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DYI Jewelry Tutorial – How To Make Beginner Earrings with Lever Back

Posted on July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 by Lori French

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Jul

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 […]

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Jewelry Hack – Using Charms with Studs

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 by Lori French

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Jul

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 […]

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Jewelry Tutorial – Opening and Closing Endless Hoops

Posted on July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 by Lori French

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Jul

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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Jewelry Tutorial – How to Use The Custom Loop Stacking Ring

Posted on June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 by Lori French

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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 […]

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Jewelry Tutorial – Ribbon Tassel Making

Posted on June 16, 2021June 11, 2021 by Lori French

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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 […]

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Jewelry Tutorial – Wire Wrapping Flourette Chandelier Earrings With Crystal and Chain

Posted on June 12, 2021June 8, 2021 by Lori French

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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

Posted on June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 by Lori French

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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

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Lori French

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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

Posted on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 by Lori French

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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

Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 by Lori French

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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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