Rings & Things Jewelry Blog
Beachcomber Wine Glass Charm Set Tutorial
Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCreate a colorful beaded drop for each wine glass marker, using gemstones or other beads of your choice. New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for how to make wrapped loops using eye pins.Add an oval jump ring to each charm so they face the proper direction (twist sideways to open and securely close each jump ring).Add approximately 10 seed beads to each hoop, then a charm and beaded drop, then 10 more seed beads.Use chai
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Feb 22nd 2023
Reason to Wrap Earrings Tutorial
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
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Jan 1st 2022
Easy as Pie Napkin Ring Tutorial
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
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Nov 18th 2021
Bejeweled Necklace Tutorial
Created by: Cindy Morris Designer TipsClose the hoop. Lash the rhinestone chain onto the hoop using Artistic Wire, wrapping around the hoop twice between each link of chain.Start and end the chain over the opening of the (now closed) hoop. Trim ends when done.The last link on each end will not lie quite flat, so tie the lark’s head knot over this spot to hide them.Make sure your cord lengths are equal before attaching cord ends and clasp.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Maki
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Oct 1st 2021
La Fortuna Earrings Tutorial
Created by: Summer Melaas Shimmering, sparkling seed beads and Swarovski crystals cascade from a 12kt GF hoop, in these earrings that are inspired by the Costa Rica colors from Swarovski's Crystals Around the World journey. Designer TipsTie 1 yard of One-G beading thread onto the hoop, leaving a 2-3" tail.Using ladder stitch, stitch on 5 size 8 seed beads: Place 2 beads on the thread. Pull down to the hoop. Wrap thread around hoop and go back into the inside size 8 seed from hoop side, the
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Jun 30th 2021