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Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsAdd a jump ring to the football charm. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Slide the team color charms and the football charm, in desired order, onto the ball chain. Two of the best things about TierraCast's stepped charms with crystals, are their large bail loop (that can slide directly onto 2.4mm ball chain), and the awesome assortment of colors.Cut ball chain to desired length.Suggested Parts1 each #44-9 …

Create a pair of sparkling earrings for your favorite football fan! These take just 5 minutes, and a few basic jewelry tools. No glue required, either!This pair of earrings features a "12" charm, but you could also use a team-colored Preciosa rivoli at the bottom instead. Designer TipsPlace a crystal in a setting. Use chain-nose pliers to gently press each prong into place. (more info)Make 6 beaded head pins, with one sapphire bicone bead each. For instructions on making eye pin loops, …

Designer TipsFill the tiny glass jars with candy sprinkles in colors of your choice. Local team colors in fun shapes are often available in the baking aisle! This design uses bright green and blue for the Seattle Seahawks.Use the awl to carefully poke a hole through the center of the cork. Push the head pin through this hole, from the bottom.Make a wrapped loop (or simple loop) at the top of the cork. For step by step wire looping instructions, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Optional: Add a dab of …

C'est La Vie Finals BraceletWhether you defy history, or regularly make history, we've got your colors -- over 80 colors to choose from, and a nice variety of frame setting options.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsGlue 34ss flatback Swarovski crystals into frame charms. Allow to set. See tips for most secure gluing bond.Polish raw brass bracelet with ultrafine sanding sponge. (Or tumble with steel shot and ShineBrite for a couple hours.)Wipe thoroughly with a soft dry cloth to remove an …

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsUse nylon-jaw pliers or a burnishing tool to gently smooth the prongs and bezels down onto the stones. For step-by-step instructions, see our …

Created by: Liz GrafDesigner TipsPlace your spacer beads, cobalt blue bicones, and peridot round crystals on the eye pin in order.Create (and close) your eye pin the opposite direction of the way the loop on the top is sitting. For instructions on making eye pin loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Hook the "12" charm to the end of the eye pin you created the loop on.Attach an ear wire to the other end of the eye pin.Repeat for second earring.Suggested Supplies2 each #05-000-08-15 Round Swarovski …

Created by: The R&T Showroom TeamDesigner TipsPlace crystal stones in bezels, and carefully bend prongs down using fingers and/or nylon-jaw pliers.Add a large round jump ring to the football charm. For best way to open and close jump rings, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Select a "G" for your favorite Wisconsin team, or an O for Oregon. Use a jump ring to attach each charm to the clasp of the bracelet. The bracelet is oval, rather than a round bangle. Attaching the charms to t …

Created by: The Rings & Things Showroom TeamDesigner TipsStamp the tag with 3mm letter stamps. For longer team names, use a larger tag or smaller set of stamps. See Metal Stamping 101 for detailed stamping instructions. If you're new to stamping, get a few extra tags, as stamping can be unpredictable and there may be mess ups.Place crystal stones in bezels, and carefully bend prongs down using fingers and/or nylon-jaw pliers.Add a large round jump ring to the football charm. For best way to …

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsIn progress - Please check back soon!Please see our "Spirit of 12" blog article for complete instructions with step-by-step photos: https://blog.rings-things.com/2015/10/23/the-spirit-of-12-adjustable-bangle-bracelets/Note: The "TierraCast Beaded Antique Brass Bezel Charms" that Tiffany used for the antique brass bracelet are no longer in production, but TierraCast makes 2 similar variations to choose from:a beaded bezel charm with in-line loop (use this wit …

Created by: The R&T Showroom Team   Designer TipsStamp the tag with 3mm letter stamps. For longer team names, use a larger tag or smaller set of stamps. See Metal Stamping 101 for detailed stamping instructions. If you're new to stamping, get a few extra tags, as stamping can be unpredictable and there may be mess ups.Place crystal stones in bezels, and carefully bend prongs down using fingers and/or nylon-jaw pliers.Add a large round jump ring to the football charm. For best way to ope …