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These sparkling earrings use only 3 components, and 2 common pairs of jewelry pliers (available individually or in a kit). Ultra Blue AB is a vivid blue coating added to a Swarovski rivoli crystal. 12mm rivolis are available in 80 colors!  Created by: Janet Boyington Designer TipsCenter rivoli crystal in bezel.Use your fingers or flat-nose nylon-jaw pliers to gently squeeze each prong most of the way down onto crystal, being careful not to scratch the coating on the back of the crystal.Make …

Created by: Liz GrafDesigner TipsCut 8 links of your selected chain.I deconstructed and used part of a gunmetal chain tassel, or you can use 8 links from some scrap antiqued brass cable chain.Hook Briolette to one jump ring, attach to one end of the chain, and close securely. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Open the loop of an ear wire.Attach a jump ring to the other end of the chain, close jump ring securely, and add to the open loop on the e …

Design by: Katie Hill (TierraCast)Designer TipsTIP: Don’t stretch the cords when knotting. Tie with cord relaxed, but with extra slack taken up.Cut three 12" strands of elastic cord. Pull on the ends to prestretch the cords.Pick up one strand and string on one Amazonite gemstone bead and one 3mm spacer (choose black or silver). Repeat 23 times. String final gemstone bead and one large hole nugget spacer.Tie ends of cords together with a Surgeon's Knot. (Fig 1) Tighten securely.For the next stran …

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsPlace the 12mm rivoli in the bezel setting.Using the nylon-jaw pliers, gently push the prongs down over the crystal, starting with the top left prong, next the bottom right prong, then from top right to bottom left.Suggested Supplies1 each #51-000-61-12-6 Ring Blank, Locking Adjustable Band with 12mm Post Bezel - Antiqued Brass Plated1 each #01-122-12-421 Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 12mm - TangerineTools#69-271-91 EURO TOOL Glitter, Nylon Jaw, Flat-Nos …

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 time …

Designer TipsGently squeeze the prongs on the rhinestone chain ends to prevent chipping.Attach 5mm jump ring to one end. (See Jewelry-Making Basics for best way to open and close jump rings.)Use smaller jump ring to attach chain end to clasp at other end.Customize in brass or silver too!Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested Supplies1 pkg of 10 [use 2] #46-339-30-9 Chain End, for #46-349-30 (Black Gunmetal)1 meter [use 7.25"] #46-349-30-042-9 Gunme …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsRemove the clasp from the end of one bracelet, and replace the oval jump ring with a round jump ring.For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Remove the oval jump ring from the opposite end of the other bracelet and replace with a round jump ring. Link the sterling frames together with jump rings in a pattern you like, and attach to the two bracelets with the round jump rings you just added. Clasp the bracelets to …

Created by: Laurel NewnhamWe no longer carry the 3-loop ring blank in silver plate, but we do still have some in gold plate, so we've linked the parts for a gold version of this ring as well as silver plate.Designer TipsUse 3mm round jump rings to attach each wrapped loop dangle to the loops on the ring.For step-by-step instructions on creating wrapped loops, see: Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested Supplies1 gross [use 8] #26-463-1 Bead, 3mm Round, Corrugated (White)3 - 5 beads …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse two-part epoxy to glue two magnets to the back of the BRONZclay™ piece.Two earring magnets and backings make for a secure hold on clothing.When not being worn, this can be used as a decorative magnet.For an overview of using Metal Clays, see Metal Clay 101. Suggested Supplies1 ea #60-220 Adhesive, Epoxy, 220 1 ea #87-151-100 BRONZclay™, 100 grams1 set #30-600-0 Magnet, 5x1.5mm, for Earrings1 ea #86-915 Renaissance® Micro-Crystalline Wax PolishTools#69- …

Extra-secure leverback ear wires keep these earrings safely in the ear -- no lost earrings! Ultra AB Blue may be a bit pricey, but it is stunning -- These simple earrings receive tons of compliments.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsPlace a crystal stone in a setting, and use nylon-jaw pliers to press each prong part-way down on the stone. Make sure stone is centered, then go back around and press each prong down more securely. If necessary, burnish each prong down smooth with a burnishi …