DIY Jewelry – How to Make a Magnetic Clasp Converter

June 28, 2019

Have you ever struggled with clasping a necklace or bracelet? If so, you will love magnetic clasp converters! The magnetic clasp converter attaches to your existing jewelry and converts your manual clasp into a magnetic clasp. It requires just minutes to make, and the only skill you need is the ability to open and close a jump ring. Follow these easy steps to make your own:

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Jewelry Making Tutorial June Earrings

May 31, 2019

Tomorrow marks the first day of June and when I think of June jewelry, I think pearls. Pearls are a favorite birthstone choice for June and popular for bridal jewelry. I set out to make earrings that combine traditional and contemporary style. I found the perfect sterling-silver component in the “New Items” section of Rings & Things’ website; it’s a funky three-link connector that goes perfectly with Swarovski pear-shaped crystal pearls.

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The 15-Minute Earring Tutorial

May 3, 2019

Do you have 15 extra minutes? Then you have time to make a new pair of earrings! Just combine your favorite decorative connector links with Swarovski crystal pendants to create these fast and easy earrings.

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Jewelry Tutorial – Curved Bead-Bar Necklace

April 23, 2019

Simplicity and elegance combine in this April-themed necklace.  Sparkling Swarovski Crystal briolette beads, like drops of rain, line a hand-formed curved bead bar.  The red brass wire glows from inside the briolette beads, and pairs with the sterling necklace for a mixed-metal effect. Best of all, this is the perfect project for using the 1-Step Looper pliers (one of my favorite things).

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DIY – Make a Belt Buckle from a Craft-Beer Can

March 29, 2019


A recent family get together left me with a recycle bin full of cool craft-beer cans. And yes, I can recycle the aluminum; but better yet, I can repurpose them. Inspired by the colorful images I set out to find the perfect jewelry-related use. Read on for my step-by-step pictorial tutorial on making a craft-beer-can belt buckle.

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