Step-By-Step Tutorials
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Liven up your earlobes with these fun pom pom chain earrings!
I love pom poms, they are such a fun and lively addition to simple jewelry pieces! It is so easy to inject some extra pizzazz into your jewelry designs when you use some bright and colorful pom poms. These earrings are a variation on my beaded chain drop earrings, I bet you’ll be able to have some fun experimenting with this design. There’s nothing more exciting than playing around with color and texture in your DIY jewelry designs!
You will need the following tools and materials to make these pom pom chain earrings:
1: Pliers. You will need your flat nose pliers, round nose pliers and cutting pliers to make these earrings.
2: Two pom poms. I used two different colors for my earrings.
3: Two head pins.
4: Two earring hooks.
5: Two small pieces of chain. The length depends on how far you would like your earrings to dangle!
6: Two jump rings.
7: Beads of your choice. I used two blue glass e-beads and four small timber beads.
I love designing with timber beads, you can order your own right here:
Here are the steps to make these pom pom chain earrings:
1: Add the beads to each of the head pins. I placed a blue glass bead and one timber beads on each pin.
2: Add a pom pom to each head pin.
3: Once the pom poms have been added, add another bead to the top of each pom pom.
4: Once all the beads and pom poms have been added, use the round nose pliers to bend each pin at a right angle to the beaded section.
5: Use the cutting pliers to trim each pin approximately 1cm (0.4 inches) from the beaded section.
6: Once each pin has been trimmed, create a loop at the top of each pin using the round nose pliers.
7: Open each loop at the top of each pin slightly and add a piece of chain to each pom pom charm. Secure the chain in place by closing the loop using the round nose pliers.
8: Open a jump ring and add the earring hook.
9: While the jump ring is still open, add the chain with the charm attached as well.
10: Close the jump ring to secure the earring and chain in place.
11: Repeat steps 8 to 10 for the second earring to complete the pair.
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Got Some Old Brooches Hanging Around? Here’s How to Turn them into a necklace Pendant!
I recently acquired some of my grandmother’s old costume jewelry, and among all the beads and clip on earrings I found some wonderful brooches. I am not really a brooch wearer myself so I decided to turn them into something that I would wear, a necklace. Attaching the tiger tail wire to the necklace wire can be a bit tricky, but once you have it in place the rest is smooth sailing. This tutorial is a really fun way to re-purpose and recycle old pieces that you have stashed away in your jewelry box!
You will need the following tools and materials to make a brooch pendant necklace:
1:Pliers. To make this necklace I used the round nose pliers, flat nose pliers and cutting pliers.
2: A brooch. I used this gold colored amethyst broach that was handed down from my grandmother.
3: Tiger tail wire. I used this bronze colored tiger tail wire.
4: Eight crimp beads. I used these black colored crimp beads.
5: One lobster clasp. I used this black colored lobster clasp.
6: One jump ring.
7: Beads of your choice. I used a selection of pink and white glass beads.
The steps for making this broach necklace:
1: The first step is to remove the pin from the back of the brooch. If you want to be able to use it again as a brooch i recommend skipping this step and leaving the pin where it is. To remove the pin you can either try to pull it off using your flat nose pliers or cut it off using the cutting pliers.
2: Cut a length of tiger tail wire long enough to fit comfortably around your neck.
3: Using the cutting pliers, cut the length of tiger tail wire in half. These pieces will be used to make either side of the necklace.
4: Take one piece of tiger tail wire and add two crimp beads to the end. Then wrap the end around the back pin prong on the brooch. Make sure you pull the wire tight around the pin and through the crimps to ensure that it stays in place.
5: Once the loop has been formed, squash the crimp beads using your pliers to secure the strand in place. Because of the way this brooch was formed I needed to use my round nose pliers to squash the crimps but you can also use flat nose pliers to secure the crimps in place.
6: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the second strand, attaching it to the other pin prong on the back of the brooch.
7: Begin adding beads to one side of the necklace in your chosen pattern.
8: When you reach the end of the first strand, add two crimp beads and the lobster clasp.
