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These sparkling, shimmering beads are beautiful and easy to use. This doesn't really count as a tutorial... really I just bought one of each color and strung them on a sleek black choker. I can trade them out whenever I want to wear just a single color... or 2, or 3. No tools or extra parts required. But I've linked alternate supplies below in case you'd like to create a custom length. Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsSimply string beads onto choker in desired pattern. The on …

Technically, this sweet pendant is topped with a strawberry quartz bead, but it's every bit as full of sass as the song it's named after.Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCut two 8" pieces of chain. Using your oval jump rings, attach one piece of chain to each side of your connector. For most secure way way to open and close jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Attach your lobster clasp to one end of your chain, and a jump ring to the other end.Cut a 6" piece of wire, and wrap one e …

Created by: Summer Melaas and Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsFile the drop loops, to give the gluing surface more "tooth". See "Gluing to Metal" Technique Sheet below for additional gluing tips.Mix 2-part epoxy per manufacturer instructions.Glue one drop loop to top of 10mm black skull.Glue a drop loop onto top and bottom of the 14mm and 18mm skull. Allow glued items to dry.Use the non-tarnish silver wire, and wire-wrap links to connect the skulls with 4mm rondelles, in this order: 18mm skull - 4 …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUsing ball-end head pins, make 8 beaded loop dangles in flowery colors. Use one metal rondelle on each side of the crystal bead for fuller dangles. Wrapped loops will add additional length.For step-by-step instructions for making beaded loop dangles, as well as the best way to open and close jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (free download below).Use a small circle stamp, to stamp a pattern in the border of the round pewter blank. Fill center with sugar s …

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 …