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Adjustable Necklace Extenders Tutorial(Post)
Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor instructions with step-by-step photos, please see our blog article: How to Make an Adjustable Necklace Extender.Suggested Supplies1 foot (use 4") #40-011-001
Cute as a Button Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsCenter the button on the pendant finding and mark the hole locations with a Sharpie® pen. Punch holes in the pendant finding.Tie the button onto the pendant fin
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
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 t
Mehandi Coil Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse shears to cut flat wire. Texture as desired with texturing hammer or metal stamps.Create coil by wrapping at an angle around large barrel of bail making pli
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
Upcycled Cog Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsWhenever walking, watch for unusual/interesting metal objects on the ground! When they are an unknown metal, do not try antiquing them or punching holes with
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!
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
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
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
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
Beachy Panel Bracelet & Earrings Set(Post)Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #40-090-34-3 Silver Plated Disk & Loop Chain, 7mm by the FOOT1 #05-817-LTU8 PRESTIGE 5817 8mm Crystal Pearl Cabochon Crystal Iridescent Light
The View Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsStamp front piece first (I used the "l" to make diagonal lines on the window frame). Flatten. Patina with Win-Ox™ and clean with steel wool.Clean back piece with r
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
Flores de Muertos Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse 4 of each color crystal to create 28 wrapped loop crystal dangles.This finished length is 8.5". Use larger or smaller jump rings to adjust the length.Free T
Joyful Summer Vinyl Bead Jewelry(Post)Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #22-535-74 Trade Beads, Vinyl, Heishi, 6mm - Green (strand)1 #22-535-50 Trade Beads, Vinyl, Heishi, 3mm - Pink (strand)1 #22-535-63 Trade Bea
Candara Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer Tips Unspool approximately 26" of copper wire. Pull it smooth with flat nylon-jaw pliers.Trim the end neatly (flush) with flush cutters.Use ring-bending plier
Becoming One Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsTo make the fingerprint heart pendant, form the desired pendant shape in silver metal clay. Allow it to dry, and pre-finish, then spritz thoroughly with distill
Belle of Ireland Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Liz GrafDesigner TipsMeasure and cut cotton cord to 20".Cut 2 sections off the chain (10 links each section).Pick out six 4mm jump rings and one 6mm jump ring.Place 8 heishi beads on the c
Captured Aventurine Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsUnspool approximately 20" of copper wire. Pull it smooth with flat nylon-jaw pliers.Trim the end neatly (flush) with flush cutters.Coil the wire around a 14-2
Wedding Date Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsStamp design: If you're new to stamping, see metal stamping technique sheet.When stamping the date, keep in mind that tiny stamps require less stamping streng
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
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
Steel Empire Chain Maille Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsThis is a variation of the standard Byzantine weave, called Byzantine with 3 connectors. I wanted to use all stainless steel for this bracelet, but the aspect r
M is for Monogram Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFabricate the BRONZclay focal according to the manufacturer's instructions. Like many other metal clays, BRONZclay must be fired in a kiln. BRONZclay shrinks app
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
Macrame Marvelous Bracelet(Post)Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #AMIET-7 TOHO Amiet Beading Thread, Teal (20 Meters/22 Yards)1 #20-106-221F TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 6, Frosted Bronze (Tube)2 #49-943-07-A
Coffee Break Bracelet(Post)Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies1 #AMIET-15 TOHO Amiet Beading Thread, Auburn (20 Meters/22 Yards)1 #03-200-CGS8 PRESTIGE 3200 8mm Rivoli Sew-On Stone Crystal Golden Shadow (6 P
Dzi Fishing Hook Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Megan Holden Designer TipsUse beading board or beading mat to arrange beads in pattern as shown in picture.String 10 seed beads onto a 20"" piece of beading cable and then building up on e
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'
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
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 long
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
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
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
Peaceful Bracelet(Post)Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #28-684-196 Handmade 12mm Ceramic Peace Sign Beads (10 Pieces)1 #49-948-77 Antiqued Pewter Plated Charm, Cast, Oval Peace Sign (10 Pieces)1 #
Unexpected Bead Pairing Bracelet (Post)Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #26-840-03-AS Antiqued Silver Plated Beads, Brass, Cornerless Cube, 5-6mm, Special Purchase (strand)3 #05-842-10-247 PRESTIGE 5842 Baroque Co
Black Bandit Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsUse your favorite 8mm beads and adjust the number of beads for a perfect fit. The finished length of this bracelet is 8.5".Crimp or knot the Beadalon ends (it does
Spooktacular Necklace(Post)Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #21-000-043-79 Black Stone Beads, 8x12mm Puffed Oval (strand)1 #20-928-1831 Miyuki Delica 11/0 Beads - Galvanized Silver Duracoat (Tube)1 #20
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
Tschinkel's Circles Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsLay out a pattern on the blank bracelet. Free-hand, or using a ruler, mark each spot using an awl or an extra-fine point marker. (The heishi beads pictured ar
Golden Sunshine Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Janet Boyington Designer TipsCut three 10" strands of gold Beadalon stringing wire. My bracelet measures about 6.5" when competed and ready to wear. Plan accordingly for larger wrist sizes
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
Spring Luna Necklace(Post)Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #49-965-69-AS TierraCast Luna Moth Pendant Link - Antiqued Silver Plated (Each)1 #06-106-CIGR16 PRESTIGE 6106 16mm Pear-Shaped Pendant Citrus Green2 #05
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
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
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
Fade To Black Skull Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer Melaas and Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsFile the drop loops, to give the gluing surface more "tooth". See "Gluing to Metal" Technique Sheet below for additional gluing tips.Mix 2-p
Sunset Ombre Necklace Tutorial(Post)This necklace project uses Kato PolyClay™ to create a pretty ombre effect that's easy to display on cable chain, or another jewelry chain of your choice.Created by: Tiffany White Designer Tips Using a
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