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M is for Monogram Necklace Tutorial(Post)
Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFabricate the BRONZclay focal according to the manufacturer's instructions. Like many other metal clays, BRONZclay must be fired in a kiln. BRONZclay shrinks ap ...
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 ...
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 instru ...
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 ...
Poppy Field Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsSelect and clean two matching glass pieces.Select an image and cut it to match the glass shape and size.Carefully wrap the glass with copper-foil tape. To creat ...
Coffee Break Bracelet(Post)Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies1 #AMIET-15 TOHO Amiet Beading Thread, Auburn (20 Meters/22 Yards)1 #03-200-CGS8 PRESTIGE 3200 8mm Rivoli Sew-On Stone Crystal Golden Shado ...
Cave Man Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsCarefully plan the cutting pattern. The shape of these cuts creates decorative prongs or tabs to hold the gemstone slab bead.For this design draw the shape to be c ...
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 ...
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 ...
The North Star Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCreate a bail using a 5/16" x 3" piece of 24-gauge copper sheet: Cut, file, stamp, punch and ream the holes a bit larger. Use bail-making pliers to bend the sta ...
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 inst ...
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 ...
Green and Gold Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: The R&T Showroom TeamDesigner TipsPlace crystal stones in bezels, and carefully bend prongs down using fingers and/or nylon-jaw pliers.Add a large round jump ring to the football char ...
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 ...
Promise Pin Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsUse 26-gauge wire to lash the beads to the pin back.Cut the chain into two pieces: 5-1/2" and 6-1/2" in length.Use 6mm jump rings to attach the chain to the pi ...
Bees and Blossoms Bangle Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsOne of the things I love about this bangle bracelet, is that it's extra small, so fits me perfectly. However, that means it doesn't fit many other ad ...
Purple and Gold Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: The R&T Showroom Team 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 s ...
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 ...
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 ...
Russ Recycles Clip Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsPostage stamp charmThe canceled postage stamp was scanned and reduced to fit the square picture-frame charm.Seal front and back of the image with a waterproof ba ...
Mehandi Coil Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse shears to cut flat wire. Texture as desired with texturing hammer or metal stamps.Create coil by wrapping at an angle around large barrel of bail making pl ...
Triple the Fun Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsUsing alcohol wipes, clean both Palace Crimp Ends on the inside.Using the black suede lace, make a double overhand knot in the center ...
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Antiqued Brass Jump Ring, Round, 6mm (ounce)
$8.42HINT 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...