Rings & Things Jewelry Blog
Ava's Big Day Bridal Set Tutorial
Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar Designer Tips Determine placement of the stamped letters on metal charm, or paper.Carefully stamp the blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounced.Gently sand and polish.Attach to jump ring & chain.Make a pearl dangle, and slide onto the chain.For earrings, make two pearl dangles like the one for the necklace and attach to ear wires.Pendants for the bride and bridesmaids are elegant jewelry, as well as keepsakes that will last
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Jul 19th 2021
Big Bold Pearls as Tassels - Necklace Tutorial
Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsCut approximately 25" of cord, add a pearl, and tie a simple overhand knot at one end. Pull the knot tight, then pull the pearl up against this knot and add another knot at the other side of the pearl. Use an awl or strong needle to pull the knot tight against the pearl.At the other end, make a loop for a button/loop style closure, and secure it with a knot. Before tightening the knot, make sure the loop fits over the knotted pearl bead. (See "Trio of Pe
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Jun 1st 2021
Baroque Beauty Pearl Necklace Tutorial
Modified from a design created by Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team Designer TipsUsing beading wire, slip on one crimp bead and one end of the Maker's Toggle, and crimp to close. Add crimp cover. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).String beads in desired pattern. For a 16-18" necklace, string number of beads shown (44 pearls total). For a 24" necklace, string 40 pearls for the longer section, and 15 pearls for the shorter section. Exact quantity may
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Jun 1st 2021
Ava's Ladies in Waiting Bridesmaid Necklaces Tutorial
Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar Designer TipsCarefully stamp the metal blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounced.Gently sand and polish.Attach to jump ring & chain.Make a pearl dangle, and slide onto the chain.Pendants for the bride and bridesmaids are elegant jewelry, as well as keepsakes that will last forever. For the bride's jewelry, see Ava's Big Day Bridal Set. Free Technique Sheets & How-TosJewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Metal Stamping 101 (PDF
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Jan 1st 2021
Wedding Doves Necklace and Earring Tutorial
Created by: Rings & Things StaffDesigner TipsThis symmetrically designed necklace has a finished length of 17". For a different length, adjust the amount of beads, bead caps and stringing cable accordingly.The necklace pictured was made with large 10mm, 12mm and 14mm "shell" pearls, which are no longer available. Please note: 6, 8 and 10mm Swarovski pearls are now listed below. This will give you a more petite necklace. (The bead caps listed work great on 10mm and smaller beads.)Free Techniq
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Jan 1st 2021