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Welcome to our new Jewelry Design Gallery! To browse jewelry ideas by category or theme, use the turquoise #tags below (#etched jewelry projects, #enamel projects, etc.) for all projects of a particul
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
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,
Pieces of the Sky Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsTwist open a 4mm jump ring, string it through the crystal link hole, and twist securely closed. Repeat with the opposite side of the crystal link. For best way t
Passage To India - Coin Earrings Tutorial(Post)These verdigris coin earrings are a beautiful combination of metal and gemstones, with a hint of sparkle. This beginner project requires only a few basic jewelry-making tools and can be completed quic
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
Industrial Ease Earrings Tutorial(Post)Large-hole Pyrite Heishi and 14-gauge iron color Artistic Wire make these industrial-looking earrings a breeze to create.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCoil wire around largest portion of wra
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
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
Floral Intuition Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCreate wire wrapped link with Cacoxenite and Filigree Beads to attach Blossom charm to the shank of the button. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics 101 (P
Sliding Knot Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsTying a sliding knot may sound tricky, but with a little practice it's not. Rather than trying to recreate the instructions here with just words, please see our
Peace Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Learn how to polish, color and add charms to an inexpensive brass bangle bracelet and turn it into a finished salable piece of jewelry. No stamping necessary! Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer
Matte Satin Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsStart with plenty of 26-gauge wire, and anchor wire to one side of arc connector. Add 4mm beads and extra lashes between each bead. Finish off the end with addi
Peaceful Thoughts Lotus Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner Tips - Part 1: Prepare ComponentsDisassemble the metal mesh choker necklace and temporarily set aside the lobster clasp and metal mesh chain. For best way to open an
Rainbow Rider Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse a jump ring to add the the sterling unicorn charm to the bottom hole of the 12mm crystal Rainbow Dark drop. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump R
Hootie and the Sodalites Earring Tutorial(Post)Learn how to make stamped earrings using an owl stamp, copper findings and orange sodalite gemstones.Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsChoose a metal design stamp to fit the metal blank.Use tape t
Easy as Pie Napkin Ring Tutorial(Post)TierraCast's Wire Hoops aren't just for earrings and charm-holder pendants -- they're also a great size for napkin rings! Create autumn-themed napkin holders with TierraCast's limited-edition pumpkin
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
Egyptian Sun Earring Tutorial(Post)Learn how to make earrings that shine like the sun, with beautiful Swarovski crystal scarab beads and crystal Sahara suns!Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner Tips Gold-fill items keep their shine for a
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
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
Wayfaring Eyes Eyeglass Lead Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy Mickelson Designer Tips Center an approximately 12x18mm oval bead of your choice between 2 triangle spacers on a length of waxed linen cord. Tie overhand knots on each side of the s
Infinite Path Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Kameron FoxDesigner TipsThese earrings and matching bracelet were created using the step by step instructions on page 92 ofBeautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders: Creative Wirework Projects fo
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
Tethered - Lanyard Tutorial(Post)The key to making masculine jewelry is using masculine supplies and keeping it simple. Combine strong leather or waxed cotton cord with bone beads, metal beads, or glass trade beads and then add a bol
Rustic Arrowhead Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsSelect your favorite color of Gilder’s Paste and an accompanying (or contrasting) color crystal bead.Individuals with metal allergies can often wear niobium e
Triple the Fun Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsUsing alcohol wipes, clean both Palace Crimp Ends on the inside.Using the black suede lace, make a double overhand knot in the center.
Sacred Curling Stone Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsUse 6 wavy disks with the dapping set, to create domed bead caps to fit the rotund trade beads. Flatten the rest with a nylon hammer to create 12mm brass heishi.S
Little Spiral Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsThe extra jump rings used when hanging the cluster of charms on this necklace help keep the spiral charm facing forward.For instructions on making beaded head p
Simple Infinity Adjustable Hemp Bracelet Tutorial(Post)This bracelet is inexpensive to make, and unisex in design.Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step by step macramé knotting instructions, see our blog article: DIY Shamballa-Style Macrame Br
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
Happy Travelers Earrings Tutorial(Post)As the Remover of Obstacles, and Lord of Beginnings, Ganesh is a popular charm or talisman for travelers. Combine this auspicious symbol with Maneki Neko, the beckoning kitty who welcomes good fortune
Little Sprout Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step illustrated instructions showing how to engrave the pendant, see Rings & Things blog post "Jewelry Making DIY – Make a Micro Engraved Pendant"Ne
Emma Dog Tag Tutorial(Post)Emma is in our warehouse daily, and I wanted to honor her with some Jewelry.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsNew to stamping? See Metal Stamping 101.The 3mm Bridgette stamp set allowed a long p
September Sky Earrings Tutorial(Post)Sapphire and sterling silver are a perfect combination. This September birthstone pairing features mini-sized Swarovski crystal briolette pendants, small sterling-silver crescent-moon connector charms
Luna Pearl Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsPlace 1 larimar bead, 1 bead cap, and 1 faceted pearl bead on a thin ball-end pin. Wrap it to the tail of the luna moth. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics
Summer Blues Earrings Tutorial(Post)Design by Create Your Style team at Swarovski North America.Although these weren't designed with September in mind, the colors are perfect for September birthstone jewelry.Designer TipsAdd one 4mm lig
Moonrise Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer Melaas and Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsStretch and wax 1 yard of thread.Using a size 12 needle, add Delica beads to the charm following the instructions in the free printable PDFs b
Planet Earth Earrings Tutorial(Post)Although we no longer have the exact green beads that were used in the original project, we've kept this project in our gallery for 2 reasons: We love Earth Day, and we also think this is a fun atypic
Om Mirage Choker Tutorial(Post)Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions on creating macramé jewelry, see How to Macramé a Hemp Bracelet.A choker will usually fit as a double wrap bracelet on most peopl
Man in the Maze Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsString three 8mm round gemstone beads on an eye pin.Finish the end of the eye pin with a wrapped loop; snip off the excess eye-pin tail. For step-by-step instruc
TierraCast Bee Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsCut 20" of 1.5mm cord in your choice of color and cut again into 2 pieces, one 12" and one 8".Feed one open end of each cord through each end of honeycomb link (as s
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
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 b
Mermaid's Wand Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsUsing the 26-gauge wire, make a large wrapped loop, attach the acetate stick and finish wrapping (see Jewelry Basics).Add one bead cap, one pearl and one apa
Safe Journey Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsTo add texture, place the metal blank on the steel block and use the ball end of the hammer to make a lightly hammered surface.After hammering, the metal blan
Tuli Tribal Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Joe HentgesDesigner TipsThe hole size for these handmade pendants can be variable.Use a drill to enlarge the hole to accommodate a 13-gauge jump ring.Darken the bone inside the enlarged ho
Impression COPPRclay Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsCreate the COPPRclay links according to the manufacturer's instructions. Like most other metal clays, COPPRclay must be fired in a kiln. COPPRclay shrinks app
Tri-Tone Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsUsing a pre-cut and finished bracelet blank, and precut 6" patterned wire makes this bracelet assemble in a snap!Apply pattern to copper blank with desired m
Simple Elegance Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer Melaas Designer TipsOpen loop at bottom of ear wire. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF),Slide one connector onto the ear wire, ma
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