9: Loop the tiger tail around the clasp and back through the crimp beads. Make sure you pull it tight before squashing the crimp beads.
10: Once your tiger tail wire has been pulled tight, use the flat nose pliers to squash the crimps and secure the end of the strand.
11: Trim any excess wire using the cutting pliers.
12: Repeat steps 7 to 11 for the second strand, this time adding the jump ring to the end rather than a clasp.
13: Once you have completed the second strand of the necklace your new piece of jewelry is complete! Using a vintage brooch is a great way to make sure that you will have a special design that no one else has. How’s that for exclusive?!
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Make this cutie-pie bracelet using a charm connector today!
Have you ever seen a charm that has two loops rather than one? That’s a charm connector! These charms let you join two different strands to create unique pieces of jewelry. I have already shown you how to make a braided friendship bracelet using a charm connector, in this tutorial I will give you all the knowledge you need to make a beaded bracelet that features a pretty silver charm connector.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this charm connector bracelet:
1: Pliers. You will need your cutting pliers and your flat nose pliers to make this bracelet.
2: Tiger tail wire.
3: Eight crimp beads.
4: A toggle clasp.
6: Beads of your choice. I used some pink glass bugle beads and some blue glass seed beads.
The Steps:
1: Use your cutting pliers to cut two lengths of tiger tail wire long enough to fit halfway around your wrist. I cut mine with a little extra length to ensure that my bracelet would fit.
2: Take one piece of tiger tail wire and add two crimp beads to the end, then fold the end of the wire around one loop on the charm connector.
3: Squash the crimp beads to secure the wire and charm together using the flat nose pliers.
4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second tiger tail strand attaching it to the other side of the charm connector.
5: Begin adding beads to one side of the bracelet. I started with the pink bugle beads.
6: Continue adding beads until the beaded section reaches approximately half way around your wrist.
7: Add two crimp beads to the strand.
8: Add one side of the toggle clasp to the strand as well, fold the wire around the clasp and back through the crimp beads.
9: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers to secure the strand.
10: Trim the excess wire using the cutting pliers.
11. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the second strand. Continue beading until the second strand is approximately the same length as the first.
12: Add two more crimp beads and the other end of the toggle clasp to the end of the second strand.
13: Bend the wire around the clasp and back through the crimps as you did the first strand.
14: Secure the strand by squashing the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
15: Trim the excess wire close to the crimp beads using the cutting pliers.
16: Once all the extra wire has been trimmed your bracelet is finished and ready to wear! This is such a cute way to make a stunning bracelet. Charm connector bracelets look great stacked with other beaded bracelet designs! Style yours up any way you like.
Here are some other beaded charm connector bracelet designs. You can get really experimental and creative with charm connectors. Happy making!
Here are some other charm connector tutorials on DIY Jewelry Hub
- A delicate charm connector anklet
- A charm connector bangle
- Charm connector statement earrings
- Braided charm connector bracelets
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Defy gravity with this floating bead necklace
Do you have a craving for light and delicate jewelry? Do you wish you could be wearing jewelry that feels dainty and special? Well have I got the DIY solution for you! This necklace is as delicate and dainty as it comes, but don’t worry, it’s not going to break on you either. Using some tiger tail wire and some crimp beads, this exquisite necklace comes together in no time. Go ahead, make yourself this lovely necklace today.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this floating bead necklace:
1: Pliers. To make this necklace you will need your cutting pliers and your flat nose pliers.
2: Tiger tail wire.
3: Crimp beads.
4: One lobster clasp.
5: One jump ring.
7: A ruler. You will need this to measure the distance between your beads.
8: Beads of your choice. I used some pearls as the centerpiece of this floating bead necklace and two hematite beads to finish off the ends of the necklace.
Pearls are the epitome of elegance, grab some pearls of your own right here:
The Steps:
1: Measure out a length of tiger tail wire to your desired necklace length. The effect of the floating beads will have a greater impact if you keep your necklace to a collar length.
2: Cut the length of tiger tail wire using the cutting pliers.
3: Take one bead and thread it onto the tiger tail strand. Pull it through until it is at the center of the piece of tiger tail wire.
4: Add a crimp bead to either side of the center bead.
