The Adjustable Add A Bead Necklace will allow you to customize the exact length of the necklace by sliding the chain along the silicone bead.The silicone filled bead a lot of grip and will hold the chain in place. There is a spring ring clasp which will allow you to open and lock the necklace. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
.  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 […]
.  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 […]
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 […]