Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

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 …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsPosition and emboss pattern on blanks with the Big Shot Jewelry Studio and embossing die. (See Big Shot Embossing blog article)Counter-enamel the blank (fire the back) with black enamel. Allow to cool and then clean with penny brite. (See How to Torch-Fire Enamels.) Create a small amount of enamel paste (use distilled water or Klyr-fire) in red and translucent brown, apply to blank as desired. Allow to dry and then fire.Allow to cool and remove excess fire …

C'est La Vie Finals BraceletWhether you defy history, or regularly make history, we've got your colors -- over 80 colors to choose from, and a nice variety of frame setting options.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsGlue 34ss flatback Swarovski crystals into frame charms. Allow to set. See tips for most secure gluing bond.Polish raw brass bracelet with ultrafine sanding sponge. (Or tumble with steel shot and ShineBrite for a couple hours.)Wipe thoroughly with a soft dry cloth to remove an …

Pair the magic of books with the magic of a garden forever in full bloom!Created by: Liz GrafDesigner TipsTwist to open the loop on the eye pin, add dragonfly charm, and close loop. For most secure way to open and close loops and jump rings, and for instructions on looping the other end of the eye pin, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Add bead cap, bead, and other bead cap to eye pin.Create loop on other end, and add to bookmark.Enjoy using, selling or gifting your Garden Magic bookmark!Give the gif …

"Turn to Page 394" is a quote known to most Harry Potter fans. What will you put on your custom bookmarks?Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsThe stamp guides are tremendously helpful for keeping letters professionally spaced. This is my first project using them, but surely not my last!Stamp phrase of your choice, and enhance with Stamp Enamel.Add included ribbon, and embellish ribbon with a couple of beads.New to metal stamping? Download our free Metal Stamping 101 PDF, or see a summary on …

  Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer Tips  Make 45 wire-wrapped loop dangles, each with a single crystal bicone. See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Use a jump ring to connect sets of 5 wrapped loop crystal dangles to the chain.Space the sets about 0.5" apart along the chain in desired locations.Attach a leaf to one end of the chain. Run the other end of the chain through this leaf before attaching the other leaf.By attaching sets of dangles above and below the …

Learn how to make earrings that shine like the sun, with beautiful Swarovski crystal scarab beads and crystal Sahara suns!Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner Tips Gold-fill items keep their shine for a lifetime, and there is no plating to crack while you work the head pins.For detailed instructions on making loops, and opening and closing head jump rings, see steps in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Use a jump ring to attach a sun crystal to the inside loop of the 20mm jewelry hoop connector.Add a 3mm cry …

Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsPrearrange your design by tracing the bezel, and creating a mock-up arrangement on paper.Nip the loop off of the hand pendant before setting in bezel.Glue a small piece of flat metal (as a shim) to the back of the hand (on to the fingers) to create a level surface for gluing purposes.Place items in bezel and set them in place with a dab of two-part epoxy glue. Let dry fully (24 hours) before applying concrete.Mix the concrete from the EnCapture Artisan C …

Created by: Sondra Barrington Designer TipsKeep gold-filled and gold-plated findings separate, and mark your supplies well!Use chain-nose pliers to turn the loop on ear wire 90-degrees so it faces side to side (not front to back). This is easier to do, before you assemble the rest of the earring components.Wire-wrap the dangles directly on loop. New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for step-by-step looping instructions. Suggested Supplies1&nbs …

Learn to make these sweet gold-filled chain tassel and link/hoop earrings, featuring Swarovski Edelweiss pendants, with parts that have been tested to work together!Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsFor best way to open and close jump rings, and step-by-step instructions on making wire wrapped loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Attach one of the larger gold-filled jump rings to a Swarovski edelweiss pendant, and attach to a textured gold-filled link. Use another one of the larger gold-fille …