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Finishing Methods for Bead Stringing(Post)

Learn popular methods for finishing necklaces and other handmade jewelry with crimps and cord ends, jump rings, split rings, knots and jewelry clasps. This page is a brief overview with links to more ...

Macrame Marvelous Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #AMIET-7 TOHO Amiet Beading Thread, Teal (20 Meters/22 Yards)1 #20-106-221F TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 6, Frosted Bronze (Tube)2 #49-943-07- ...

Buzzy Bee Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Kayla HeflingDesigner TipsInspired by the mood jewelry of the '60s and '70s, Mirage Beads™ are thermo-sensitive polymer beads that change color with small temperature changes.Separate the ...

Baroque Beauty Pearl Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Modified from a design created by Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team  Designer TipsUsing beading wire, slip on one crimp bead and one end of the Maker's Toggle, and crimp to close. A ...

Belle of Ireland Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Liz GrafDesigner TipsMeasure and cut cotton cord to 20".Cut 2 sections off the chain (10 links each section).Pick out six 4mm jump rings and one 6mm jump ring.Place 8 heishi beads on the ...

Silver and Bright Necklace(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies1 #56-216-36-3 Instant Pendant with Screw-On Cone - Silver Color (pack)1 #26-114-3 Silver Plated Metal Beads, 5x5mm Barrel, Large Hole (100 Piec ...

Crimping 101(Post)

Using crimp beads to finish a necklace or bracelet: 1. String a crimp bead onto the beading cord or wire cable, then string the clasp. 2. Bend the cable back through the crimp bead. 3. Tighten the lo ...

Passion Play Toursade Tutorial(Post)

Created by: The Swarovski Crystal CREATE YOUR STYLE Design TeamDesigner TipsCut stringing cable into three 24"" pieces.Add a bead stopper to one end of a 24"" stringing cable. Slide on one 4mm 5328 C ...

Dzi Fishing Hook Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Megan Holden Designer TipsUse beading board or beading mat to arrange beads in pattern as shown in picture.String 10 seed beads onto a 20"" piece of beading cable and then building u ...

Spiders and Skulls Jewelry Set Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Liz GrafDesigner Tips - For Necklace:String crystals, skull beads, and beads on beading cable. Finish each end with a crimp tube and wire protector.Attach spider charms with jump rings to ...

Wavy Gravy Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsThis simply strung repeating pattern necklace has a finished length of 18"". The wavy disk beads give the design extra dimension and texture.For step-by-step ...

Aqua Love Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsString necklace and finish ends following directions in Beading Cable How-To Sheet below. Use Wire Guardians for a professional finish at the ends of yo ...

Low Tide Asymmetrical Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer Tips: Earring 1String a pear-shaped pearl and a 3mm corrugated bead onto a head pin. Form a wrapped loop. (See Jewelry Basics 101 PDF).Twist open the Vin ...

Costa Rica Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

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 en ...

Hydrangea Blossom Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsOpen the chain necklace's clasp.Thread the jump-ring side of the chain necklace through the side-to-side holes in each pearl ball bead, one bead at a time ...

Briolette and Vine Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsAdd a bead cap, 6mm aventurine gemstone bead, and another bead cap to the eye pin, and make a simple loop. New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Techniq ...

Black Bandit Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsUse your favorite 8mm beads and adjust the number of beads for a perfect fit. The finished length of this bracelet is 8.5".Crimp or knot the Beadalon ends (it doe ...

Baroque Beauty Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Designer TipsUsing one eye pin, slide on one 6mm 5328 bicone bead and make a simple loop. Repeat 30 more times and set aside. New to making jewelry? See Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Using an eye pin ...

Mermaid in the Moon Necklace Tutorial(Post)

The lovely glass bead used in this free necklace design goes by a number of names including mermaid beads and mystic aura beads. They've even been mistaken for moonstone gemstones! They are 2 half-sp ...

Pearl and Tassel Madness Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsCut six 2" lengths of chain.Cut 5" of Artistic wireMake a loop with round nose pliers, slide 3 lengths of chain onto the loop, wire wrap that end. For step-by- ...

Frippery Soldered Frame Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsChoose 2 pieces of glass from the package and clean.NOTE: this design was created with 1.25" square glass, which is no longer available. 1" and 22mm replacements ...

Two-Hole Rulla Wrap Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsUse a cloth/soft tape measure to determine the desired number of wraps and the length of bead cable or cord.Double the length of beading cord and add about 6".Cr ...

Raspberry Beret Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Technically, this sweet pendant is topped with a strawberry quartz bead, but it's every bit as full of sass as the song it's named after.Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCut two 8" pieces o ...

Wedding Doves Necklace and Earring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rings & Things StaffDesigner TipsThis symmetrically designed necklace has a finished length of 17". For a different length, adjust the amount of beads, bead caps and stringing cable a ...

