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White Heart Beaded Necklace & Bracelet (Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #22-111-09-07 Trade Beads, White Heart, 4-5mm - Green (strand)1 #20-111-174 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Transparent-Rainbow Lt Hyac

Swinging Hearts Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy Scalise. Design by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsThese earrings are inspired by the CREATE YOUR STYLE design: "Mother´s Day Earrings: Swinging Hearts".Cut two

Heart Tag and Tassel Chain - Silver Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Chain bracelets adorned with a simple heart charm continue to be popular. The sterling silver heart blank was intentionally left blank, but could easily be stamped or engraved. You can further customi

Enameled Hidden Heart Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteMake your Enamel DiskUse the dapping set to dome the copper blank.(See Rings & Things blog post: How to Dap and Dome Metal Jewelry.)Fire the concave (back side) of the copper

Hearts Across the States Keychain Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsStamp hearts in desired locations on USA blank, and then use the "." (period) from the punctuation set to connect the hearts. (New to metal stamping? See Metal

Hearts and Rain Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsAdd bicone crystals to the head pins, and make wrapped loops directly onto the loops of the filigree.For the top beaded pin, cut the ball off a ball-end head

Hamsa Hand in Heart Mosaic Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsPrearrange your design by tracing the bezel, and creating a mock-up arrangement on paper.Nip the loop off of the hand pendant before setting in bezel.Glue a s

On Target Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Use any combination of seed bead and heart colors, with Chevron-bead plating colors that you like. There are hundreds of possible combinations.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsAdd chevron and s

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

Show Some Love Charm Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #40-412-7 Antiqued Copper Plated Curb Chain Bracelet, Large Link (12 Pieces)1 #R16S-T01B Nunn Design Antique Copper-Plated Primitive Drop Hea

Balancing Act Asymmetrical Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner Tips - Earring 1Attach a tiny heart charm to the end of an eye pin. String on a rose-peach pearl and form a simple loop on the end. Then attach to the the end link o

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

Aventurine Spiral Clip-on Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsAdd desired beads to eye pin, and use one-step looper (or wire cutters and round-nose pliers) to make a simple loop at the other end.When creating your new lo

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

Coeur de Paris Earring Tutorial(Post)

This project uses Swarovski crystals.Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsPlace flat back crystal hearts on a work surface with the flat side up.Mix two-part epoxy according to the package directions

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

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 he

Custom Anniversary Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Learn how to make a leather anniversary bracelet using porcelain number beads to "spell out" a custom anniversary date (7/7/90).Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsUse a finished leather bracele

Embellished Mixed Metal Dog Tag Necklace (Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 2 #40-080-01-32-9 Gunmetal Plated Steel Ball Chain, 3.2mm By The FOOT (foot)1 #40-803-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Ball Chain Clasp, 3.2mm (100 Piec

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

Cardio Amour Wire Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsFor illustrated step-by-step instructions for this necklace, please see the full Heartbeat Necklace Tutorial in our blog.Suggested Supplies 1 each  #05-741-08-1

Red Hot Love Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Take our inexpensive rough-looking raw brass bracelet, and learn how easy it is to add color and a high shine! Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsRemove age patina and minor blemishes from the ba

Copper & Purple Love - Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner Tips Set link on leather bracelet, and use a sharp pencil, or fine-point non-smudging marker, to make a dot at each spot to punch.Rotate leather hole punch to sm

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

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

Well Suited Barrette Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Megan Holden   Designer TipsClean bezels of barrettes with a clean, wet cloth and allow to dry.Paint the bottom of one barrette bezel with red paint, using smallest brush of Ranger set to

Music Lover Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsCut out the desired image.Consider sealing both sides of the image to prevent possible discoloration of the image.24mm Piddix collage hearts should fit s

Have It Your Way | Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue   I couldn't decide whether I liked the longer earrings, or the shorter (layered) design - so I went with both! The shorter design would also be great as a pendant (with

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

Chakra Colors for Making Jewelry(Post)

Whether you run a jewelry-making business, or you're making a special gift for yourself or a loved one, here you can find the perfect combination of shapes, sizes and stones to help you create special

Beading Terms & Resources(Page)

Beading is an ancient and intricate art form that continues to captivate the hearts of many artisans. With a myriad of techniques, materials, and styles, there is always something new to learn in...

