Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsPatina, seal and use bracelet-bending pliers to apply a gentle curve to the metal sparrow before riveting it to the leather.For hints on applying Vintaj patina, see blog post: Customizing Tim Holtz idea-ology® Word Bands for a Handmade Look.To prevent the rivet from slipping through the leather, add washers or rivet accents to the backside of the leather. Rivet accents are ready-to-use with no need to measure or cut the perfect hole size, but they a …

Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsPre-stretch cord by pulling firmly from both ends a few times.Attach small binder clip or bead stopper 2-3" from one end of stretch cord.On other end of cord string bail, *one 4mm bead and one paw bead*. Repeat * through * three times.String 32 4mm gemstones or firepolish glass beads of your choice. (Tip: Three 4mm gemstones or Czech beads equals approx. 1/2". Instructions create a 7" bracelet. Adjust bead count accordingly for desired size.)Remove bead stopper …

Created by: Rita Hutchinson 12mm #4470 Cushion Squares by Swarovski are nearly gone, but these settings also work with most other brands of 12mm cushion squares. Shop remaining colors while they last!Designer TipsFor step-by-step instructions on wire-wrapping loops, and best way to open and close jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Set the crystals in the bezel settings, and press prongs down smoothly over the stones using the nylon jaw pliers.Link settings together with jump rings …

Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsCut 20" of 1.5mm cord in your choice of color and cut again into 2 pieces, one 12" and one 8".Feed one open end of each cord through each end of honeycomb link (as shown in picture), secure with knot by wrapping working end around cord and forming overhand knot, aiming tail away from loop. Secure with glue after final tightening.For left side of bracelet (button end), feed free 8" long cord end through shank of the button and tie knot.For right side of bracelet …

Created by: Veronica Greenwood   Designer TipsPlace one 10mm crystal into one bezel setting and use needle nose pliers to gently bend prongs over crystal. Repeat for all five colors.Using the 24 gauge wire and 6mm round crystal beads, link the bezel settings together (see Jewelry Basics 101 PDF).On one side add the lobster to the crystal link.On the other side add 1in of chain to the crystal link.Using the oval jump rings attach the two butterfly charms to the chain.The lobster clasp c …