5: Use the flat nose pliers to carefully squash the crimp beads either side of the center bead to secure it in place in the middle of the tiger tail wire.
6: Add another crimp bead and use the ruler to work out where to place your next bead. I placed my beads roughly 3cm (approx 1.4 inches) apart.
7: Carefully squash the next crimp place before adding the second bead and crimp bead.
8: Squash the crimp on the other side of the second bead to secure it in place. If you are using pearls like I did be careful not to damage the surface with the pliers.
9: Repeat steps 6 to 8 for the remaining beads, placing them either side of the first center bead that you added to the strand.
10: Once all your beads have been secured in place, add two crimp beads followed by a hematite bead and a final crimp as well as the lobster clasp to the end of the wire. Fold the end of the wire around the lobster clasp and through the crimps and bead.
11: Carefully squash the crimps on either side of the hematite bead to secure the clasp in place.
12: Once the crimps have been secured, use the cutting pliers to trim the excess tiger tail wire.
13: Repeat steps 10 to 12 to secure the jump ring to the other side of the necklace.
14: Once the clasp and jump ring has been secured in place your delicate floating bead necklace is complete. Pop it on for an elegant addition to your daily style.
How will you style this sweet and dainty necklace? Get creative with your style and have fun making!
If you are a lover of modern pearl jewelry, we have a load of amazing tutorials for you:
- Dangly pearl and shell earrings
- Pink pearl and rainbow bead anklet
- Rainbow pearl beaded necklace
- Multi-color beaded pearl hoops
- Pearl tassel hoop earrings
- Plastic and pearl stud earrings
- Chilli and pearl single statement earring
- Brightly colored pearl drop earrings
- Faux pearl bobby pin
- Simple silver pearl threader earrings
- A delicate pearl earring for double pierced earrings
- Faux pearl charm necklace
- Pearl lariat necklace
- Faux pearl and rhinestone statement ring
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Get geometric with this incredible triangle pendant necklace!
Do you love triangles? I sure do… this geometric gemstone wonder is easy an easy to make statement piece suitable for everyone! All you need to know to make this gorgeous triangular pendant is in this little instruction video. Watch it now and follow along and before you know it you’ll have your own incredible triangle pendant to hang around your neck. This necklace can be made in a flash, believe me, you will be wearing your lovely new creation before you know it!
To make this triangle pendant necklace you will need to use a few different tools and materials:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose and flat nose pliers.
2: Three eye pins. I used these longer pre-made eye pins but you can use shorter ones or make your own out of wire depending on how you want your necklace to look.
3: Beads! I used some different colored jade beads but you can use any beads that you like. Perhaps you’ll experiment by mixing gemstone beads with some brightly colored glass beads… get experimental with it and make this necklace design your own!
4: You will need some jewelry chain to make this necklace.
5: Don’t forget about the clasp! I used a lobster clasp for this necklace.
6: And the final piece of the puzzle… a jump ring!
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How to Make a Double Strand Necklace, For When One Strand Just Isn’t Enough
This necklace doesn’t have just one beautiful beaded strand, it has two! But don’t let the extra strand fool you, this stunning accessory is super easy to put together. And if you need some inspiration for where to use the beads you made by following my handmade bead tutorial this incredible necklace is a great place to start.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this lovely double strand necklace:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose pliers, flat nose pliers and cutting pliers to make this necklace.
2: Two jump rings.
If you find yourself fancying the antique brass finish make it a feature of your own designs:
3: One lobster clasp.
4: Tiger tail wire. I used this bronze colored tiger tail wire to make this double strand necklace.
5: Eight crimp beads.
4: Beads of your choice. I used a selection of glass beads in different sizes as well as five handmade clay beads as a feature beads on this necklace.
I love these evil eye beads, you can use them in your own jewelry designs too! Click the link to get your own:
If you are feeling particularly inspired to make your own beads you can order some air dry clay in white or terracotta… too easy!
The Steps:
1: Cut two pieces of tiger tail wire to your desired length. Make sure that one of the pieces is slightly longer than the other to ensure that each strand sits comfortably around your neck when you are wearing your necklace.