Easy Mothers Day Bracelet Project(Post)

Need a personalized bracelet in a FLASH? Whether you make jewelry for yourself, or for sale, these expandable bracelets are super easy to customize.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner Tips No tools

Peace Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Learn how to polish, color and add charms to an inexpensive brass bangle bracelet and turn it into a finished salable piece of jewelry. No stamping necessary!  Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer

About African Trade Beads(Post)

We carry an eclectic (and diminishing) variety of African beads, both old trade beads, and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, an

Springtime Serenade Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica Greenwood   Designer TipsPlace one 10mm crystal into one bezel setting and use needle nose pliers to gently bend prongs over crystal. Repeat for all five colors.Using the 24 gauge

Rubber Tubing Necklace and Memory Wire Bracelet Set (Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb Floros Suggested Supplies 1 #61-622-02 2mm Rubber Cord, Bulk, for Jewelry , 10 meters - Black (33 Feet) 1 #26-815-117 Silver Plated Metal Beads, Spacer, Coil (strand)

Adjustable Rings with Flatbacks(Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb Floros Suggested Supplies 1 #51-000-32-6 JBB Findings Antiqued Brass Plated Finger Ring Blank, Adjustable, Double Pad (Each) 1 #51-500-01 Sterling Silver Finger Ring B

Simple Leather Leaf Bracelet(Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #61-130-05-01 Greek Leather Cord, 1.5mm, 5 Meter - Natural (Each)2 #F1CC-6RNR Nunn Design Antique Copper-Plated Pewter 27mm Metal Tube Bead1

Edgy Elegance Necklace (Post)

Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #20-111-204 TOHO Glass Seed Bead, Size 11, 2.1mm, Gold-Lustered Montana Blue (Tube)1 #21-533-325 Electroplated Hematine Gemstone Bead, Triang

Happy Octopus Bangle Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

  Created by: Mollie Valente   Designer TipsFor a step-by-step tutorial with images for this project, see the blog post: How to Make an Expandable Wire Bangle Bracelet.Use heavy-duty cutters to cut a

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

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

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

Fitting Jewelry-Making into a Busy Day: A Practical Guide(Post)

The Challenge of Balancing a Busy Career and Pursuing a Creative Hobby The challenge of balancing a busy career and pursuing a creative hobby is a common one. As a business professional, your

Gemstone Index: Rhyolite(Post)

Rhyolite gemstone beads can look very similar to jaspers, and the popular green variety of rhyolite is sometimes called rainforest jasper. Similarly, the type of rhyolite that displays red, yellow, br

Gemstone Index: Peridot(Post)

This olivine variety is composed of magnesium iron silicate. Peridot (pronounced PEAR-ih-doh or PEAR-ih-dot) is created under great temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth, and sometimes is e

Gemstone Index: Jade(Post)

For centuries, the word jade applied to green gemstones brought to Europe from China and Central America. It wasn't until 1863 that society realized the term "jade" was being applied to two different

Illuminating Lotus Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsThoroughly clean your blank with Penny Brite. See our enameling blog article for tips, precautions and basic instructions for preparing the piece for enamel,

Paisley Palette Pin Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsFor best placement of the holes, make a template: Trace the outline of the paisley on a piece of paper (a Post-it® works great!), then use a pencil to sketch

Gemstone Index: Jasper(Post)

Jasper is a semiprecious chalcedony (or microcrystalline quartz), and is usually red, brown or green. Its patterns are much less regular and defined than agate, the other chalcedony variety. Another d

Gemstone Index: Quartz(Post)

Quartz gemstone beads and pendants from Rings & Things: Options include multicolor rutilated quartz, clear rock crystal quartz, rose quartz, smoky quartz, tourmalated quartz, druzy quartz and more. Me