamping 101 for detailed stamping instructions. If you're new to stamping, get a few extra tags, as stamping can be unpredictable and there may be mess ups.Place crystal stones in bezels, and carefully bend prongs down using fingers and/or nylon-jaw pliers.Add a large round jump ring to the basketball charm. For best way to open and clos …

Depending on the beads you use, this quick and easy unisex design can go from frilly and feminine to macho and masculine.Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions, see the Double Wrap Hammered Ring portion of our 2014 blog post on creating rustic hammered wire wrapped Swarovski crystal rings.Make sure the ends of the large gauge wire don't hang too far over, or they will catch on things and bend."Balance" Copper Ring is a modification with two smaller beads. Add one …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsAssemble the bead-adorned pendant:Fold the 18" piece of waxed cotton cord in half. String the cord ends through the Dragon Coin Pendant loop, then form a Lark's head knot.String a Mirage bead and then a large-hole carnelian bead onto the doubled cord so they rest snuggly against the pendant loop.Attach the pendant to the leather choker by tying a "Fancy Knot" bail (see PDF technique sheet for instructions).Suggested Supplies1 each #49-943-21-AB TierraCast D …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCreate wire wrapped link with Cacoxenite and Filigree Beads to attach Blossom charm to the shank of the button. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF). For the earrings to hang properly, the loop for the charm should be perpendicular to the loop for the shank.Determine "top" and "bottom" of the button and use round jump ring to attach earwire to the top of the button shank.Repeat for other earring.The filigree beads add interest and texture to …

Created by: Laurel NewnhamDesigner TipsCut wire into two 16" lengths, one for each earring. Trim excess as needed.Hold wire tightly to create loops that are closer together.Experiment with the position of the beads if using other shapes such as bicones, firepolish rounds or tiny cubes. Some shapes are easier to add on the outer rim of the ring, than others.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Blog post: Wire lashing: an easy way to cover your jewelry with …

Created by: Dee MuellerDesigner TipsCreate bead connectors with the 8mm rondelles and 14mm faceted round beads.Cut eight 1" pieces of chain. With jump rings attach two pieces of chain to each of six bead connectors in a series.Cut twenty 3" pieces of chain. Attach 2 pieces of chain to a connector loop with a jump ring and through the hole in a coin. Attach the other end of the chain pieces back on the same jump ring on the connector. Connect remianing coins and connectors as well as the pendant …

Necklace ends can be used for things other than securing multistrand necklaces. This project uses necklace ends as a design element in cascading chain earrings.Amethyst is February's birthstone, making this a great February birthstone gift. (Other color options below.)Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsCut chain into the following lengths: 2 pieces each at 2.5", 2.0", 1.75", 1.5". Design Option: Cut the chain pieces all the same length.Use an oval jump ring to attach a crystal navette to the …

Created by: The Swarovski Crystal CREATE YOUR STYLE Design TeamDesigner TipsUsing one eye pin, attach one Chinese Lu Charm to the bottom.Slide on one 6mm gold bicone crystal, one 10mm Rouge pearl, and one 6mm gold bicone. Make a simple loop to close. (Use 1-step looper or see Jewelry Basics 101 - PDF).Attach ear wire.Repeat for other earring.Note: Aurum 2x (bright gold) bicone beads are not always available, so we've linked in 2 other 6mm gold bicone bead options below as optional substitut …

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer TipsCut bezel strip to size (one 8-12" piece) and flatten/ work harden with nylon hammer.Add texture to both sides of bezel strip with texture stamping hammer and included "sprinkles" design stamp. (The wire may distort somewhat. Don’t be concerned, this will not be noticeable at the end.)Cut textured bezel strip in half.If you don’t have a tumbler, use Novacan to antique the wire at this step, and polish the high points with steel wool.Wrap 1 textured …