Rings & Things Design Gallery

Christmas Cluster - Choker

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:17:33 GMT

Created by: Cindy Morris

1 #52-620-02-16 Woven cloth choker, silver plate/black
3 #49-944-12 Cast gift charms, antiqued silver plate
11 #49-973-01-AP 15mm round cast links, antiqued pewter
8 #29-555-10-211 10mm round shell pearls, red
8 #37-415-3 1.5" thin head pins, silver plate
7 #37-136-3 5mm round jump rings, silver plate

Tools: cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings, and Beaded Head & Eye Pin Technique Sheet for creating nice head-pin loops.

To view our jewelry-making technique sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Nov 03, 2009

Treasured - Cuff Links

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:13:01 GMT

Created by: Mollie Valente

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

2 #29-563-24 24mm sono wood ring beads, dark brown
2 #44-054 21mm genuine India pices, copper
2 #44-159-7 27x24mm filigree angel wings, antiqued copper plate
2 #01-122-12-45 CRYSTALLIZED� 12mm round rivoli stones, olivine
2 #30-292-1 15mm pad cuff links, white

Tools and supplies: adhesive such as Epoxy 330 (#60-230)

TIP: Create a stable gluing surface using a cardboard box. Turn the box over and poke two holes in the box with a pen or other sharp object. Insert the cuff link into the hole, so pad lies flat on the surface of the cardboard.

For other jewelry-making tips, see the "Techniques" section at the top of our Designer Tip Sheets page.

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Nov 03, 2009

Around the World - Belt Chain

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:15 GMT

As seen New Item Flyer #M9K
Created by: Cindy Morris

5 #37-189-1 13.5mm jump rings, white
9 #28-000-001-000 10mm faceted puffed coin glass beads, assorted colors
1 #30-620-01-1 33x20mm teardrop auto-close swivel clip, white
3 #26-815-115 6mm Bali-style flower spacer beads, silver plate
9 #37-415-1 1.5" thin head pins, white
36-40" #40-099-23-9 11mm oval rollo chain, gunmetal
1 #55-000-10 Idea-ology� word key, antiqued pewter
1 #55-000-07 Idea-ology keyhole, antiqued pewter

Tools: cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers

Take your journey wearing this versatile design. Wear it as a belt or necklace.

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings, and Beaded Head & Eye Pin Technique Sheet for creating nice head-pin loops.

To view our jewelry-making technique sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Nov 02, 2009

If I Autumn - Necklace

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:39:20 GMT

As seen New Item Flyer #M9K
Created by: Heather Terry

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

1 #49-180-05-7 Sugar maple leaf pendant, iridescent copper plate
1 #49-180-00-7 Pine cone pendant, iridescent copper plate
8 #28-000-003-282 8mm faceted helix glass beads, amethyst
4 #28-371-04-282 4mm faceted Cosmic Crystal� bicones, amethyst
2 #29-555-12-081 12mm round shell pearl beads, bronze
1 #05-810-06-208 CRYSTALLIZED� 6mm crystal pearl, burgundy
27 #49-954-03-AC 3x1mm TierraCast� Bali-style flower beads, antiqued copper plate
7 #49-947-73-7 10mm TierraCast Hammertone square links, antiqued copper plate
4 #43-148-03 11mm filigree bead caps, antiqued copper
4 #49-947-27-AC 8x4mm TierraCast panten spacer beads, antiqued copper plate
15 #37-145-7 6mm round jump rings, antiqued copper plate
5 #37-136-7 5mm round jump rings, antiqued copper plate
2 #37-123-8 3x4mm oval jump rings, copper plate
14.5" #40-099-51-7 2.8mm peanut chain, copper plate
(cut into one 1" piece and one 13.5" piece)
4" #40-099-07-7 4.5mm rollo chain, antiqued copper plate
(cut into four 1" pieces)
1 #37-415-8 1.5" thin head pin, copper plate
15" #61-773-49-34 0.019", 49-strand Soft Flex� beading cable, butterscotch (cut into five 3" pieces)
10 #41-050-8 Wire Guardians� wire protectors, copper plate
10 #41-256-51-8 2mm size-1 crimp beads, copper plate
10 #48-884 4mm crimp covers, copper
10 #26-814-02 2mm round metal beads, copper
2 #39-850-07 4-ring toggle clasp, copper