Fire Cracker Crystal Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

With this Fire Cracker bracelet, there is NO CHANCE you will not stand out at any Independence Day gathering, even with social distancing. This exquisite piece of jewelry is very easy to make, but it ...

Unfurled Copper and Oval Gemstone Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsSince the gemstones are fairly heavy, use two crimp beads for extra security. Flatten crimps with flat-nose pliers.Use two jump rings for the "S" hook to connect ...

Tiny Living Terrarium Necklace Tutorial(Post)

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". M ...

Love Lifted Me - Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Supplies listed will make a 7"" bracelet from end to end.Created by: the Swarovski Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsAttach an approximately 5mm jump ring to the Spiral Heart charm and set as ...

Choosing Clasps & Finishing Methods(Post)

Are you asking yourself "What clasp should I use for my bead stringing, wire lashing, kumihimo, multi-strand, chunky chain, awesome creation?"  There are 100's of options, and the "correct" answ ...

Jewel of the Nile - Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer Melaas and Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCut 4" from the center of the 20" chain.Cut the 4" piece in half so you have two 2" pieces.Use a jump ring to add the pear crystal to the ...

Dumortierite and Copper Coin Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Dee MuellerDesigner TipsCreate bead connectors with the 8mm rondelles and 14mm faceted round beads.Cut eight 1" pieces of chain. With jump rings attach two pieces of chain to each of six ...

Marquise Tears Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer Melaas   Designer TipsCut two 1-3/4" sections of chain.Cut four 1-1/2" sections of chain.Add one small and one medium Apatite bead to a ball-end head pin. Wrap onto bottom of ...

Sand and Sea Gemstone Jewelry Tutorial(Post)

This simple strung jewelry design can be worn as a necklace or a wrap bracelet. Bead Stoppers make it easy to test the length of your finished design before crimping ends.Created by: Veronica Greenwo ...

Optimistic Hope Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

The pictured design is a 9" bracelet, a good size for most men. These colors are inspired by Pantone's colors of the year for 2021, and pair nicely with the After Glow bracelet and earrings.Created b ...

Subtle Sparkle Earrings Tutorial(Post)

These earrings are extremely light weight, but provide a lot of impact. Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut chain to desired length. I used two sections of 2" and two sections of 2.5"To easil ...

Golden Lotus Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions on crimping, wire wrapping and using jump rings, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Place a wire guard on the hammered round link.Crimp a ...

Stardust Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsLink together 6 garnets with the 26-gauge gold-filled wire. Link one more garnet but add one CZ drop at the end: For step-by-step linking instructions, see Jewel ...

Tiny Dancer Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsMake a pile of crystal dangles with head pins and crystal beads - as many as you feel like making. For these earrings I made 12 dangles for each earring ...

Icicle Lights Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesign by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsAdd a crystal teardrop bead to a head pin (narrow side towards the head of the pin), add a rhinestone wheel ...

Independence Day Fireworks Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Mix & match your favorite shades of red, white and blue -- we used Siam, Light Siam, Alabaster, Opal, Sapphire and Capri, but linked in a few other shades below as well.Created by: Polly Nobbs-La ...

After Glow Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

These colors are inspired by Pantone's colors of the year for 2021, and pair nicely with the Optimistic Hope bracelet and After Glow earrings.Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsLay out beads on ...

Stardust Earrings II Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsLink together 7 apatite or aquamarine beads with the 26-gauge gold-filled wire. Link 1 more blue bead but add 1 CZ drop at the end: For step-by-step linking ...

Threads of Turquoise Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer Tips  Wire wrap the crystals directly onto the ear thread chain. See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for detailed instruction on ...

Summer Rain Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsPlace a wire guard on the round link and crimp a 10-inch piece of flex wire through the wire guard (see Jewelry Basics 101 - PDF).String one each in this or ...

Becoming One Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsTo make the fingerprint heart pendant, form the desired pendant shape in silver metal clay. Allow it to dry, and pre-finish, then spritz thoroughly with distil ...

Silken Bouquet Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsDetermine desired length of finished bracelet.Subtract 1 1/4" from total desired length for connector piece.Keeping toggle clasp parts attached, remove center ...

Disco Soul Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Dance the night away with shining faux kabibi disks, sparkling faceted gemstone beads, and sassy, swinging chain.  Designer TipsCut five pieces of chain: three 3.5"", one 4"" and one 4.25"" ...

Moonlit Walk Ear Threads Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsThis design uses some of the palest sunstone beads on the mixed strand, but the color choices are up to you!Put one sunstone bead on your head pin. Using a ...

Botanical Bird Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsFollow wire-wrapped loop instructions in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF) to create wire-wrapped link sections with the crystal beads. Be sure to add the various compone ...

