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Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsDetermine placement of vinyl heishi beads, and mark each dot with an extra-fine point Sharpie®.Punch holes in the brass blanks with the cutting end of the Crafted Findings tool.You may also need to punch slightly larger holes in the vinyl heishi beads. (Use the cutting end of the Crafted Findings tool.)For each hole, select a rivet that is about 1mm longer than the stacked components. Use the setting end of the Crafted Findings tool to set each rivet.Att …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsString three 8mm round gemstone beads on an eye pin.Finish the end of the eye pin with a wrapped loop; snip off the excess eye-pin tail. For step-by-step instructions on making wrapped loops (and more!), see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Use a 6mm jump ring to attach the wood charm to the bottom loop of the eye pin.Attach an earring hook to the top (wrapped) eye-pin.Repeat steps for the second earring.Suggested Supplies1 dozen (use 2 pieces) ##29-722>29-722 B …

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsPlace 1 larimar bead, 1 bead cap, and 1 faceted pearl bead on a thin ball-end pin. Wrap it to the tail of the luna moth. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Create a chain of 4 wire-wrapped links using 1 larimar bead per link, off the tip of the wing. (Optional: Make simple wire loops using a 1-step looper.)Repeat for other side of moth.With one larimar bead, link the ends of both larimar chains to the succulent post loop, making sure both ch …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse a jump ring to add the the sterling unicorn charm to the bottom hole of the 12mm crystal Rainbow Dark drop. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Open the loop on the earwire the same way you opened the jump rings, to add the top of the crystal drop.Mix and match sew-on drop colors with various charms for simple earrings!Suggested Parts1 pair #34-569-04 TierraCast Sterling Silver Earring Hook with 2mm Bead2 …

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 diamter 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 the …

Modified from designs created by Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team. February 2022 update: We still have many of the baroque pearls from Swarovski's 2020 launch in stock, and they're awesome for classic earrings -- get them while you can!Designer TipsFor the dragon drop earrings, use a ball-end head pin, and add an elongated baroque crystal pearl, a 4mm crystal bead, a dragon bead, and another crystal bead. Form a simple loop, and add ear wire.New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry …

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsSelect your beads and arrange a nice pattern around the earring hoop.Wrap wire a few times around the hoop, add a bead, wrap 3 times, add another bead, wrap 3 times...Keep the number of coils between beads the same for consistent spacing.After the last bead, wrap the rest of the wire around the hoop until you reach the end.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBlog post: Wire lashing: an easy way to cover your jewelry with beads or bling!Suggested Supp …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsJewelry Lab: 52 Experiments, Investigations and Explorations in Metal has a great tutorial on fold forming. Plus of course, Charles Lewton-Brain's book Foldforming is the definitive book on this technique (but is a bit intimidating). This earring project is a fun, simple type of fold-forming -- give it a try!To make a matching pair of earrings, cut 2 squares or rectangles of silver sheet, and fold each in half as precisely as possible. Use a nylon hammer …

If you've never set faceted stones before, tube settings are a great way to get started.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsGolden Topaz is November's birthstone, and sparkling 4mm CZs are available in all 12 birthstone colors, plus jet black.With your awl or other sharp object, create a small, straight hole in the rubber block.Set topaz Cubic Zirconia stone face down on block, and line up post bezel over the stone. Press down, and the stone will be lightly held in place.Gently pick up compo …

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsCut about a foot of wire and place the wire almost 3/4 of the way in the hole of the feather.Cross wires over each other above the top of the feather. Bend the shorter one straight up above the feather. Take the longer wire and wrap haphazardly around the stem of the feather adding the 2mm copper beads as you go. Wrap up tail of long wire just at the top of the feather.Add your 8mm bead to the shorter wire. Make a loop and swirl it down around the bead, fini …