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Tree of Life Leather Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Sondra Barrington This design uses a pearl bead (one of June's birthstones). Use a pearl bead from your bead stash to create this design as-is, or substitute other charms, beads, or birth ...

Cute as a Button Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsCenter the button on the pendant finding and mark the hole locations with a Sharpie® pen. Punch holes in the pendant finding.Tie the button onto the pendant fi ...

Rough Around The Edges Hoop Earrings Tutorial(Post)

A drawplate is excellent for hardening soft wire without making it brittle, so custom ear wires and handmade hoops are springy and keep their shape.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut a lengt ...

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 lit ...

The View Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsStamp front piece first (I used the "l" to make diagonal lines on the window frame). Flatten. Patina with Win-Ox™ and clean with steel wool.Clean back piece with ...

Bead Curtain Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Learn to make unusual chain fringe earrings with a dash of crystal. FREE Jewelry Tutorials. No blinkin ads. No login required. Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsThe bead pod just bar ...

Costa Rica Sunset Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

This style of jewelry has a variety of names, including "hand chain" and "pirate bracelet". Whatever the name, we think you'll love the colors!Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCut 2 feet of ...

DIY Adjustable Bangle Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

This style of bracelet is a great one-size-fits-all design. OK, so technically the same bracelet size won't fit both a petite 6-year-old and a Samoan warrior, but odds are that you can determine one ...

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 t ...

Christmas Cluster Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsWire wrap all the metal, pearl and crystal beads before assembling.For each earring, Rita used 18 - 4mm crystal bicones in mixed reds, greens and whites, 6 - 3 ...

Polynesian Sunset Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer TipsFor step by step instructions on making loops, see: Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).String beads in random pattern in varying 3 to 5" lengths on beading ...

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 ...

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- ...

Balancing Act Asymmetrical Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner Tips - Earring 1Attach a tiny heart charm to the end of an eye pin. String on a rose-peach pearl and form a simple loop on the end. Then attach to the the end link ...

Ring Around the Rosies Earring Tutorial(Post)

The TierraCast Dulce Vida rings are reversible, with a different design on each side. If you wish the earrings to match, face the rings in the same direction during assembly.Created by: Rita Hutchins ...

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". M ...

Good Thoughts Barrette Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsThe original alligator clip used for this barrette is no longer available, but our new French-style barrette backs are more secure (hold better in hair) and ...

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 ...

Night Reflections Enamel Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsUse the smaller end of the 2-hole metal punch to punch a 1/16" hole near the top of the blanks. Be sure to center it, so the earrings hang properly.Clean the bla ...

Sunny Day Skull Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCreate skull dangles and outer-circle Size 6 E bead dangles with headpins, corrugated beads, and seed beads.For step-by-step direction on making head pin loops ...

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 ha ...

Pop of Color Enamel Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasNote: We've had great success enameling our 24-gauge brass blanks, but for the most consistent color results, this enamel is best with copper blanks. Designer TipsTexture the ...

Sun Tea Enameled Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsClean the blank with Penny Brite per package instructions. Rinse thoroughly and avoid touching further.Spray klyr fire onto blank, and sift on a base coat of w ...

Riveting 101(Post)

Learn the basics of riveting, including how to distinguish various types of rivets and how to set different rivets. Riveting is a classic, durable and popular way to create cold connections in jewelr ...

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 ...

Avocado Dorado Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsSolder Brass Ninja Star* to Copper Disk:If the copper or brass shapes are bent, straighten them with a steel block and nylon or rawhide mallet. (Solder doesn ...

Wire Jewelry 101(Post)

Jewelry making wire gives you endless choices in creativity! Still, it's easier to get started once you know a few basic tips and terms that will help you determine what type of wire to use for your ...