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Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsPunch a hole in the top center of each mason jar blank (available in copper, brass and sterling silver). If desired, tumble-polish or sand the blanks to remove any surface blemishes.Stamp desired pattern on each charm. New to metal stamping? See Metal Stamping 101.Apply Stamp Enamel per package instructions.Cut approx. 2"of 22-gauge wire, add a turquoise rondelle bead, and either make simple wire loops at each end, or create a wire-wrapped connector to conne …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsDome (or dap) the brass moon charms.Antique the brass moons with WinOx™ and polish with the "Brilliant" polishing cloth.Thread a bicone crystal and fluted bead onto the ear wire. (Gently straighten the bend at the ear wire end, add the beads, and then reshape it.) Repeat with second ear wire.String a moon charm onto each kidney-wire loop with the design facing forward.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Blog post: Ho …

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsCut approx. 2" of wire and make a simple loop or wire-wrapped loop at one end, but add the lotus flower charm before closing loop. Add 2 glass O beads, a crystal bead and 2 more glass O beads. Make a loop at other end, 90-degrees off from the first loop (or adjust with flat-nose pliers before adding ear wire). For step-by-step instructions on making wire loops and best way to open and close jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Slightly open loop on ear wi …

A perfect pair of earrings to wear while meditating on the beach in Tahiti ... or just dreaming about it. Imagine your earrings gently swinging in the island breeze....Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut a length of wire, about 3 feet long. Too much more, and the wire will tangle easily, too much less, and you may run out of wire.Anchor wire to hoop and then lash pearls around the edge. Finish hoop with extra lashing at the end. Press beginning and ending lashes in place with pliers.Atta …

Created by: Tiffany White Designer TipsOne meter of this chain will make approximately 9-10 pairs of earrings!Place all the crystals onto the head pins and secure with wrapped loops. (New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet PDF.)Arrange the crystal dangle colors randomly and attach two dangles per link of chain, using 3mm jump rings.The original project used a combination of 3 and 4mm crystal bicones in shades of copper and topaz, but now we have very few 3mm bicones …

Created by: Laurae SatherDesigner TipsCut the post portion off the rivoli earring finding.File the back until you have an approximately 4-5mm flat spot (about the same diameter as the earring magnet).Mix two-part epoxy according to manufacturer's directions.Apply epoxy to the flat portion of the rivoli setting, and place 1 part of the magnet set on the glued area.Once thoroughly cured, mix more epoxy and glue the rivoli into a rivoli setting. Set aside to cure.To wear, place the other part of th …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsFor complete step-by-step directions, visit our Blog post: Twelve Days of Christmas Jewelry Designs: Swarovski Crystal Tree EarringsFree Technique Sheets & How-Tos (includes detailed instructions for making beaded head pins)Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested Supplies1 doz [use 2] #05-328-03-150 Crystal, Bead, Faceted Bicone, 3mm (Crystal/ Golden Shadow)2 each #03-700-06-12 Crystal, Sew-On, Margarita, 6mm (Emerald)2 each #03-700-08-12 C …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsWire wrap all the metal, pearl and crystal beads before assembling.For each earring, Rita used 18 - 4mm crystal bicones in mixed reds, greens and whites, 6 - 3mm bicones, 6 white pearl beads and 6 corrugated silver plated beads.Attach 4 dangles to each jump ring all the way down the chain in a pleasing manner, with the 3mm crystal dangles near the top.Each earring uses 9 jump rings to create a chain.Earring nuts with a flange distribute the weight, making …

These elegant antique silver earrings are easy to make. This beginner jewelry project requires only a few minutes and basic jewelry-making tools.Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsThe hand-made, organic look of the flora ring adds depth to these elegant earrings.Make simple loops (or wire-wrapped loops), following instructions in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF). Be sure to make the key loops large enough so that they fit loosely around the flora link - you want your earrings to have nice natural mov …

This project is a great way to get started with wire, because it's very free form, and a bit of messiness is not only ok, it's actually recommended!Use your favorite oval beads - they can be pearls, gemstones, glass, or make your own from polymer clay! Our Swarovski rice pearls are about 3x4mm. Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsSee Rings & Things' blog for basic instructions on How To Make A Wire Bird Nest.With some of your extra wire, create a loop for hanging the nest, and …