I have been eyeing these fun ring blanks for a while now. They come in several different styles and three finishes, antique copper, antique brass and antique silver. When we started carrying the Swarovski glue-on flatback crystals recently, a light went off in my head! They would be a great duo! And the combinations are endless! (Links updated January 31, 2017!)
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I think bees are so cute! I love to add them to my jewelry designs when I can. So when I discovered the Vintaj Bee Charms, my head went spinning with ideas! I really wanted to incorporate the phrase “busy bee” into the earrings, because that is often how I feel Like a busy little bee flying around! I love how these turned out! To learn how to create your own pair follow the simple recipe below!
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Braided Triple Wrapped Turquoise and Antique Copper Curb Chain Bracelet
I love wrapped bracelets! I like to wear multiple bracelets of all different colors and textures layered. After the popularity of the wrapped leather bracelet the last few years, I decided I wanted to make another colorful wrapped bracelet. Something I could layer with my other bracelets for a super bohemian look! Continue Reading…
Sweet and Simple Swarovski Crystal Earrings!
Swarovski crystal pendants are the perfect way to sparkle up any holiday outfit! And they are so easy to transform into pretty earrings! There are so many different shapes and colors to choose from, you may have trouble deciding which ones to get! You can literally make any of these earrings in under 5 minutes!
I love all the different shapes and colors they come in!
Your choice of earring findings, jump rings, and crystals!
All that you have to do to make these earrings is attach the crystal pendants to the earring findings with jump rings! Depending on what way the earring wires face, you can use one or two jump rings to make sure that the crystal faces forward. Just remember when you open jump rings to open them by twisting ends away from each other, not pulling apart sideways. For some earrings I used decorative post findings, for some I used kidney wires. And if you have someone with really sensitive ears, try the niobium french wires! They come in a variety of colors, though I am partial to the bronze, because they match antique brass findings so well.
Here are the exact color, size and shapes of crystals I used for the earrings below! All the jump rings are 6mm.
Here are all the designs I came up with and created in under 20 minutes, total!
These earrings feature antique gold Grecian post (no longer available), yellow plated jump rings, and Swarovski pear pendants in crystal gold patina(no longer available).
These earrings combine Swarovski queen baquette pendants in crystal aurora borealis, antique brass jump rings, and niobium earring wires.
These earrings feature Swarovski baroque pendants in crystal paradise shine and antique silver fleur di lis post earrings..
These earrings feature Swarovski crystal red magma spikes, silver plated jump rings and silver plated kidney wires.
These earrings use cute antique brass replica Chinese coins, that I punched with a metal hole punch, antique brass jump rings, bronze niobium earring wires, and Swarovski true leaf pendants in crystal luminous green.
These earrings have antique copper filigree flowers , antique brass jump rings, bronze niobium wires, and Swarovski oval pendants in crystal golden shadow.
As you can see the possibilities are endless when it comes to making earrings from Swarovski pendants! There are literally hundreds of crystal pendants to choose from and thousands of possible combinations with all the different earring findings! The best part, they are so fast to make! You can make all your Christmas presents in one afternoon! Or keep them all for yourself!
~Tiffany
You don’t have to be Frank Sinatra to do things your own way! That’s the beauty of metal stamping as a jewelry technique. Not only do you get to assemble components, you get to make your own components – and they can say whatever you want them to say!
This Young Love bracelet is a perfect example of how you can easily customize jewelry with metal stamps!
Letter stamps are the perfect way to create monogram jewelry, plus jewelry with names or inspirational sayings. Design metal stamps are the perfect way to add cuteness and panache.
Learn to make these simple metal stamped earrings – just click the image above for the complete parts, ready to buy.
Designer Amy Mickelson’s “Hootie and the Sodalite Earrings” feature custom owl charms she made using an ImpressArt Metal Stamp and a JBB Antiqued Copper Plated Square Tag Charm. These JBB tags are plated especially for stampers – pretty amazing! For more on these components, see the full parts list and tutorial here.
First, gather your supplies.
The basics of jewelry stamping are easy and only require a few tools. The tools are a small investment, but will last for years and thousands of impressions!
Supplies you’ll want:
The basic steps to jewelry stamping:
Once you’ve planned your design, secure your metal tag or blank onto your steel block with tape. Stamp Straight Tape by ImpressArt is more expensive than masking tape, but it offers a sturdier edge and does not leave sticky residue.
Strike the perfectly vertical stamp with one firm blow. This is important for achieving a clear impression.
Now you’ve got a custom made charm that’s uniquely made by you!
That’s all there is to it! It really is that simple. Then, you can use your completed stamped charms to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, gift tags, and more!
Click this picture for all the parts and instructions you need to make these pretty necklaces.
For a great monogram jewelry tutorial, see “Ava’s Ladies in Waiting” Necklace Tutorial in our Design Gallery.
Click this picture for all the parts and instructions you need to make adorable metal stamped owl earrings.
To make fun owl earrings, see the “Hootie and the Sodalite” Earrings Tutorial.
Click this picture for all the parts and instructions you need to make a simple metal stamped bracelet.
For the full how-to on making a metal stamped chain bracelet, see our “Young Love” Bracelet Tutorial.
Rings & Things offers a huge variety of metal stamping blanks, plus jewelry stamping tools and supplies with fast shipping and free returns.
So what are you waiting for? Isn’t it time to say things your way! ~ Melissa
Sometimes when it comes to jewelry, less is more. That’s the case when it comes to these adorable river rock and sterling silver charm necklaces designed by Rings & Things’ Amy Mickelson. This project is easy, yet really pretty! Plus there are a ton of different sterling silver charms to pick from!
These necklaces only require one tool and a few simple components to make! The sterling silver chain necklaces are already finished with a clasp, making them a breeze to use. Plus, I just adore the contrast between the natural river rock and the dainty sterling silver charms.
Supplies and Tools Needed:
Simply layer the items on the sterling silver jump ring. Chain first, then river rock pendant, then sterling charm.
Creating this necklace couldn’t be easier! Using your chain-nose pliers, pry open the jump ring a little. You only need to open it enough so that you can layer the three elements together. When opening jump rings, remember to always twist the ends in opposite directions to separate them. Do not “oval” the ring by pulling the ends apart.
Place the chain first, then the rock pendant, then your sterling silver charm onto the jump ring. Close the jump ring carefully, so that the ends line up flush.
These dainty pendants are so cute! And smaller than a penny!
Each finished dangle is smaller than a penny!
So cute in the palm of my hand!
If you like this look, buy the parts to make these necklaces now!
All the parts are ready to buy in our Gallery – just click this image to go there.
You can check out additional possibilities by browsing our huge selection of sterling silver charms and sterling silver chain necklaces! My personal favorite chain is the sterling faceted ball chain, because it sparkles!
~ Tiffany
Vintaj Natural Brass findings and leather bracelets go together like butter on bread! You can unite them with rivets, thread, jump rings and more.
With just a few supplies, you can create stylish and unique cuff bracelets, incorporating popular and trendsetting Vintaj Natural Brass findings. For this riveted version, all you need is:
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Eyelets in leather jewelry can be both decorative and functional. Whether you want to add an industrial punk look to a leather bracelet, explore a new way to finish a choker, or find new alternatives to add embellishments, eyelets offer a clean and finished look to jewelry! With Rings & Things new EXCLUSIVE Leather Embellishing Kit, some leather and a little creativity is all you’ll need!
Here are simple step-by-step instructions for setting eyelets in a leather bracelet…