Endless Hoops have a sleek and seamless look. To achieve this look, there is no hinge and opening and closing them can be a bit tricky, especially with the small ones, for those who are unfamiliar with them. They’re easy to put on once you have figured out opening them by pivoting the ends to […]
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Gold Filled, Sterling .925, Jewellery Making Tutorials, Precious Metal, Jewellery Making Techniques
Jewelry Tutorial – How to Use The Custom Loop Stacking Ring
21
Jun
Jun
This ring should be a staple for any jewelry maker and seller because it is easy and you can customize to the client’s wishes instantly.The ring has a loop on the top, with an opening on the side. Simply use a pair of pliers to hold the top of the loop and twist to the side. Slip […]
Sterling .925, Wire Work, Jewellery Making Tutorials, Precious Metal, Jewellery Making Techniques
Jewelry Tutorial – Ribbon Tassel Making
16
Jun
Jun
I am using soft ribbon by Mokuba for this tassel. However, all of the materials can be substituted – you can use ribbon or other materials of different widths and thicknesses. Simply wrap the ribbon around your hand (or another object that will give you the length of tassel that you want). How many times depends on […]
Wire Work, Jewellery Making Tutorials, Precious Metal, Jewellery Making Techniques, Sterling .925
Jewelry Tutorial – Wire Wrapping Flourette Chandelier Earrings With Crystal and Chain
12
Jun
Jun
This is a simple and cost effective way to make beautiful chandelier earrings.Thread the center crystal in between the two ends of the chain. To avoid the chain twisting, let it drop naturally and, once it stops spinning, pick up the other end thread through immediately.Tip – The trick is to hold the two side beads […]
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Jewelry Tutorial – Making A Pea Pod Pearl Necklace
07
Jun
Jun
It is very easy to make and you can have more pearls or birthstone beads, modify it with chains to make a fuchsia flower necklace, or add many more drops…..so many possibilities. First wire wrap the pearl with a ball pin to have a loop on top. Then using a jumpring in, loop the silver […]
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Jewelry Tutorial – How To Use The Cat Ear Bead Cap To Make Kitty Earrings
25
May
May
Use a long ball pin (2″ long) and thread the 3mm beads for the tail, then beads for the body bead and then the cap. The cap fits ideally an 8mm bead. If your bead is irregular in shape, adjust the cap slightly to fit snug around the bead. Using a pair of round nose pliers, make a loop with […]
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Jewelry Tutorial – How To Wire Wrap A Cocktail Ring
14
May
May
. Start by measuring the amount of wire you will need. You can easily do this by using a piece of string or dental floss – place around the knuckle or ring sizer and then stretch it out over a ruler. Or you can look it up online if you know the size. For my […]
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Jewelry Tutorial – How to Make Chandelier Earrings with Chain and Beads
23
Apr
Apr
. Chandelier earrings can be easily made with chains. All of the components can be substituted, but it is essential that the hole of the small beads is smaller than 2x the pin diameter (so that when you fold back the pin, it stops the bead from being able to slide out). Tip – I […]
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Jewelry Tutorial – Finishing A Wire Bracelet With Clasp
08
Apr
Apr
After you have strung all of the beads on wire, first thread the crimp bead (you can use a crimp tube if you prefer), then use a wire guardian (this will protect the wire from fraying in the future as you wear it often). Before threading back into the crimp bead, add a solder ring […]
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Jewelry Tutorial – Removing Scuff Marks with 3M Polishing Paper
30
Mar
Mar
Scuff marks are inevitable with wear and storage. Especially if you have a larger surface area. Their removal is made easier with 3M Polishing Papers. 3M makes polishing papers of various grit (higher the number, the finer it is and closer to mirror finish you can get). If your scuff marks are deeper, you may […]