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Threads of Turquoise Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer Tips  Wire wrap the crystals directly onto the ear thread chain. See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for detailed instruction on making wire wrapped l

Threads of September - Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Channel-set Cubic Zirconia charms make it easy to create elegant linear jewelry. However, most colors and sizes (other than basic diamond clear) are out of production... get them while you can!Created

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

La Terre Threader Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer Melaas Designer TipsOpen a jump ring.New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for most secure way to open and close jump rings.Add an opal charm to the

Cumulus Threader Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsTwist a jump ring to open it extra wide.Loop the jump ring around a single pearl in the pearl ball bead.Attach the loop of an ear thread to the jump ring.Twist

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

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

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

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

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

Modern Art Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsStretch and wax 2 yards of thread. Add a spare seed bead (stopper bead) about 2" into the thread.Stitch an edging stitch on one side of the GF square, following t

La Fortuna Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer Melaas Shimmering, sparkling seed beads and Swarovski crystals cascade from a 12kt GF hoop, in these earrings that are inspired by the Costa Rica colors from Swarovski's Crystals Ar

Star of India Netted Christmas Ornament Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCreate a unique, beautiful netted Christmas ornament cover with size 11 seed beads, and Swarovski crystal pearls or your choice of accent beads and drops --

Star Light Netted Ornament Cover Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCreate a unique, beautiful netted Christmas ornament cover with size 11 seed beads, and Swarovski crystal pearls or your choice of accent beads and drops --

Purple Haze Netted Ornament Cover Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCreate a unique, beautiful netted Christmas ornament cover with size 11 seed beads, and Swarovski crystal pearls or your choice of accent beads and drops --

Fashion and Function Pin Cushion Ring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy Mickelson Designer TipsCreate a cardboard template 2.5 times the diameter of the bezel (approximately 2.25" for this ring).Using a doubled 36" piece of sewing thread, knotted at one en

Red Vines and Nibs Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsSee step-by-step blog article: How to make wrapped leather braceletsStart with extra leather and thread; cutting off any excess is better than not having enough.For

Sunrise Centerline Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

No fancy beading techniques or knots required -- If you can string beads with a needle and thread, you can create lovely designs with these bracelets!Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsStretch

Neutral Centerline Cuff Tutorial(Post)

No fancy beading techniques or knots required -- If you can string beads with a needle and thread, you can create lovely designs with these bracelets!  Created by: Veronica Greenwood   Designer TipsSt

Tivoli Centerline Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Save time with pre-drilled blanks and create a pair of fun earrings with size 11/0 TOHO or Delica seed beads in Scandinavian colors. "Tivoli" means "funfair" in Swedish.Created by: Summer MelaasDesign

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

April in Mind Tutorial(Post)

You might think that mixing these textures wouldn't work, but they look great together! As they move, the larger link shines, and the tiny link sparkles. The CZ charm WAS available in Jet + all 12 bir

Havasu Falls Earrings Tutorial(Post)

You can play around with the length of fringe on these earrings inspired by the Grand Canyon. Make them as short or as long as you would like them! My earrings in total length are just over 6". My lon

Thin Blue Line Friendship Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsCreate a loop large enough for the button to go through.A clipboard works well to anchor knotting projects. Clamp the loop under the clip.Braid a 3-strand braid w

Moonrise Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer Melaas and Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsStretch and wax 1 yard of thread.Using a size 12 needle, add Delica beads to the charm following the instructions in the free printable PDFs b

TierraCast Luna Moth Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Tracy Proctor of TierraCastDesigner TipsString 8mm gemstone pebble bead and 1 gold spacer onto head pin. Bend wire over at top of spacer and use round nose pliers to form a 1/8" simple loo

Hydrangea Blossom Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsOpen the chain necklace's clasp.Thread the jump-ring side of the chain necklace through the side-to-side holes in each pearl ball bead, one bead at a time.If yo

Dragonfire Men's Wrapped Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

The classic wrapped leather bracelet is a great men's bracelet style already, and becomes even more masculine when you use leather bolo cord for the base.We ran out of 12mm Dragon Blood Jasper beads a

Choosing Clasps & Finishing Methods(Post)

Are you asking yourself "What clasp should I use for my bead stringing, wire lashing, kumihimo, multi-strand, chunky chain, awesome creation?"  There are 100's of options, and the "correct" answer is

Tough Girl Rhinestone Chain and Leather Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer Tips  Measure your rhinestone chain pieces to the same length for best results.Use an awl to pierce holes in the leather, and sew the chain to the cuff. Seal thr

River Blossom Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Create this project using large-hole gemstone beads of your choice, 1mm cotton or leather cord, and your favorite button as the clasp.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut cording and fold in ha

Simply Springy 2-Hole Bracelet(Post)

Designed by: Guest Designer Deb Floros Suggested Supplies 1 #61-840-50-01 Beadalon Cord, WildFire, 0.006", 0.15mm, 50yd - Frost (50 yard) 1 #20-928-1831 Miyuki Delica 11/0 Beads - Galvanized Silver D

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

Belle Starr Leather and Turquoise Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

  Created by: Mollie Valente   Designer TipsStart with extra leather and thread, cutting off any excess is better than not having enough.For security, add additional stitches on the first and last bea

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

Fringe Lily Earrings Tutorial(Post)

The patina on the tiny Swarovski crystal rivoli pendants is hard to see in the photo, but adds a subtle, very pretty effect when these earrings are worn.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut 2 c

TierraCast Monstera Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsPre-stretch cord. Attach center of cord to button shank with Larks-Head knot, then tie overhand knot.* String nugget spacer onto both cord ends then tie second knot

I Love My Cat Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Tracy Proctor of TierraCastDesigner TipsPre-stretch cord by pulling firmly from both ends a few times.Attach small binder clip or bead stopper 2-3” from one end of stretch cord.On other en

Gentle Souls Bracelet 3 Tutorial(Post)

As a graceful nod to the free-spirited Bohemian trend, we created a set of beautiful bracelets in softly muted hues: smoky quartz, warm gold, smoked topaz, antique brass, rose gold amber and iridescen

I love My Dog Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsPre-stretch cord by pulling firmly from both ends a few times.Attach small binder clip or bead stopper 2-3" from one end of stretch cord.On other end of cord string

TierraCast Luna Moth Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: TierraCastDesigner TipsCut a 6" piece of fine beading wire. String one hex spacer and a size 1 crimp bead onto both ends, forming a 1/4" loop at the center of the wire (this will be the to

Skull Kid Leather Wrapped Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsCreate a template from a copyright-free image.Glue your image pattern to the metal with rubber cement, and cut along the pattern with a jeweler's saw.Keep the saw b

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

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

Gentle Souls Bracelet 2 Tutorial(Post)

As a graceful nod to the free-spirited Bohemian trend, we created a set of beautiful bracelets in softly muted hues: smoky quartz, warm gold, smoked topaz, antique brass, rose gold amber and iridescen

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 metal blan

Campfire Skies - Riveted Barrette Tutorial(Post)

TierraCast's shimmering antique bronze leather, a hammer-textured spiral link, and shiny black rivets, combine to create a barrette that's perfect for Spring bonfires and Fall festivals. This securely

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

Wire Jewelry 101(Post)

Jewelry making wire gives you endless choices in creativity! Still, it's easier to get started once you know a few basic tips and terms that will help you determine what type of wire to use for your j

Spanish-English Jewelry Glossary(Post)

Glosario español-inglés de términos relacionados a la joyería-bisuteríaSpanish-English    |    English-Spanish Many of us sell to, or buy from, Spanish-speaking countries and people. It can be hard to

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