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Welcome to our new Jewelry Design Gallery! To browse jewelry ideas by category or theme, use the turquoise #tags below (#etched jewelry projects, #enamel projects, etc.) for all projects of a particular category. For a Jewelry Design Gallery / Resources search box, click here or press the turquoise "FREE JEWELRY PROJECTS" link near the bottom of any project's page. You might also like our blog (blog.rings-things.com), filled with step-by-step illustrated projects, and a spot for Q …

One 8" strand of 8mm large-hole gemstone beads is enough to make 3 bracelets just like this. In case dumortierite is out of stock, more gemstone ideas are linked below.Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions on how to macramé a bracelet with this pattern, see our blog article: How to Macrame a Hemp Bracelet.Our original blog article is from 2013, and we wanted to make a fresh new bracelet for Earth Day, so we picked a TierraCast Earth button, large-hole Dumortierit …

The twisting curves and swirls of Laguna Lace Agate pair beautifully with TierraCast's "Infinity" link. Created by: Michelle Horning Designer TipsFor step by step macramé knotting instructions, see our blog article: DIY Shamballa-Style Macrame Bracelet Tutorial.When using a link, cut the anchor cord in half, and attach each half to the link with a lark's head knot.Cut your working cord in half, too. Pick a side, begin knotting and work your way to the end, then repeat on other other si …

Created by: Tracy Designer TipsMaking a wrapped style bracelet is a great way to use a variety of hemp colors of hemp that are too short for other projects.The knotted pattern is created using the half-knot spiral (a.k.a. spiral stitch).For step-by-step macramé instructions, see: Rings & Things blog post: How to Macrame a Hemp BraceletSuggested Supplies1 each #60-244 Adhesive, Loctite Ultra Gel Control SuperGlue1 pkg [use 3 colors] #61-210-10-00 Cord, Hemp Cord, 10lb Test1 pkg of 5 …

Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step by step macramé knotting instructions, see our blog article: DIY Shamballa-Style Macrame Bracelet Tutorial.Beads can be strung onto the bottom of the anchor cords before anchoring to the board, and slid into place as you workTight knots make it difficult to sew the tails back into them, and you can break your needle. You will most likely need to use pliers to get the needle through. Make sure to sew the tail back through the entire section of kno …

TierraCast's "Breathe" link pairs perfectly with dumortierite, which is frequently used to release fear, bring courage into one's life, and boost creativity and expression.  Created by: Michelle Horning   Designer Tips For step by step macramé knotting instructions, see our blog article: DIY Shamballa-Style Macrame Bracelet Tutorial.When using a link, cut the anchor cord in half, and attach each half to the link with a lark's head knot.Cut your working cord in half, too. Pick a side, b …

Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions on how to macramé a bracelet (or choker), see our blog article: How to Macrame a Hemp Bracelet.A choker will usually fit as a double wrap bracelet on most people. Double the amount of working and anchor cord in the tutorial for this project.When using a centerpiece link, fold each anchor cord in half, and attach each to the link with a lark's head knot (see illustration below). The link replaces the shortest cord in the origi …

Learn how to make this comfortable, lightweight, color changing adjustable bracelet!Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step by step macramé knotting instructions, see our blog article: DIY Shamballa-Style Macrame Bracelet Tutorial.S-Lon looks beautiful in micro macramé designs, but it's very light, small, and more difficult to work with than traditional macramé materials such as hemp. Knotting tweezers help, along with folding the cord in half when feeding the end through a knot.Use le …

Learn how to make this earthy, comfortable, adjustable gemstone bracelet - perfect for Arbor Day, Earth Day, or any time.  Created by: Michelle Horning   Designer TipsFor step by step macramé knotting instructions, see our blog article: DIY Shamballa-Style Macrame Bracelet Tutorial.When using a link, cut the anchor cord in half, and attach each to the link with a lark's head knot.Cut the working cord in half, and start next to the link, working your way to the ends on one side, and the …

This bracelet has a classic ROYGBIV* rainbow of Czech glass star beads, perfect for Chakra jewelry, Pride jewelry, or a reminder that after the rain, comes the rainbow.Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step by step knotting instructions, see our blog article: DIY Shamballa-Style Macrame Bracelet TutorialAll beads can be strung onto the bottom of the anchor cords before anchoring to the board, and slid into place as you knot.Tight knots make it difficult to sew the tails back in, and y …