Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Laurel NewnhamDesigner TipsCut wire into two 16" lengths, one for each earring. Trim excess as needed.Hold wire tightly to create loops that are closer together.Experiment with the position of the beads if using other shapes such as bicones, firepolish rounds or tiny cubes. Some shapes are easier to add on the outer rim of the ring, than others.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Blog post: Wire lashing: an easy way to cover your jewelry with …

Designer TipsUsing one eye pin, slide on one 6mm 5328 bicone bead and make a simple loop. Repeat 30 more times and set aside. New to making jewelry? See Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Using an eye pin, slide on a 5058 10mm bead and make a simple loop. Repeat 3 times and set aside.Using an eye pin, slide on a 5058 14mm bead and make a simple loop. Repeat 3 times and set aside.To create the outer strand, link together 3 bicone links, one 14mm baroque bead link, two bicone links, one 14mm baroque be …