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Hexed Wire Bracelet - Tutorial(Post)
Learn a simple and sparkling way to make bangle bracelets with hex wire. No soldering or wire wrapping required!Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUnroll and straighten enough wire for all bracel
Red Bird Enameled Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsPosition and emboss pattern on blanks with the Big Shot Jewelry Studio and embossing die. (See Big Shot Embossing blog article)Counter-enamel the blank (fire th
Reason to Wrap Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsSelect your beads and arrange a nice pattern around the earring hoop.Wrap wire a few times around the hoop, add a bead, wrap 3 times, add another bead, w
Snowy Crystal Christmas Tree Earrings Tutorial(Post)Design by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team and Rings & Things.Designer TipsFor each earring, string onto one head pin: one 12mm margarita; one 10mm margarita; one margarita 8mm; one 6mm marg
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
Classic Bridal Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsAttach ear wire to top loop of filigree. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Use jump rings to attach the pear pe
Stars-in-Jars Earrings Tutorial(Post)Designer TipsFill the tiny glass jars with candy sprinkles in colors of your choice. Local team colors in fun shapes are often available in the baking aisle! This design uses bright green and blue for
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
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
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
Go West Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsMaking the Pendant:Cut the handle loop of the heart charm and file smooth.Mark hole locations with a Sharpie®, and use the hole punch to make two 1/16th-inch han
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
Double Wrap Hammered Rings Tutorial(Post)Depending on the beads you use, this quick and easy unisex design can go from frilly and feminine to macho and masculine.Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions, see the
Pumpkin on the Vine Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsMake 2 matching spiral head pins. Follow the steps from the Rings & Things blog post "How to Make Spiral Head Pins.Add the following beads to a spiral head pin:
Happy Hour Wine Glass Markers Tutorial(Post)Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsCreate stamped charms using Monogram stamp set. New to stamping? See Metal Stamping 101 for an overview, or download our step-by-step PDF stamping guide.Use Sta
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
TierraCast Monstera Trio Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsCut cord into 3 12" pieces. String one button onto each cord, then string 3 hole bars and barrel beads. Position as desired, then lightly crimp barrel beads in place
On the Bias Corrugated Metal Earring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCorrugate the metal blanks by feeding them through the Tube-Wringer® on the diagonal. Squeeze the hand grip to maintain even pressure while turning the turn key.
Gypsy Dancer - Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsColorize the raw brass filigrees. (See Rings & Things blog post "Jewelry DIY - Colorizing Raw Brass Filigrees" for instructions.)Make a bead dangle and attach it
Garden Magic Bookmark Tutorial(Post)Pair the magic of books with the magic of a garden forever in full bloom!Created by: Liz GrafDesigner TipsTwist to open the loop on the eye pin, add dragonfly charm, and close loop. For most secure wa
Sparkling Soiree Wine Charms Tutorial(Post)InstructionsMake simple beaded loops using the 2" eye pins and 10-18mm beads of your choice - see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF) for step-by-step instructions on making loops on head and eye pins.Using the
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
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
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
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
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
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 oth
Craft Beer Can Belt Buckle Tutorial(Post)Upcycle a craft beer can, or any aluminum can with awesome graphics, into a custom belt buckle. Great gift for a craft beer aficionado!Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsParts are listed below.For
Going with Garnets Earrings Tutorial(Post)We went with garnets, for a subtle January birthstone pair of earrings, and this design would be easy to make with any other birthstone, or simply use your favorite faceted beads for a non-birthstone
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
Gentle Souls Bracelet 2 Tutorial(Post)As a graceful nod to the free-spirited Bohemian trend, we created a set of beautiful bracelets in softly muted hues: smoky quartz, warm gold, smoked topaz, antique brass, rose gold amber and iridescen
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
J is for January - Birthstone Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsPlace your charm on a steel block, and use a brass hammer and letter of your choice to stamp the monogram / initial. New to metal stamping? See Metal Stamping T
Springtime Serenade Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsPlace one 10mm crystal into one bezel setting and use needle nose pliers to gently bend prongs over crystal. Repeat for all five colors.Using the 24 gauge
Swirly Hammered Wire Rings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsSee Rustic Wire Ring blog article for illustrated step-by-step instructions for making this style of ring.Hide the cut ends of the finer gauge of wire, on the
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
Chakra Khan Ear Threaders Tutorial(Post)Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsCut a piece of wire and make a wrapped loop on one end. Attach your loop to your ear thread. Add one purple (amethyst) bead to the wire and finish your loop
Pearls and Swirls Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCreate two BRONZclay™ charms according to the manufacturer's instructions. Like most metal clays, BRONZclay must be fired in a kiln. BRONZclay shrinks approxima
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
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
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
Stars and Stripes Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Kayla HeflingDesigner TipsAttach the French clip to the eye pin. See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for best way to open and close loops.Add bicones and briolette crystal to th
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
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
Ode to Bajor Ear Cuff Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy Mickelson Designer TipsCut chain pieces to desired length.Slip the chain ends under the last rhinestone links on each end of the rhinestone chain, and use chain-nose pliers to fold the
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
Lu Star Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: The Swarovski Crystal CREATE YOUR STYLE Design TeamDesigner TipsUsing one eye pin, attach one Chinese Lu Charm to the bottom.Slide on one 6mm gold bicone crystal, one 10mm Rouge pearl, and
Have It Your Way | Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue I couldn't decide whether I liked the longer earrings, or the shorter (layered) design - so I went with both! The shorter design would also be great as a pendant (with
GO TEAM! Seahawks Colors Key Ring(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsAdd a jump ring to the football charm. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Slide the team color charms and the
Sweet Skull Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUsing ball-end head pins, make 8 beaded loop dangles in flowery colors. Use one metal rondelle on each side of the crystal bead for fuller dangles. Wrapped loop
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