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Tranquil Spangle Bracelet Tutorial(Post)
Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsDetermine desired bracelet length; add one inch. Cut a piece of cord 4 times this length. (7" bracelet + 1" = 8". 8" x 4 = 32")String the cord through th
Blue Pin Stripe Lashed Memory Wire Bracelet Tutorial(Post)This project uses durable, springy memory wire as the base, and 26-gauge dark blue Artistic Wire as an accent. Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsUse heavy-duty cutters to cut memory wire.Lashing t
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
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 a styl
TierraCast Luna Moth Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Tracy Proctor of TierraCastDesigner TipsString 8mm gemstone pebble bead and 1 gold spacer onto head pin. Bend wire over at top of spacer and use round nose pliers to form a 1/8" simple loo
Skull Kid Leather Wrapped Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsCreate a template from a copyright-free image.Glue your image pattern to the metal with rubber cement, and cut along the pattern with a jeweler's saw.Keep the saw b
Swinging Hearts Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy Scalise. Design by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsThese earrings are inspired by the CREATE YOUR STYLE design: "Mother´s Day Earrings: Swinging Hearts".Cut two
Golden Buzzer Charm Tutorial(Post)Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsThis 10mm charm is perfect for showcasing a 6mm stamped impression.Gold-fill is harder than sterling or pewter, but not as hard as nickel silver.Place your char
Fringe Lily Earrings Tutorial(Post)The patina on the tiny Swarovski crystal rivoli pendants is hard to see in the photo, but adds a subtle, very pretty effect when these earrings are worn.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut 2 c
Promise Pin Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsUse 26-gauge wire to lash the beads to the pin back.Cut the chain into two pieces: 5-1/2" and 6-1/2" in length.Use 6mm jump rings to attach the chain to the pin
Paw Print Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsSimply slide the charm onto the chain, cut chain to desired length, and pop the clasp onto both ends.This ball chain is sold by the foot. Order 2 feet for a
April Love - Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra Barrington How can I customize thee? Let me count the ways... Designer Tips Chain bracelets adorned with a simple heart charm continue to be popular. The sterling silver heart bla
Boho Barbie Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Laurel NewnhamDesigner TipsCut wire into two 16" lengths, one for each earring. Trim excess as needed.Hold wire tightly to create loops that are closer together.Experiment with the positio
Blushing Bride Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Delicate-looking filigree bead caps give this memory-wire bracelet the crowning touch. Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsAdd bead caps to each end of (2) 8mm fine rocks tubes and string each on
Rainbow Crystal Mobile Tutorial(Post)Created by: Kim Crosby, in the murky mists of Rings & Things' past... approximately 1979. Designer TipsWe were so excited when we discovered this VERY old project tutorial hiding in the archives broug
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
Never Enough Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsClean the glass pieces.Cut images, phrases and paper to fit the glass slide. Glue images and words to the paper.Sandwich paper between the glass pieces and careful
Hearts Across the States Keychain Tutorial(Post)Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsStamp hearts in desired locations on USA blank, and then use the "." (period) from the punctuation set to connect the hearts. (New to metal stamping? See Metal
Earth Day Hemp Macrame Bracelet Tutorial(Post)One 8" strand of 8mm large-hole gemstone beads is enough to make 3 bracelets just like this. In case dumortierite is out of stock, more gemstone ideas are linked below.Created by: Michelle HorningDesi
Tough Girl Rhinestone Chain and Leather Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer Tips Measure your rhinestone chain pieces to the same length for best results.Use an awl to pierce holes in the leather, and sew the chain to the cuff. Seal thr
Delightfully Dotty Enameled Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut copper sheet to size or use a premade copper blank. If you have cut your own blank, punch hole in appropriate location and file edges to remove roughness.Cr
Smokey Macrame Adjustable Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step by step macramé knotting instructions, see our blog article: DIY Shamballa-Style Macrame Bracelet Tutorial.Beads can be strung onto the bottom of the
Bubble Wand - Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut a 10" piece of wire.To straighten and harden the wire, run the length of the wire through the nylon pliers.Use the ring mandrel to form a "bubble" loop (ours
Red Vines and Nibs Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsSee step-by-step blog article: How to make wrapped leather braceletsStart with extra leather and thread; cutting off any excess is better than not having enough.For
