Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Kameron FoxDesigner TipsThese earrings and matching bracelet were created using the step by step instructions on page 92 of Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders: Creative Wirework Projects for all Levels (#62-879>62-879 ) by Irina Miech.Create four “S” shaped pieces using bail-making pliers and 18-gauge wire.File the ends smooth with a file and cup bur.Hammer the components flat.Before attaching the crystals, the bronze knots were tumbled for 3 hours to clean, shine and remove rough …

Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions -- with detailed photographs -- for making wickedly simple wire-wrapped rings with beads and 22-gauge wire, see our tutorial at blog.rings-things.com.Choose your favorite dead-soft to half-hard 22-gauge wire (4 popular silver options shown below).Keeping the wires tight and close together will make a more stable, cleaner looking ring.Hide the cut ends of the wire on the back side of the ring.Optional: use a cup bur to smooth …

Created by: Amy ScaliseDesigner TipsFollow the instructions that come with the Lazee Daizee™ to create a Viking knit necklace using 20-gauge wire. The 16" necklace uses about 8 yards of wire.Use 28-gauge wire to create the wire bail. 40 yards makes approximately 20" of tubular knit chain. Attach the donut with a lark's-head knot and wrap a short piece of 20-gauge wire around the chain to secure the ends.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested Suppli …

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsFollow the instructions that come with the Lazee Daizee™ to create two Viking knit sections for the bracelet.The Lazee Daizee™ accommodates various sizes of wire. I chose the 26-gauge for it's flexibility and overall ease to use.Beware of kinking of the wire. It can get extremely difficult to knit if the wire is kinked and may actually break mid knit.Don't get discouraged! If it doesn't look perfect, you're doing just fine! The Viking knit is going to look slo …