Funky Bohemian Spike Set Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsCut three pieces of 20-gauge copper wire, each 6" long.Make a wrapped loop at one end of each wire.For step-by-step illustrated instructions, see our blog articl ...

Fringe Lily Earrings Tutorial(Post)

The patina on the tiny Swarovski crystal rivoli pendants is hard to see in the photo, but adds a subtle, very pretty effect when these earrings are worn.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut 2 ...

Pretty in Pink Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: The Swarovski Design Team Designer TipsFor best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF). Suggested Supplies1 6-pack #02-088-34-182  ...

Fused Spirals Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsLightly dome (dap) the blank in dapping block.How to Dap (Dome)Clean blank with penny brite and dry.Apply counter enamel to back of blank. Fire and allow ...

Geometric Chevron Earrings Tutorial(Post)

These geometric, simplistic, edgy metallic long chain earrings feature double spike Swarovski crystals! The attention-grabbing, lightweight earrings look like a million bucks but, they are actually v ...

Custom Mothers Day Stamped Necklaces(Post)

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 ...

Pearl and Tassel Charm Leather Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Sondra Barrington Designer TipsThe ring connector is the focal of this bracelet. For a more free-flowing design, attach charms to the leather cording.Wire-wrap a pearl bead with a la ...

Sagittarius Leather Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Sondra Barrington Designer TipsCut leather flush after measuring desired length. Use a dab of glue inside one cord end. Insert leather into the cord end and gently pinch the cord end ...

Fade To Black Skull Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer Melaas and Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsFile the drop loops, to give the gluing surface more "tooth". See "Gluing to Metal" Technique Sheet below for additional gluing tips.Mix 2- ...

Starry Night - Constellation Jewelry(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasSo many options for Constellation necklaces!Pick your favorite blank (something thick, like 16-gauge).Find a constellation that you like. For a good star map, search the web, ...

Sonya Snow Skater Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy Mickelson   Designer TipsCut the metal sheet to the desired size. File the edges smooth and punch holes in corners and on the bottom. Sand the surfaces and clean.Place inked rubb ...

The View Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsStamp front piece first (I used the "l" to make diagonal lines on the window frame). Flatten. Patina with Win-Ox™ and clean with steel wool.Clean back piece with ...

Units of Measure(Post)

Most Common Question:Q. What is a gross?A.  For any item, one gross (often abbreviated "GR") is 12 dozen.      1 gross = 12 dozen = 144 pieces (72 pairs).      1&nb ...

Wedding Date Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsStamp design: If you're new to stamping, see metal stamping technique sheet.When stamping the date, keep in mind that tiny stamps require less stamping stren ...

The North Star Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCreate a bail using a 5/16" x 3" piece of 24-gauge copper sheet: Cut, file, stamp, punch and ream the holes a bit larger. Use bail-making pliers to bend the sta ...

Aqua Flower Crystal Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Learn to make these sweet gold-filled chain tassel and link/hoop earrings, featuring Swarovski Edelweiss pendants, with parts that have been tested to work together!Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner ...

Balancing Act Asymmetrical Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner Tips - Earring 1Attach a tiny heart charm to the end of an eye pin. String on a rose-peach pearl and form a simple loop on the end. Then attach to the the end link ...

M is for Monogram Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFabricate the BRONZclay focal according to the manufacturer's instructions. Like many other metal clays, BRONZclay must be fired in a kiln. BRONZclay shrinks ap ...

Delightfully Dotty Enameled Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut copper sheet to size or use a premade copper blank. If you have cut your own blank, punch hole in appropriate location and file edges to remove roughness.C ...

Enameled Orchid Eye Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Make your Enamel DiskUse the dapping set to dome the copper blank. (See Rings & Things blog post: How to Dap and Dome Metal Jewelry.)Fire the concave (back side) o ...

Pennant Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse texture plates from the tool kit to create designs on each torch-fired metal clay pennant. Patina each with liver of sulfur.Center one of the pennants on t ...

College Days Charm Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsGlue crystal rivolis into settings. Create divots in a piece of scrap Styrofoam, to allow settings to dry flat.Create wrapped loops (or simple loops) with the ...

Enameled Yellow Submarine Tutorial(Post)

2018 was the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles' Yellow Submarine! Create your own yellow submarine using bright opaque vitreous (glass) enamels on copper sheet.  Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue &nbs ...

Size Charts(Page)

Size Charts AWG - Wire Gauge Chart Q:   How do you read wire gauge sizes? A:   The main thing to remember with wire gauge is that the larger the gauge, the smaller the size.

Special Orders(Page)

  We're happy to special order items for you! Here are a few things to know: Minimums are usually 1,000 to 10,000 pieces, $250, or a full box or case. See c ...