Rings & Things Jewelry Blog
Tiny Living Terrarium Necklace Tutorial
Created by: Summer Melaas Designer TipsAdd about 1/2" of soil, a small amount of moss, then sedum or other tiny succulents to a glass bottle charm. Total dirt/moss should be about 3/4". Mist very lightly as needed to maintain; do not overwater.Cut roughly 12" of wire. Wrap wire around the bottle approx. 3 times. Wrap wire one more time half way so that both wires are on opposite sides of the bottle. Make loops with each one of these wires for your chain. Continue to wrap the wire 2 m
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Oct 28th 2021
Golden Buzzer Charm Tutorial
Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsThis 10mm charm is perfect for showcasing a 6mm stamped impression.Gold-fill is harder than sterling or pewter, but not as hard as nickel silver.Place your charm on a steel block, and use a brass hammer and design stamp of your choice. New to metal stamping? See Metal Stamping 101.Following instructions on package, apply Stamp Enamel, and remove excess.When completely dry, polish letter charm with a Sunshine polishing cloth.Use a jump ring to add charm to
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Oct 1st 2021
Custom Mothers Day Stamped Necklaces
Here's a Mother's Day / Grandmother's birthstone jewelry idea that allows each child to stand apart from the others.Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsNot sure which birthstones go with the months you need? Below, we linked 4mm Swarovski crystal bicone beads in order (January through December) in the 12 most-popular birthstone colors.For step-by-step photos and instructions, see our blog article: Custom Mother's Day Necklaces with Birthdates and Birthstones. Otherwise, continue reading here!S
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May 10th 2021
Page 394 Bookmark Tutorial
"Turn to Page 394" is a quote known to most Harry Potter fans. What will you put on your custom bookmarks?Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsThe stamp guides are tremendously helpful for keeping letters professionally spaced. This is my first project using them, but surely not my last!Stamp phrase of your choice, and enhance with Stamp Enamel.Add included ribbon, and embellish ribbon with a couple of beads.New to metal stamping? Download our free Metal Stamping 101 PDF, or see a summary on
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Mar 2nd 2021
Let it Snow Stamped Necklace Tutorial
Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsCut 24-gauge sterling sheet into a 1" to 1.5" square. (Cindy's is about 1.25" or 32mm)Use a file to smooth the edges and round the corners.Create the stamped metal charm (see Techniques for Creating a Stamped Metal Charm - PDF).Punch 1/16" holes.Attach jump rings to the top holes (see Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet - PDF), and slide onto the ball chain necklace.Attach the crystal snowflake to the pendant using a triangle bail.The pictured design uses a
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Jan 1st 2021