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White Heart Beaded Necklace & Bracelet (Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #22-111-09-07 Trade Beads, White Heart, 4-5mm - Green (strand)1 #20-111-174 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Transparent-Rainbow Lt Hyac

Black & White Gemstone Necklace(Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #61-413-49-87 Beadalon Beading Wire, 49 Strand, 0.013", 30ft - Bright Steel (Spool)1 #21-000-043-79 Black Stone Beads, 8x12mm Puffed Oval (st

All Black and White Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut chain to a length of 8 links. Attach one end to earwire for ease in handling.Create dangles with crystal beads and round metal beads, and wire wrap directly

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

Patriotic Drops Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy ScaliseDesigner TipsUse the 1-Step Looper to create 36 (12 of each color) crystal pearl dangles.Cut two 1" pieces of chain and attach approximately 2 dangles per link directly onto the

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 distill

Gemstone Index: Lava Stone(Post)

Black Lava Stone Beads: Black lava stone beads are cut from basalt, a type of igneous rock formed during volcanic eruptions. Due to their holes and bubbles, lava stone beads add great texture, but not

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 a

Candy Corn All Dressed Up - Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Janet BoyingtonThese earrings were inspired by the Swarovski crystal candy corn earrings. Janet used a decreasing brick stitch to create the candy corn. Designer TipsBegin with the bottom

About African Trade Beads(Post)

We carry an eclectic (and diminishing) variety of African beads, both old trade beads, and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, an

Promise Pin Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsUse 26-gauge wire to lash the beads to the pin back.Cut the chain into two pieces: 5-1/2" and 6-1/2" in length.Use 6mm jump rings to attach the chain to the pin

Paw Print Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsSimply slide the charm onto the chain, cut chain to desired length, and pop the clasp onto both ends.This ball chain is sold by the foot. Order 2 feet for a

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-p

Gemstone Index: Pearls(Post)

Pearls are June's most-popular birthstone, and are a favorite in bridal jewelry and couture. Cultured freshwater pearl beads come in several shapes and colors, making it easy to add elegance to a wide

Adjustable Necklace Extenders Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor instructions with step-by-step photos, please see our blog article: How to Make an Adjustable Necklace Extender.Suggested Supplies1 foot (use 4") #40-011-001

Chainmaille-Style Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsThis project has step-by-step illustrated instructions in our blog: How To Make Chainmaille-Style EarringsSuggested Supplies1 ounce (use 8 pieces) #37-178-1 Whit

Swarovski Crystal Candy Corn Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: The Swarovski Crystal design teamDesigner TipsCut wire into two equal pieces 18" long.Load onto one piece of wire: 13 Swarovski XILION Beads in Sunflower. Moving 6 beads off to one side, a

Metals(Post)

Jump directly to illustration of gold-fill vs. gold plate.What are Elements and Alloys? Metals can be elements or alloys. Elements are the basic building blocks of chemistry. Examples of elements: Oxy

Awareness Colors(Post)

Awareness Colors from Rings & Things: Find links to beads, charms, metal stamping tools and other jewelry supplies to help you create custom jewelry, key rings and other accessories to increase awaren

Tivoli Centerline Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Save time with pre-drilled blanks and create a pair of fun earrings with size 11/0 TOHO or Delica seed beads in Scandinavian colors. "Tivoli" means "funfair" in Swedish.Created by: Summer MelaasDesign

Exotic Statement Necklace (Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb Floros Suggested Supplies 1 #88-400-003-5 58x50mm Pewter Connector, Large U-Shape Link - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each) 1 #21-883-052 Natural Agate Gemstone Beads, Roun

Hearts Across the States Keychain Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsStamp hearts in desired locations on USA blank, and then use the "." (period) from the punctuation set to connect the hearts. (New to metal stamping? See Metal

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) of the copp

Gemstone Index: Agate(Post)

No gemstone is more creatively striped by nature than agate. This distinct and dramatically banded variety of chalcedony is composed of quartz layers. This composition varies greatly and can be of man

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 o

Gemstone Index: Jasper(Post)

Jasper is a semiprecious chalcedony (or microcrystalline quartz), and is usually red, brown or green. Its patterns are much less regular and defined than agate, the other chalcedony variety. Another d

Abstract Painted Cuffs(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #51-810-05-17 Leather Cuff Bracelet, 1/2" - Lagoon (Each)1 #51-810-05-01 Leather Cuff Bracelet, 1/2" - Natural (Each)1 #51-810-05-04 Leather

