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Drops of Sunshine Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rings & Things StaffDesigner TipsStack one aquamarine bead, one twisted spacer and one citrine onto each eye pin, and make a wire-wrapped looop to close at each end, making sure to attach

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

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

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

Scrap Chain Tassel Earring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy Mickelson   Designer TipsIf you buy spools of chain for various projects, you inevitably end up with scrap pieces. These left overs are too short for necklaces or maybe too fine a styl

Upcycled Cog Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsWhenever walking, watch for unusual/interesting metal objects on the ground! When they are an unknown metal, do not try antiquing them or punching holes with

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

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

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.

TierraCast Luna Moth Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Tracy Proctor of TierraCastDesigner TipsString 8mm gemstone pebble bead and 1 gold spacer onto head pin. Bend wire over at top of spacer and use round nose pliers to form a 1/8" simple loo

Frida's Hands Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsString the following beads onto a eye pin: 1 round corrugated-metal bead, 2 rubber wire keepers (these work as positioning beads for the large-hole Mirage bead),

Sour Patch Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson 12mm #4470 Cushion Squares by Swarovski are nearly gone, but these settings also work with most other brands of 12mm cushion squares. Shop remaining colors while they last!

I Love My Cat Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Tracy Proctor of TierraCastDesigner TipsPre-stretch cord by pulling firmly from both ends a few times.Attach small binder clip or bead stopper 2-3” from one end of stretch cord.On other en

Southwest Chandelier Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson. Designer TipsWhen you trim the eye pins on the 3 bead sections, retain two of the pieces to use for the shorter 2 bead section instead of using another whole eye pin.Open

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

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

Fringe Lily Earrings Tutorial(Post)

The patina on the tiny Swarovski crystal rivoli pendants is hard to see in the photo, but adds a subtle, very pretty effect when these earrings are worn.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut 2 c

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

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

Take Flight Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Bridget AustinDesigner TipsUse a small amount of E-6000 adhesive to glue one cord end onto the cording.Using a head pin, slide on one spacer bead, an apatite pebble bead and one more space

Promise Pin Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsUse 26-gauge wire to lash the beads to the pin back.Cut the chain into two pieces: 5-1/2" and 6-1/2" in length.Use 6mm jump rings to attach the chain to the pin

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

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

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

Dulce Vida Crystal Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDisclaimer: I can't take credit for this design -- I made it at TierraCast's Tucson 2019 Event, copied 93.6% from one of their examples. I love how many variations are pos

Never Enough Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsClean the glass pieces.Cut images, phrases and paper to fit the glass slide. Glue images and words to the paper.Sandwich paper between the glass pieces and careful

DIY Lotus Paisley Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsSet the cushion square crystal stone in the setting. Keeping the stone centered, use your fingers, a burnishing tool, or flat nylon-jaw pliers to gently bend

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

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

I love My Dog Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsPre-stretch cord by pulling firmly from both ends a few times.Attach small binder clip or bead stopper 2-3" from one end of stretch cord.On other end of cord string

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

Bermuda Triangle Earrings Tutorial(Post)

No mysteries here, just a simple design with a stunning color effect. Bermuda Blue, with its intense flashes of teal and deep blues, has been one of our favorites from Swarovski since we first added i

Oval Constellation Pendant Tutorial(Post)

Make this constellation pendant with crystal head pins and ball-end head pins for different sizes of stars, using Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy Clay.Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsBegin b

My Blue Heaven Choker Necklace Tutorial(Post)

This short 16.5" necklace can also be double-wrapped and worn as a chunky bracelet.Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsUse a steel burnisher to carefully smooth (burnish) the prongs down onto the

Fire Cracker Crystal Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

With this Fire Cracker bracelet, there is NO CHANCE you will not stand out at any Independence Day gathering, even with social distancing. This exquisite piece of jewelry is very easy to make, but it

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

Threads of September - Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Channel-set Cubic Zirconia charms make it easy to create elegant linear jewelry. However, most colors and sizes (other than basic diamond clear) are out of production... get them while you can!Created

Fused Spirals Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsLightly dome (dap) the blank in dapping block.How to Dap (Dome)Clean blank with penny brite and dry.Apply counter enamel to back of blank. Fire and allow to co

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

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

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:

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

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

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

Golden Halos Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Due to the popularity of 10mm cushion square settings, we've included links to alternate styles below in case the primary setting used in the Golden Halos earrings is temporarily unavailable.  Created

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

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

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