30 results for 'white opal beads'

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Gemstone Index: Opal(Post)

Opal Gemstone Beads from Rings & Things: Opal beads have the same basic chemical composition as quartz, but usually contain 6 - 10% water. Because of this, opal jewelry components should be protected

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 directly

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

Independence Day Fireworks Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Mix & match your favorite shades of red, white and blue -- we used Siam, Light Siam, Alabaster, Opal, Sapphire and Capri, but linked in a few other shades below as well.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDe

Gemstone Index: Moonstone(Post)

With its ghostly glow, this feldspar stone almost seems magical. High-quality rainbow moonstone is usually chatoyant and sometimes displays a strong cat's eye. The floating-light phenomenon and sheen

Beachcomber Glass Vial Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteFor step-by-step illustrated instructions to make this Beachcomber glass bottle treasure necklace, see our blog post: How to Make a Glass Vial NecklaceSuggested Supplies1 eac

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

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

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 - 3m

Awareness Colors(Post)

Awareness Colors from Rings & Things: Find links to beads, charms, metal stamping tools and other jewelry supplies to help you create custom jewelry, key rings and other accessories to increase awaren

Forest of Wine Charms Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsString onto one head pin: 1 - 4mm cube bead, 1 - 10mm #3700,>3700,>3700,>3700, 1 - 8mm #3700,>3700,>3700,>3700, 1 - 6mm #3700,>3700,>3

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;

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

Gemstone Index: Agate(Post)

No gemstone is more creatively striped by nature than agate. This distinct and dramatically banded variety of chalcedony is composed of quartz layers. This composition varies greatly and can be of man

Sun Tea Enameled Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsClean the blank with Penny Brite per package instructions. Rinse thoroughly and avoid touching further.Spray klyr fire onto blank, and sift on a base coat of wh