2: Add two crimp beads and a jump ring to one end of the first piece of tiger tail wire. (I started with the longest piece of tiger tail wire).
3: Bend the end of the tiger tail wire around the jump ring and through both crimp beads. Pull the wire tight and ensure that the crimp beads are sitting closely to the jump ring.
4: Use the flat nose pliers to squash the crimp beads and secure the jump ring and wire in place.
5: Once the crimp beads have been secured, begin adding beads to the strand of tiger tail wire.
6: Continue beading in your desired pattern. I added 5 large handmade clay beads towards the center of the longer beaded strand.
7: Once the beading has been completed, add two more crimp beads and loop the wire around the second jump ring back through the crimp beads.
8: Pull the wire tight and squash the crimp beads in place using the flat nose pliers.
9: Once the crimp beads have been squashed, use the cutting pliers to trim the excess wire.
10: Once the first strand has been secured, add the second strand to a jump ring at one end of the necklace. Add two crimp beads and loop the tiger tail wire around the jump ring.
11: Squash the crimp beads to secure the tiger tail wire in place using the flat nose pliers.
12: Begin adding beads to the second strand. Continue adding them in your desired pattern until you reach the end of the strand. This strand will be shorter than the first one.
13: Once the beading on the second strand has been completed, add two more crimp beads and loop the end of the tiger tail wire through the jump ring at the other end of the necklace.
14: Pull the wire tight and squash the crimps using the flat nose pliers.
15: Trim the excess tiger tail wire using the cutting pliers.
16: To complete the necklace, open one jump ring and slide on the lobster clasp. Secure the clasp in place by closing the jump ring again.
17: Now your necklace is finished. I bet that making this beauty was far more simple that you thought! How will you style your double stand necklace? You can make this design using lots of different materials and special gemstones, so get creative and make something unique and and special for you!
If you love double strand necklaces we have some more tutorials for you…
- How to make a double chain necklace with bead charms
- How to make a two-tone chain choker
- How to make a double strand necklace from broken headphones
- How to make a double strand string necklace
- How to make a mixed media double strand necklace
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Seeking Some Kitschy Cute? You Need To Make These Adorable Bow Earrings!
Sometimes, there is nothing I like more than some adorable kitsch to top off my outfit. These earrings are SUPER cute and very easy to make. Dangle some beautiful earrings from the bottom of some precious little bows and you’ll be looking as sweet as can be.
You will need the following tools and materials to make these cutie pie bow earrings:
1:Pliers. You will need your round nose pliers and cutting pliers to make these bow earrings.
2: Two pre-made fabric bows.
Here are some bows to purchase to make your own lovely bow and bead earrings.
3: Two earring hooks.
You can grab a whole load of earring hooks to create with right here:
4: Two jump rings.
5: Two head pins.
6: Beads of your choice. I chose from this assortment of blue and clear glass beads.
Feeling the blue? Get stuck into this assortment of blue glass beads:
The Steps:
1: Add your chosen beads to each of the head pins. I decided to use blue beads in different shapes for a mismatched look.
2: Bend the pins at a right angle to the beads using the round nose pliers.
3: Trim each pin approximately 1cm (0.4 inches) from the beaded section using the cutting pliers.
4: Use the round nose pliers again to create a loop at the top of each beaded pin. This loop will help to keep the beads in place and allows you to attach the bead charm to the bows.
5: Take a jump ring, open it slightly and carefully push it through the middle section of the bow.
6: Add an earring hook to the ring and secure it in place by carefully closing the jump ring using your pliers.
7: Take one of the bead charms and add it to the opposite end of the bow’s center section. You can do this by carefully it pushing the open charm loop through the middle section of the bow.
8: Close the bead charm loop again using your pliers.
9: Repeat steps 5 to 8 for the second earring. Once you’ve got the second one done your earrings are ready to wear. throw them on to add an adorable and unique element to your daily style.
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Isn’t This a Beauty? Make This Incredibly Simple Ribbon Choker Today!
