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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 ...

Om Mirage Choker Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions on creating macramé jewelry, see How to Macramé a Hemp Bracelet.A choker will usually fit as a double wrap bracelet on most peop ...

When the Day Met the Night(Post)

Created by: Tricia Van LeuvenShimming moonstone, sparkling Metallic Sunshine crystal, and Mystic Black pearls make a perfect set of jewelry for the next solar Eclipse. Try subbing malachite, azurite ...

Jewelry Design Gallery(Post)

Welcome to our new Jewelry Design Gallery! To browse jewelry ideas by category or theme, use the turquoise #tags below (#etched jewelry projects, #enamel projects, etc.) for all projects of a pa ...

Celebrations Day of the Dead Tutorial(Post)

Celebrations Day of the Dead bracelet depicts the musical side of this holiday. The beautiful TierraCast musical charms nicely offset the Swarovski Crystal Mystic Black pearls.Created by: Swarovski's ...

Sand and Sea Gemstone Jewelry Tutorial(Post)

This simple strung jewelry design can be worn as a necklace or a wrap bracelet. Bead Stoppers make it easy to test the length of your finished design before crimping ends.Created by: Veronica Greenwo ...

Skullhead Barrette Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer Tips Cut your metal sheet to desired size and use a file to round the corners and smooth all edges.Clean with Penny Brite® Copper Cleaner and scrubby un ...

Emma Dog Tag Tutorial(Post)

Emma is in our warehouse daily, and I wanted to honor her with some Jewelry.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsNew to stamping? See Metal Stamping 101.The 3mm Bridgette stamp set allowed a long ...

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 ba ...

Crimping 101(Post)

Using crimp beads to finish a necklace or bracelet: 1. String a crimp bead onto the beading cord or wire cable, then string the clasp. 2. Bend the cable back through the crimp bead. 3. Tighten the lo ...

After Glow Earrings Tutorial(Post)

These earrings are inspired by Pantone's colors of the year for 2021, and pair nicely with the After Glow bracelet.Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsCut a 5-inch piece of 24-gauge wire, and wir ...

Page 394 Bookmark Tutorial(Post)

"Turn to Page 394" is a quote known to most Harry Potter fans. What will you put on your custom bookmarks?Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsThe stamp guides are tremendously helpful for keeping ...

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 ...

Infinite Path Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Kameron FoxDesigner TipsThese earrings and matching bracelet were created using the step by step instructions on page 92 ofBeautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders: Creative Wirework Projects f ...

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 ...

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 ...

Finishing Methods for Bead Stringing(Post)

Learn popular methods for finishing necklaces and other handmade jewelry with crimps and cord ends, jump rings, split rings, knots and jewelry clasps. This page is a brief overview with links to more ...

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 ont ...

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 ...

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 MelaasDesig ...

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 ...

Gemstone Index: Agate(Post)

No gemstone is more creatively striped by nature than agate. This distinct and dramatically banded variety of chalcedony is composed of quartz layers. This composition varies greatly and can be of ma ...

Campfire Skies - Riveted Barrette Tutorial(Post)

TierraCast's shimmering antique bronze leather, a hammer-textured spiral link, and shiny black rivets, combine to create a barrette that's perfect for Spring bonfires and Fall festivals. This securel ...

Metal Etching 101(Post)

Etching is a method of using chemicals to cut a design or pattern into a metal surface. Etching your own designs into metal is easier than it may sound, and it can be a fun and rewarding way to make ...

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 ...

About African Trade Beads(Post)

We carry an eclectic (and diminishing) variety of African beads, both old trade beads, and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, a ...

Soldering 101(Post)

Soldering (usually pronounced soddering) is the method of joining metal parts together, using another metal that has a lower melting temperature than the parts being joined.Solder is the portion that ...

Jewelry Safety: Lead Content Classifications(Post)

At Rings & Things, we work hard with manufacturers and testing agencies to ensure that our products meet the requirements of California's lead-in-adult-jewelry law, the most stringent law in the ...

Metals(Post)

Jump directly to illustration of gold-fill vs. gold plate.What are Elements and Alloys? Metals can be elements or alloys. Elements are the basic building blocks of chemistry. Examples of elements: Ox ...

Jewelry-Making Materials(Post)

We strive to provide you with clear, honest information, in a complicated and ever-changing world of jewelry-making materials.Our products are made of over 500 different materials (various semi-preci ...

Morse Code Converter(Page)

  Unlock the power of personalization with the Rings & Things Morse Code Translator. Craft jewelry that carries meaningful, private messages by transforming text into Morse code. From heart ...

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