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Christmas Cluster Earrings Tutorial(Post)
Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsWire wrap all the metal, pearl and crystal beads before assembling.For each earring, Rita used 18 - 4mm crystal bicones in mixed reds, greens and whites, 6 - 3 ...
Silken Bouquet Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsDetermine desired length of finished bracelet.Subtract 1 1/4" from total desired length for connector piece.Keeping toggle clasp parts attached, remove center ...
Threads of Turquoise Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer Tips Wire wrap the crystals directly onto the ear thread chain. See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for detailed instruction on ...
Snowy Crystal Christmas Tree Earrings Tutorial(Post)Design by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team and Rings & Things.Designer TipsFor each earring, string onto one head pin: one 12mm margarita; one 10mm margarita; one margarita 8mm; one 6mm ...
Flores de Muertos Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse 4 of each color crystal to create 28 wrapped loop crystal dangles.This finished length is 8.5". Use larger or smaller jump rings to adjust the length.Free ...
Candy Cane Crystal Earrings Tutorial(Post)Design by: CREATE YOUR STYLE and Rings & Things. Designer Tips Due to the tiny hole size on the 2mm beads, this design will not work on a head pin. Make a tiny head on each end of th ...
Tiny Dancer Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsMake a pile of crystal dangles with head pins and crystal beads - as many as you feel like making. For these earrings I made 12 dangles for each earring ...
Classic Crystal Christmas Trees Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsFor complete step-by-step directions, visit our Blog post: Twelve Days of Christmas Jewelry Designs: Swarovski Crystal Tree EarringsFree Technique Sheets & ...
Crystal Tree Earrings Tutorial(Post)Designer TipsAdd a smoky quartz cube bead to the head pin, then add the largest fern green margarita bead, then 1 each of the rest of the margarita beads in decreasing size order, and top with the me ...
Costa Rica Sunset Bracelet Tutorial(Post)This style of jewelry has a variety of names, including "hand chain" and "pirate bracelet". Whatever the name, we think you'll love the colors!Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCut 2 feet of ...
Lady 12 - Go Hawks - Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Liz GrafDesigner TipsPlace your spacer beads, cobalt blue bicones, and peridot round crystals on the eye pin in order.Create (and close) your eye pin the opposite direction of the way the ...
All Black and White Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut chain to a length of 8 links. Attach one end to earwire for ease in handling.Create dangles with crystal beads and round metal beads, and wire wrap directl ...
Sparkle Motion Gypsy Ring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Laurel NewnhamWe no longer carry the 3-loop ring blank in silver plate, but we do still have some in gold plate, so we've linked the parts for a gold version of this ring as well as silve ...
Polynesian Sunset Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsFor step by step instructions on making loops, see: Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).String beads in random pattern in varying 3 to 5" lengths on beading ...
TierraCast Succulent Post Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsPlace one bicone, one 8-10mm amethyst rondelle and another bicone onto eye pin. Cut remaining eye pin with wire cutters, leaving .25" to form into loop to close. At ...
Retro Tree Earrings Tutorial(Post)The metallic glint of silver shade Margarita sew-ons reminds me of the retro aluminum Christmas trees of years gone by. I mixed up the crystals with TierraCast Bead caps, which echo the shape of a tr ...
Southwest Chandelier Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson. Designer TipsWhen you trim the eye pins on the 3 bead sections, retain two of the pieces to use for the shorter 2 bead section instead of using another whole eye pin.Open ...
Vintner Earrings Tutorial(Post)Vintaj findings are designed to be alterable ... here's a fine example!Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsSlightly flatten the dome of the Vintaj bead cap. Bend 3 of the "legs" around the sides ...
Red Kite Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse fine tip round nose pliers in order to make loops that match the small loops on the eyepins. For looping instructions, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)As you m ...
Mermaid in the Moon Necklace Tutorial(Post)The lovely glass bead used in this free necklace design goes by a number of names including mermaid beads and mystic aura beads. They've even been mistaken for moonstone gemstones! They are 2 half-sp ...
Dragonfly Drop Earrings(Post)Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies 1 #37-295-460 Sterling Silver Jump Ring, Round - 6mm, 20.5-gauge (10 Pieces)1 #34-569-04 TierraCast Sterling Silver Earring Hook with 2mm Bead (pair)1 ...
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 ...
Enlightened Earring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUsing a longer head pin allows for double "messy" wrapping at the top of each crystal.Attach 4 crystal dangles to each of 6 jump rings. 2 extra jump rings face ...
Seaspray Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsFigure out the "top" and "bottom" of the chain, to make sure the shells hang correctly. Attach simple loop crystal dangles to the chain link under the seashell ...
Stardust Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsLink together 6 garnets with the 26-gauge gold-filled wire. Link one more garnet but add one CZ drop at the end: For step-by-step linking instructions, see Jewel ...
Silver Spray Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsWhen making a large number of beaded dangles, it is quickest to do them assembly line style. Figure out the correct length for the wire, and trim all wires, st ...
Dark Skies Enameled Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse dapping block to shape blank.After dapping, punch 1/16" hole using the smaller (silver) side of a EuroTool "helicopter" punch.Clean blank with penny brite ...
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 ...
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 ...
Infinite Path Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Kameron FoxDesigner TipsThese earrings and matching bracelet were created using the step by step instructions on page 92 of Beautiful Wire Jewelry for Beaders: Creative Wirework Projects ...
DIY Adjustable Bangle Bracelet Tutorial(Post)This style of bracelet is a great one-size-fits-all design. OK, so technically the same bracelet size won't fit both a petite 6-year-old and a Samoan warrior, but odds are that you can determine one ...
Baroque Beauty Necklace Tutorial(Post)Designer TipsUsing one eye pin, slide on one 6mm 5328 bicone bead and make a simple loop. Repeat 30 more times and set aside. New to making jewelry? See Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Using an eye pin ...
Costa Rica Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsIf using the bulk cable chain, measure desired length, use 2 pairs of chain-nose pliers to open link at desired length, attach one en ...
Stardust Earrings II Tutorial(Post)Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsLink together 7 apatite or aquamarine beads with the 26-gauge gold-filled wire. Link 1 more blue bead but add 1 CZ drop at the end: For step-by-step linking ...
Sun Tea Enameled Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsClean the blank with Penny Brite per package instructions. Rinse thoroughly and avoid touching further.Spray klyr fire onto blank, and sift on a base coat of w ...
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