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Tuli Tribal Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Joe HentgesDesigner TipsThe hole size for these handmade pendants can be variable.Use a drill to enlarge the hole to accommodate a 13-gauge jump ring.Darken the bone inside the enlarged h ...

Ava's Ladies in Waiting Bridesmaid Necklaces Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar   Designer TipsCarefully stamp the metal blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounced.Gently sand and polish.Attach to jump ring & chain.

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 mo ...

Space Needle Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsCut wire in half. File ends flat and straight before beginning to hammer, for a more symmetrical paddle head. Hammer a flat paddle on one end of the wire and f ...

Brass Arrow Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut the wire in half and form an "eye" loop on one end of each wire.Flatten the loop by striking with a chasing hammer on a steel block.Add the following beads ...

Ode to Bajor Ear Cuff Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy Mickelson Designer TipsCut chain pieces to desired length.Slip the chain ends under the last rhinestone links on each end of the rhinestone chain, and use chain-nose pliers to fo ...

Witchy Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsKeep the saw blade well lubricated to create ease while sawing.To avoid breaking your blades, keep the saw upright, without tilting, while you're sawing.For perfec ...

Witchy Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsKeep the saw blade well lubricated to create ease while sawing.To avoid breaking your blades, keep the saw upright, without tilting, while you're sawing.For perfec ...

Squidly Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsPunch holes in desired locations (click into hole-punch details for usage instructions for this tool).Use ring bending pliers to make the brass blanks wavy.Use 3mm ...

That's All You Anklet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mike SidesDesigner TipsCut chain to desired length.Attach heart charm to the chain anywhere you like.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested ...

Let it Snow Stamped Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsCut 24-gauge sterling sheet into a 1" to 1.5" square. (Cindy's is about 1.25" or 32mm)Use a file to smooth the edges and round the corners.Create the stamped meta ...

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 carefu ...

Men's Cross Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsCut the leather at an angle to assist in fitting two ends through the hole of the cross connector. For a better grip on the end of the leather, consider ...

Moving Forward Wrapped Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsChoose a color of hand dyed silk ribbon to go with your choice of 4mm Swarovski bicones and rivoli stones.Use 2-part epoxy to glue the rivoli stone into a rivoli ...

Hunter-Gatherer Earrings Tutorial(Post)

January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation day in the United States. Celebrate these quirky Sciuridaes with us!Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsPlace the squirrel charms on the rubber block and polish ...

Go Round-and-Round Enameled-Copper Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsMake two enameled copper washers. You can either use the enamel colors of your choice, or the colors listed in the suggested materials. Follow instruction ...

Graveyard Sweater Guard Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Liz Graf   Designer TipsMeasure the 3.9mm chain, and cut one 4" piece, and one 5" piece.Measure the 4.5mm chain, and cut a 6" piece.Attach the chains to the sweater guards with large ...

Tears of an Angel Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mandi DingmanDesigner TipsCut two 16-18" pieces of 24-gauge wire. It is better to have plenty of wire for wire-wrapping the pendants, depending on how much of the crystal you want to cove ...

Sonya Snow Skater Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy Mickelson   Designer TipsCut the metal sheet to the desired size. File the edges smooth and punch holes in corners and on the bottom. Sand the surfaces and clean.Place inked rubb ...

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 ...

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 ...

Moon and Stars Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsDome (or dap) the brass moon charms.Antique the brass moons with WinOx™ and polish with the "Brilliant" polishing cloth.Thread a bicone crystal and fluted bead ...

Kilauea Nights Earring Tutorial(Post)

This stunning earrings project combines Swarovski queen baguette crystals with cascades of wrapped loop dangles and stylish Nina Designs earring hooks. The bicone bead dangles highlight the tones tha ...

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 creat ...

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 ba ...

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 yo ...

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 ...

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 fac ...

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 w ...

Dumortierite and Copper Coin Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Dee MuellerDesigner TipsCreate bead connectors with the 8mm rondelles and 14mm faceted round beads.Cut eight 1" pieces of chain. With jump rings attach two pieces of chain to each of six ...

Icicle Lights Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesign by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design TeamDesigner TipsAdd a crystal teardrop bead to a head pin (narrow side towards the head of the pin), add a rhinestone wheel ...

