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Copper Shield Ring
This copper shield ring was made by cutting a one inch circle from a sheet of textured copper. Sanded, polished and forming into a curved shield...
Components: copper and silver plated wire
Le Chat Noir
Black cat ring just in time for Halloween. Embroidered with a fine silk and set in gold Nunn design bezel ring setting. @thimblethistle
Components: Nunn Design Gold (plated) Traditional Oval Adjustable Bezel Ring 19x24mm
I made a ring!
A little Guadalupe poppy jasper cab from TheStoneLab on Etsy. I formerly believed that rings would be really, really hard to make. This took me a...
Components: Guadalupe poppy jasper, 18ga and 26ga copper wire, one big, lazy dog.
Mess of rings!
When I decide to dive into a particular project, I high dive! I took some yummy rivolis & glued into mostly JBB & Nunn settings with epoxy. That...
Components: Various ring settings in gold, silver & copper, 12 & 14mm Swarovski rivolis-some colors are a special coating from a US seller on Ebay, 5-minute epoxy. The other gem is charoite.
Itsy Bezel Ring
Designer: Haylee Troncone
Haylee shows a creative way to embellish this small bezel ring/bracelet. Follow Nunn Design's Step by Step instructions...
Haylee shows a creative way to embellish this small bezel ring/bracelet. Follow Nunn Design's Step by Step instructions...
Wirewrapped Rings by JCL
Wirewrapped rings in Copper and Sterling Silver
Components: I have not posted in a while. This is a sample of some of the rings I have been working on. Any feed back would be great.
Rings
Had some fun playing at ring making!
Components: Magnetic Rainbow Hematite & 18G bare phosphor bronze wire
8mm lilac stone & 20G Ocean Blue wire
8mm Pietersite & 20G copper wire
Sterling silver JBB embellishment ring with the new Swarovski pearl color Crystal Pearlescent White, CAB crystals, SS 2mm beads, 8/0 seed beads loaded on SS headpins
Springtime in the Rockies
I had a few of these nests made and decided to order these Mykonos pewter birds. Initially the intention was to make necklaces, however, I didn't...
Components: Mykonos pewter bird, copper wire various gauges, labradorite
Snow Queen Bling
This is my first "real" attempt at making a ring!!! The beads I used are named "fairy sparx" (I bought them on etsy -shhhh don't tell LB!) and I...
Components: Vintaj copper wire various gauges, English cut Czech glass beads (and Netflix....)
First attempt at rings!
First ring made from memory wire, second is wirewrapping around a mandrel
Components: 1. Seed beads, Czech glass, jasper focal 2. faceted onyx, Swarovski rose gold pearls, gold wrapping wire 18-20 gauge?
Blossom Toe Rings
I got inspired by the upcoming summer at the Jersey shore. Time to create some seasonal jewelry! Best part about these toes rings; they also fit my...
Components: Czech glass flowers, 24g silver plated wire, ring mandrel
Nunn Ring Bling
I make tons of wire wrapped rings...and bought these Nunn Design ring blanks awhile ago. Rediscovered them today on my workbench and made these...
Components: Nunn ring blanks (available from Lima), gold wire, and various stones, glass, stick pearls, and abalone.
It's the Little Things...
I got some fire polished beads from a Sunday Circular and made this super simple ring.
Components: Wire, fire polished round
Scrap Metal
This was originally a finding, but I cut it and and added the sardonyx round for flair.
Components: Sardonyx round, round finding
A Practical Ring is a Practical Thing
Very unlike me, I'll post yet another piece on the same day! This ring I made for my hairdresser, who likes chunky rings, but they have to be...
Components: Brass sheet (0.7 mm?), sawed, filed and sanded, annealed and embossed, and bent and hammered into shape.
Lavender Nest Egg
I love making birds nest jewelry and love the way these Czech glass compliment the silver. I will probably post more nests in the future.
Components: Amethyst druk beads, 24 gauge silver wire
Cinderella Stuff
I wanted to try out crystal clay and decided it would be a great piece.
Components: Bezel, crystal clay, sparkle dust.
A Little Mushroom
Here is the ring I made using some of my copper etching experiments that I posted a week and a half ago! First thought I was doming them to make...
Components: Sheet sterling silver (about 1 mm), wire, etched copper (0, 7 mm??), patina and wax for the copper.
