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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
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
Little Spiral Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsThe extra jump rings used when hanging the cluster of charms on this necklace help keep the spiral charm facing forward.For instructions on making beaded head p
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
Cardio Amour Wire Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsFor illustrated step-by-step instructions for this necklace, please see the full Heartbeat Necklace Tutorial in our blog.Suggested Supplies 1 each #05-741-08-1
Graveyard Sweater Guard Tutorial(Post)Created by: Liz Graf Designer TipsMeasure the 3.9mm chain, and cut one 4" piece, and one 5" piece.Measure the 4.5mm chain, and cut a 6" piece.Attach the chains to the sweater guards with large jump
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
Man in the Maze Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsString three 8mm round gemstone beads on an eye pin.Finish the end of the eye pin with a wrapped loop; snip off the excess eye-pin tail. For step-by-step instruc
Sweet Skull Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUsing ball-end head pins, make 8 beaded loop dangles in flowery colors. Use one metal rondelle on each side of the crystal bead for fuller dangles. Wrapped loop
Take Flight Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Bridget AustinDesigner TipsUse a small amount of E-6000 adhesive to glue one cord end onto the cording.Using a head pin, slide on one spacer bead, an apatite pebble bead and one more space
Classic Bridal Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsAttach ear wire to top loop of filigree. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Use jump rings to attach the pear pe
Frida's Hands Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsString the following beads onto a eye pin: 1 round corrugated-metal bead, 2 rubber wire keepers (these work as positioning beads for the large-hole Mirage bead),
Balancing Act Asymmetrical Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner Tips - Earring 1Attach a tiny heart charm to the end of an eye pin. String on a rose-peach pearl and form a simple loop on the end. Then attach to the the end link o
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
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
Trilogy of Treats with no Tricks - Earrings Tutorial(Post)3 fun pairs of Halloween earrings created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team (slightly modified by Rings & Things to replace discontinued items.)Designer TipsFor the black cat earrings, add
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 t
Shoreline Bangle Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsMake wire-wrapped loops with the pearls, and add a jump ring to each charm. For instructions on wire-wrapped loops, and best way to open and close jump rings, s
Pieces of the Sky Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsTwist open a 4mm jump ring, string it through the crystal link hole, and twist securely closed. Repeat with the opposite side of the crystal link. For best way t
Fade To Black Crystal Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner Tips Arrange stones from lightest to darkest.Set first rivoli in top setting, pressing the bezel into place to hold the stone firm. Bending the bezel where the seco
Summer Rain Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsPlace a wire guard on the round link and crimp a 10-inch piece of flex wire through the wire guard (see Jewelry Basics 101 - PDF).String one each in this ord
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
April in Mind Tutorial(Post)You might think that mixing these textures wouldn't work, but they look great together! As they move, the larger link shines, and the tiny link sparkles. The CZ charm WAS available in Jet + all 12 bir
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
Egyptian Sun Earring Tutorial(Post)Learn how to make earrings that shine like the sun, with beautiful Swarovski crystal scarab beads and crystal Sahara suns!Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner Tips Gold-fill items keep their shine for a
On Target Earrings Tutorial(Post)Use any combination of seed bead and heart colors, with Chevron-bead plating colors that you like. There are hundreds of possible combinations.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsAdd chevron and s
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 #01-400-12-4
DIY Lotus Paisley Bracelet(Post)Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsSet the cushion square crystal stone in the setting. Keeping the stone centered, use your fingers, a burnishing tool, or flat nylon-jaw pliers to gently bend
Blue Valentines Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsPlace a Swarovski square cushion stone in the bezel setting. Firmly hold the bezel setting (or work on a rubber block). Use the burnisher to carefully push the f
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
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
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
Tiny Living Terrarium Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer Melaas Designer TipsAdd about 1/2" of soil, a small amount of moss, then sedum or other tiny succulents to a glass bottle charm. Total dirt/moss should be about 3/4". Mist very li
Rainbow Rider Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse a jump ring to add the the sterling unicorn charm to the bottom hole of the 12mm crystal Rainbow Dark drop. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump R
Sunny Day Skull Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCreate skull dangles and outer-circle Size 6 E bead dangles with headpins, corrugated beads, and seed beads.For step-by-step direction on making head pin loops,
Sour Patch Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson 12mm #4470 Cushion Squares by Swarovski are nearly gone, but these settings also work with most other brands of 12mm cushion squares. Shop remaining colors while they last!
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 directly
GO TEAM! Seahawks Colors Key Ring(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsAdd a jump ring to the football charm. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Slide the team color charms and the
Lu Star Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: The Swarovski Crystal CREATE YOUR STYLE Design TeamDesigner TipsUsing one eye pin, attach one Chinese Lu Charm to the bottom.Slide on one 6mm gold bicone crystal, one 10mm Rouge pearl, and
Easy as Pie Napkin Ring Tutorial(Post)TierraCast's Wire Hoops aren't just for earrings and charm-holder pendants -- they're also a great size for napkin rings! Create autumn-themed napkin holders with TierraCast's limited-edition pumpkin
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 a
Together Cause Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsString a bead cap, pastel pink pearl bead, and another bead cap onto the ball-end head pin and make a large wire-wrapped loop. Make the loop large enough, so th
Garden Magic Bookmark Tutorial(Post)Pair the magic of books with the magic of a garden forever in full bloom!Created by: Liz GrafDesigner TipsTwist to open the loop on the eye pin, add dragonfly charm, and close loop. For most secure wa
TierraCast Bee Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsCut 20" of 1.5mm cord in your choice of color and cut again into 2 pieces, one 12" and one 8".Feed one open end of each cord through each end of honeycomb link (as s
Impression COPPRclay Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsCreate the COPPRclay links according to the manufacturer's instructions. Like most other metal clays, COPPRclay must be fired in a kiln. COPPRclay shrinks app
Simple Elegance Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer Melaas Designer TipsOpen loop at bottom of ear wire. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF),Slide one connector onto the ear wire, ma
Pearls and Swirls Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCreate two BRONZclay™ charms according to the manufacturer's instructions. Like most metal clays, BRONZclay must be fired in a kiln. BRONZclay shrinks approxima
Ring Around the Rosies Earring Tutorial(Post)The TierraCast Dulce Vida rings are reversible, with a different design on each side. If you wish the earrings to match, face the rings in the same direction during assembly.Created by: Rita Hutchinso
Circles in the Sand Necklace Tutorial(Post)This is a lovely summery design with secure wire-wrapped links, and can also double as November birthstone jewelry (citrines) or June (pearls).Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsUsing a 12"
Spiders and Skulls Jewelry Set Tutorial(Post)Created by: Liz GrafDesigner Tips - For Necklace:String crystals, skull beads, and beads on beading cable. Finish each end with a crimp tube and wire protector.Attach spider charms with jump rings to
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White Plated Jump Ring, Round, 3mm (ounce)
$8.92HINT When you open and close jump rings, twist ends instead of "ovaling" them. This keeps their round shape better, which makes them easier to close neatly. See Related Products links...