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Go Zags - March Madness Bracelet(Post)
Created by: Summer Melaas Designer TipsStamp the tag with 3mm letter stamps. For longer team names, use a larger tag or smaller set of stamps. See Metal Stamping 101 for detailed stamping instructio
Red, White and Blue Sterling Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsCenter a stone in a setting and gently squeeze prongs in (with your hands or pliers) working from opposite sides to keep the stone centered. Once the prongs a
Soar With Me Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsPatina, seal and use bracelet-bending pliers to apply a gentle curve to the metal sparrow before riveting it to the leather.For hints on applying Vintaj
Puppy Love Pin Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsThe Complete Metalsmith (#62-011) provides a useful chart for selecting saw blades. Or scroll down to the comments section of our "Tips for Sawing Sheet Metal wi
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 fin
Tschinkel's Circles Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsLay out a pattern on the blank bracelet. Free-hand, or using a ruler, mark each spot using an awl or an extra-fine point marker. (The heishi beads pictured ar
Pearl Wraparound Swarovski Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsUsing one head pin, slide on one 5844 10mm elongated baroque pearl, make a simple loop and set aside. Repeat 29 more times and set asi
Candy Corn All Dressed Up - Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Janet BoyingtonThese earrings were inspired by the Swarovski crystal candy corn earrings. Janet used a decreasing brick stitch to create the candy corn. Designer TipsBegin with the bottom
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 j
BeBop Blues Earrings Tutorial(Post)This project uses Swarovski crystal pearls. Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsSince you only need to make simple loops and open/close jump rings, these earrings are a perfect project to make on the
Star Light Netted Ornament Cover Tutorial(Post)Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCreate a unique, beautiful netted Christmas ornament cover with size 11 seed beads, and Swarovski crystal pearls or your choice of accent beads and drops --
TierraCast Nesting Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Design by: Katie Hill (TierraCast)Designer TipsTIP: Don’t stretch the cords when knotting. Tie with cord relaxed, but with extra slack taken up.Cut three 12" strands of elastic cord. Pull on the ends
Music Lover Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsCut out the desired image.Consider sealing both sides of the image to prevent possible discoloration of the image.24mm Piddix collage hearts should fit s
Russ Recycles Clip Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsPostage stamp charmThe canceled postage stamp was scanned and reduced to fit the square picture-frame charm.Seal front and back of the image with a waterproof bar
Dragonfire Men's Wrapped Bracelet Tutorial(Post)The classic wrapped leather bracelet is a great men's bracelet style already, and becomes even more masculine when you use leather bolo cord for the base.We ran out of 12mm Dragon Blood Jasper beads a
Leather and Stone Lashed Wrap Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy Morris Designer TipsThis exclusive Rings & Things wrapped leather bracelet kit contains everything needed to make one triple-wrap bracelet with parts to spare. It can also be worn as
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'
Aurora Sprinkles Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsCut bezel strip to size (one 8-12" piece) and flatten/ work harden with nylon hammer.Add texture to both sides of bezel strip with texture stamping hammer an
Basketball Finals - DIY Team Colors Bracelet(Post)C'est La Vie Finals BraceletWhether you defy history, or regularly make history, we've got your colors -- over 80 colors to choose from, and a nice variety of frame setting options.Created by: Polly N
Buried Treasure Acorn Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsString the 4.5mm round corrugated bead onto the head pin.String two rubber earring backs onto the head pin, the first one positioned against the 4.5mm round corr
Ava's Big Day Bridal Set Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar Designer Tips Determine placement of the stamped letters on metal charm, or paper.Carefully stamp the blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounc
Busy Bee Earring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsTape the stamping blanks to the steel block. Use a permanent marker to draw lines where you want to stamp the phrase "BUSY BEE".When stamping, make sure that each
June Baby Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonThis might be the easiest pair of earrings you ever make!Designer TipsPlace the CZs face down on the rubber block. Center the post prongs over the stone. Push down straight
Craters of the Moon Earrings Tutorial(Post)Learn simple but effective techniques to hammer-texture and dome metal disks to create beautiful handmade earrings.Created by: Mollie ValenteHammer and Dome the BlanksPlace a Vintaj blank on the steel
Can Can Flowers Bobby Pins Tutorial(Post)Created by: Toni Plastino Designer Tips Cut and flatten aluminum soda cans of your choice. Pick ones with interesting colors and patterns.Cut flower shapes with craft punches.Paint the flowers with
