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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 ...
Spanish Rose Earrings Tutorial(Post)3mm and 4mm gemstone beads have notoriously small holes, so they rarely work with standard-diameter head pins. We highly recommend wrapped loops rather than simple loops, with the thinner-gauge wire ...
Red, White and Blue Sparklers Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Need a little patriotic sparkle? This sweet bracelet is a brilliant red, white and blue sparkler for your wrist on Independence Day or any time of year. Bonus: it's easy to swap out the charms for ot ...
Tribal Fan Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsDecide which direction to face the (reversible) ethnic fan connectors and charms, and lay out all pieces. Use a medium-large jump ring (approx. 7mm), attach ...
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- ...
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 add ...
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 lengt ...
Bee Keeper Reliquary Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor a step-by-step tutorial with images, check out the How to Create a Reliquary Pendant blog post.Cut and shape the blank: Measure and cut a brass blank 1 x 1- ...
Buried Treasure Acorn Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsString the 4.5mm round corrugated bead onto the head pin.String two rubber earring backs onto the head pin, the first one positioned against the 4.5mm round cor ...
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 ...
Fresh Pots Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsUse silhouettes of multiple teapots and teacups to make this design. No two are alike.Use rubber cement to glue the paper images to the metal.Saw vertically at all ...
Dragonfire Men's Wrapped Bracelet Tutorial(Post)The classic wrapped leather bracelet is a great men's bracelet style already, and becomes even more masculine when you use leather bolo cord for the base.We ran out of 12mm Dragon Blood Jasper beads ...
TierraCast Luna Moth Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsCut a 6" piece of fine beading wire. String one hex spacer and a size 1 crimp bead onto both ends, forming a 1/4" loop at the center of the wire (this will be the t ...
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 prong ...
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 ...
Merry Tag Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsClean the door blanks in a tumbler for 2-3 hours, or with fine-grit sandpaper and a polishing cloth.Find a pleasing portion of the Christmas tin, that fits ...
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 ...
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 ...
A Dog's Night Out Collar Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsWhether it be the park or the opera, your pooch will prance in style with this custom and personalized doggie necklace.Determine the total length of the ...
Spring Luna Necklace(Post)Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #49-965-69-AS TierraCast Luna Moth Pendant Link - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each)1 #06-106-CIGR16 PRESTIGE 6106 16mm Pear-Shaped Pendant Citrus Green2 #0 ...
Basketball Finals - DIY Team Colors Bracelet(Post)C'est La Vie Finals BraceletWhether you defy history, or regularly make history, we've got your colors -- over 80 colors to choose from, and a nice variety of frame setting options.Created by: Polly ...
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 ...
Dark Skies Enameled Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse dapping block to shape blank.After dapping, punch 1/16" hole using the smaller (silver) side of a EuroTool "helicopter" punch.Clean blank with penny brite ...
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 ...
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 ...
Satsuma Surprise Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Designer TipsUsing alcohol wipes, clean all the settings and set aside to dry.Using one flatback stone, glue into one setting and set aside for 24 hours to dry. Repeat 5 more times.Using one jump rin ...
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 ...
99 Luftballons Tutorial(Post)ok, so maybe it's just 2 Red Balloons, not 99...Created by: Summer Melaas and Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsPunch a 1/16" hole in each blank, directly opposite the existing loop or hole.Clean ...
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 lo ...
When the Day Met the Night(Post)Created by: Tricia Van LeuvenShimming moonstone, sparkling Metallic Sunshine crystal, and Mystic Black pearls make a perfect set of jewelry for the next solar Eclipse. Try subbing malachite, azurite ...
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 ...
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 ...
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