Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Learn how to make this beautiful yoga bracelet featuring gemstone beads, rosewood mala beads, TierraCast spacers, and a Nina Designs lotus charm.Created by: Mollie ValenteSteps to Make this Yoga BraceletFor an illustrated version of these instructions, see Mollie's blog article.Measure and cut the Stretch Magic cord. Cord length should be wrist size plus 4".String the charm and position it in the middle of the cord. On each side of the charm, string one metal rondelle bead and one 5mm nugget hei …

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsCut approx. 2" of wire and make a simple loop or wire-wrapped loop at one end, but add the lotus flower charm before closing loop. Add 2 glass O beads, a crystal bead and 2 more glass O beads. Make a loop at other end, 90-degrees off from the first loop (or adjust with flat-nose pliers before adding ear wire). For step-by-step instructions on making wire loops and best way to open and close jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Slightly open loop on ear wi …

Created by: Summer Melaas and Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCut 4" from the center of the 20" chain.Cut the 4" piece in half so you have two 2" pieces.Use a jump ring to add the pear crystal to the bottom of one 2" chain. Place 1 crystal (different colors) on about 9 head pins. Wire wrap the 9 head pins onto different loops in the chain, concentrating more towards the bottom, and less as you go up the chain. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Take a jump ring and place the chai …

The unicorn charm pictured in this bracelet is a limited-edition charm. When it's gone, please see link at bottom of page, for more fantastical charms and beads including unicorns, dragons, gargoyles, fairies, m...Created by: Bridget AustinDesigner TipsInstructions and diagrams for using the Endless Loom can be found on the product packaging.See our blog post for step-by-step illustrations (and Q & A) for How to make wrapped leather braceletsStart with extra leather and thread. Cutting off a …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut the copper strip to about 2" in length. Use a texture hammer or pattern stamp to apply a random pattern. File the corners and sides until smooth.Soft solder the crown and rhinestone chain to the textured blank. Clean the piece with dish soap and water to remove the flux.Oxidize the piece with Win-Ox™, rinse piece, dry, and polish with the polishing cloth to desired appearance.Clean tie bar and decorative blank with rubbing alcohol.Cut a rectangle piece …

A perfect pair of earrings to wear while meditating on the beach in Tahiti ... or just dreaming about it. Imagine your earrings gently swinging in the island breeze....Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut a length of wire, about 3 feet long. Too much more, and the wire will tangle easily, too much less, and you may run out of wire.Anchor wire to hoop and then lash pearls around the edge. Finish hoop with extra lashing at the end. Press beginning and ending lashes in place with pliers.Atta …

All chain and settings used below are in Antique Brass, but Silver Plate and Antique Copper settings are also available!Created by: Bridget AustinDesigner TipsUse chain nose pliers or a burnishing tool to fold the prongs down and set a stone into its bezel. Attach jump rings to the setting and attach loops of the toggle clasps to each side. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)If desired, set another stone, adding loops from another pair of toggles. …

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsPlace 12mm rivoli in bezel setting and gently bend prongs over crystal using needle nose pliers.With a piece of 24-gauge wire, make a wrapped loop making sure the loop is large enough to slide on to the leather (see Jewelry Basics 101 PDF).Add an 8mm pearl and link the other end to one side of the bezel.Using a 6mm jump ring, attach the princess cut crystal to the bottom loop of the bezel.Cut desired length of leather cord.Attach one center-crimp leathe …

This style of jewelry has a variety of names, including "hand chain" and "pirate bracelet". Whatever the name, we think you'll love the colors!Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCut 2 feet of wire, and wrap (lash) around one side of cut-out on connector. Add one 4mm round crystal and wrap wire 3 times. Add one 3mm crystal, wrap 3 times, add another 4mm round, wrap 3 times, add final 3mm crystal, wrap 3 times, trim end, and tuck in neatly where it won't catch or scratch. Repeat on the oth …

Created by: Tiffany White Designer TipsOne meter of this chain will make approximately 9-10 pairs of earrings!Place all the crystals onto the head pins and secure with wrapped loops. (New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet PDF.)Arrange the crystal dangle colors randomly and attach two dangles per link of chain, using 3mm jump rings.The original project used a combination of 3 and 4mm crystal bicones in shades of copper and topaz, but now we have very few 3mm bicones …