The Beading Gem's Journal: JEWELRY MAKING TIPS. The Beading Gem's Journal: JEWELRY MAKING TIPS. Gilded Gold Tassel Necklace and Earrings TUTORIAL. Erin Siegel for Ornamentea.com Sparkle, dazzle and shine in this 1920's inspired jewelry set! Ingredients for necklace: Tools Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Cutters Ruler 1: Cut the sparkle chain into ten 3” lengths. 2: Use the head pin to string the bead cap and rhinestone ball bead as shown in photo 2. 3: Form a wrapped loop that attaches to both ends of the straight bar chain as shown in photo 3. Ingredients for earrings: 1: Cut the sparkle chain into ten 3” lengths. 2: Use the head pin to string the bead cap and rhinestone ball bead as shown 3: Form a wrapped loop and attach a lever-back ear finding as shown. 4: Repeat steps of the second earring.
Chain Bracelet (Part 2) I am loving thin, delicate jewelry.
And as promised, I wanted to create a second chain bracelet tutorial (part one: here), with a delicate touch. These bracelets are great to add a mix of thin and thick bracelets to your arm party. Full tutorial after the break... DIY Gold Nugget Earrings. Hi guys!
So are we all on the DIY holiday gift train? I’ve got another one today for your stylish sister or best friend — we’re making gold nugget earrings! Of course, our nuggets are made out of clay and the gold is painted on, but hey — I’ll take it. Here’s what you’ll need: sculpting claysculpting tool or knifeearring backsgold paintsmall paintbrushsuper glue Start by cutting off a small amount of clay with a nice flat backside (haha, I said backside). Ombre Cluster Necklace with Martha Stewart Jewelry. Guys, I love Martha Stewart. I drool over Martha Stewart Living each month when it comes in the mail and I have a hard time not buying up every item of hers when I walk into Michaels. Thanks to Plaid Crafts and Martha Stewart Jewelry, I recently had the opportunity to try out some items from the new collection!
I love wearing long necklaces so I decided to make an ombre cluster necklace with the beautiful purple Czech beads. I’m obsessed with how it came out and how easy it was. How to Make Simple Wire Loops - Jewelry Making Basics {Video} — Jewelry Tutorial Headquarters. Making simple wire loops is one of the core techniques used in creating wire jewelry.
Mastering this method will help you form perfect uniform loops when making eyepins, dangles, and linked bead chains. Practicing these simple loops is also a great way to become comfortable using your round nose pliers as a beginner before moving on to more advanced techniques like wrapped wire loops! These videos are the best I’ve found – Lisa Niven Kelly of Beaducation shows us clearly and concisely the steps to making simple loops and shows where most beginners go wrong and how to fix it! Part 2 (below the first video) shows you how to make a chain connecting beads with simple loops once you’ve got the technique down!
Tools and supplies needed for making simple wire loops are available at your local craft store or online from various places. Tutorial Thumbnails. Flourish & Thrive Academy - Insider Tips & Tricks. Want to learn Industry insider SECRETS to creating a successful, profitable jewelry brand?
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The year is coming to an end and it’s time to wind down 2013 and start planning for 2014 success. Towards the end of the year, it’s super easy to get caught up in the craziness of the holiday season. However, it’s important to wind down, stay organized, and start planning for 2014. Below are 4 tips to help you end the year on the right note and get on track for an awesome business in 2014. 1. How to Make Bezel Settings - Free eBook and Tutorials. My friend Cindy really wants to learn how to bezel set cabochons.
I promised I would let her (and all of you) know when I come across great tutorials. Free eBook on Bezel Settings Well, JewelryMakingDaily.com just released their awesome free eBook on 7 ways to set stones : Bezel Setting and Other Stone Setting Techniques. It is superb starting with basic bezel setting. It then covers how to bezel unusual shapes and moves on to non-bezel settings. Wire Wrapped Cover on a Teardrop (Technique. How to Make Triangle or Triangular Jewelry Tutorials. I've been on a long quest looking for wire work mandrels which usually involves hunting through the house (see links below).
But the triangle shape had always eluded me until I remembered a certain kind of chocolate. Yes, this is a doubly pleasurable project because you can certainly justify eating the chocolate for a truly noble cause - making jewelry! Well, at least that's what I tell myself! Toblerone chocolate comes in 2 triangular box sizes so it's up to you which size you prefer.
How to make “Cluster Earrings” « Rings and Things. Around here I am kind of known as the “cluster earring girl”.
I guess you could say it’s my signature. I just love to make earrings that resemble little bundle of grapes! Wire Wrap a Charm (Technique. S Fine Craft Tutorials & Project Ideas! Exaltation of Larks Necklace Tutorial Exaltation of Larks Necklace Designer Cynthia Deis Did you know that a group of larks is called an exaltation?
Learn Wire-Wrapping Techniques in: Wire-Wrapped Stones & Crystals. A Note from Aga Kruk, instructor of Wire-Wrapped Stones, Crystals & Clusters. Jewelry Making Resources — Jewelry Tutorial Headquarters. Jewelry Tutorial Headquarters Free jewelry tutorials and resources for jewelry business or hobby! This is an ever-growing list of resources that I think will be useful to you in your jewelry-making endeavors! I will add them as I think of them, so check back often. Have a suggestion? Let me know! Amazon.com BeadsJewelry Making ToolsJewelry Making SuppliesJewelry Making Books Art-of-Crafts Where Crafts Blossom: www.art-of-crafts.net Where Crafters & Craft Lovers Meet: www.artofcraftsdirectory.com Bespangled Beads.