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Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsThis project has step-by-step illustrated instructions in our blog: How To Make Chainmaille-Style EarringsSuggested Supplies1 ounce (use 8 pieces) #37-178-1 White Plated Jump Ring, Round, 10mm1 ounce (use 2 pieces) #37-136-1 White Plated Jump Ring, Round, 5mm1 100-pack(use 8 beads) #26-114-0 Gold Plated Brass 5x5mm Barrel Beads, Large Hole1 pair #34-563-20-SF TierraCast Silver-Filled Earring Hook Findings, Plain2 each #06-433-11-01) Swarovski 6433 Pear Cut …

Learn simple but effective techniques to hammer-texture and dome metal disks to create beautiful handmade earrings.Created by: Mollie ValenteHammer and Dome the BlanksPlace a Vintaj blank on the steel block. If desired, you can use a piece of low-tack tape to hold it in place.With the ball pein face of the chasing hammer, repeatedly strike the blank to create an overall texture. Flip the blank over and texture the other side. Check both sides and repeat until you achieve your desired texture.The …

You might think that mixing these textures wouldn't work, but they look great together! As they move, the larger link shines, and the tiny link sparkles. The CZ charm WAS available in Jet + all 12 birthstone colors. Most colors are now limited-availability, but we'll keeping stocking everything the manufacturer still makes.Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsOpen the oval jump ring, add the 4mm CZ charm, next add the gold textured link, and finally add the sterling link.  Before clos …

Learn to make sweet earrings with a dapped set of disks in sterling and copper. A tumbler REALLY gets these domed disks shiny! They are reflecting so much light back, that the Rose Peach crystals look much more intense and vivid than their normal peachy hue.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsChoose textures of your choice and hammer the sterling blanks with one pattern, and the copper blanks with another pattern.Dome each blank. See our How to Dap and Dome blog post.Tumble blanks to a shiny …

Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsUse 7 coils of anklet size to make this bracelet bangle. You can adjust the size of wire and numbers of coils any way you wish.Do not use your favorite jewelry cutter on memory wire. (Use a heavy duty cutter rated for steel wire.)This free-form design features the beads listed, in a randomly appealing manner. Add as many or as few beads as you would like to create your own custom bangle.A loop at each end keeps the beads on the wire and provides a nice w …

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsUse the pein side (rounded) of your hammer to texturize the surface of the copper metal strip on the steel block.Using your metal shears, cut a 3/4 inch by 4 inch piece of patterned brass sheet metal.File the corners on both pieces of metal so they have a smooth round edge.Layer the brass piece on top of the copper piece and center it. Tape it together with transparent tape, but not in the center or on the edges.Mark 3 spots on the metal with a permanent mar …