Bermuda Triangle Earrings Tutorial(Post)No mysteries here, just a simple design with a stunning color effect. Bermuda Blue, with its intense flashes of teal and deep blues, has been one of our favorites from Swarovski since we first added i
Cumulus Threader Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer 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 an ear thread to the jump ring.Twist
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 onto the
Fire Cracker Crystal Bracelet Tutorial(Post)With this Fire Cracker bracelet, there is NO CHANCE you will not stand out at any Independence Day gathering, even with social distancing. This exquisite piece of jewelry is very easy to make, but it
Threads of September - Earrings Tutorial(Post)Channel-set Cubic Zirconia charms make it easy to create elegant linear jewelry. However, most colors and sizes (other than basic diamond clear) are out of production... get them while you can!Created
Isla Tortuga Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsChoose the size of chaton to nestle into the center of your succulent charm. Using the GS Hypo Cement add a little glue in the center of your charm and pl
Hydrangea Blossom Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsOpen the chain necklace's clasp.Thread the jump-ring side of the chain necklace through the side-to-side holes in each pearl ball bead, one bead at a time.If yo
Zen Yin Belt Buckle Tutorial(Post)Created by: Jan RobertsDesigner TipsThe economically-priced chatons used in this design are real leaded-glass crystals!Pre-plan your design so the clay doesn't dry out before you've finished placing y
Aqua Flower Crystal Earrings Tutorial(Post)Learn to make these sweet gold-filled chain tassel and link/hoop earrings, featuring Swarovski Edelweiss pendants, with parts that have been tested to work together!Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner T
Fashion and Function Pin Cushion Ring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy Mickelson Designer TipsCreate a cardboard template 2.5 times the diameter of the bezel (approximately 2.25" for this ring).Using a doubled 36" piece of sewing thread, knotted at one en
12th Man Earrings Tutorial(Post)Create a pair of sparkling earrings for your favorite football fan! These take just 5 minutes, and a few basic jewelry tools. No glue required, either!This pair of earrings features a "12" charm, but
Dirty Money Clip Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsClean both parts with alcohol and allow to dry. Apply flux to key points on the back of the scarab, and then apply small dots of solder to these points using so
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
Macrame Pastel Hemp Wrapped Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Tracy Designer TipsMaking a wrapped style bracelet is a great way to use a variety of hemp colors of hemp that are too short for other projects.The knotted pattern is created using the hal
Golden Halos Earrings Tutorial(Post)Due to the popularity of 10mm cushion square settings, we've included links to alternate styles below in case the primary setting used in the Golden Halos earrings is temporarily unavailable. Created
Men with Hats Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsSelect and laminate two family photos or other images (or use #60-280 Crafter's Pick™ The Ultimate adhesive to seal the images) and put them back to back.An easy
Geared Ring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsCut a strip of 20-gauge sheet 2.75" long. Smooth and straighten with a nylon hammer.Optional: Texture or stamp (see "How to Make a Metal-Stamped Charm" tech
Candara Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer Tips Unspool approximately 26" of copper wire. Pull it smooth with flat nylon-jaw pliers.Trim the end neatly (flush) with flush cutters.Use ring-bending plier
Sand Dollar Leather Bracelet Tutorial(Post)This stylishly simple bracelet looks great worn alone, or with other bangles or leather bracelets. Created by: Sondra Barrington Designer TipsCut leather flush after measuring. Use a dab of glue in
Blooming Lotus Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsAttach the eye pin loop to the crystal pear charm (twist loop open and closed).String on beads in the following order: 3mm silver-plated heishi bead,4mm bicone
Aventurine Spiral Clip-on Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsAdd desired beads to eye pin, and use one-step looper (or wire cutters and round-nose pliers) to make a simple loop at the other end.When creating your new lo
Baroque Beauty Pearl Necklace Tutorial(Post)Modified from a design created by Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team Designer TipsUsing beading wire, slip on one crimp bead and one end of the Maker's Toggle, and crimp to close. Add crimp co
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
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
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
Faith + Awareness Bracelet(Post)This simple design says it all. Make a statement with a silver charm bracelet you can make in just moments ... no tools required! You need only three items: 1 TierraCast Cross Charm, 1 TierraCast Cau
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