Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Janet Boyington Designer TipsCut three 10" strands of gold Beadalon stringing wire. My bracelet measures about 6.5" when competed and ready to wear. Plan accordingly for larger wrist sizes.String all three wires in a pleasing pattern, using alternating arrangements of Citrine, seed beads, Preciosa crystals and pearls. Utilize bead stoppers to keep beads in place as you design your patterns.When each strand is to your liking, crimp each end (on one side) to the decorative go …

Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsCut a length of stretchy cord about 6" longer than you'll need for the finished bracelet, to make it easy to tie the finishing knot. Double the cord if doubled cord will fit through all your beads. Add beads in desired pattern starting with a few of the black beads:The bracelet pictured is made with twenty 8mm gemstone beads, and perfectly fits a 6" wrist.To make the same length bracelet with 6mm beads, use 26 or 27 gemstone beads.To make the same length …

Created by: Tracy Proctor of 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.)Re …

Created by: Veronica Greenwood   Designer TipsChoose the size of chaton to nestle into the center of your succulent charm. Using the GS Hypo Cement add a little glue in the center of your charm and place your chaton. Set aside to dry.Cut approximately 9" of leather.Slide one barrel bead and your button, onto the leather. Go back through your barrel bead, and using needle-nose pliers, crimp the barrel bead to create a secure loop at one end of the cord.Slide your three pearls onto the leathe …

No fancy beading techniques or knots required -- If you can string beads with a needle and thread, you can create lovely designs with these bracelets!  Created by: Veronica Greenwood   Designer TipsStretch and wax 1 yard of Beige 1-G thread, or use .006" Fireline. Follow instructions in this video, or the PDFs below, to add Delicas in desired pattern to the bracelet.You'll have plenty of left-over beads of each color after making this project.  Suggested Supplies  1 …