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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

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

Milky Way Cuff Links Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut the images to size.Seal with packing tape and cut out.Adhere to bottle cap with Hypo Cement.Apply UV resin following package instructions.Attach cuff link f

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

Well Suited Barrette Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Megan Holden   Designer TipsClean bezels of barrettes with a clean, wet cloth and allow to dry.Paint the bottom of one barrette bezel with red paint, using smallest brush of Ranger set to

Tamed Urchin Ring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCenter the stone in the ring setting and gently squeeze in prongs (with your hands or pliers) working from opposite sides to keep the stone centered. Once the p

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

Crescent Moon Hoop Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsPlan your crystal bead pattern. My pattern has 8 crystal beads per earring and goes from dark to light, creating a subtle blue ombre.Use a cup bur tool to soften

Star of India Netted Christmas Ornament 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 --

Herbaceous Polymer Ring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Jaci Boston Designer Tips Wash your hands thoroughly before handling the clay, since polymer clay tends to pick up any dirt and dander that may be hiding.Use a pasta machine to condition a

Trio of Pearls - Leather Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Sondra Barrington   Designer TipsAdd a pearl to one end of the cord, and tie a simple overhand knot on each side of the pearl. Use an awl to help pull the knots tight up against the pearl

Pleasant Dream Etched Barrette Tutorial(Post)

 Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsCut 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 until water s

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

99 Luftballons Tutorial(Post)

ok, so maybe it's just 2 Red Balloons, not 99...Created by: Summer Melaas and Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer TipsPunch a 1/16" hole in each blank, directly opposite the existing loop or hole.Clean the b

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

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

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

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

Aqua Love Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsString necklace and finish ends following directions in Beading Cable How-To Sheet below. Use Wire Guardians for a professional finish at the ends of your beading

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

Wintry Mix Ink Stamped Leather Bracelets Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsUse StazOn® ink and rubber stamps of your choice to create a festive bracelet in minutes.Choose from ready-made leather bracelets or leather strips.Since the Staz

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

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

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 securely

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

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

Silent Night Glass Tile Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsRoughen the bail with sandpaper before gluing.Use adhesive to: * Seal the front and back of the image. * Affix some fine glitter to the image for extra sparkle.

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

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

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

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

Summer Cane Slice Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy ScaliseDesigner TipsCreate a polymer cane using the colors listed or those of your choosing.To make it easier to cut the cane slices, wait a day before cutting, or freeze the cane brie

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

Captured Aventurine Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsUnspool approximately 20" of copper wire. Pull it smooth with flat nylon-jaw pliers.Trim the end neatly (flush) with flush cutters.Coil the wire around a 14-2

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'

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

Wickedly Simple Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions -- with detailed photographs -- for making wickedly simple wire-wrapped rings with beads and 22-gauge wire, see our tutorial at b

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

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

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

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

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