Step-By-Step Tutorials
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These triangle earrings are SICK! Make yours today!
Remember the tutorial for these triangle earrings? Here’s another way to make some cool triangle dangles.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your earrings:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose pliers and flat nose pliers.
2: Six eye pins.
3: Two earring hooks.
4: Beads of your choice. I used these blue and pink glass seed beads.
Follow these steps to make your triangle earrings:
1: Add beads to one of the eye pins in a pattern of your choice.
2: Bend the end of the pin to a right angle.
3: Loop the end of the pin using round nose pliers.
4: Repeat steps 1-3 for three more of the eye pins.
5: Add beads to one of the remaining eye pins, I added around 11 beads.
6: Add one of the earring hooks to the pin.
7: Add beads to the other side of the hook so that it is secured halfway across the pin.
8: Create a loop at the end of the pin to secure the beads and earring hook in place.
9: Repeat steps 5-8 for the last eye pin.
10: Once you’ve finished beading all the pins you can start putting them together.
11: Attach the ends of three of the pins (two of the first pattern, and one with the earring hook) together to form a triangle.
12: Repeat step 11 for the other earring to complete the design.
Here’s another pair I made using some seed beads and some glass eye beads.
And another pair made with chains and charm connector studs instead of earring hooks.
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How to make a bead and chain choker necklace
This choker necklace combines cool beads and pieces of chain for a cool effect.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this choker necklace:
1: Pliers. You will need round nose pliers and flat nose pliers.
2: Three short pieces of chain, approximately 8-10cm long.
3: Six jump rings.
4: Two eye pins.
5: Two glass beads.
6: A lobster clasp.
Follow these steps to make your glass bead choker necklace:
1: Add a bead to the eye pin.
2: Bend the eye pin to form a right angle.
3: Loop the end of the pin to secure the bead in place.
4: Repeat steps 1-3 for the other bead.
5: Add a jump ring to one side of one of the beads and a piece of chain. Close the jump ring to secure the bead and chain together.
6: Repeat step 5 to attach all the pieces of chain to the bead charms, forming a long piece of chain broken by two beads.
7: Add a jump ring to the end of the chain and add the lobster clasp to the open jump ring. Close the jump ring to secure the clasp in place.
8: Add the other jump ring to the other side of the necklace to finish it off.
Now your beaded chain choker is finished and ready to wear!
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Here’s how to make a cute pair of dangly earrings!
We’ve done a cluster earring tutorial before, but here’s another fun one using earring hooks instead! This tutorial is super easy, you’ll be making a different pair for each day of the week.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your earrings:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose pliers and flat nose pliers to make these earrings.
2: Two earring hooks.
3: Two large jump rings.
4: Ten small head pins.
5: Ten beads. I used these glass beads.
Follow these steps to make your own beaded cluster dangle earrings:
1: Add a bead to each head pin.
2: Create a loop at the top of each pin by winding it around the barrel of the round nose pliers. This will secure the beads onto the pins.
3: Add five of the beaded pins onto one of the jump rings.
4: Add one of the earring hooks to the open jump ring too.
5: Close the jump ring to secure the beaded pins and earring hooks together.
6: Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make the second earring.
Now your earrings are done! Awesome!
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This necklace is special! Make one of your own today.
This necklace looks amazing, it’s a really cool way to use your favorite drop beads.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your necklace:
1:Pliers. You will need your flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
2: Two pieces of chain to form the length of your necklace.
3: Two pieces of wire or two eye pins, one longer than the other.
4: A toggle clasp.
5: Four jump rings.
6: Beads of your choice. I used some frosted blue glass beads and a turquoise droplet bead.
Follow these steps to make your necklace:
1: If you are using wire, make a loop at the end of the longer piece of the wire.
2: Add the beads to the wire until there is only 1cm left without beads.
3: Create a loop at the other end of the wire.
4: Create a loop at the end of the shorter piece of wire.
5: Add the turquoise bead to the wire.
6: Create a loop at the other end of the wire using the round nose pliers to secure the bead on the wire.
7: Bend the longer beaded wire into a U shape and attach the drop bead to the inside of the U.
8: Attach each piece of chain to either side of the beaded U shape using two of the jump rings.
9: Attach each component of the toggle clasp to either end of the chain to finish the necklace. Secure them in place using the two remaining jump rings.
Now your necklace is finished!
Here’s another one I made with a longer U and a glass feature bead.
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Need to jazz up those lapels? here’s how to make a cool little pin.
These pins are super easy to make. I’ve got a stack of them sparkling up my winter coat!
You will need the following tools and materials to make this pin:
1: Araldite glue.
2: A skewer.
3: Scrap paper.
4: A lapel pin finding.
5: Cabochons or charms of your choice. I used a piece of green acrylic and a resin cabochon.
Follow these steps to make your lapel pin:
1: Squeeze out a small amount of glue in equal parts.
2: Mix the glue using the skewer.
3: Add glue to one side of the acrylic and to the underside of the cabochon.
4: Place the two pieces together and wait for them to dry.
5: You might need to mix some more glue to attach the pin finding.
6: Add glue to the pin finding and the back side of the acrylic.
7: Attach the pin to the back of the acrylic and set it aside to dry.
Once your glue is dry your pin is ready to wear!
Here’s a bunch of pins I made recently.
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Does your anklet need some bling? Make this charm connector anklet!
This is such a cool way to make an anklet! Add a cool charm connector, I used an infinity symbol charm connector to two pieces of chain to make a simple but pretty piece to wrap around your ankle. This is a great way to add sparkle to your outfits during summer when your ankles will be on show! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this anklet:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose pliers and flat nose pliers to make your anklet.
