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Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCreate a colorful beaded drop for each wine glass marker, using gemstones or other beads of your choice. New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for how to make wrapped loops using eye pins.Add an oval jump ring to each charm so they face the proper direction (twist sideways to open and securely close each jump ring).Add approximately 10 seed beads to each hoop, then a charm and beaded drop, then 10 more seed beads.Use chai …

Celebrations Day of the Dead bracelet depicts the musical side of this holiday. The beautiful TierraCast musical charms nicely offset the Swarovski Crystal Mystic Black pearls.Created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team Designer TipsUsing memory wire bending pliers, roll back one end of the memory wire to create a closed loop.Slide 50 pearls onto the memory wire.Trim excess wire, keeping approximately 3/4" (19mm). Using memory wire bending pliers, roll back the end creating a clos …

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsTape the stamping blanks to the steel block. Use a permanent marker to draw lines where you want to stamp the phrase "BUSY BEE".When stamping, make sure that each letter is facing the correct way before you stamp.Use the pein (round) side of the hammer to texturize the stamping blank around the edges.Use the metal hole punch to make a hole at the bottom of the stamping blanks.Antique the brass with Novacan Black.Polish the blanks, so the lettering and textur …

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsPostage stamp charmThe canceled postage stamp was scanned and reduced to fit the square picture-frame charm.Seal front and back of the image with a waterproof barrier before applying the Magic-Glos™ resin. Use clear packing tape, transparent shelf liner, laminating film or a coating of liquid polymer clay. Do not use a water-soluble sealer like decoupage fluid or Mod Podge®.Burnish around the the edges to make sure the image is sealed completely.Use a small …

Created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsIf using the bulk cable chain, measure desired length, use 2 pairs of chain-nose pliers to open link at desired length, attach one end of the toggle, and repeat for other end.Cut the wire into sixteen 1" pieces and set aside.Attach one jump ring on each sea life charm and set aside. For the shell bead slide it onto one head pin, make a simple loop and set aside.Using one head pin, slide on a 4mm pearl and make a simple loop. Using …