A Trio of Rings
Thought I'd make some rings but didn't expect the design to get out of control like it did with two of them! At least one is a fairly normal...
Components: 14ga brass wire and lots of heat!
A Very Odd Ring!
I can't believe my luck!!! The first ever class I take in jewelry techniques turns out to be THE dream course!! I've learned SO much in two long,...
Components: Sterling silver sheet (1 mm, I think), sterling silver wire (1, 2 mm), impression jasper nugget (LB!).
...and a Handful of Bronze, plus some...
Then I decided to try and make a matching ring of the VERY sturdy bronze wire. The model is what you could call classical, everyone has seen it...
Components: Bronze wire, 14 gauge. Brass wire, 1.5 mm and black patina. Sterling silver 2 mm wire. And torch, hammer, etc.!
Swirly Rings
Happy New Year, LB Friends!
I'm practicing some swirls on artistic wire rings for a high school girls slumber party tomorrow night.
(I'm...
I'm practicing some swirls on artistic wire rings for a high school girls slumber party tomorrow night.
(I'm...
Components: non tarnishing silver artistic wire 18 gauge, beads
Steel and Stones ring
Tough but pretty piece of jewelry.
Components: 16 and 22 gauge annealed steel wire and assorted pink beads.
Topaz Window
Ring made with the leftover beads from my Fleur Tachée/Stained Flower bracelet.
Components: I used the Topaz Firepolished, Green Firepolished, the small Topaz rondelles and some 3mm Bronze Glass pearls.
I used a piece of Deer antler that I am about to sculpt beads out of to hold my ring. My husband found it on his last trip up north and I spent 3 days cleaning it to be this sparkling white.
Painted Anchor Ring
The colors in this ring change depending on the light. It's like looking at a new ring whenever you move your hand!
Components: Nunn Design Antique Silver (plated) Large Ornate Oval Bezel Adjustable Ring 24x30mm, bezel effect paint in Midnight Blue and Turquoise, Charm, Resin
rings with blings
I made these 3 rings today.
I was inspired bu my daughter, Isabella after she
expressed how excited she was when I told her
I wanted to make...
I was inspired bu my daughter, Isabella after she
expressed how excited she was when I told her
I wanted to make...
Components: Artistic Wire Silver and or Pink ga. 20
Purple Amythest Small Nugget Chips
Faceted Oval Blue Topaz
Round Purple Flourite
Celtic Green Ring
I made this for my Sister-in-law, Marybeth for her birthday.
Components: A silver Ring with Swarovski Bicones, in emrald, Green Opal, Erinite, with small pewter celtic knot pendant.
Sapphire Elegance
This one was a commission request for a Silver and Sapphire ring, Size 10. I like how it turned out. =^__^=
Components: Argentium Sterling Wire, Toho/Miyuki Seed Beads, Bali Sterling Beads and Bead Caps, Faceted Sapphire Round, Sapphire Rondelle and Two tiny Goldstone Rounds.
Double The Dangles
These are two rings I made. I love the movement and the colors. Easy-peasy pieces to make also!
Components: Silvertone adjustable rings, pearls, cube beads, silver beads all attached with headpins that were wrapped and attached.
Silver and Teal wire wrapped ring
wire wrapped bead ring
Components: Silver plated 20 gauge wire, glass bead
Peyote Rings
I love this piece I created because the color is very bright and I love colors that really stand out. When ever I wear it that's the first thing I...
Components: Yellow 11o seed beads, silver 15o seed beads and Swarovski Elements Crystal Rivolis.
Peyote Rings
I love to bead I find it very relaxing. When I deign a peice I don't design on paper I just look at what I have in front of me and I take it from...
Components: Ravoli Crystals, 11o seed beads, 15o seed bead And Swarovski Crystals.
Copper Rings
There is a site I visit frequently that has a wealth of info, tutorials, etc. If you are not familiar with it then check it out. It is Jewelry...
Components: copper wire, one Czech FP glass bead
Ring Cornucopia
After a week of non-stop travel for work, creating these rings yesterday was rejuvenating. My goal with these rings was to ensure each one was...
Components: Cabs, seed beads, ring blank, ultrasuede, Lacy's stiff stuff
Fun rings
Playful and fun bead embroidered rings: I had so much fun making these! Each ring is unique and a statement piece that is bold yet delicate.
