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Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCreate a colorful beaded drop for each wine glass marker, using gemstones or other beads of your choice. New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for how to make wrapped loops using eye pins.Add an oval jump ring to each charm so they face the proper direction (twist sideways to open and securely close each jump ring).Add approximately 10 seed beads to each hoop, then a charm and beaded drop, then 10 more seed beads.Use chai …

Created by: Tiffany White Designer TipsOne meter of this chain will make approximately 9-10 pairs of earrings!Place all the crystals onto the head pins and secure with wrapped loops. (New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet PDF.)Arrange the crystal dangle colors randomly and attach two dangles per link of chain, using 3mm jump rings.The original project used a combination of 3 and 4mm crystal bicones in shades of copper and topaz, but now we have very few 3mm bicones …

Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions on creating a macramé bracelet, see How to Macramé a Hemp Bracelet.The pattern for this bracelet is:5 P 5 P 5 P 5 P - 3 C 1 P 1 P 1 P 1 C 3 - P 5 P 5 P 5 P 5P = Picasso Bead, C = Cowrie BeadThe number listed above is the number of Square Knots (Remember that 1 square knot consists of 2 half knots)Make sure the shells are turned the same way. They are not symmetrical.When adding the Cowrie beads, pull the cord behind each bead …

Created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsIf using the bulk cable chain, measure desired length, use 2 pairs of chain-nose pliers to open link at desired length, attach one end of the toggle, and repeat for other end.Cut the wire into sixteen 1" pieces and set aside.Attach one jump ring on each sea life charm and set aside. For the shell bead slide it onto one head pin, make a simple loop and set aside.Using one head pin, slide on a 4mm pearl and make a simple loop. Using …