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Created by: Sondra Barrington   Designer TipsAdd a pearl to one end of the cord, and tie a simple overhand knot on each side of the pearl. Use an awl to help pull the knots tight up against the pearl bead. This will be the "button" portion of your button/loop clasp.Add 3 pearls to the bracelet -- but don't tie any knots around them yet.Make a loop at the other end of the bracelet, just large enough to fit over the pearl "button". Secure the loop with a knot, but before tightening the knot, …

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 …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner Tips - Earring 1Attach a tiny heart charm to the end of an eye pin. String on a rose-peach pearl and form a simple loop on the end. Then attach to the the end link of chain. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Cut the chain at 1-1/2 inch in length. Use a 3mm jump ring to attach the chain to the bottom of a 20mm link.String a white Baroque pearl onto a ball-end head pin and form a simple loop on the end. Use a 4mm jump ring to attach to the top o …

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsOpen the chain necklace's clasp.Thread the jump-ring side of the chain necklace through the side-to-side holes in each pearl ball bead, one bead at a time.If you are not able to match up the chain with the opposite exit-side bead hole, try this: Attach a piece of thin wire to the jump-ring side of the chain necklace. Use the wire "needle" to string on the pearl ball beads.  When done, remove the piece of wire.Suggested Supplies3 each  #20-66 …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsTwist a jump ring to open it extra wide.Loop the jump ring around a single pearl in the pearl ball bead.Attach the loop of a French hook ear wire to the jump ring.Twist the jump ring closed.Repeat to make the second earring.Suggested Supplies2 each #20-660-011 Freshwater Pearl Bead, Ball, 10-12mm - White1 dozen (use 2 pieces)  #34-533-SUB Sterling Silver French Hook Earring Wires, Economy1 ten (use 2 pieces) #37-295-2 …