Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsWhenever walking, watch for unusual/interesting metal objects on the ground! When they are an unknown metal, do not try antiquing them or punching holes with your jewelry tools. Aluminum may cause undesirable (toxic) chemical reactions, and steel is likely to break your jewelry tools. As a safer alternative, wrap with cord, wire or leather.Cut the snaps off the 1/2" wrap bracelet and fold one end around the edge of the tribuckle's smaller hole. Mark the …

Created by: Joe HentgesDesigner TipsThe hole size for these handmade pendants can be variable.Use a drill to enlarge the hole to accommodate a 13-gauge jump ring.Darken the bone inside the enlarged hole with a black permanent marking pen.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested Supplies1 oz [use 1] #37-189-9 Jump Ring, Round, 13.5mm1 pkg of 10 [use 1] #52-135-02-18 Necklace, Genuine Leather, 5mm, Economy, 18"1 ea #25-110-66-3 Pendant, Bone, Barbed Fi …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut the images to size.Seal with packing tape and cut out.Adhere to bottle cap with Hypo Cement.Apply UV resin following package instructions.Attach cuff link findings with two-part epoxy.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosGluing Hints for Metal Findings (PDF)Suggested Supplies1 pkg of 100 [use 2] #55-075-17-43 Bottle Cap, 17mm1 doz [use 2] #30-322-1 Cuff Link, 10mm Pad1 ea #82-501-01 Magic-Glos™ UV Resin, 1oz1 ea #60-230 Adhesive, Epoxy, 3301 ea #60-250 A …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsClip the loop off both moon charms, file smooth, and sand with a 600 grit polishing cloth.Use a dapping block to gently dome the moon charms.Soft solder each moon charm to a round filigree. Clean with dish soap and water, and dry. (You can also substitute two-part epoxy for solder. Patina parts before gluing.)Patina each moon and polish to desired finish.Use rubbing alcohol to clean parts to be assembled and adhere with adhesive dots or two-part epoxy.Free …

The pictured design is a 9" bracelet, a good size for most men. These colors are inspired by Pantone's colors of the year for 2021, and pair nicely with the After Glow bracelet and earrings.Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsLay out beads on a stringing board to check your length and pattern.Cut approximately 12" of stringing cable (3" more than the finished length of the bead section).Add a crimp tube, add clasp, and go back through crimp tube, making a small loop. Crimp securely, leaving …