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Metal Stamping 101(Post)

Make your own custom charms, pendants, connectors, tags and more! Metal stamping is not only the latest craze — it's also a lot of fun and gives you design freedom. Plus, handcrafted metal components

Leather 101(Post)

Leather continues to be a powerhouse material in jewelry fashions --especially bracelet design! Learn about various types of leather (from straps to cord to finished cuffs), and find tutorials and pro

Metal Etching 101(Post)

Etching is a method of using chemicals to cut a design or pattern into a metal surface. Etching your own designs into metal is easier than it may sound, and it can be a fun and rewarding way to make

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

Embellished Mixed Metal Dog Tag Necklace (Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 2 #40-080-01-32-9 Gunmetal Plated Steel Ball Chain, 3.2mm By The FOOT (foot)1 #40-803-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Ball Chain Clasp, 3.2mm (100 Piec

January Birthstone Fidget Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 2 #1-625-9011/s Faceted Crow Beads 6 x 4mm (2.5mm hole) : Garnet (25pcs)1 #20-111-329 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Gold-Lustered Afric

Simple Leather Leaf Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #61-130-05-01 Greek Leather Cord, 1.5mm, 5 Meter - Natural (Each)2 #F1CC-6RNR Nunn Design Antique Copper-Plated Pewter 27mm Metal Tube Bead1

Nature Inspired Riveted Earrings (Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 2 #44-782-28-0 Copper Stamping Blank, Long Oval Drop, 41mm (Each)1 #43-147-00-4 Gold Plated Bead Caps, Flower, 6mm (12 Pieces)1 #69-971-01-5 J

Unexpected Bead Pairing Bracelet (Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #26-840-03-AS Antiqued Silver Plated Beads, Brass, Cornerless Cube, 5-6mm, Special Purchase (strand)3 #05-842-10-247 PRESTIGE 5842 Baroque Co

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

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,

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 Piece

Rubber Tubing Necklace and Memory Wire Bracelet Set (Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb Floros Suggested Supplies 1 #61-622-02 2mm Rubber Cord, Bulk, for Jewelry , 10 meters - Black (33 Feet) 1 #26-815-117 Silver Plated Metal Beads, Spacer, Coil (strand)

Edgy Elegance Necklace (Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #20-111-204 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Gold-Lustered Montana Blue (Tube)1 #21-533-325 Electroplated Hematine Gemstone Bead, Triang

Dazzled Double Hole Dagger Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #280-J2D-NP1 CzechMates Glass 16 x 5mm Matte Brown Iris Two-Hole Dagger Bead (50pc Strand)1 #20-115-614 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 15, 1.5mm,

Coffee Break Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies1 #AMIET-15 TOHO Amiet Beading Thread, Auburn (20 Meters/22 Yards)1 #03-200-CGS8 PRESTIGE 3200 8mm Rivoli Sew-On Stone Crystal Golden Shadow (6 P

Easy Connector Earrings(Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #A1G4-M9X Flat Back Rhinestones ss16 (4mm) - Light Siam (288pcs)4 #49-951-10-3 JBB Findings Silver Plated Jewelry Connector, Cloverleaf, 16mm

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 #

Elegant Button Earrings(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #27-841-042-50 Beadalon Bead Bumper, 1.5mm Oval - Clear (fifty)2 #88-440-009-902 Acetate Coin Charm, 20mm - Pearl (Each)1 #34-173-6 Antiqued

Simple Column Earrings(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #26-815-132 Silver Plated Metal Beads, Rondelle, Dot Pattern (strand)1 #20-111-PF582F TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Permafinish - Mat

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-

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

Simple Teardrop Earrings(Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb Floros Suggested Supplies 2 #06-000-11-20 PRESTIGE 6000 Tip-Drilled Teardrop Pendant, 11mm - Siam (Each) 1 #20-928-1831 Miyuki Delica 11/0 Beads - Galvanized Silver Du

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

Fall Fabulous Statement Earrings(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #44-180-004-4 Gold Plated Filigree, Leaf, 65x37mm (6 Pieces)1 #05-328-CMU4 PRESTIGE 5328 Bicone Bead 4mm Crystal Metallic Sunshine (24 Piec

Adjustable Rings with Flatbacks(Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb Floros Suggested Supplies 1 #51-000-32-6 JBB Findings Antiqued Brass Plated Finger Ring Blank, Adjustable, Double Pad (Each) 1 #51-500-01 Sterling Silver Finger Ring B

Show Some Love Charm Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #40-412-7 Antiqued Copper Plated Curb Chain Bracelet, Large Link (12 Pieces)1 #R16S-T01B Nunn Design Antique Copper-Plated Primitive Drop Hea

Fun & Dangly Halloween Earrings (Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 2 #44-048-33 Sterling Silver Skull & Crossbones Connector Charm (Each)1 #20-111-2224 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Silver-Lined Purple

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

La Terre Threader Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer Melaas Designer TipsOpen a jump ring.New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for most secure way to open and close jump rings.Add an opal charm to the

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

Filigree Gemstone Fabulous Earrings (Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #44-150-9 30x22mm Gunmetal Filigree, Harvest (12 Pieces) 1 #21-464-893 4mm Diamond Cut Round Gemstone Bead - Fluorite AA - Color Band

Knotted Gemstone Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #21-886-716 Matte Natural Druzy Agate Round Gemstone Beads, 6mm (strand)1 #A3RZ-H02J Dakota Stones Labradorite 8mm Large-Hole Round Bead Stra

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

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-A

Rustic & Fabulous Stretch Bracelets (Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #26-840-36-AC Antique Copper Plated Shallow Bead Cap, 4.2mm - Special Purchase (strand)1 #1-625-5023/s Faceted Crow Beads 6 x 4mm (2.5mm hole

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

The Eye Has It Bracelet(Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #W3QS-N43A Blue Eyed Focal Bead1 #20-115-989 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 15, 1.5mm, Gold-Lined Crystal (Tube)1 #26-690-4 Gold-Filled Beads, R

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

Spooktacular Necklace(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #21-000-043-79 Black Stone Beads, 8x12mm Puffed Oval (strand)1 #20-928-1831 Miyuki Delica 11/0 Beads - Galvanized Silver Duracoat (Tube)1 #20

Feathered Fabulous Dangly Earrings(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies1 #44-153-9 17x25mm Gunmetal Triangle Filigree (12 Pieces)6 #44-940-81-GM TierraCast Black Gunmetal Plated Small Feather Charm (Each)1 #34-061-12

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

Goddess Style Gemstone Bracelet (Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #21-888-954 Crazy Lace Calcite 8mm Round Gemstone Beads, Olive (strand)1 #61-813-19-80 Beadalon Beading Wire, 19 Strand, 0.015", 30' Spool -

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

Sparkle & Shine Fabulous Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 3 #05-950-LAMCPS8S PRESTIGE 5950 8mm Light Amethyst and Crystal Paradise Shine Fine Rocks Tube Bead with Stainless Steel Ending1 #20-226-902 Mi

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

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

Bermuda Blue Earrings(Post)

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #34-042-0-GM TierraCast Niobium Ear Wires w Round and Heishi Beads, Raw Sterling/ Black (pair)2 #49-958-73-AP TierraCast Antiqued Pewter Plated Jardin T

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

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

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