2: Two pieces of chain, one longer than the other. Make sure they add up to be long enough to fit around your ankle.
3: A charm connector. I used this gold colored infinity charm.
4: Four jump rings.
5: A lobster clasp.
Follow these steps to make your charm connector anklet:
1: Add a jump ring to one side of the charm connector and slide one of the chains onto the open jump ring.
2: Close the jump ring to secure the charm and chain together.
3: Repeat steps One and Two to attach the other chain to the other side of the connector charm.
4: Add a jump ring to one of the ends of the chain and attach the lobster clasp.
5: Add the remaining jump ring to the other side of the chain to finish the anklet.
Now your anklet is finished and ready to wear!
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Need something tough but healing? Make this crystal choker necklace!
Do you need a cute new accessory to jazz up your jewelry collection? Make this awesome crystal choker necklace.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your crystal choker necklace:
1: Pliers. You will need your cutting pliers, flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
2: A long eye pin.
3: Gemstone beads. I used these smoky quartz beads.
4: Two pieces of leather cord. Approximately 15.5 cm long.
5: Four leather crimp ends.
6: Two jump rings.
7: A lobster clasp.
Follow these steps to make your crystal choker:
1: Add the beads to the eye pin.
2: Bend the end of the pin to form a right angle using the round nose pliers.
3: Create a loop at the end of the pin using the round nose pliers. This will secure the beads on the pin.
4: Add each of the crimp ends to the ends of the leather. Fold each side of the crimps around the leather using the flat nose pliers.
5: Attach a piece of leather to each side of the crystal beaded pin.
6: Add a lobster clasp to one side of the necklace using one of the jump rings.
7: Add the remaining jump ring to the other side of the necklace to finish your necklace.
Now it’s ready to wear… a perfect combination of tough and whimsical!
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Here’s how to turn those shopping bag cords into cool wrap bracelets!
Do you ever think about what to do with those handles that come on paper shopping bags? Here’s how to turn some trash into treasure…
You will need the following tools and materials to make your wrap bracelet:
1: Pliers. Some flat pliers and round nose pliers.
2: Two flat crimp ends.
3: Two medium sized jump rings.
4: A toggle clasp.
5: A charm. I used this bead charm that I had made earlier.
6: Some cord from a paper shopping bag. The piece I had was long enough to wrap three times around my wrist.
Follow these steps to make your cord wrap bracelet:
1: Squash a crimp end around each end of the cord, secure each in place by squeezing it using the flat nose pliers.
2: Add a jump ring to the end of one crimp and slide on part of the toggle clasp. Close the jump ring to secure the clasp in place.
3: Add the charm to the jump ring.
4: Add the other jump ring and the remaining part of the toggle clasp to the other side of the cord.
Once the remaining toggle component is attached to the cord your bracelet is finished and ready to wear! I think that’s a pretty cool way to save some usable materials from finding their way to the garbage.
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How to make a mixed media double strand necklace. Chains and beads for the win!
This necklace is another version of the double strand necklace. One strand is made using glass seed beads, the other with chain and gemstone beads!
You will need the following tools and materials to make your necklace:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose pliers, flat nose pliers and cutting pliers to make your necklace.
2: A piece of tiger tail wire. Cut yours to your desired length, I made mine shorter than the chain component.
3: Glass seed beads. I used a mix of multi-colored beads.
4: Two pieces of chain.
5: An eye pin.
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8: Two medium sized jump rings.
9: A lobster clasp.
10: Four crimp beads.
Follow these steps to make your double strand necklace:
1: Put the gemstone bead onto the eye pin.
2: Bend the pin to form a right angle with the bead.
3: Create a loop using the round nose pliers to secure the bead onto the pin.
4: Add a piece of chain to each side of the eye pin.
5: Set the chain piece aside.
6: Add two crimp beads and a jump ring to the end of the tiger tail wire.
7: Loop the end of the wire around the jump ring and pull it through the crimp beads.
8: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
9: Start adding the beads to the wire. I added my beads in a random order but you can create any pattern you choose.
10: Continue adding beads until your necklace has reached your desired length.
11: Add the other two crimp beads and the remaining jump ring to the wire.
12: Loop the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimp beads, pull the wire tight.
13: Squash the crimps.
14: Trim the excess wire.
Your beaded strand is now finished!
15: Open one of the jump rings and attach one side of the chain. Add the clasp to the open jump ring and then close it to secure the components together.
16: Add the other side of the chain component to the other side of the beaded strand. Once the other side is attached the necklace is finished and ready to wear.
Pretty cool huh?!
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Do you want to keep the ocean close? Here’s how to make a bottle charm filled with shells and sea glass
This pendant is so cute, fill it with your fave beach combing finds, or perhaps with some other special pieces. Affiliate links included
You will need the following tools and materials to make your own sea bottle charm:
1: A small glass bottle with a cork top.
2: Shells and sea glass to fill the bottle.
3: A small eye pin.
4: A large jump ring.
5: A wire collar necklace.
6: Water based glue, I used Mod Podge.
7: A skewer.
Follow your steps to make a sea bottle charm:
1: Take the cork out of the bottle.
2: Fill the bottle with sea glass and small shells.
3: Add some glue to the cork using the skewer.
4: Put the cork back in the bottle and wipe off excess glue.
5: Push the eye pin into the middle of the cork.
6: Add some glue around the eye pin to secure it to the cork.
7: Add the large jump ring to the eye pin.
8: Add the charm to the collar necklace to finish the design off!
Now your charm is ready to wear!
