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Design by: Katie Hill (TierraCast)Designer TipsTIP: Don’t stretch the cords when knotting. Tie with cord relaxed, but with extra slack taken up.Cut three 12" strands of elastic cord. Pull on the ends to prestretch the cords.Pick up one strand and string on one Amazonite gemstone bead and one 3mm spacer (choose black or silver). Repeat 23 times. String final gemstone bead and one large hole nugget spacer.Tie ends of cords together with a Surgeon's Knot. (Fig 1) Tighten securely.For the next stran …

Designer TipsAdd a cone bead (wide side first) to a head pin. Next add a wing bead, round crystal bead, and the rhinestone wheel bead (halo).Make a simple loop at the top of the head pin. For best ways to make loops on head pins, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Open the loop on the ear wire (twist side-ways, like shown in the Jewelry Basics 101 PDF), slide angel onto ear wire, and securely close ear wire loop. Repeat for other earring, and enjoy!Suggested Supplies1 #AngelEarringsCrystal Angel Earrin …

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 …

Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsCut 3 lengths of deer hide (I used 9" pieces). Fold each length in half and tie each to the acetate ring with a larks-head knot.Add large-hole "Toasted Marshmallow" porcelain bead to each end, and tie a knot. Repeat with other two cut pieces.Cut a long piece of deer hide (This piece is about 36"). Fold in half and attach to both ring pieces with larks-head knot. Slip porcelain rondelle over both pieces of lace and down to the knot. Tie overhand knot …

These bracelets are almost too easy!  Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsSet the TierraCast Rivetable or Link in the center of the leather bracelet and use a fine-point permanent marker to mark exactly where you want to punch the hole(s).Punch hole(s) using the smallest setting (2mm) on the rotating leather hole punch. A hole up to 3/32" (2.4mm) is ok.Click into the product details of the rivet below, for a picture of the order to stack parts for riveting.Make sure the rounded r …