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Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies1 #44-153-9 17x25mm Gunmetal Triangle Filigree (12 Pieces)6 #44-940-81-GM TierraCast Black Gunmetal Plated Small Feather Charm (Each)1 #34-061-12 TierraCast Black-Anodized Niobium French Hook Earring Wires (pair)1 #37-100-9 Gunmetal Jump Ring, Round, Assorted Sizes (ounce)Tools2 #60-CU3D The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat NoseDesigner TipsNew to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for instru …

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #49-965-69-AS TierraCast Luna Moth Pendant Link - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each)1 #06-106-CIGR16 PRESTIGE 6106 16mm Pear-Shaped Pendant Citrus Green2 #05-000-CIGR4 PRESTIGE 5000 4mm Faceted Round Citrus Green (12 Pieces)2 #05-044-LTU9 PRESTIGE 5044 Briolette Olive Bead 9.5x8mm Light Turquoise (6 Pieces)2 #05-044-BLZR7 PRESTIGE 5044 7 x 6mm Briolette Olive Bead Blue Zircon (6 Pieces)1 #05-810-LTU8 PRESTIGE 5810 8mm Round Crystal Pearl Crystal Iridesc …

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies 1 #37-295-460 Sterling Silver Jump Ring, Round - 6mm, 20.5-gauge (10 Pieces)1 #34-569-04 TierraCast Sterling Silver Earring Hook with 2mm Bead (pair)1 #49-947-02-AS TierraCast Dragonfly Wing Beads - Antiqued Silver Plated (10 Pieces)1 #05-000-CIGR4 PRESTIGE 5000 4mm Faceted Round Citrus Green (12 Pieces)1 #05-328-CIGR3 PRESTIGE 5328 3mm Bicone Bead Citrus Green (24 Pieces)2 #06-106-CIGR16 PRESTIGE 6106 16mm Pear-Shaped Pendant Citrus Green1 #37-722 …

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies2  #44-722-28-0 Brass Stamping Blank, Long Oval Drop, 41mm1 #69-245-103 ImpressArt Metal Stamp, Floral Swirl1 6-piece pack #44-180-027-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Filigree, Floral Teardrop, 45x25mm1 pair #34-669-05 TierraCast 14kt Gold-Filled French Hook Ear Wire, Hoop Style - PlainTools#69-108 Stamping Block#69-385 Stamping Hammer#86-431-11-001 Stamp Enamel MarkerDesigner TipsWatch this video to see how to make these earrings:  …

Hello, fellow crafters and DIY jewelry enthusiasts! Today, we delve into an essential aspect of necklace creation that's often overlooked: selecting the right necklace length. Though it might seem like a small detail, the necklace's length can greatly impact its look and feel. It can change the whole vibe of an outfit, affect comfort, and even play a role in highlighting certain features. So, let's explore the fascinating world of necklace lengths and understand how to make the best choice.Stand …

This olivine variety is composed of magnesium iron silicate. Peridot (pronounced PEAR-ih-doh or PEAR-ih-dot) is created under great temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth, and sometimes is extruded in basaltic lavas. Its yellow-green color is mainly dependent on the amount of ferrous iron present. The traditional birthstone of August, peridot's name origin is uncertain, but several theories exist. Some attribute it to the French peritot, meaning "unclear" (probably due to the inclusion …

Save time with pre-drilled blanks and create a pair of fun earrings with size 11/0 TOHO or Delica seed beads in Scandinavian colors. "Tivoli" means "funfair" in Swedish.Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsStretch and wax 2-1/2 yards (2.25 meters) of thread.Follow pattern, and using an edging stitch, put your first row of beads on one of the half moons. One column (fringe) at a time, add beads. At the bottom of the fringe, skip over the last bead added, then run your needle and thread back up t …

Carnelian is an A-grade agate. What a lot of people call "true carnelian" is the fiery red/orange color, and in theory, carnelian is naturally that color. However, most of that fiery red/orange "true" carnelian is heat-treated in secret before it reaches the gemstone-cutting factory. This apparently has been a secret for thousands of years; each part of the world thought everyone else's carnelian was naturally red, but they were heating theirs, too. When held against the light, the color-treated …

Discover the Story Behind Each Bead!From geology to metaphysics, this gemstone guide gives insight into the origins and uses of many gemstones that are used as beads. Most entries include:  • Origin of the stone's name  • "Also known as" (aka) names  • Chemical composition  • Where it is found  • Details about industry practices, enhancements, & synthetics  • Metaphysical properties  • History and fun trivia facts  • Care recommendationsA   Agate& …

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsThis design uses some of the palest sunstone beads on the mixed strand, but the color choices are up to you!Put one sunstone bead on your head pin. Using a wrapped loop attach your loop to the second link down on the chain of your ear thread. Finish wrapping your loop.New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for step-by-step instructions on making wire-wrapped loops.Repeat this step four more times attaching your loops to ev …