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Created by PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #88-104-08-0 Vintaj Natural Brass Lotus Blossom Connector - 27x22.5mm (2 pcs)1 #05-000-SIALT8 PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 8mm, Light Siam (1 Piece)1 #05-000-08-22 PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 8mm, Topaz (1 Piece)1 #05-000-TOLT8 PRESTIGE 5000 8mm Faceted Round Light Topaz (6 Pieces)1 #05-000-EM8 PRESTIGE 5000 8mm Faceted Round Emerald (6 Pieces)1 #05-000-BLU8 PRESTIGE 5000 8mm Faceted Round Capri Blue (6 Pieces)1 #05-000-TAN8 PRESTIGE 50 …

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #34-962 Argentium Silver French Hook Earring Wires, Plain (pair)1 #37-722-3 Silver Plated Eye Pin, 2", Standard (Pack)2 #49-947-11-WB TierraCast Intermix 3-rings Bar Link - White Bronze Plated (Each)2 #44-940-49-AS TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated Hibiscus Charm (Each)1 #05-000-FU8 PRESTIGE 5000 8mm Faceted Round Fuchsia (6 Pieces)Tools1 #60-03U4 The Beadsmith Jewelry Pliers, Round Nose, Chain Nose, Side Cutter1 #60-CU3D The Beadsmith Jeweller's M …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut chain to a length of 8 links. Attach one end to earwire for ease in handling.Create dangles with crystal beads and round metal beads, and wire wrap directly to the chain. Add 12 dangles to chain. New to jewelry-making? For step-by-step instructions on making wire-wrapped loops, and most secure way to open and close jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Little-known trick: Crimp Pliers are handy for tucking in trimmed ends of wire when making wire-wr …

Create a pair of sparkling earrings for your favorite football fan! These take just 5 minutes, and a few basic jewelry tools. No glue required, either!This pair of earrings features a "12" charm, but you could also use a team-colored Preciosa rivoli at the bottom instead. Designer TipsPlace a crystal in a setting. Use chain-nose pliers to gently press each prong into place. (more info)Make 6 beaded head pins, with one sapphire bicone bead each. For instructions on making eye pin loops, …

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar   Designer Tips  Determine placement of the stamped letters on metal charm, or paper.Carefully stamp the blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounced.Gently sand and polish.Attach to jump ring & chain.Make a pearl dangle, and slide onto the chain.For earrings, make two pearl dangles like the one for the necklace and attach to ear wires.Pendants for the bride and bridesmaids are elegant jewelry, as well as keepsakes that will last …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsCenter a stone in a setting and gently squeeze prongs in (with your fingers or pliers) working from opposite sides to keep the stone centered. Once the prongs are bent in, use the burnishing tool to smooth them firmly into place.Cut 2 pieces of chain, 5 links long.Cut 2 pieces of chain, 10 links long.The links on this 2.8mm peanut chain are a nice size, easy to add medium jump rings to. Also, the flattened links nicely catch the light.Select 12 matching …

This project uses Swarovski crystal pearls. Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsSince you only need to make simple loops and open/close jump rings, these earrings are a perfect project to make on the run with a mini tool kit!Add a 10mm round lapis, sodalite, or blue crystal pearl bead to an eye pin, then 3 metal spacer beads. Make a simple loop. Use a small jump ring to attach this drop to the bottom loop of an ear wire.Use a larger jump ring to attach the bone leaf charm to the bottom. If your …

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsThis design uses the TierraCast hook clasp as a design element on the earrings rather than as a necklace or bracelet clasp.To avoid breakage, gently close the bails on the crystal pendants with your fingers.Slide the bail and crystal over the hook clasp, and gently squeeze the clasp closed so the bail won’t fall off.Design Option: Change the look by using a different color or size crystal spike.This project is inspired by CREATE YOUR STYLE’s "Hooked on Spike …

Learn to make unusual chain fringe earrings with a dash of crystal. FREE Jewelry Tutorials. No blinkin ads. No login required. Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsThe bead pod just barely fits the 3.2mm ball chain. You may have to do some extra pushing to get the first ball into the opening.Do not precut the ball chain - slide the end ball into the pod, then cut to length. Using the remainder, slide the end ball into the pod next to the first one, and cut one ball longer. Repeat 2 …

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsAdd a bead cap, 6mm aventurine gemstone bead, and another bead cap to the eye pin, and make a simple loop. New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF).Connect the ear wire to one end of the beaded eye pin.Carefully add vine bail to flat briolette pendant, and squeeze tight with fingers or nylon-jaw pliers.Cindy used a link of her favorite cable chain as a jump ring to connect the bail to the rest of the earring. If you don't "just ha …