Rings & Things Jewelry Blog
Mixed Metal Beaded Scallop Bracelet
Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies3 #26-750-25-4 TierraCast Double Hammered Baule Bead - Gold Plated (Each)1 #26-840-36-AC Antique Copper Plated Shallow Bead Cap, 4.2mm - Special Purchase (strand)1 #20-111-1707 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Gilded Marble Orange (Tube)1 #21-463-894 3mm Diamond Cut Round Gemstone Bead, Golden Sunstone AA - Color Banded (strand)1 #61-723-19-80 Beadalon Beading Wire, 19 Strand, 0.018", 30' Spool - Gold Satin (30 foot)1 #41-256-02-4 Bead
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Oct 25th 2024
Fall Fabulous Statement Earrings
Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies
1 #44-180-004-4 Gold Plated Filigree, Leaf, 65x37mm (6 Pieces)1 #05-328-CMU4 PRESTIGE 5328 Bicone Bead 4mm Crystal Metallic Sunshine (24 Pieces)1 #05-028-CMU10 PRESTIGE 5028 Globe Bead 10mm Crystal Metallic Sunshine (6 Pieces)1 #34-699 Gold-Filled French Hook Ear Wires, Ball End (pair)1 #47-009-24-4 German Style Round Wire, 24-gauge - Gold Color (Each)Tools
Cutting/Nipping PliersChain Nose PliersDesigner Tips
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Oct 25th 2024
Spooky Butterfly Bracelets
Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies
1 #44-158-9 27x39mm Gunmetal Filigree, Butterfly Wing (12 Pieces)1 #02-419-BKDS4 PRESTIGE 2419 4mm Square Spike Flatback Black Diamond Shimmer (6 Pieces)1 #46-406-12 Artistic Wire Copper Jewelry Wire, 26ga, 90ft - Black (Each)1 #21-896-271 Black / Fuchsia Fired Agate Gemstone Beads, 6mm Faceted Round (strand)1 #20-115-49 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 15, 1.5mm, Opaque Jet (Tube)1 #20-928-0010 Miyuki Delica 11/0 Beads - Black (Tube)1 #61-720-1
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Sep 13th 2024
Fun & Dangly Halloween Earrings
Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies
2 #44-048-33 Sterling Silver Skull & Crossbones Connector Charm (Each)1 #20-111-2224 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Silver-Lined Purple (Tube)1 #34-571 Sterling Silver Kidney Ear Wire, 35mm (12 Pieces)1 #37-579 Sterling Silver Ball End Head Pin, 1.25" (10 Pieces)1 #47-009-26-3 German Style Round Wire, 26-gauge - Silver Plated (Each)Tools
Round Nose PliersCutting/Nipping PliersChain Nose PliersDesigner Tips
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Sep 13th 2024
Goddess Style Gemstone Bracelet
Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies
1 #21-888-954 Crazy Lace Calcite 8mm Round Gemstone Beads, Olive (strand)1 #61-813-19-80 Beadalon Beading Wire, 19 Strand, 0.015", 30' Spool - Gold Satin (30 foot)1 #37-167-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Jump Ring, Round, 8mm (ounce)1 #39-190-14-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Toggle Clasp, Cast, 15mm (gross)1 #37-065-22 Copper Head Pin, 1.5", Thin (hundred)1 #41-256-22-4 Beadalon Groovy Size 2 Crimp Tubes - Gold Color Brass (Pack)Tools
Cutting/Nipping
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Sep 6th 2024
White Heart Beaded Necklace & Bracelet
Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies
1 #22-111-09-07 Trade Beads, White Heart, 4-5mm - Green (strand)1 #20-111-174 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Transparent-Rainbow Lt Hyacinth (Tube)1 #49-943-12-AS TierraCast 8 Fold Path Pendant - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each)1 #39-349-5 Antiqued Pewter Lobster Clasp, 15mm (12 Pieces)1 #22-110-09-04 Trade Beads, White Heart, 3-4mm (strand)3 #44-850-01-5 JBB Findings Antiqued Silver Plated Charm, Hamsa Hand, Cast (Each)1 #39-555-01-SF
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Aug 16th 2024
Sparkle & Shine Fabulous Bracelet
Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies
3 #05-950-LAMCPS8S PRESTIGE 5950 8mm Light Amethyst and Crystal Paradise Shine Fine Rocks Tube Bead with Stainless Steel Ending1 #20-226-902 Miyuki Seed Bead, size 15/0 - Metallic Purple Iris (Tube)1 #05-000-06-50 PRESTIGE 5000 Faceted Round Beads, 6mm - Light Topaz (12 Pieces)1 #88-610-06-037 Preciosa Crystal Bicone Bead, 6mm - Jonquil (72 pcs)1 #39-541-01 Sterling Silver Jewelry Clasp, Infinity, 7x11mm (Each)1 #61-413-49-87 Beadalon Bead
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Jul 23rd 2024
Show Some Love Charm Bracelet
Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies
1 #40-412-7 Antiqued Copper Plated Curb Chain Bracelet, Large Link (12 Pieces)1 #R16S-T01B Nunn Design Antique Copper-Plated Primitive Drop Heart Charm4 #J2Z6-M813 Nunn Design Antique Copper-Plated Pewter Mini Heart Tag Charm1 #37-133-7 Antiqued Copper Plated Jump Ring, Round, Heavy, 4.5mm (ounce)Tools
Chain Nose PliersFlat Nose PliersDesigner Tips
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Jul 23rd 2024
Joyful Summer Vinyl Bead Jewelry
Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies
1 #22-535-74 Trade Beads, Vinyl, Heishi, 6mm - Green (strand)1 #22-535-50 Trade Beads, Vinyl, Heishi, 3mm - Pink (strand)1 #22-535-63 Trade Beads, Vinyl, Heishi, 4mm - Yellow (strand)1 #24-939 Sterling Silver Bead, Open Spiral (Each)2 #05-000-08-16 PRESTIGE 5000 Faceted Round Beads, 8mm - Rose (Each)2 #26-750-39-AS TierraCast Large Shell Bead - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each)1 #34-580 Sterling Silver Leverback Ear Wire, "V" Design (pair)1 #6
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Jun 21st 2024
Simple Column Earrings
Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies
1 #26-815-132 Silver Plated Metal Beads, Rondelle, Dot Pattern (strand)1 #20-111-PF582F TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Permafinish - Matte Galvanized Aqua Sky (Tube)1 #26-815-115 Silver Plated Metal Beads, Spacer, Flower (strand)1 #34-533 Sterling Silver French Hook Earring Wires, Economy (12 Pieces)Tools
1 #60-03U4 The Beadsmith Jewelry Pliers, Round Nose, Chain Nose, Side CutterDesigner Tips
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Jun 14th 2024