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How to Make Loops on Head & Eye Pins(Post)

Basic Loops:The loop size will depend on how much wire you leave past the end of your beads, and around which part of your pliers you bend the loop. A good loop size is usually about 1/3 of the way fr

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

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

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

Chakra Khan Ear Threaders Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsCut a piece of wire and make a wrapped loop on one end. Attach your loop to your ear thread. Add one purple (amethyst) bead to the wire and finish your loop

Bubble Wand - Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut a 10" piece of wire.To straighten and harden the wire, run the length of the wire through the nylon pliers.Use the ring mandrel to form a "bubble" loop (ours

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

Footprints in the Sand Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsLay out 10 sunstone beads in an ombre pattern (lightest to darkest).Cut two feet of the 26g wire.Wrap a few tight wraps at the top of the wire part of the ear thr

Hibiscus Flower Earrings(Post)

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #34-962 Argentium Silver French Hook Earring Wires, Plain (pair)1 #37-722-3 Silver Plated Eye Pin, 2", Standard (Pack)2 #49-947-11-WB TierraCast Intermi

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

Classic Bridal Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsAttach ear wire to top loop of filigree. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Use jump rings to attach the pear pe

All Fall Resin Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer TipsGently reshape longer loop of the cuff bracelet with round nose pliers to prevent bezel piece from inadvertently detaching.This combination of large bezel an

BeBop Blues Earrings Tutorial(Post)

This project uses Swarovski crystal pearls. Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsSince you only need to make simple loops and open/close jump rings, these earrings are a perfect project to make on the

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

Blushing Bride Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Delicate-looking filigree bead caps give this memory-wire bracelet the crowning touch. Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsAdd bead caps to each end of (2) 8mm fine rocks tubes and string each on

Dragonfly Drop Earrings(Post)

Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies 1 #37-295-460 Sterling Silver Jump Ring, Round - 6mm, 20.5-gauge (10 Pieces)1 #34-569-04 TierraCast Sterling Silver Earring Hook with 2mm Bead (pair)1 #

Circles in the Sand Necklace Tutorial(Post)

This is a lovely summery design with secure wire-wrapped links, and can also double as  November birthstone jewelry (citrines) or June (pearls).Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsUsing a 12"

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

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 wire. (Make

Swarovski Crystal Candy Corn Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: The Swarovski Crystal design teamDesigner TipsCut wire into two equal pieces 18" long.Load onto one piece of wire: 13 Swarovski XILION Beads in Sunflower. Moving 6 beads off to one side, a

Egyptian Sun Earring Tutorial(Post)

Learn how to make earrings that shine like the sun, with beautiful Swarovski crystal scarab beads and crystal Sahara suns!Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner Tips Gold-fill items keep their shine for a

Swarovski Trio of Opulent Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Modified from designs created by Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team. February 2022 update: We still have many of the baroque pearls from Swarovski's 2020 launch in stock, and they're awesome fo

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

Sunrise Succulents Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica Greenwood     Designer TipsChoose the size of chaton to fit into the center of your succulent charm. Using the GS Hypo Cement add a little glue in the center of your charm and pla

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

Rainbow Lotus Earrings(Post)

Created by PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies1 #88-104-08-0 Vintaj Natural Brass Lotus Blossom Connector - 27x22.5mm (2 pcs)1 #05-000-SIALT8 PRESTIGE Crystal, #5000 Round Bead 8mm, Light Siam (1 Piece

Stars-in-Jars Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Designer TipsFill the tiny glass jars with candy sprinkles in colors of your choice. Local team colors in fun shapes are often available in the baking aisle! This design uses bright green and blue for

Shoreline Bangle Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsMake wire-wrapped loops with the pearls, and add a jump ring to each charm. For instructions on wire-wrapped loops, and best way to open and close jump rings, s

TierraCast Bee Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsCut 20" of 1.5mm cord in your choice of color and cut again into 2 pieces, one 12" and one 8".Feed one open end of each cord through each end of honeycomb link (as s

Trio of Pearls - Leather Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Sondra Barrington   Designer TipsAdd a pearl to one end of the cord, and tie a simple overhand knot on each side of the pearl. Use an awl to help pull the knots tight up against the pearl

Moonlit Walk Ear Threads Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsThis design uses some of the palest sunstone beads on the mixed strand, but the color choices are up to you!Put one sunstone bead on your head pin. Using a w

Autumn Waterfall Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer Tips3 sunny shades of orange crystal bicones cascade in a warm ombre waterfall, from Vintaj hammered brass rings.Make wire-wrapped loops using ball-end head pi

Stars and Stripes Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Kayla HeflingDesigner TipsAttach the French clip to the eye pin. See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for best way to open and close loops.Add bicones and briolette crystal to th

Sunny Day Skull Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCreate skull dangles and outer-circle Size 6 E bead dangles with headpins, corrugated beads, and seed beads.For step-by-step direction on making head pin loops,

Luna Pearl Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsPlace 1 larimar bead, 1 bead cap, and 1 faceted pearl bead on a thin ball-end pin. Wrap it to the tail of the luna moth. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics

Simply Gorgeous Pearl Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Simple, yet gorgeous: These earrings were a big hit, as part of our "basics" series of local jewelry-making classes. They are simple to make, and are a perfect Christmas, sweet-16 or Valentine's Day g

Trilogy of Treats with no Tricks - Earrings Tutorial(Post)

3 fun pairs of Halloween earrings created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team (slightly modified by Rings & Things to replace discontinued items.)Designer TipsFor the black cat earrings, add

Craters of the Moon Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Learn simple but effective techniques to hammer-texture and dome metal disks to create beautiful handmade earrings.Created by: Mollie ValenteHammer and Dome the BlanksPlace a Vintaj blank on the steel

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 disks.Use

Candy Corn All Dressed Up - Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Janet BoyingtonThese earrings were inspired by the Swarovski crystal candy corn earrings. Janet used a decreasing brick stitch to create the candy corn. Designer TipsBegin with the bottom

Champagne Wishes and Mermaid Dreams Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsCut 6 inches of wire and make a small wrapped loop on one end. Make a small loop so the size 11 seeds do not go through.New to jewelry-making? For step-by-s

Frida's Hands Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsString the following beads onto a eye pin: 1 round corrugated-metal bead, 2 rubber wire keepers (these work as positioning beads for the large-hole Mirage bead),

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

Together Cause Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsString a bead cap, pastel pink pearl bead, and another bead cap onto the ball-end head pin and make a large wire-wrapped loop. Make the loop large enough, so th

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

Pearl and Tassel Madness Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsCut six 2" lengths of chain.Cut 5" of Artistic wireMake a loop with round nose pliers, slide 3 lengths of chain onto the loop, wire wrap that end. For step-by-s

Dulce Vida Crystal Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDisclaimer: I can't take credit for this design -- I made it at TierraCast's Tucson 2019 Event, copied 93.6% from one of their examples. I love how many variations are pos

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

Easy as Pie Napkin Ring Tutorial(Post)

TierraCast's Wire Hoops aren't just for earrings and charm-holder pendants -- they're also a great size for napkin rings! Create autumn-themed napkin holders with TierraCast's limited-edition pumpkin

Simple Elegance Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer Melaas   Designer TipsOpen loop at bottom of ear wire. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF),Slide one connector onto the ear wire, ma