I’ve already shown you some super simple ways to make jewelry, but this tutorial really takes the cake in the simplicity stakes. This necklace is so easy to make, all you need is a beautiful satin ribbon and a charm of your choice. I used this incredible agate charm that stands out on a silky satin ribbon. This necklace will be a flattering addition to any stylish look.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this choker necklace:
1: A satin ribbon long enough to be tied comfortably around your neck. I used this black satin ribbon.
Shop for some satin ribbon to make this beautiful choker length necklace right here:
2: A charm of your choice. I used this green agate and silver charm.
The Steps:
1: Add the charm to the piece of ribbon.
2: Slide the charm into the center of the ribbon.
3: Your choker necklace is ready to wear! How super easy was that? You’ll be the elegant envy of all your friends in this incredible piece of jewelry.
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Sometimes Simple is Best and These Chain Drop Earrings Are Simplicity At Its Best!
Do you ever feel like bold statement earrings are just too much? I think that simple, sweet earrings are often an elegant choice to accompany a stunning evening outfit. These stunning chain drop earrings are super easy to make and look incredible dangling from any ear lobe. You’ll want to make these earrings in a beautiful assortment of colors so that you can wear them with all your favorite outfits.
You will need the following tools and materials to make these earrings:
1: Pliers. To make these earrings you will need to use round nose pliers and cutting pliers.
2: Two earring hooks.
3: Two short pieces of chain.
4: Two head pins.
5: Two beads of your choice. I used these glittering blue goldstone beads.
Get your own sparkly blue goldstone beads right here:
The Steps:
1: Add each bead to each head pin.
2: Use the round nose pliers to bend each pin at a right angle to the bead.
3: Trim the pins approximately 1cm (0.4 inches) from the bead using your cutting pliers.
4: Bend each pin to form a loop that will secure the bead in place using your round nose pliers.
5: Open each loop slightly and slide a piece of chain onto each bead charm.
6: Close the loops again using the round nose pliers to secure each chain to the bead charms.
7: Attach the other end of the chain to the loop on the end of the earring hook.
8: Secure the chain to the hook by closing the loop at the end of the earring hook. Repeat steps Seven and Eight for the second earring. Once each earring hook has been attached your earrings are complete, how easy was that?
9: Pop them on and watch the compliments roll in! I bet these earrings will be a guaranteed winner in the style stakes.
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Need Some Valentine’s Day Inspiration? Make Your Honey This Sweet Bracelet
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and if you are stuck for ideas as to what to get your someone special you might want to give this tutorial a go. This bracelet is super special and easy to make, I made mine using some beautiful rose quartz (the gemstone that is meant to represent unconditional love) but you can use any bead or stone that is special to you and your loved one. Cue the love heart eyes and adorable smiles, this is bracelet a beauty.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this stunning Valentine’s bracelet:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose, flat nose and cutting pliers to make this bracelet.
Don’t have any pliers yet? Get some here.2: A piece of chain long enough to fit comfortably around your wrist.
3: One lobster clasp.
4: Tiger tail wire.
5: Four crimp beads.
6: Beads of your choice. I used these round rose quartz beads and some silver colored spacer beads.
Want to use Rose Quartz too? Get some pretty pink beads here:
The Steps:
1: Attach the lobster clasp to the piece of chain.
2: Measure out a length of tiger tail wire slightly longer than the length of your chain. (This will ensure that your bracelet fits comfortably).
3: Cut the tiger tail wire to length using the cutting pliers.
4: Add two crimp beads to the wire and thread the wire through the end of the bracelet chain.
5: bend the wire and thread the end through the crimp beads.
6: Use the flat nose pliers to squash the crimp beads and secure the wire in place.
7: Begin adding beads to the wire.
8: Continue adding beads until you reach your desired length, then add two more crimp beads.
9: Thread the end of the wire through the end of the bracelet chain and back through the crimp beads.
10: Use the pliers to squash the crimp beads and secure the strand in place.
11: Trim the excess wire using the cutting pliers.
12: Once you have trimmed the excess wire your sweet Valentine’s day bracelet is complete! Make this adorable bracelet and you will be sure to impress, what could be sweeter than a handmade Valentine’s day gift for that special person in your life?
