Rings & Things Jewelry Blog
Off the Map Cuff Links Tutorial
Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsSeal the front and back of the images with Crafter's Pick™ The Ultimate adhesive or Mod Podge® to prevent the images from bleeding.To prevent the images from floating, glue them to the bottom of the bezel cups. Allow the glue to dry thoroughly prior to adding resin.Create a level surface for the resin to cure in the cuff links: Turn a cardboard box over and poke holes in the lid with a pen or other sharp object.Follow instructions in the Epox
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Oct 1st 2021
Sparkling Soiree Wine Charms Tutorial
InstructionsMake simple beaded loops using the 2" eye pins and 10-18mm beads of your choice - see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF) for step-by-step instructions on making loops on head and eye pins.Using the 4mm bicone crystal beads, make 4 beaded head pins for 10-15mm bead, and add them to the bottom of each 10-15mm bead.Option #1: String crystal beads directly onto the wire instead of making bead dangles, and use your 6 favorite "days of Christmas" charms.String the top loop of each beaded drop onto a
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Sep 1st 2021
Wayfaring Eyes Eyeglass Lead Tutorial
Created by: Amy Mickelson Designer Tips Center an approximately 12x18mm oval bead of your choice between 2 triangle spacers on a length of waxed linen cord. Tie overhand knots on each side of the spacers to hold the beads in place.Add two more equally spaced groupings of the oval beads and spacers on each side of the cord.Use an awl to help snug the knots against the beads.When attaching the cord to the eyeglass holders, use two crimps on each side for extra security, with crimp cov
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Jul 1st 2021
Sweet Penmanship Pen Tutorial
Created by: Toni PlastinoDesigner TipsNo tools needed!Simply unscrew the top of the pen, add the desired large-hole beads of your choice and screw the top back on!This pen is designed for artisan beads created on a 3/32" mandrel, and works with beads with a 2.5mm hole (or larger).Suggested Supplies1 ea #55-903-02 Pen, BeadPen1 bag of 100 [use 12] #26-890-03 Bead, Cast, Flower Spacer, 6x3mm -or-other large-hole beads.Calypso beads or other artisan / lampwork beads made on a 3/32" mandrel -or- Tro
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May 1st 2021
Rainbow Crystal Mobile Tutorial
Created by: Kim Crosby, in the murky mists of Rings & Things' past... approximately 1979. Designer TipsWe were so excited when we discovered this VERY old project tutorial hiding in the archives brought over from our old website! We used to make these by the dozen and sold them to gift shops all over the Northwestern United States.For step-by-step (printable!) instructions, see the original project page.Although some links in the old project may be broken, we still have all the parts ne
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Apr 1st 2021