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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Independence Day Fireworks Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Mix & match your favorite shades of red, white and blue -- we used Siam, Light Siam, Alabaster, Opal, Sapphire and Capri, but linked in a few other shades below as well.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDe

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Swarovski Crystal Candy Corn Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: The Swarovski Crystal design teamDesigner TipsCut wire into two equal pieces 18" long.Load onto one piece of wire: 13 Swarovski XILION Beads in Sunflower. Moving 6 beads off to one side, a

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

Mala Prayer Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions (with photos!) to make this necklace, see our illustrated blog article: Make a Tassel Necklace with Prayer BeadsSuggested Supplies1

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

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

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

Anchors Away Crystal Spike Earring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsThis design uses the TierraCast hook clasp as a design element on the earrings rather than as a necklace or bracelet clasp.To avoid breakage, gently close the bai

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

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

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

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

Extra Briolicious Necklace Tutorial(Post)

These sparkling, shimmering beads are beautiful and easy to use. This doesn't really count as a tutorial... really I just bought one of each color and strung them on a sleek black choker. I can trade

Black Bandit Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsUse your favorite 8mm beads and adjust the number of beads for a perfect fit. The finished length of this bracelet is 8.5".Crimp or knot the Beadalon ends (it does

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

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

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

Dapped Love Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Designer TipsStamp "Love" or desired word or pattern on 19mm brass disk, and antique it using Novacan. (See Metal Stamping 101)Punch a hole near the top of both disks using the 1/16" side of the 2-hol

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

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

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

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

Together Cause Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsString a bead cap, pastel pink pearl bead, and another bead cap onto the ball-end head pin and make a large wire-wrapped loop. Make the loop large enough, so th

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

Steel Empire Chain Maille Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsThis is a variation of the standard Byzantine weave, called Byzantine with 3 connectors. I wanted to use all stainless steel for this bracelet, but the aspect r

Sweet Penmanship Pen Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Toni PlastinoDesigner TipsNo tools needed!Simply unscrew the top of the pen, add the desired large-hole beads of your choice and screw the top back on!This pen is designed for artisan bead

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