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Page 394 Bookmark Tutorial(Post)
"Turn to Page 394" is a quote known to most Harry Potter fans. What will you put on your custom bookmarks?Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsThe stamp guides are tremendously helpful for keeping
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
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
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
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-sph
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
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
Emma Dog Tag Tutorial(Post)Emma is in our warehouse daily, and I wanted to honor her with some Jewelry.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsNew to stamping? See Metal Stamping 101.The 3mm Bridgette stamp set allowed a long p
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
The Imp Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsPlan out design, and stamp words and symbols. ("I Drink and I Know Things" is a quote from Game of Thrones, and the colors used here are the colors of house Lan
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
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
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-s
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.Cr
Tamed Urchin Ring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCenter the stone in the ring setting and gently squeeze in prongs (with your hands or pliers) working from opposite sides to keep the stone centered. Once the p
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
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
Industrial Ease Earrings Tutorial(Post)Large-hole Pyrite Heishi and 14-gauge iron color Artistic Wire make these industrial-looking earrings a breeze to create.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCoil wire around largest portion of wra
On the Bias Corrugated Metal Earring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCorrugate the metal blanks by feeding them through the Tube-Wringer® on the diagonal. Squeeze the hand grip to maintain even pressure while turning the turn key.
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"
Puppy Love Pin Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsThe Complete Metalsmith (#62-011) provides a useful chart for selecting saw blades. Or scroll down to the comments section of our "Tips for Sawing Sheet Metal wi
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,
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
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
Avocado Dorado Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsSolder Brass Ninja Star* to Copper Disk:If the copper or brass shapes are bent, straighten them with a steel block and nylon or rawhide mallet. (Solder doesn'
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
Arrow - Etched Copper Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsOptional: Punch a hole in the corner of the blank, following instructions in hole-punch below. After completing bracelet, dangle a charm or beaded dangle of your
Floral Intuition Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCreate wire wrapped link with Cacoxenite and Filigree Beads to attach Blossom charm to the shank of the button. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics 101 (P
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!
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
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 pou
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
Luna Pearl Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsPlace 1 larimar bead, 1 bead cap, and 1 faceted pearl bead on a thin ball-end pin. Wrap it to the tail of the luna moth. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics
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 to co
Busy Bee Earring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsTape the stamping blanks to the steel block. Use a permanent marker to draw lines where you want to stamp the phrase "BUSY BEE".When stamping, make sure that each
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
Stars-in-Jars Earrings Tutorial(Post)Designer TipsFill the tiny glass jars with candy sprinkles in colors of your choice. Local team colors in fun shapes are often available in the baking aisle! This design uses bright green and blue for
A Dog's Night Out Collar Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsWhether it be the park or the opera, your pooch will prance in style with this custom and personalized doggie necklace.Determine the total length of the
Spiral Skull Earrings Tutorial(Post)Use memory wire to create your own ear wires!Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse heavy-duty flush cutters to cut 2 equal lengths of memory wire.Form a loop at one end using sturdy round-nose p
Fold-Formed Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsJewelry Lab: 52 Experiments, Investigations and Explorations in Metal has a great tutorial on fold forming. Plus of course, Charles Lewton-Brain's book Foldfo
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 wire. (Make
Patterned Wire Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsMeasure, mark and cut patterned wire to desired length.File ends smooth with slightly rounded corners, so the wire pieces match the curve of the disks.Use
TierraCast Monstera Trio Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsCut cord into 3 12" pieces. String one button onto each cord, then string 3 hole bars and barrel beads. Position as desired, then lightly crimp barrel beads in place
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
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 barely fits th
Go West Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsMaking the Pendant:Cut the handle loop of the heart charm and file smooth.Mark hole locations with a Sharpie®, and use the hole punch to make two 1/16th-inch han
Aurora Sprinkles Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsCut bezel strip to size (one 8-12" piece) and flatten/ work harden with nylon hammer.Add texture to both sides of bezel strip with texture stamping hammer an
Bermuda Triangle Earrings Tutorial(Post)No mysteries here, just a simple design with a stunning color effect. Bermuda Blue, with its intense flashes of teal and deep blues, has been one of our favorites from Swarovski since we first added i
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 c
4th of July Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsCenter a stone in a setting and gently squeeze prongs in (with your fingers or pliers) working from opposite sides to keep the stone centered. Once the prongs
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