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Rainbow Twist of Fate

by kye on 06/25/17
This bracelet is made with the Twist of Fate or Barrel chainmaille weave. It's one of the first weaves I learned. It's such a versatile weave and I...
Components: Weave Got Maille 3.5mm ID 18 gauge jump rings.
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Spiral Dance

by Robert J on 03/26/17
Spiral dance is a glass cabochon surrounded by wire work. Unfortunately the cab does not photograph well. I again find this a very simple design...
Components: copper wire, sheep copper, glass cab.
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Triple Concho Bolo Necklace

by Ali on 02/23/17
Large hole beads, especially these Czech glass ones, make the perfect embellishment to a bolo necklace. I especially love using several bail slides...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Arrowhead Bolo Necklace

by Ali on 02/23/17
This arrowhead employs all the great colors of the Southwest that made bolo necklaces so popular while being fashionable and sparkly :)
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Flower Bow Bolo Necklace

by Ali on 02/23/17
The simplicity of this bolo is what makes it so appealing and trendy. I combined silver and gold in the slides and opted for tying a bow rather...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Beat of My Heart Bolo Necklace

by Ali on 02/23/17
This heartbeat is perfect for a choker or a bracelet. Pair it with the icy blue microsuede and matte black cab concho and you have a funky yet...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Turquoise Nugget Bolo Necklace

by Ali on 02/23/17
This eye catching color is sure to get you ready for Summer! For this bolo, I chose to have 2 chokers with slides slipped onto the front centers of...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Turquoise Points Bolo Necklace

by Ali on 02/23/17
While most trending bolos out there right now are made with the 3mm cord, the 5mm offers the great option of giving you a heavier look. I love...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Falling for Fringe

by Ali on 10/28/16
I love adding a splash to earth tones. Using these small tassels gave me the opportunity to mix it up while staying true to the earthy fall vibe....
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Rings of Honey

by Ali on 10/28/16
My original plan for these chandelier earrings was to fill them with tassels and threads, but then an idea popped into my head. The idea was to...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Spearhead Chandelier Earrings

by Ali on 10/28/16
Let me say first that I love this piece! It can be worn as a focal without embellishment or as a chandelier focal, very multi-purpose. I chose to...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Autumn Rainbow Tassel Necklace

by Ali on 10/20/16
I started this tassel with the intention of making a pattern out of bands of like-colors wrapping around the tassel. The pacifica finish adds such...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Procy and rose

by Robert J on 10/08/16
this is one of my more 'talisman' commemorative pieces. I'm going to explain what I did for this commemorative piece. Hopefully it will inspire...
Components: Silver wire. Garnet briolette coyote tooth raccoon tooth amethyst drop jet drop black lip shell garnet bead.
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Hibiscus Bib

by Ali on 09/29/16
I have been wanting to try this type of necklace for a while now - linking together components to form a bib. The trickiest part of this necklace...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Knotted Metal Bracelet

by Ali on 09/08/16
After knotting all of those mala necklaces, I wanted to keep on knotting. These 5.5-6mm metal rounds are perfect for knotting into a 20" length...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Tail Feather Fringe Necklace

by Ali on 09/08/16
This Zola piece is a statement all on its own. I simply embellished my chain with a complementary flower coin and added a funky matte fringe to...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Open Sky Crystal Necklace

by Ali on 09/01/16
At 27" long you can slip this necklace right over your head. All you need to do to finish it off is to add a tassel or a favorite focal. I chose a...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Mermaid Pearl Crystal Necklace

by Ali on 09/01/16
At 27" long, this knotted crystal necklace is perfect to add a favorite focal too. The best part is, you can wrap it around your wrist to be worn...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Easy Sparkling Earrings

by Ali on 09/01/16
These small bezel links are perfect for making elegant sparkling earrings with very little effort! All you need is an earring post pair, a couple...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Bangle Fun

