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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
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
Poppy Field Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsSelect and clean two matching glass pieces.Select an image and cut it to match the glass shape and size.Carefully wrap the glass with copper-foil tape. To create
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
Sunset Ombre Earrings Tutorial(Post)This earring project uses Kato PolyClay™ to create a pretty ombre effect that's easy to add to ear wires.Created by: Tiffany White Designer TipsUsing a craft blade, cut each of 3 colors of polymer cla
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
Noble Fir Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCreate a COPPRclay™ pendant following the manufacturer's guidelines included with the clay and your kiln.Mollie made her own pattern sheet by taking a piece of t
Swarovski Trio of Opulent Earrings Tutorial(Post)Modified from designs created by Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team. February 2022 update: We still have many of the baroque pearls from Swarovski's 2020 launch in stock, and they're awesome fo
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
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
Patterned Wire Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsMeasure, mark and cut patterned wire to desired length.File ends smooth with slightly rounded corners, so the wire pieces match the curve of the disks.Use
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
Spiral Skull Earrings Tutorial(Post)Use memory wire to create your own ear wires!Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse heavy-duty flush cutters to cut 2 equal lengths of memory wire.Form a loop at one end using sturdy round-nose p
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 wh
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
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
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
Gear Head Bobby Pin Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer Tips Always wear safety glasses when cutting, drilling or punching.The bobby pin is a little heavier gauge than recommended for the punch, so use a drill press
Simply Gorgeous Pearl Earrings Tutorial(Post)Simple, yet gorgeous: These earrings were a big hit, as part of our "basics" series of local jewelry-making classes. They are simple to make, and are a perfect Christmas, sweet-16 or Valentine's Day g
Enameled Orchid Eye Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Make your Enamel DiskUse the dapping set to dome the copper blank. (See Rings & Things blog post: How to Dap and Dome Metal Jewelry.)Fire the concave (back side) of the copp
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
Laguna Lace Infinity Bracelet Tutorial(Post)The twisting curves and swirls of Laguna Lace Agate pair beautifully with TierraCast's "Infinity" link. Created by: Michelle Horning Designer TipsFor step by step macramé knotting instructions, see ou
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,
Sonya Snow Skater Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy Mickelson Designer TipsCut the metal sheet to the desired size. File the edges smooth and punch holes in corners and on the bottom. Sand the surfaces and clean.Place inked rubber sta
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 Currant Road Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: The Swarovski Crystal CREATE YOUR STYLE Design Team Designer TipsUsing alcohol, clean off all the links and set aside to dry.Using one 10mm 4470 Scarlet fancy stone, glue into matching f
Trilogy of Treats with no Tricks - Earrings Tutorial(Post)3 fun pairs of Halloween earrings created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team (slightly modified by Rings & Things to replace discontinued items.)Designer TipsFor the black cat earrings, add
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
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
Easy Mothers Day Bracelet Project(Post)Need a personalized bracelet in a FLASH? Whether you make jewelry for yourself, or for sale, these expandable bracelets are super easy to customize.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner Tips No tools
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
Remember to Breathe Bracelet Tutorial(Post)TierraCast's "Breathe" link pairs perfectly with dumortierite, which is frequently used to release fear, bring courage into one's life, and boost creativity and expression. Created by: Michelle Horni
Pawrific Enamel Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsPunch a hole in the top corners of your copper blank. File any sharp bits.Clean your blank very well with warm water and Penny Brite.Cut your 22 ga bare copper wi
Gemstone Chakra Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsCut a length of stretchy cord about 6" longer than you'll need for the finished bracelet, to make it easy to tie the finishing knot. Double the cord if doubled
M is for Monogram Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFabricate the BRONZclay focal according to the manufacturer's instructions. Like many other metal clays, BRONZclay must be fired in a kiln. BRONZclay shrinks app
Summer Rain Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsPlace a wire guard on the round link and crimp a 10-inch piece of flex wire through the wire guard (see Jewelry Basics 101 - PDF).String one each in this ord
Briolette and Vine Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsAdd a bead cap, 6mm aventurine gemstone bead, and another bead cap to the eye pin, and make a simple loop. New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Techniqu
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
The North Star Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCreate a bail using a 5/16" x 3" piece of 24-gauge copper sheet: Cut, file, stamp, punch and ream the holes a bit larger. Use bail-making pliers to bend the stam
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
Custom Mothers Day Stamped Necklaces(Post)Here's a Mother's Day / Grandmother's birthstone jewelry idea that allows each child to stand apart from the others.Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsNot sure which birthstones go with the months
Circles in the Sand Necklace Tutorial(Post)This is a lovely summery design with secure wire-wrapped links, and can also double as November birthstone jewelry (citrines) or June (pearls).Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsUsing a 12"
Red Light / Green Light Enamel Earrings(Post)Your Choice: They're balloons, streetlights or lollipops! Created by: Summer Melaas and Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsPunch a 1/16" hole in each blank, directly opposite the existing loop or hole.
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
Edwardian Lime Skull Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Toni Plastino Designer TipsString beads in desired pattern, and tie a square knot or surgeon's knot (see technique sheet). Pull tight, trim most of the excess, and (if possible) tuck the
Fade To Black Crystal Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner Tips Arrange stones from lightest to darkest.Set first rivoli in top setting, pressing the bezel into place to hold the stone firm. Bending the bezel where the seco
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
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