With a little resin and a little paint, you can create your very own miniature snow globe that will never leak and never need shaking!
Continue Reading…Snow Globe Bezel Pendant
November 26, 2021
Make a Gemstone Bolo Tie
April 2, 2021
The bolo tie is a truly American piece of jewelry. Appealing to diverse groups of people, bolo ties have gone in and out of fashion over the years. They recently became popular again when Prada introduced a bolo tie (that’s right, I just used “Prada” and “bolo tie” in the same sentence). But before you consider spending $300 on a Prada bolo tie, why not craft your own? Bolos can be made out of so many objects, such as vintage pins, bottle caps, old coins, buttons, or a gemstone donut. And whether you are Mid-Century Western, 1980’s New Wave, or 21st-Century Pop Culture–a bolo tie is the perfect statement piece!
Continue Reading…Jewelry DIY – Colorizing Raw Brass Filigree
January 30, 2020
Rings & Things’ raw-brass filigree can be polished to a bright and shiny finish, but why stop there? The filigree are the perfect canvas for creativity, so why not use color to create a one-of-a-kind component for use in your jewelry making? Here are the steps for my (super-easy) method of colorizing raw brass filigree.
Continue Reading…Upcycling Bottle Caps into Refrigerator Magnets
November 26, 2019
If your celebrations with family and friends include bottled beverages, don’t throw out the bottle caps. Craft beer and craft soda pop have bottle caps that are little works of art, and with just a few supplies you can turn them into magnets. Just follow these instructions.
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