by Mother of Pearls on 08/28/16
I recently ordered these new bangles and charms and made up some cute bracelets. I enhanced the bracelets with charms and with a tibetan bead on...
Components: Antique silver (plated) adjustable bangle bracelet, Bright gold (plated) adjustable bangle bracelet, TierraCast Antique Gold (plated) Tree of Life Charm, TierraCast Antique silver(plated) Spiral Cat Charm, TierraCast Antique Silver (plated) Floral Heart Charm, Zola elements Patina Green Brass Heart Leaf Pendant, Swavorki crystal butterfly bead, and a tibetan rice bead.
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Mandala Mala

by Ali on 08/26/16
Using the mandala as the focal point or guru for this piece to me represents our circles of life (family, friends and our communities) within the...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Om Mala

by Ali on 08/26/16
The combination of fossil jasper and beryl morganite blends so nicely together. They provide a soft earthiness reminiscent of the sea. The use of...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Rudraksha Style Mala

by Ali on 08/26/16
Rudraksha (Shiva's Teardrops) are traditionally used alone with 108 beads knotted on a black or red cord with 1 extra used as the guru - total 109...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Grandmas kitchen

by Kimberlywilliams60 on 08/20/16
I was actually inspired by thoughts of the farm I grew up on and late summer ....how the apple pies would be in the oven , honey was always on the...
Components: Campfire luster czech glass flower buttons ( love how they lay in bracelet designs ), night/day czech rondelles, oxblood czech 6 m rounds, copper denim czech druks
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Treasure Chest Earrings

by Ali on 08/18/16
The rich colors combined with the antique gold and pearls reminded me of a lost treasure. The wire-wrapped crystal rondelle charms are the perfect...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Fairy Tears

by Ali on 08/18/16
The pieces I selected for this necklace have an ethereal quality that works nicely in this delicate necklace.
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Starbright Wrap Channel Bead Epoxy Bracelet

by Nunn Design on 08/04/16
Former innovation team member Lorelei Eurto created this great tutorial. We love Lorelei’s choice of design elements to pull off this boho-western...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Open Bezel Necklace

by Nunn Design on 08/04/16
The is a great instructional from Nunn Design. The step-by-step instructions make using resin fun and easy. Using this technique allows you to make...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Itsy Bezel Ring

by Nunn Design on 08/04/16
Designer: Haylee Troncone
Haylee shows a creative way to embellish this small bezel ring/bracelet. Follow Nunn Design's Step by Step instructions...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Circles with a Sharpie

by Little Round Chick on 07/28/16
Here is a mini tutorial on making continuous circles for a bead frame.
Components: 14ga or 16ga wire, sharpie pen
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Boho by the Sea Necklace

by Ali on 07/07/16
When I used a similar chain style a couple months ago, I immediately thought it would make a good bracelet. Of course it does!, so I wanted to try...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Bali Anklets

by Ali on 07/07/16
Summer and sandals are in full swing so why not have ankle bracelets?! The Zola brass dancing coins chain is the perfect combination of movement...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Faux-tastic Druzy Earrings

by TierraCast on 06/30/16
Tierracast created this fun earring design. Personalize your bezel hearts with anything you love.
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Dads Key Fob

by TierraCast on 06/30/16
Designed By Tracy Gonzales (for TierraCast®) This Key Fob is a Perfect Gift for a Proud Parent.
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Indie Chandelier Earrings

by Ali on 06/16/16
As soon as we unpacked this piece from the box, I new they wanted wanted me to make them into earrings :) The pointed drops give a nice contrasting...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Gypsy Summer

by Ali on 06/16/16
This double slide is such a versatile piece. You can use it to make a necklace, bracelet or even an anklet! I chose to make a bracelet,...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Chandelier Drop Earrings

by Lillypilly on 06/16/16
LillyPilly Designs created these colorful drop earrings using the new LillyPilly leather components. These earrings are light and easy to wear.
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Radiance

by Ali on 05/19/16
This piece is a great example of creating a versatile focal component using spikes/fringe. It could work with silk string, leather cord, chain or a...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Garden Drops

by Ali on 05/19/16
This floral antique silver chandelier piece is perfect for a pair of statement earrings. You can add all the same color drop or mix it up like I...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


Spring Fringe Necklace

by Ali on 05/19/16
This focal component can be used as a single piece to be centered in a necklace design or combined to make a 3-piece focal. These would look great...
  With Step-by-Step Instructions


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