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Red Hot Love Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Take our inexpensive rough-looking raw brass bracelet, and learn how easy it is to add color and a high shine! Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsRemove age patina and minor blemishes from the b ...

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 ...

Geometric Chevron Earrings Tutorial(Post)

These geometric, simplistic, edgy metallic long chain earrings feature double spike Swarovski crystals! The attention-grabbing, lightweight earrings look like a million bucks but, they are actually v ...

Happy Brass Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsIf you're new to metal stamping, first take a look at the step-by-step instructions in our free Metal Stamping 101 PDF.Plan pattern -- some designers prefer to ...

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 ...

Dapped Love Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Designer TipsStamp "Love" or desired word or pattern on 19mm brass disk, and antique it using Novacan. (See Metal Stamping 101)Punch a hole near the top of both disks using the 1/16" side of the 2-ho ...

Hunter-Gatherer Earrings Tutorial(Post)

January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation day in the United States. Celebrate these quirky Sciuridaes with us!Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsPlace the squirrel charms on the rubber block and polish ...

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 s ...

The Imp Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsPlan out design, and stamp words and symbols. ("I Drink and I Know Things" is a quote from Game of Thrones, and the colors used here are the colors of house La ...

Cowgirl Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsUse the pein side (rounded) of your hammer to texturize the surface of the copper metal strip on the steel block.Using your metal shears, cut a 3/4 inch by 4 inc ...

Tri-Tone Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer TipsUsing a pre-cut and finished bracelet blank, and precut 6" patterned wire makes this bracelet assemble in a snap!Apply pattern to copper blank with des ...

Astral Love Resin Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsSee instruction page for making no-solder bezels.Cut paper to match bezel wire shape.Seal paper and adhere to inside of bezel.Mix a small batch of resin and po ...

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 ...

Garden Gate Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step illustrated instructions for making this pair of earrings, see our Swarovski Dome Round Stone blog article.Suggested Supplies2 each #01-400-12- ...

Bee Keeper Reliquary Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor a step-by-step tutorial with images, check out the How to Create a Reliquary Pendant blog post.Cut and shape the blank: Measure and cut a brass blank 1 x 1- ...

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 ...

Tangerine Delta Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Megan HoldenDesigner TipsClean the inside of the rivoli settings with alcohol swabs, and allow to dry.Place a small drop of E-6000 or GS Hypo Cement into the cup of each setting and light ...

J is for January - Birthstone Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsPlace your charm on a steel block, and use a brass hammer and letter of your choice to stamp the monogram / initial. New to metal stamping? See Metal Stamping ...

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 ...

Funky Bohemian Spike Set Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsCut three pieces of 20-gauge copper wire, each 6" long.Make a wrapped loop at one end of each wire.For step-by-step illustrated instructions, see our blog articl ...

Go West Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsMaking the Pendant:Cut the handle loop of the heart charm and file smooth.Mark hole locations with a Sharpie®, and use the hole punch to make two 1/16th-inch ha ...

Starry Night - Constellation Jewelry(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasSo many options for Constellation necklaces!Pick your favorite blank (something thick, like 16-gauge).Find a constellation that you like. For a good star map, search the web, ...

Pennant Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse texture plates from the tool kit to create designs on each torch-fired metal clay pennant. Patina each with liver of sulfur.Center one of the pennants on t ...

Moonshine Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsPunch a hole in the top center of each mason jar blank (available in copper, brass and sterling silver). If desired, tumble-polish or sand the blanks to remove a ...

Witchy Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsKeep the saw blade well lubricated to create ease while sawing.To avoid breaking your blades, keep the saw upright, without tilting, while you're sawing.For perfec ...

Witchy Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsKeep the saw blade well lubricated to create ease while sawing.To avoid breaking your blades, keep the saw upright, without tilting, while you're sawing.For perfec ...

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 instr ...

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 eac ...

Little Sprout Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step illustrated instructions showing how to engrave the pendant, see Rings & Things blog post "Jewelry Making DIY – Make a Micro Engraved Penda ...

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 distil ...

Hootie and the Sodalites Earring Tutorial(Post)

Learn how to make stamped earrings using an owl stamp, copper findings and orange sodalite gemstones.Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsChoose a metal design stamp to fit the metal blank.Use tape ...

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 th ...

Low Tide Asymmetrical Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer Tips: Earring 1String a pear-shaped pearl and a 3mm corrugated bead onto a head pin. Form a wrapped loop. (See Jewelry Basics 101 PDF).Twist open the Vin ...

Rose Quartz Healing Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsCut 12" of wire to wrap the gemstone donut.Center the wire on the donut and wrap each side 2 times.Pinch the two wires flush together with chain-nose pliers.Use ...

Safe Journey Pendant Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente   Designer TipsTo add texture, place the metal blank on the steel block and use the ball end of the hammer to make a lightly hammered surface.After hammering, the meta ...

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 ...