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Simple Silk Swag Men's Magnetic Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Laurae SatherDesigner TipsCut the post portion off the rivoli earring finding.File the back until you have an approximately 4-5mm flat spot (about the same diamter as the earring magnet).M

Blue Pin Stripe Lashed Memory Wire Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

This project uses durable, springy memory wire as the base, and 26-gauge dark blue Artistic Wire as an accent. Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsUse heavy-duty cutters to cut memory wire.Lashing t

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"".On one end

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-LaRueDe

Footprints in the Sand Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsLay out 10 sunstone beads in an ombre pattern (lightest to darkest).Cut two feet of the 26g wire.Wrap a few tight wraps at the top of the wire part of the ear thr

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

Sunrise Succulents Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica Greenwood     Designer TipsChoose the size of chaton to fit into the center of your succulent charm. Using the GS Hypo Cement add a little glue in the center of your charm and pla

Shining Stars Lashed Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer Tips For a version of this project with step-by-step images, check out Mollie's How to make Lashed Kidney Wire Earrings blog post.Choose two matching rivoli stones

Sunset Ombre Earrings Tutorial(Post)

This earring project uses Kato PolyClay™ to create a pretty ombre effect that's easy to add to ear wires.Created by: Tiffany White Designer TipsUsing a craft blade, cut each of 3 colors of polymer cla

Geared Ring Tutorial(Post)

 Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsCut a strip of 20-gauge sheet 2.75" long. Smooth and straighten with a nylon hammer.Optional: Texture or stamp (see "How to Make a Metal-Stamped Charm" tech

Milky Way Cuff Links Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut the images to size.Seal with packing tape and cut out.Adhere to bottle cap with Hypo Cement.Apply UV resin following package instructions.Attach cuff link f

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-sph

Pulse Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsDetermine placement of vinyl heishi beads, and mark each dot with an extra-fine point Sharpie®.Punch holes in the brass blanks with the cutting end of the Cra

Sunset Ombre Necklace Tutorial(Post)

This necklace project uses Kato PolyClay™ to create a pretty ombre effect that's easy to display on cable chain, or another jewelry chain of your choice.Created by: Tiffany White Designer Tips Using a

Patterned Wire Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer TipsMeasure, mark and cut patterned wire to desired length.File ends smooth with slightly rounded corners, so the wire pieces match the curve of the disks.Use

Fireblossom Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson  Designer Tips Determine desired loop lengths and cut leather. For these earring, I cut 2 pieces at about 5" and 2 pieces at about 3".String large-hole gemstone on longer

Interchangeable Constellation Bangle Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Create sparkling constellation jewelry in an hour, using minimal supplies and Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy Clay, Crystal Clay, or your favorite epoxy clay. This quick-change bracelet form allows yo

Bubble Wand - Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut a 10" piece of wire.To straighten and harden the wire, run the length of the wire through the nylon pliers.Use the ring mandrel to form a "bubble" loop (ours

Kraken Belt Buckle Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Elisabeth ValenteDesigner TipsConsider taking a jewelry-making class through a local college or art school. The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight and Simple Soldering: A Beginner's Guid

Soar With Me Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsPatina, seal and use bracelet-bending pliers to apply a gentle curve to the metal sparrow before riveting it to the leather.For hints on applying Vintaj

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 a chai

Sunny Day Skull Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCreate skull dangles and outer-circle Size 6 E bead dangles with headpins, corrugated beads, and seed beads.For step-by-step direction on making head pin loops,

Wind Dancer Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsCut about a foot of wire and place the wire almost 3/4 of the way in the hole of the feather.Cross wires over each other above the top of the feather. Bend the sh

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.Cr

Candara Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer Tips  Unspool approximately 26" of copper wire. Pull it smooth with flat nylon-jaw pliers.Trim the end neatly (flush) with flush cutters.Use ring-bending plier

4th of July Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsCenter a stone in a setting and gently squeeze prongs in (with your fingers or pliers) working from opposite sides to keep the stone centered. Once the prongs

Avocado Dorado Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsSolder Brass Ninja Star* to Copper Disk:If the copper or brass shapes are bent, straighten them with a steel block and nylon or rawhide mallet. (Solder doesn'

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

Noble Fir Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCreate a COPPRclay™ pendant following the manufacturer's guidelines included with the clay and your kiln.Mollie made her own pattern sheet by taking a piece of t

Modern Art Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsStretch and wax 2 yards of thread. Add a spare seed bead (stopper bead) about 2" into the thread.Stitch an edging stitch on one side of the GF square, following t

Havasu Falls Earrings Tutorial(Post)

You can play around with the length of fringe on these earrings inspired by the Grand Canyon. Make them as short or as long as you would like them! My earrings in total length are just over 6". My lon

Sweet and Sour Engraved Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Edged cuff bracelets also work great for leather, fabric, beaded designs and more!Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsStamp or sketch design on aluminum sheet if desired.Follow marked (or freehand

Captured Aventurine Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsUnspool approximately 20" of copper wire. Pull it smooth with flat nylon-jaw pliers.Trim the end neatly (flush) with flush cutters.Coil the wire around a 14-2

Turquoise Bracelet Duo(Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #21-463-896 3mm Diamond Cut Round Gemstone Bead - Hubei Turquoise - Color Banded (strand)4 #49-943-09-AB TierraCast Mini Hamsa Hand Charm - A

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 of

Wrapped in Rhinestone Lashed Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor a step-by-step tutorial with images, see the Easy to Make Lashed Rhinestone and Leather Bracelet blog post.Cut your leather to length (twice the wrist length

Golden Sunshine Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Janet Boyington Designer TipsCut three 10" strands of gold Beadalon stringing wire. My bracelet measures about 6.5" when competed and ready to wear. Plan accordingly for larger wrist sizes

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

Elegant Fall Lariat Necklace(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #20-111-223 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Antique Bronze (Tube)1 #20-226-913 Miyuki Seed Bead, size 15/0 - Galvanized Gold Duracoat (

Cognitive Resonance Pendant Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsWhen scouring yard sales and 2nd-hand stores for old watches, try to pick up a wide variety of brands and eras, for the best variety of gears. Or look for bu

Celebrations Day of the Dead Tutorial(Post)

Celebrations Day of the Dead bracelet depicts the musical side of this holiday. The beautiful TierraCast musical charms nicely offset the Swarovski Crystal Mystic Black pearls.Created by: Swarovski's

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 ord

Savannah Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Megan HoldenDesigner TipsClean the inside of the rivoli settings with alcohol swabs, and allow to dry.Place a small drop of adhesive into the cup of each setting and lightly but firmly pre

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

Mixed Metal Beaded Scallop Bracelet(Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 3 #26-750-25-4 TierraCast Double Hammered Baule Bead - Gold Plated (Each)1 #26-840-36-AC Antique Copper Plated Shallow Bead Cap, 4.2mm - Speci

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   Designer

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". Mist very li

Fold-Formed Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsJewelry Lab: 52 Experiments, Investigations and Explorations in Metal has a great tutorial on fold forming. Plus of course, Charles Lewton-Brain's book Foldfo

Poppy Field Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsSelect and clean two matching glass pieces.Select an image and cut it to match the glass shape and size.Carefully wrap the glass with copper-foil tape. To create

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 up on e

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