Components: cabs, seed beads, ring blank, ultrasuede
Victorian Days Filigree Ring
Vintage brass filigree component, which I've patina'd to a deep bronze color, wrapped with 14k gold-filled wire to make a lovely ring reminiscent...
Components: Brass filigree, 14k gold filled wire, Citrine, Ruby, freshwater pearls.
Amethyst swirl
Playing with wire again :) Sterling silver and amethyst accented with a little charoite button
Clustered Pastels
I wanted to do a different ring, something I have never tried before. I have seen many clustered rings online. So here is my first clustered ring...
Components: Silver looped ring band. Silver headpins, and 6mm Pastel Glasss Pearls.
Chatter
on “Clusters? Drops ? Dangles?”:“Love these clusters! So fashionable and I’d love to see them on a fine long chain.…” read »
on “A Quadruple of Earrings”:“Pretty. Customers who know you are better than no customers! …” read »
on “A Quadruple of Earrings”:“Oh these are so cool! Such a nice variety too. They are so unique and beautiful!…” read »
- on “Ali 's garland”:
“The colors are really nice! Looks like fun!…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“Beautiful design!…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“Oh I almost forgot to thank you for the extra photos. They are really helpful. I…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“Your work is always so beautiful. I really enjoy it. I had no idea the ancient…” read »
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- on “A Quadruple of Earrings”:
“Those are wonderful! My favorite are the bees! I need to make earrings I never think…” read »
on “Sapphire UFO earrings”:“Lovely!…” read »
on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:“Quite elegant!! I haven't found the Roman Glass in that many colors....it's a great touch!…” read »
on “Seaside Christmas Ornament Set”:“LOVE these! I've GOT to make some - even for sun catchers they would be great!!…” read »
on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:“Fantastic piece of work! I especially like the color of the focal. The Roman…” read »
on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:“Gorgeous work, Khristin. The more practice the better you get! The Roman glass is so special.…” read »
- on “Sunflower Blast”:
“Thanks again
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on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:“Very artsy, with wonderful history, and a fabulous gift! I admire your work very much!…” read »
on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:“Wow Gorgeous !!! Love the wire wrap especially..... hope you are feeling better…” read »
- on “Ali 's garland”:
“Thank you so much chick !! It really can be customized in so many ways ...I…” read »
- on “Ali 's garland”:
“Beauty mine is going to be around 4 foot long but you can make it any…” read »
- on “Oor Earrings”:
“Cute!…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“This is so pretty! It's just so cool that you used the ancient Roman glass. Your…” read »
- on “Ali 's garland”:
“Great looking garland. I like your idea for shells and the color blue for a…” read »
- on “Ali 's garland”:
“Great idea! How long will it be?…” read »
- on “3 More Memory Wire Bracelets”:
“Thanks Robin. I agree they make a very good go-to when you want to wear…” read »
- on “Clusters? Drops ? Dangles?”:
“MM, I plan to put a jump ring on the end of each chain. …” read »
- on “Clusters? Drops ? Dangles?”:
“These would be great as interchangeable jewelry! You could do so much with them! You could…” read »
- on “Clusters? Drops ? Dangles?”:
“Great idea! I like the pearl one best but they are all wonderful. How do you…” read »
- on “Clusters? Drops ? Dangles?”:
“Great idea and great look.…” read »
on “3 More Memory Wire Bracelets”:“Memory wire bracelets ar so fun to make-they are pretty much my go to bracelets. yours…” read »
- on “Clusters? Drops ? Dangles?”:
“very nice! I like all of them!…” read »
- on “Clusters? Drops ? Dangles?”:
“I especially like the turquoise one; great way to use up leftover beads!…” read »
on “Sunflower Blast”:“Love how you married your two loves into one beautiful piece of jewelry!…” read »
- on “3 More Memory Wire Bracelets”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! The large beads in the first bracelet are painted…” read »
- on “3 More Memory Wire Bracelets”:
“Ooh, I love the first one, those big mottled beads are awesome!…” read »
- on “Happy Hearts”:
“Very charming!…” read »
- on “More Memory Wire”:
“Cute bracelets! Memory wire is so fun to work with!…” read »
- on “Tassled Tibetan”:
“I love this!…” read »
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- on “One for the trees”:
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