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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 ...

The Grass is Always Greener Ring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut the glass to fit the bezel and wet sand to smooth the edges.Clean the glass and ring with rubbing alcohol and glue with two-part epoxy.Place the ring on a l ...

Geared Ring Tutorial(Post)

 Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsCut a strip of 20-gauge sheet 2.75" long. Smooth and straighten with a nylon hammer.Optional: Texture or stamp (see "How to Make a Metal-Stamped ...

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 ...

Venus Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsUsing a decorative metal stamp on a solid copper tube-top bails is an easy way to sign your work, or simply give a secret little accent to the back of a p ...

It's Good to Be King Tie Bar Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut the copper strip to about 2" in length. Use a texture hammer or pattern stamp to apply a random pattern. File the corners and sides until smooth.Soft solder ...

Cowgirl Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsUse the pein side (rounded) of your hammer to texturize the surface of the copper metal strip on the steel block.Using your metal shears, cut a 3/4 inch by 4 inc ...

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 ...

Can Can Flowers Bobby Pins Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Toni Plastino   Designer Tips  Cut and flatten aluminum soda cans of your choice. Pick ones with interesting colors and patterns.Cut flower shapes with craft punches.Paint the f ...

Pleasant Dream Etched Barrette Tutorial(Post)

 Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsCut your metal sheet to desired size and use a file to round the corners and smooth all edges.Clean with Penny Brite® Copper Cleaner and scrubby un ...

5 Minute Rings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsCut a 20-gauge or 24-gauge 0.25" (wide) strip of copper, brass or sterling sheet approximately 2.75" long.Smooth and straighten with a nylon hammer.Optional: ...

Live With Intention Cuff Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsStamp favorite quotes on inexpensive easy-to-use strips of precut copper, then rivet them to sturdy brass cuff bracelets. If you make a mistake when stamping ...

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 disk ...

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 Foldf ...

Merry Tag Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsClean the door blanks in a tumbler for 2-3 hours, or with fine-grit sandpaper and a polishing cloth.Find a pleasing portion of the Christmas tin, that fits ...

Christmas Tree Window Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs LaRue Designer TipsClean the door blanks with fine-grit sandpaper and a polishing cloth, or in a tumbler for 2-3 hours.Find a pleasing portion of the Christmas tin, that fits ...

Sundance Bolo Tie Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step illustrated instructions to make the Sundance Bolo Tie Necklace, see our blog post: How to Make a Silk Ribbon and Cameo Bolo Tie NecklaceHelpfu ...

Bee Keeper Reliquary Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor a step-by-step tutorial with images, check out the How to Create a Reliquary Pendant blog post.Cut and shape the blank: Measure and cut a brass blank 1 x 1- ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Moving Forward Wrapped Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsChoose a color of hand dyed silk ribbon to go with your choice of 4mm Swarovski bicones and rivoli stones.Use 2-part epoxy to glue the rivoli stone into a rivoli ...

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 ...

Skullhead Barrette Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer Tips Cut your metal sheet to desired size and use a file to round the corners and smooth all edges.Clean with Penny Brite® Copper Cleaner and scrubby un ...

BeDazzled Slinky Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsUse 7 coils of anklet size to make this bracelet bangle. You can adjust the size of wire and numbers of coils any way you wish.Do not use your favorite jewel ...

Good Thoughts Barrette Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsThe original alligator clip used for this barrette is no longer available, but our new French-style barrette backs are more secure (hold better in hair) and ...