Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Amy ScaliseDesigner TipsCreate a polymer cane using the colors listed or those of your choosing.To make it easier to cut the cane slices, wait a day before cutting, or freeze the cane briefly (for about 20 minutes).Use the bezel cup to cut the cane slice to the correct size and shape.Bake the pieces according to the manufacturer's guidelines.Glue into place.Suggested Supplies1 ea #60-244 Adhesive, Loctite Ultra Gel Control SuperGlue1 pair #32-570-15 Earring Post, 15mm Round Bezel Cup …

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsSince the gemstones are fairly heavy, use two crimp beads for extra security. Flatten crimps with flat-nose pliers.Use two jump rings for the "S" hook to connect to both for style and extra security.Vary chain length and stringing pattern as desired.Placing the clasp to one side rather than the back makes it easier to close for some people.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Beading Cable Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse two-part epoxy to glue two magnets to the back of the BRONZclay™ piece.Two earring magnets and backings make for a secure hold on clothing.When not being worn, this can be used as a decorative magnet.For an overview of using Metal Clays, see Metal Clay 101. Suggested Supplies1 ea #60-220 Adhesive, Epoxy, 220 1 ea #87-151-100 BRONZclay™, 100 grams1 set #30-600-0 Magnet, 5x1.5mm, for Earrings1 ea #86-915 Renaissance® Micro-Crystalline Wax PolishTools#69- …

Make this constellation pendant with crystal head pins and ball-end head pins for different sizes of stars, using Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy Clay.Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsBegin by choosing a constellation from a preferred book or website, to use as reference.Read our blog article:Ceralun Constellation Jewelry for step-by-step instructions on how to set head pins, swirl clay and more.You can make a larger (or more delicate) necklace by selecting a different bezel cup and cry …

Created by: Toni PlastinoDesigner TipsTo prevent the image from bleeding, seal the front and back with Mod Podge® and let dry. Once dry, glue the image into buckle blank.Glue on embellishments such as charms, shells, pearls, and ball chain. When dry, add resin to the buckle.Consider brushing on the resin, since the buckle is convex, and has a shallow bezel cup.See Tips for Epoxy Resin & Jewelry (PDF).Suggested Supplies1 each #82-500-08 8oz EasyCast Epoxy Kit1 strand [use 8] #20-621 Bead, Fre …