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TierraCast's Wire Hoops aren't just for earrings and charm-holder pendants -- they're also a great size for napkin rings! Create autumn-themed napkin holders with TierraCast's limited-edition pumpkin charms.Created by: Bridget AustinDesigner TipsBend the open end of the wire hoop to an angle where the beads will slide over it.Slide the beads onto the hoop, leaving a little room at the end to adjust the wire and re-hook it onto the loop.Re-form the hook at the end of the hoop and reattach to form …

Mix & match your favorite shades of red, white and blue -- we used Siam, Light Siam, Alabaster, Opal, Sapphire and Capri, but linked in a few other shades below as well.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsCut 6 matching pairs of chain links: 7 links, 9 links, 11 links, 13 links, 15 links, and 18 links.Tip: To use just 1 foot of chain total, you can cut all of these 2 links shorter.Open a jump ring, and add the longest chain first, then 13 and 7 on one side, 15 and 9 on the other side. …

With this Fire Cracker bracelet, there is NO CHANCE you will not stand out at any Independence Day gathering, even with social distancing. This exquisite piece of jewelry is very easy to make, but it will take some time to create.Created by: The Swarovski Design Team at Create Your Style.Designer TipsUsing a 2" head pin, slide on one 6mm Sapphire bicone bead and make a simple loop. Repeat 39 more times and set aside. Jump Ring How-To. If you haven't made simple loops before, practice on a few in …

Created by: Amy ScaliseDesigner TipsUse the 1-Step Looper to create 36 (12 of each color) crystal pearl dangles.Cut two 1" pieces of chain and attach approximately 2 dangles per link directly onto the chain. Do not attach any dangles to the last links of the chain.Use 10mm jump rings to attach the crystal star pendants to the last chain link, and attach the hammertone links to the third link from the bottom.Create two connectors with the bicones. Attach the earwires to one end, and the chain to …

Need a little patriotic sparkle? This sweet bracelet is a brilliant red, white and blue sparkler for your wrist on Independence Day or any time of year. Bonus: it's easy to swap out the charms for other seasons!Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsCenter a stone in a setting and gently squeeze prongs in (with your hands 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.Repeat for other 2 s …

Created by: Kayla HeflingDesigner TipsAttach the French clip to the eye pin. See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for best way to open and close loops.Add bicones and briolette crystal to the eye pin and use the 1-Step Looper to make your end loop.Attach the crystal star pendant to the bottom loop with an 8mm jump ring.Suggested Supplies1 dozen [use 2] #05-040-08-20 Crystal, Bead, Briolette, 8mm1 dozen [use 4] #05-328-05-18 Crystal, Bead, Faceted Bicone, 5mm2 each #06-714-20-01 Crystal …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsCenter a stone in a setting and gently squeeze prongs in (with your hands 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.Repeat for other 2 stones.Use a jump ring to attach the siam (red) crystal to the bottom rung of the bracelet. See: Jump Ring How-To.Attach the other 2 charms next to the first charm, in the same way. Enjoy the sparkle!If you prefe …

Design by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team and Rings & Things.Designer TipsFor each earring, string onto one head pin: one 12mm margarita; one 10mm margarita; one margarita 8mm; one 6mm margarita; one 3mm bicone.Turn loop on head pin.Open loop on bottom of ear wire, attach to loop formed on head pin & close loop to secure.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Blog post: Twelve Days of Christmas Jewelry Designs: Swarovski Crystal Tree Earri …

Add some sparkle and shine to your holiday wardrobe. These snowman earrings are easy and quick to assemble.Created by: Rita Hutchinson.Design by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team Designer Tips Add pearl beads, scarf and hat to head pin, starting with the largest (10mm) pearl bead.Make a simple loop at the top. New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for instructions on making loops, and most secure way to open a jump ring (or other loop, …

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCreate a unique, beautiful netted Christmas ornament cover with size 11 seed beads, and Swarovski crystal pearls or your choice of accent beads and drops -- free instructions, no blinkin ads, and no login required.Thread a size 12 beading needle with 2 yards of One-G, or stretched and waxed size B beading thread.String on 4 main beads, 1 accent bead (1 set) and repeat 8 times for a total of nine sets, leaving a 6"" tail.Go through all beads one more tim …