Soldering is a messy business, with flux, flame and having to pickle and clean. It is even more complicated when you want to do that next to thin chains that can melt, or stones that can crack. I had been looking for a clean and easy alternative to soldering for a long, long time! Laser […]
The earrings in this video are beginner only because they are super easy to make. However, these lever back earrings are luxurious and professional in both style and quality. I find lever backs to be one of the best selling earrings (and I’ve been making and wholesaling jewelry for over 20 years). The spring lever mechanism […]
You can create many new earring looks easily by threading studs through charms before putting them on! This goes with almost any charm. If your charm is larger, simply select studs that are big enough to cover the loop of the charm or pendant. The components I’ve used in the video are all available at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]