The North Star Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCreate a bail using a 5/16" x 3" piece of 24-gauge copper sheet: Cut, file, stamp, punch and ream the holes a bit larger. Use bail-making pliers to bend the sta ...

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 ha ...

Pawrific Enamel Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsPunch a hole in the top corners of your copper blank. File any sharp bits.Clean your blank very well with warm water and Penny Brite.Cut your 22 ga bare copper w ...

Solje Style Wedding Earring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsUse jump rings to attach the oval charms to the loops on the filigree connector.Connect the filigree to the loop on the earring post with a 4.5mm jump ring.The f ...

Water's Edge Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsGlue the bead cappers into the holes of the focal bead and dry according to manufacturer’s directions.Use jump rings to attach chain and lobster clasp to the fo ...

When the Day Met the Night(Post)

Created by: Tricia Van LeuvenShimming moonstone, sparkling Metallic Sunshine crystal, and Mystic Black pearls make a perfect set of jewelry for the next solar Eclipse. Try subbing malachite, azurite ...

Memory Journal Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsSee the Create a Hinged Metal Memory Journal blog post for a step-by-step tutorial with images.Texturize or etch* various metal pieces for the journal and pa ...

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 ea ...

Rustic Arrowhead Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsSelect your favorite color of Gilder’s Paste and an accompanying (or contrasting) color crystal bead.Individuals with metal allergies can often wear niobium ...

Fresh Pots Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsUse silhouettes of multiple teapots and teacups to make this design. No two are alike.Use rubber cement to glue the paper images to the metal.Saw vertically at all ...

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 cha ...

Winter in Bermuda Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsRoughen the pads on the disk and loop bracelet with sandpaper or a sanding sponge. This increases the surface texture to help the glue adhere.If desired, plan yo ...

Russ Recycles Clip Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsPostage stamp charmThe canceled postage stamp was scanned and reduced to fit the square picture-frame charm.Seal front and back of the image with a waterproof ba ...

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 end ...

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, maki ...

Gianni's Garden Necklace Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsMeasure, mark and punch the hanging holes: 3 holes spaced to match the loops of the triangle, and one hole on the bottom.Use a rubber stamp of your choice and t ...

Constellation Pendulum Pendant Tutorial(Post)

Make this constellation pendant with crystal head pins and ball-end head pins for different sizes of stars, using Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy Clay.Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsBegin ...

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 pendan ...

Wedding Doves Necklace and Earring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Rings & Things StaffDesigner TipsThis symmetrically designed necklace has a finished length of 17". For a different length, adjust the amount of beads, bead caps and stringing cable a ...

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, ...

Reason to Wrap Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-PouzarDesigner TipsSelect your beads and arrange a nice pattern around the earring hoop.Wrap wire a few times around the hoop, add a bead, wrap 3 times, add another bead, ...

Oval Constellation Pendant Tutorial(Post)

Make this constellation pendant with crystal head pins and ball-end head pins for different sizes of stars, using Swarovski Ceralun Ceramic Epoxy Clay.Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsBegin ...

Low Tide Asymmetrical Earrings Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Mollie Valente Designer Tips: Earring 1String a pear-shaped pearl and a 3mm corrugated bead onto a head pin. Form a wrapped loop. (See Jewelry Basics 101 PDF).Twist open the Vin ...

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 cutter ...

Scrap Chain Tassel Earring Tutorial(Post)

Created by: Amy Mickelson   Designer TipsIf you buy spools of chain for various projects, you inevitably end up with scrap pieces. These left overs are too short for necklaces or maybe too fine ...

Holiday Lights Necklace Tutorial(Post)

This sparkling "Christmas light" project is a fun, festive winter design to create with Swarovski crystal teardrop beads in colors of your choice.Created by: Rings & Things Staff Designer TipsAdd ...

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 ...

Blue Pin Stripe Lashed Memory Wire Bracelet Tutorial(Post)

This project uses durable, springy memory wire as the base, and 26-gauge dark blue Artistic Wire as an accent. Created by: Amy MickelsonDesigner TipsUse heavy-duty cutters to cut memory wire.Lashing ...