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BeDazzled Slinky Bracelet Tutorial(Post)
Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsUse 7 coils of anklet size to make this bracelet bangle. You can adjust the size of wire and numbers of coils any way you wish.Do not use your favorite jewelr
Christmas Tree Window Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs LaRue Designer TipsClean the door blanks with fine-grit sandpaper and a polishing cloth, or in a tumbler for 2-3 hours.Find a pleasing portion of the Christmas tin, that fits i
Space Needle Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsCut wire in half. File ends flat and straight before beginning to hammer, for a more symmetrical paddle head. Hammer a flat paddle on one end of the wire and fi
Transylvanian Visitor Pin Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsLaminate or seal the image with Crafter's Pick™ The Ultimate adhesive.Glue the image onto the blank "back" with the Crafter's Pick.Use side cutters to remove pa
Fleur de Bee Pendant - Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsPatina the bee and darken the frame with Win-Ox™.Apply wax to seal the pieces, after you have achieved desired patina effect.Attach the bee and filigree using
Goodnight Moon Pins Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsCut loops off the moon charms and file smooth.For one pin, antique the brass components and bar pin with Win-Ox™ before assembling. Allow the parts to dry. P
Venus Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsUsing a decorative metal stamp on a solid copper tube-top bails is an easy way to sign your work, or simply give a secret little accent to the back of a piece.
It's Good to Be King Tie Bar Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut the copper strip to about 2" in length. Use a texture hammer or pattern stamp to apply a random pattern. File the corners and sides until smooth.Soft solder
All Seeing COPPRclay® Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Joe HentgesDesigner TipsCreate the COPPRclay centerpiece according to the manufacturer's instructions. Like most other metal clays, COPPRclay must be fired in a kiln. COPPRclay shrinks app
Lady-Leg Etched Earrings Tutorial(Post)These fun etched copper earrings were cut out with shears (a jeweler's saw would also work great) and then the resist was hand-drawn with Sharpie, in the patterns of toes and thigh-high stockings.Crea
Pleasant Dream Etched Barrette Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsCut your metal sheet to desired size and use a file to round the corners and smooth all edges.Clean with Penny Brite® Copper Cleaner and scrubby until water s
Merry Tag Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsClean the door blanks in a tumbler for 2-3 hours, or with fine-grit sandpaper and a polishing cloth.Find a pleasing portion of the Christmas tin, that fits i
The View Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsStamp front piece first (I used the "l" to make diagonal lines on the window frame). Flatten. Patina with Win-Ox™ and clean with steel wool.Clean back piece with r
Moon and Stars Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsDome (or dap) the brass moon charms.Antique the brass moons with WinOx™ and polish with the "Brilliant" polishing cloth.Thread a bicone crystal and fluted bead o
Great Odin's Raven Viking Knit Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsFollow the instructions that come with the Lazee Daizee™ to create two Viking knit sections for the bracelet.The Lazee Daizee™ accommodates various sizes of wire. I
Skullhead Barrette Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer Tips Cut your metal sheet to desired size and use a file to round the corners and smooth all edges.Clean with Penny Brite® Copper Cleaner and scrubby until water s
Ava's Ladies in Waiting Bridesmaid Necklaces Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar Designer TipsCarefully stamp the metal blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounced.Gently sand and polish.Attach to jump ring & chain.Make a pea
Noble Fir Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCreate a COPPRclay™ pendant following the manufacturer's guidelines included with the clay and your kiln.Mollie made her own pattern sheet by taking a piece of t
Ava's Big Day Bridal Set Tutorial(Post)Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar Designer Tips Determine placement of the stamped letters on metal charm, or paper.Carefully stamp the blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounc
Pumpkin Harvest Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsUse a tapered flush-cutter to trim the loop off leaf charm to shorten stem. Create a new loop that is closer to the leaves of the charm.Create a small coil of
Live With Intention Cuff Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsStamp favorite quotes on inexpensive easy-to-use strips of precut copper, then rivet them to sturdy brass cuff bracelets. If you make a mistake when stamping
Skull Kid Leather Wrapped Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsCreate a template from a copyright-free image.Glue your image pattern to the metal with rubber cement, and cut along the pattern with a jeweler's saw.Keep the saw b
Memory Journal Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsSee the Create a Hinged Metal Memory Journal blog post for a step-by-step tutorial with images.Texturize or etch* various metal pieces for the journal and pat
Cognitive Resonance Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsWhen scouring yard sales and 2nd-hand stores for old watches, try to pick up a wide variety of brands and eras, for the best variety of gears. Or look for bu
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