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Scrap Chain Tassel Earring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy Mickelson   Designer TipsIf you buy spools of chain for various projects, you inevitably end up with scrap pieces. These left overs are too short for necklaces or maybe too fine ...

Icicle Lights Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesign by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsAdd a crystal teardrop bead to a head pin (narrow side towards the head of the pin), add a rhinestone wheel ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sunshine Squared Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Bridget AustinDesigner TipsNo jump rings are needed; all you need are the links from the chain, to combine the sew-on stones and clasp.See the Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF) for instructions on ...

Pearl and Tassel Madness Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsCut six 2" lengths of chain.Cut 5" of Artistic wireMake a loop with round nose pliers, slide 3 lengths of chain onto the loop, wire wrap that end. For step-by- ...

Squidly Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsPunch holes in desired locations (click into hole-punch details for usage instructions for this tool).Use ring bending pliers to make the brass blanks wavy.Use 3mm ...

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 ...

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 ...

U Look Good in Pink Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsThe ""back"" of the U shaped connector is lashed to in this design, because it has a channel that helps to hold the beads in place.Check the spacing of the bea ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bead Curtain Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Learn to make unusual chain fringe earrings with a dash of crystal. FREE Jewelry Tutorials. No blinkin ads. No login required. Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsThe bead pod just bar ...

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 ...

College Days Charm Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsGlue crystal rivolis into settings. Create divots in a piece of scrap Styrofoam, to allow settings to dry flat.Create wrapped loops (or simple loops) with the ...

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 ...

Sand and Sea Gemstone Jewelry Tutorial(Post)

This simple strung jewelry design can be worn as a necklace or a wrap bracelet. Bead Stoppers make it easy to test the length of your finished design before crimping ends.Created by: Veronica Greenwo ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sagittarius Leather Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Sondra Barrington Designer TipsCut leather flush after measuring desired length. Use a dab of glue inside one cord end. Insert leather into the cord end and gently pinch the cord end ...

Fused Spirals Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsLightly dome (dap) the blank in dapping block.How to Dap (Dome)Clean blank with penny brite and dry.Apply counter enamel to back of blank. Fire and allow ...

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 ...

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 or ...

Illuminating Lotus Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsThoroughly clean your blank with Penny Brite. See our enameling blog article for tips, precautions and basic instructions for preparing the piece for enamel ...

Delightfully Dotty Enameled Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut copper sheet to size or use a premade copper blank. If you have cut your own blank, punch hole in appropriate location and file edges to remove roughness.C ...