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Vintner Earrings Tutorial(Post)
Vintaj findings are designed to be alterable ... here's a fine example!Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsSlightly flatten the dome of the Vintaj bead cap. Bend 3 of the "legs" around the sides ...
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 ...
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 ...
Wind Dancer Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsCut about a foot of wire and place the wire almost 3/4 of the way in the hole of the feather.Cross wires over each other above the top of the feather. Bend the s ...
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 ...
Shaping Up - Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsRemove the clasp from the end of one bracelet, and replace the oval jump ring with a round jump ring.For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint i ...
All Seeing COPPRclay® Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Joe HentgesDesigner TipsCreate the COPPRclay centerpiece according to the manufacturer's instructions. Like most other metal clays, COPPRclay must be fired in a kiln. COPPRclay shrinks ap ...
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 ham ...
Kind and Gentle Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsString your project at the far end of the needle-end cord. When completed, cut from the strand, and use the remainder of the cord for another project.Knotting ...
Christmas Cluster Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsWire wrap all the metal, pearl and crystal beads before assembling.For each earring, Rita used 18 - 4mm crystal bicones in mixed reds, greens and whites, 6 - 3 ...
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 ...
Tiny Dancer Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsMake a pile of crystal dangles with head pins and crystal beads - as many as you feel like making. For these earrings I made 12 dangles for each earring ...
Stella, A Night on the Town Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsString desired pattern of spikes onto the Vintaj® Creative Hoop.Gently bend hoop so the holes are aligned tightly together.Select a medium-sized jump ...
October Ombre Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsTexture and stamp the sterling heart with ribbon design stamp. New to metal stamping? See step-by-step instructions in our free Metal Stamping 101 PDF.Apply st ...
Noble Fir Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCreate a COPPRclay™ pendant following the manufacturer's guidelines included with the clay and your kiln.Mollie made her own pattern sheet by taking a piece of ...
Random Scraps Bib Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsUse whatever random scraps of chain you have handy, to create this quick and trendy layered chain bib-style necklace.Determine how long you want the lon ...
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 pa ...
Safe Journey Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsTo add texture, place the metal blank on the steel block and use the ball end of the hammer to make a lightly hammered surface.After hammering, the meta ...
Wavy Gravy Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsThis simply strung repeating pattern necklace has a finished length of 18"". The wavy disk beads give the design extra dimension and texture.For step-by-step ...
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 ...
Chasing the Golden Moon Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut 2 lengths of wire, each about 30" long. You want enough to lash all the crystals, but not so much that the wire is in the way.Anchor 26-gauge wire to the h ...
Buzzy Bee Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Kayla HeflingDesigner TipsInspired by the mood jewelry of the '60s and '70s, Mirage Beads™ are thermo-sensitive polymer beads that change color with small temperature changes.Separate the ...
Cognitive Resonance Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsWhen scouring yard sales and 2nd-hand stores for old watches, try to pick up a wide variety of brands and eras, for the best variety of gears. Or look ...
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