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Gentle Souls Bracelet 3 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

Nickel-Free Metals(Post)

What is "Nickel Free"?The term "nickel free" can be confusing since jewelry marked nickel free is still allowed to contain a very small amount of nickel ... but it is such a tiny amount that it takes

Champagne Wishes and Mermaid Dreams Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsCut 6 inches of wire and make a small wrapped loop on one end. Make a small loop so the size 11 seeds do not go through.New to jewelry-making? For step-by-s

Sunrise Centerline Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

No fancy beading techniques or knots required -- If you can string beads with a needle and thread, you can create lovely designs with these bracelets!Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsStretch

Leather Petal Earrings Tutorial(Post)

You may have seen some fun leather earrings cut out in the shape of a petal. Why not take it a step further and add some extra pizazz! Just adding some chain and a couple of crystals gives them a litt

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

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

Low Tide Asymmetrical Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer Tips: Earring 1String a pear-shaped pearl and a 3mm corrugated bead onto a head pin. Form a wrapped loop. (See Jewelry Basics 101 PDF).Twist open the Vintaj roped-c

Tivoli Centerline Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Save time with pre-drilled blanks and create a pair of fun earrings with size 11/0 TOHO or Delica seed beads in Scandinavian colors. "Tivoli" means "funfair" in Swedish.Created by: Summer MelaasDesign

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

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

Kilauea Nights Earring Tutorial(Post)

This stunning earrings project combines Swarovski queen baguette crystals with cascades of wrapped loop dangles and stylish Nina Designs earring hooks. The bicone bead dangles highlight the tones that

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

Moonrise Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer Melaas and Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsStretch and wax 1 yard of thread.Using a size 12 needle, add Delica beads to the charm following the instructions in the free printable PDFs b

Jet Scarab Copper Ring 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 Horning   Designer TipsFor step-by-step instructions, se

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

Shining Stars Lashed Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer Tips For a version of this project with step-by-step images, check out Mollie's How to make Lashed Kidney Wire Earrings blog post.Choose two matching rivoli stones

Spanish-English Jewelry Glossary(Post)

Glosario español-inglés de términos relacionados a la joyería-bisuteríaSpanish-English    |    English-Spanish Many of us sell to, or buy from, Spanish-speaking countries and people. It can be hard to

Alpine Flower SuperDuo Earring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsThread needle onto comfortable length (36-48”) of bead cord and condition. Depending on the type of cording you choose, you may want to double it.Add 12 beads to

Polymer Clay 101(Post)

What is Polymer Clay?Brands & StylesTools & TipsWhere to Buy ItResourcesWhat is Polymer Clay? Polymer clay is a manmade, non-toxic polymer-based alternative to natural clay. Its only real similarity t

Metal Clay 101(Post)

Learn the basics of what metal clay is, and how to make your own custom beads, jewelry findings, and small art objects with this exciting craft medium. Find details about various brands including firi

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