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Baptized by Fire Bracelet Tutorial(Post)
Created by: Lindsey GreenDesigner TipsMix and match the crosses in any way you would like! No pattern is required.Adjust the length of the leather pieces and number of jump rings to change the size o ...
Pearls Before Swine Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCreate a saddle for the pig with two filigrees wrapped around his middle.Use jump rings to connect the two filigrees at the top. Carefully bend the filigrees ar ...
Water's Edge Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsGlue the bead cappers into the holes of the focal bead and dry according to manufacturer’s directions.Use jump rings to attach chain and lobster clasp to the fo ...
Foliage Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer Tips Make 45 wire-wrapped loop dangles, each with a single crystal bicone. See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Use a jump ring ...
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 ...
Blue Halo Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsPlace the crystal in the bezel setting and using the nylon jaw flat pliers gently fold the prongs down over the crystal.Using the 6.5mm jump ring attach the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bermuda Crescent Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut 4 lengths of chain, each 4 links long.Use 4.5mm jump rings to attach chain to the top holes of the crescent link. For best way to open and close loops, see ...
Dumortierite and Copper Coin Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Dee MuellerDesigner TipsCreate bead connectors with the 8mm rondelles and 14mm faceted round beads.Cut eight 1" pieces of chain. With jump rings attach two pieces of chain to each of six ...
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 ...
Lady-Leg Etched Earrings Tutorial(Post)These fun etched copper earrings were cut out with shears (a jeweler's saw would also work great) and then the resist was hand-drawn with Sharpie, in the patterns of toes and thigh-high stockings.Cre ...
Frippery Soldered Frame Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsChoose 2 pieces of glass from the package and clean.NOTE: this design was created with 1.25" square glass, which is no longer available. 1" and 22mm replacements ...
Fleur de Bee Pendant - Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsPatina the bee and darken the frame with Win-Ox™.Apply wax to seal the pieces, after you have achieved desired patina effect.Attach the bee and filigree usin ...
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 ...
Independence Day Fireworks Earrings Tutorial(Post)Mix & match your favorite shades of red, white and blue -- we used Siam, Light Siam, Alabaster, Opal, Sapphire and Capri, but linked in a few other shades below as well.Created by: Polly Nobbs-La ...
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 cha ...
Ultraviolet Crystal Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse chain nose pliers to gently close the tabs over the crystal stones. See Learn to make easy rivoli crystal rings blog for tips on setting crystals in bezels ...
Boho Barbie Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Laurel NewnhamDesigner TipsCut wire into two 16" lengths, one for each earring. Trim excess as needed.Hold wire tightly to create loops that are closer together.Experiment with the positi ...
Never Enough Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsClean the glass pieces.Cut images, phrases and paper to fit the glass slide. Glue images and words to the paper.Sandwich paper between the glass pieces and carefu ...
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 ...
Holiday Lights Necklace Tutorial(Post)This sparkling "Christmas light" project is a fun, festive winter design to create with Swarovski crystal teardrop beads in colors of your choice.Created by: Rings & Things Staff Designer TipsAdd ...
Aztec Princess Earring Tutorial(Post)This project uses Swarovski crystals. Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsMark all six of your triangle blanks with a permanent marker dot in one of the points and straight down on the opposite sid ...
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 ...
Gianni's Garden Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsMeasure, mark and punch the hanging holes: 3 holes spaced to match the loops of the triangle, and one hole on the bottom.Use a rubber stamp of your choice and t ...
Happy Octopus Bangle Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsFor a step-by-step tutorial with images for this project, see the blog post: How to Make an Expandable Wire Bangle Bracelet.Use heavy-duty cutter ...
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 ...
Sonya Snow Skater Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy Mickelson Designer TipsCut the metal sheet to the desired size. File the edges smooth and punch holes in corners and on the bottom. Sand the surfaces and clean.Place inked rubb ...
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". M ...
Noble Fir Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCreate a COPPRclay™ pendant following the manufacturer's guidelines included with the clay and your kiln.Mollie made her own pattern sheet by taking a piece of ...
Interchangeable Bracelet Tutorial(Post)All chain and settings used below are in Antique Brass, but Silver Plate and Antique Copper settings are also available!Created by: Bridget AustinDesigner TipsUse chain nose pliers or a burnishing to ...
When the Day Met the Night(Post)Created by: Tricia Van LeuvenShimming moonstone, sparkling Metallic Sunshine crystal, and Mystic Black pearls make a perfect set of jewelry for the next solar Eclipse. Try subbing malachite, azurite ...
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