Botanical Bird Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsFollow wire-wrapped loop instructions in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF) to create wire-wrapped link sections with the crystal beads. Be sure to add the various componen
Autumn Waterfall Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer Tips3 sunny shades of orange crystal bicones cascade in a warm ombre waterfall, from Vintaj hammered brass rings.Make wire-wrapped loops using ball-end head pi
Crowned Bobby Pin Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hitchinson Designer TipsUse a ready-made silicone mold of your choice or make your own mold with Amazing Mold Putty.Lightly dust the mold with metallic powder. Tap off excess.Prepar
Belle of Ireland Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Liz GrafDesigner TipsMeasure and cut cotton cord to 20".Cut 2 sections off the chain (10 links each section).Pick out six 4mm jump rings and one 6mm jump ring.Place 8 heishi beads on the c
Layered Floral Earrings with Stamping Tutorial(Post)Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies2 #44-722-28-0 Brass Stamping Blank, Long Oval Drop, 41mm1 #69-245-103 ImpressArt Metal Stamp, Floral Swirl1 6-piece pack #44-180-027-6 Antiqued
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
Bejeweled Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy Morris Designer TipsClose the hoop. Lash the rhinestone chain onto the hoop using Artistic Wire, wrapping around the hoop twice between each link of chain.Start and end the chain ove
Golden Sunshine Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Janet Boyington Designer TipsCut three 10" strands of gold Beadalon stringing wire. My bracelet measures about 6.5" when competed and ready to wear. Plan accordingly for larger wrist sizes
Bat Signal Magnetic Pin Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteFor step-by-step instructions -- with photographs -- for this project, see our blog article: Jewelry Making: DIY Bat-Signal Magnetic Pin.Parts-List and More Links Below...Sug
Cities in Bloom Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsUse a permanent marker to draw a few clouds in the sky, and tufts of grass on the ground. (After etching, I thought my tufts of grass looked more like a citys
A Dog's Night Out Collar Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsWhether it be the park or the opera, your pooch will prance in style with this custom and personalized doggie necklace.Determine the total length of the
Chainmaille-Style Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsThis project has step-by-step illustrated instructions in our blog: How To Make Chainmaille-Style EarringsSuggested Supplies1 ounce (use 8 pieces) #37-178-1 Whit
Belle Starr Leather and Turquoise Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsStart with extra leather and thread, cutting off any excess is better than not having enough.For security, add additional stitches on the first and last bea
Becoming One Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsTo make the fingerprint heart pendant, form the desired pendant shape in silver metal clay. Allow it to dry, and pre-finish, then spritz thoroughly with distill
Coeur de Paris Earring Tutorial(Post)This project uses Swarovski crystals.Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsPlace flat back crystal hearts on a work surface with the flat side up.Mix two-part epoxy according to the package directions
Simple Silk Swag Men's Magnetic Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Laurae SatherDesigner TipsCut the post portion off the rivoli earring finding.File the back until you have an approximately 4-5mm flat spot (about the same diamter as the earring magnet).M
Big Bold Pearls as Tassels - Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsCut approximately 25" of cord, add a pearl, and tie a simple overhand knot at one end. Pull the knot tight, then pull the pearl up against this knot and add a
Bee Moody Bracelet Tutorial(Post)The moody bee and sensitive side beads on this adjustable Shamballa-style macramé bracelet change color with slight temperature changes, like mood rings from the 70's!by: Michelle Horning Designer T
Arrow - Etched Copper Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsOptional: Punch a hole in the corner of the blank, following instructions in hole-punch below. After completing bracelet, dangle a charm or beaded dangle of your
Bloodstone Adjustable Macrame Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Michelle Horning Designer 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 th
Spokane Showroom(Post)Visit our Spokane, WA, Showroom for personalized service and expert advice that you can't get in the big box stores! Many of our staff members are jewelry makers, and they're ready to help you discove
Metal Stamping 101(Post)Make your own custom charms, pendants, connectors, tags and more! Metal stamping is not only the latest craze — it's also a lot of fun and gives you design freedom. Plus, handcrafted metal components
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
Spokane Jewelers Guild(Post)You are cordially invited to the next meeting of the Spokane Jewelers Guild.Meetings are normally held at 5:00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, September thru May, at Rings & Things, 1011 E 2nd A
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
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