Techniques

	Shell Memory Wire Bracelet - Easy Summer Beading Project Summer is fleeting fast, but it’s not too late to create wonderful summer jewelry like this shell bracelet, and few things are easier than memory wire. Let’s get started! Let’s round up the necessary items: chain nose pliers, wire cutters,… [Read article]
	Oval Hematite Bead Bracelet - Classy and Simple Note: I’m using Hematine here, which is a synthetic equivalent of Hematite and virtually identical. Either will work for this project. I used the word Hematite in the title because it is a much more common word for both materials.… [Read article]
	Suede and Chain Necklace Here’s a fun project that lets you combine two styles into one versatile and creative style. Let’s get started! Round up your wire cutters and chain-nose pliers. You’ll also need a length of suede cord and a length of chain,… [Read article]
	Invisible, Floating Bracelet Okay, so it sounds like a magician’s disappearing act, but it’s a fun way to sparkle without color. This bracelet has literally become my favorite; I wear it all the time and it goes with everything! First, let’s round up… [Read article]
	Princess Wire-wrapped Ring This ring is just too pretty to be so fast and easy! It’s an irresistible project you’re sure to love. Let’s get started! You’ll only need a few tools, so don’t worry about lengthy cleanup with this one (a nice… [Read article]
	Two Tone Jump Ring Bracelet I’m not exactly sure why I enjoy working with jump rings so much (rings of any sort, for that matter); perhaps it’s the harmony of the circles themselves. Maybe it’s the versatility of the jump rings that draws me. Whatever… [Read article]
	Jagged Little Necklace Sleek and feminine, this vibrant necklace is as colorful as it is creative. I have a feeling you’re up to the challenge of creating it, too. So, let’s get started. First off, gather what you’ll need — and you’ll need… [Read article]
	Recycling Beads: Creating Something New From Something Old I happened upon a fun idea after I went through my jewelry box recently. I keep saying how much I value simplicity, but you couldn’t tell that by looking through my jewelry box — there were way too many earrings!… [Read article]
	Double Chain and Pendant Necklace Like chain? Here’s an easy project that adds life to ordinary chain. First, you’ll need to round up chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, jump rings, a lobster clasp, a pendant and two types of chain, preferably one more ornate chain and… [Read article]
	Jamaican Shell Set When my mother-in-law told mentioned she is planning a trip to Jamaica, I thought Mother’s Day would be a good opportunity to make her something fun and bright that she would enjoy wearing while there. She loves shells, so I… [Read article]
	Sterling Swirl Toe Ring With summer sandals, toe rings let you show off a little bit of your creativity! Here’s a fun and basic design to get you started. First, round up your tools: round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, sterling silver (about 20… [Read article]
	Unakite and Chain Necklace and Earring Set This sophisticated necklace and earring set has classic appeal and boasts easy wearable style for those who enjoy more understated accessories. And it’s insanely easy to create! First things first. Round up some antique gold colored chain, faceted glass beads,… [Read article]
	Onyx Elephant Necklace My mother-in-law, God love her, took well to the idea of beading. But she’d never realized that there is more to beading than just stringing beads on wire. She is a busy lady, who’s always on the move, so when… [Read article]
	Marble Flush Bracelet This unique bracelet is a simple beading project that’s a little artsy and loaded with style. You’ll need between 20 and 26 of these lovely swirled, triangular glass beads, and between 5 and 7 of the smaller swirled glass beads,… [Read article]
	Snowy Summer Anklet Nothing says warm weather jewelry like anklets and toe rings. At this time of year it’s fun to play around with creative ideas just to see what you can come up with. I don’t make a lot of jewelry for… [Read article]
	Snowy Summer Earrings These fun and playful earrings are a springtime and summer delight that go with nearly everything. You’ll have fun making them, too. I’d actually had the placement of the beads different when I first began making these earrings. I’d placed… [Read article]
	Dragonfly Ribbon Necklace Thinking outside the box creatively and trying something new needn’t feel like you’re moving a mountain. I was a bit reluctant to give ribbon a try, but now I’m glad I did. This necklace is a breeze to make, and… [Read article]
	Olive Grove Necklace and Earring Set The beads in this necklace caught my eye because I liked the unique way they moved on the bead strand; I thought it created a look of depth and texture and, with this deep olive color, a look of warmth,… [Read article]
	Blue Skies Earrings Face it, blue is just a great color — versatile and cheery, it’s a color that’s hard to grow tired of. I knew at once when I spotted these heart-shaped glass beads that they’d make great earrings. Round up your… [Read article]
	Moon Drop Earrings I really enjoy wearing white in the spring and summer. It goes with everything and brings out the depth of my skin tone. To me, silver paired with white is a natural combination — understated, yet classic. These earrings are… [Read article]

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