Mixed Metal Bracelet/Necklace(Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb Floros Suggested Supplies 1 #40-415-01-4 Gold Plated Curb Chain Bracelet with Toggle, 7.5" (12 Pieces) 1 #40-412-8 Copper Plated Curb Chain Bracelet, Large Link (12 Pi

Bat Signal Magnetic Pin Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteFor step-by-step instructions -- with photographs -- for this project, see our blog article: Jewelry Making: DIY Bat-Signal Magnetic Pin.Parts-List and More Links Below...Sug

Polynesian Sunset Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer TipsFor step by step instructions on making loops, see: Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).String beads in random pattern in varying 3 to 5" lengths on beading wire. (Make

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.If yo

Swarovski Trio of Opulent Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Modified from designs created by Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team. February 2022 update: We still have many of the baroque pearls from Swarovski's 2020 launch in stock, and they're awesome fo

Simple Aromatherapy Earrings(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #21-888-925 White "Lava" Stone Beads, 8mm Round (strand)1 #37-482-03-AP Antiqued Pewter Plated Head Pin, 2", Woven End (100 Pieces)2 #44-049-

Gemstone Index: Jade(Post)

For centuries, the word jade applied to green gemstones brought to Europe from China and Central America. It wasn't until 1863 that society realized the term "jade" was being applied to two different

Hydrangea Blossom Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsTwist a jump ring to open it extra wide.Loop the jump ring around a single pearl in the pearl ball bead.Attach the loop of a French hook ear wire to the jump rin

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 ends toge

Go Fly A Kite Enameled Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer Melaas Designer TipsCarefully mark spots for holes, and use smaller end of EuroTool "helicopter" punch to add holes to corners of copper blanks.Clean the blank with Penny Brite per

Sundance Bolo Tie Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step illustrated instructions to make the Sundance Bolo Tie Necklace, see our blog post: How to Make a Silk Ribbon and Cameo Bolo Tie NecklaceHelpful

Graveyard Sweater Guard Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Liz Graf   Designer TipsMeasure the 3.9mm chain, and cut one 4" piece, and one 5" piece.Measure the 4.5mm chain, and cut a 6" piece.Attach the chains to the sweater guards with large jump

Red Light / Green Light Enamel Earrings(Post)

Your Choice: They're balloons, streetlights or lollipops!  Created by: Summer Melaas and Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer TipsPunch a 1/16" hole in each blank, directly opposite the existing loop or hole.

Peaceful Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #28-684-196 Handmade 12mm Ceramic Peace Sign Beads (10 Pieces)1 #49-948-77 Antiqued Pewter Plated Charm, Cast, Oval Peace Sign (10 Pieces)1 #

Simply Springy 2-Hole Bracelet(Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb Floros Suggested Supplies 1 #61-840-50-01 Beadalon Cord, WildFire, 0.006", 0.15mm, 50yd - Frost (50 yard) 1 #20-928-1831 Miyuki Delica 11/0 Beads - Galvanized Silver D

Spooky Butterfly Bracelets (Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #44-158-9 27x39mm Gunmetal Filigree, Butterfly Wing (12 Pieces)1 #02-419-BKDS4 PRESTIGE 2419 4mm Square Spike Flatback Black Diamond Shimmer

Cumulus Threader Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsTwist a jump ring to open it extra wide.Loop the jump ring around a single pearl in the pearl ball bead.Attach the loop of an ear thread to the jump ring.Twist

All Gender Friendly Tribal Style Necklace(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #21-898-710 Fired Agate Gemstone Beads, 8mm Faceted Round - Green w White Stripes (strand)1 #20-111-990 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm,

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-s

Ring Around the Rosies Earring Tutorial(Post)

The TierraCast Dulce Vida rings are reversible, with a different design on each side. If you wish the earrings to match, face the rings in the same direction during assembly.Created by: Rita Hutchinso

Joyful Summer Vinyl Bead Jewelry(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #22-535-74 Trade Beads, Vinyl, Heishi, 6mm - Green (strand)1 #22-535-50 Trade Beads, Vinyl, Heishi, 3mm - Pink (strand)1 #22-535-63 Trade Bea

Trio of Pearls - Leather Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Sondra Barrington   Designer TipsAdd a pearl to one end of the cord, and tie a simple overhand knot on each side of the pearl. Use an awl to help pull the knots tight up against the pearl

Beachy Panel Bracelet & Earrings Set(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #40-090-34-3 Silver Plated Disk & Loop Chain, 7mm by the FOOT1 #05-817-LTU8 PRESTIGE 5817 8mm Crystal Pearl Cabochon Crystal Iridescent Light