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Ava's Ladies in Waiting Bridesmaid Necklaces Tutorial(Post)
Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar Designer TipsCarefully stamp the metal blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounced.Gently sand and polish.Attach to jump ring & chain.Make a pea
Ode to Bajor Ear Cuff Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy Mickelson Designer TipsCut chain pieces to desired length.Slip the chain ends under the last rhinestone links on each end of the rhinestone chain, and use chain-nose pliers to fold the
Tuli Tribal Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Joe HentgesDesigner TipsThe hole size for these handmade pendants can be variable.Use a drill to enlarge the hole to accommodate a 13-gauge jump ring.Darken the bone inside the enlarged ho
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
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
Space Needle Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsCut wire in half. File ends flat and straight before beginning to hammer, for a more symmetrical paddle head. Hammer a flat paddle on one end of the wire and fi
Witchy Earrings 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 perfect
Brass Arrow Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut the wire in half and form an "eye" loop on one end of each wire.Flatten the loop by striking with a chasing hammer on a steel block.Add the following beads t
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 perfect
Let it Snow Stamped Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsCut 24-gauge sterling sheet into a 1" to 1.5" square. (Cindy's is about 1.25" or 32mm)Use a file to smooth the edges and round the corners.Create the stamped metal
Aqua Love Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsString necklace and finish ends following directions in Beading Cable How-To Sheet below. Use Wire Guardians for a professional finish at the ends of your beading
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 careful
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
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 a
Hunter-Gatherer Earrings Tutorial(Post)January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation day in the United States. Celebrate these quirky Sciuridaes with us!Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsPlace the squirrel charms on the rubber block and polish
Tears of an Angel Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mandi DingmanDesigner TipsCut two 16-18" pieces of 24-gauge wire. It is better to have plenty of wire for wire-wrapping the pendants, depending on how much of the crystal you want to cover
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 rubber sta
Kilauea Nights Earring Tutorial(Post)This stunning earrings project combines Swarovski queen baguette crystals with cascades of wrapped loop dangles and stylish Nina Designs earring hooks. The bicone bead dangles highlight the tones that
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
Graveyard Sweater Guard Tutorial(Post)Created by: Liz Graf Designer TipsMeasure the 3.9mm chain, and cut one 4" piece, and one 5" piece.Measure the 4.5mm chain, and cut a 6" piece.Attach the chains to the sweater guards with large jump
Anchors Away Crystal Spike Earring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsThis design uses the TierraCast hook clasp as a design element on the earrings rather than as a necklace or bracelet clasp.To avoid breakage, gently close the bai
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 create
Aquamarine Ocean Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra Barrington Designer TipsKeep gold-filled and gold-plated findings separate, and mark your supplies well!Use chain-nose pliers to turn the loop on ear wire 90-degrees so it faces sid
Rustic Arrowhead Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsSelect your favorite color of Gilder’s Paste and an accompanying (or contrasting) color crystal bead.Individuals with metal allergies can often wear niobium e
Sand Dollar Leather Bracelet Tutorial(Post)This stylishly simple bracelet looks great worn alone, or with other bangles or leather bracelets. Created by: Sondra Barrington Designer TipsCut leather flush after measuring. Use a dab of glue in
Garden Magic Bookmark Tutorial(Post)Pair the magic of books with the magic of a garden forever in full bloom!Created by: Liz GrafDesigner TipsTwist to open the loop on the eye pin, add dragonfly charm, and close loop. For most secure wa
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 b
Pawrific Enamel Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsPunch a hole in the top corners of your copper blank. File any sharp bits.Clean your blank very well with warm water and Penny Brite.Cut your 22 ga bare copper wi
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 foc
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
Memory Journal Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsSee the Create a Hinged Metal Memory Journal blog post for a step-by-step tutorial with images.Texturize or etch* various metal pieces for the journal and pat
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 stam
Beachcomber Glass Vial Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteFor step-by-step illustrated instructions to make this Beachcomber glass bottle treasure necklace, see our blog post: How to Make a Glass Vial NecklaceSuggested Supplies1 eac
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 o
Winter in Bermuda Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsRoughen the pads on the disk and loop bracelet with sandpaper or a sanding sponge. This increases the surface texture to help the glue adhere.If desired, plan you
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 ends toge
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 chain ove
Blooming Lotus Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsAttach the eye pin loop to the crystal pear charm (twist loop open and closed).String on beads in the following order: 3mm silver-plated heishi bead,4mm bicone
Fresh Pots Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsUse silhouettes of multiple teapots and teacups to make this design. No two are alike.Use rubber cement to glue the paper images to the metal.Saw vertically at all
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 bar
Reason to Wrap Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsSelect your beads and arrange a nice pattern around the earring hoop.Wrap wire a few times around the hoop, add a bead, wrap 3 times, add another bead, w
Oval Constellation Pendant Tutorial(Post)Make this constellation pendant with crystal head pins and ball-end head pins for different sizes of stars, using Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy Clay.Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsBegin b
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 th
Devoted Wire-Wrapped Crystal Pendant Tutorial(Post)This project uses Swarovski crystals. Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsCut a length of wire 20" long, or longer if desired. It is better to have plenty of wire for wire-wrapping the heart pendant
Amethyst Cascade Earring Tutorial(Post)Necklace ends can be used for things other than securing multistrand necklaces. This project uses necklace ends as a design element in cascading chain earrings.Amethyst is February's birthstone, makin
Wedding Doves Necklace and Earring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rings & Things StaffDesigner TipsThis symmetrically designed necklace has a finished length of 17". For a different length, adjust the amount of beads, bead caps and stringing cable accord
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 a styl
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 a cr
Blue Pin Stripe Lashed Memory Wire Bracelet Tutorial(Post)This project uses durable, springy memory wire as the base, and 26-gauge dark blue Artistic Wire as an accent. Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsUse heavy-duty cutters to cut memory wire.Lashing t
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
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