Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsPlace one bead (glass, crystal or brass), on each headpin and secure with wrapped loops.Arrange the dangles onto the jump rings. Place two brass beads on first jump ring. Attach next jump ring and place one green dangle and one purple dangle.Repeat the second step, three times per earring.At one end of jump rings, attach ear wires. At opposite end, attach fleur-de-lis charms.For a coordinating bracelet, see "Fat Tuesday" Bracelet. There is no coordinating ne …

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsUse the smaller end of the 2-hole metal punch to punch a 1/16" hole near the top of the blanks. Be sure to center it, so the earrings hang properly.Clean the blanks with Penny Brite to remove all oils.Optional: Spray a light, even coat of Klyr Fire on the blanks. Sift a light coat of enamel in desired pattern onto blanks. Use locking tweezers or enameling spatula to carefully transfer a blank to torching basket (in tripod), and torch fire. Wat …

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer Tips: Earring 1String a pear-shaped pearl and a 3mm corrugated bead onto a head pin. Form a wrapped loop. (See Jewelry Basics 101 PDF).Twist open the Vintaj roped-cable jump ring and attach to the wrapped loop.  Also attach to an eye pin loop and twist the jump ring closed.String a mauve pearl, a white pearl, and a 3mm corrugated bead onto the eye pin and form a wrapped loop.Attach a French hook ear wire.Earring 2Patina and polish the moon charm …

ok, so maybe it's just 2 Red Balloons, not 99...Created by: Summer Melaas and Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer TipsPunch a 1/16" hole in each blank, directly opposite the existing loop or hole.Clean the blanks with Penny Brite to remove all oils.Spray each blank lightly with Klyr Fire before sifting enamel evenly onto each blank: red on the balloons, and foundation white on the strips.Carefully transfer a blank to torching basket (in tripod, over a heat-resistant work surface), and torch fire. …

Created by: Lindsey GreenDesigner TipsBrushing steel wool lightly over the copper blanks gives them a nice shine and textured look.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested Supplies2 each #44-780-40 Blank, Copper, Lightning Bolt, 49x13mm (Copper)1 pkg of 10 [use 2] #44-940-52-AS Charm, Cast, Swallow (Antiqued Silver Plated)1 doz [use 2] #05-328-04-160 Crystal, Bead, Faceted Bicone, 4mm (Crystal/ Silver Shade)1 doz [use 2] #05-328-06-156 Crystal, Bead, …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsAdd crystals, angels wing beads and spacers to head pins and finish with a simple loop.Because the large end of the dome beads are concave, it can be tricky to measure and cut the headpin for making your loop. Press thumb or other finger against the head of the pin, to pull it up to the inside of the dome for best results.Use any ear wire you like with these designs.These designs can be made as a pendant, by only making one.Free Technique Sheets & How …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsUse a steel burnisher to carefully set the cushion stone in the bezel setting.For illustrated step-by-step instructions, see How to Set Rivoli Stones in Bezels (blog article).Use round-nose pliers to shape the lower loop of the bezel setting. Add a filigree cross charm and close the loop. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Attach the earring hook to the top bezel loop.Repeat steps 1-3 to make the second earr …

Created by: TierraCast   Designer TipsTwist open loops of niobium earring hooks and feed an open end through the top of each honeycomb charm. Twist closed.Open each jump ring by twisting open and feed through the top of each bee charm. Attach bee charms on jump rings through the bottom of each honey comb charm. Twist to close. For most secure way way to open and close jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Thread optional hibiscus flowers (shown) or other approximately 7mm bead of yo …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsDecide which direction to face the (reversible) ethnic fan connectors and charms, and lay out all pieces. Use a medium-large jump ring (approx. 7mm), attach each charm to the base of the fan connector. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Use a slightly smaller jump ring (about 5mm) to connect the earring drop-post to the fan.Use your favorite earring backs. This pair of earrings is a bit heavy, so earring …

Created by: Rings & Things StaffDesigner TipsThis symmetrically designed necklace has a finished length of 17". For a different length, adjust the amount of beads, bead caps and stringing cable accordingly.The necklace pictured was made with large 10mm, 12mm and 14mm "shell" pearls, which are no longer available. Please note: 6, 8 and 10mm Swarovski pearls are now listed below. This will give you a more petite necklace. (The bead caps listed work great on 10mm and smaller beads.)Free Techniq …