Tools and supplies: flush cutters, flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, steel block, utility hammer, bead reamer, two-hole punch, eyelet setter & copper eyelets (from craft or hobby shop)

TIP: The toggle clasp fits quite snugly into its loops. Adding a small oval jump ring to the �T� portion will help it squeeze into place more easily.

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings and our Beading Cable Technique Sheet for stringing instructions.

To view our jewelry-making technique sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Nov 02, 2009

Open Hearted - Necklace

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:20:59 GMT

Created by: Mollie Valente

1 strand #29-610-02 Flat heart wooden chain, ebony
2 #37-189-9 13.5mm round jump rings, gunmetal
1 #39-348-9 22mm lobster clasp, gunmetal
4"- 8" #40-099-23-7 11mm rollo chain, antiqued copper plate

Tools: 2 pair of flat-nose pliers

This striking, yet super easy necklace can be assembled in minutes.

TIP: Vary the length of the chain to vary the finished length of the necklace.

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings.

To view our jewelry-making technique sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Oct 28, 2009

Dreams Fly Bracelet

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:49:02 GMT

Created by: Mollie Valente

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

6" #29-610-04 Long oval wooden chain, gray wood
1 #55-000-10 Tim Holtz� Idea-ology� �dreams� word key, antiqued metals
1 #55-000-01 Tim Holtz Idea-ology sprocket gear, antiqued metals
1 #49-948-85 Heart with winged heart charm, antiqued pewter
1 #44-940-52-AS TierraCast� swallow charm, antiqued silver plate
1 #06-150-30-SC CRYSTALLIZED� 30mm crystal pegasus pendant, crystal/satin
13 #37-145-9 6mm round jump rings, gunmetal
4 #37-189-9 13.5mm round jump rings, gunmetal
3 #37-167-9 8mm round jump rings, gunmetal
1 #39-348-9 22mm lobster clasp, gunmetal

Tools and supplies: side cutters (or other cutting devise to cut a link in the wooden chain), two pair of flat-nose pliers, oxidizing agent such as liver of sulfur gel (#86-324) or Win-Ox� (#86-343)

TIPS:
* Patina the charms with liver of sulfur gel or Win-OX.

* Save the plastic inner packaging from the word keys (#55-000-10). The key shapes make excellent molds for resin casting.

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings.

To view our jewelry-making technique sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Oct 28, 2009

Let�s Prance - Zipper Pull

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:56:48 GMT

Created by: Sondra Barrington

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

1 #05-041-18-24 CRYSTALLIZED� 18x11mm puffed rondelle crystal, jet
2 #05-305-05-24 CRYSTALLIZED� 5mm faceted spacer crystals, jet
1 #64-519 24-gauge sheet, sterling silver 1003
1 #37-295-680 8mm round jump ring, sterling silver
1 #37-295-460 6mm round jump ring, sterling silver
1 #37-815 1.5" thin eye pin, sterling silver
1 #30-230-3 23x9mm swivel clip, silver plate

Tools and supplies: cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, metal stamping tool kit (#69-299),oxidizing agent such as Win-Ox� (#86-343) or liver of sulfur gel (#86-324)

This clip is a fun addition to any jacket or purse. The decadent jet crystal offsets a reminder to be lighthearted!

See our Techniques for Creating a Stamped Metal Charm for hints on metal stamping.

Also check out our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings, and Beaded Head & Eye Pin Technique Sheet for creating nice head-pin loops.

To view (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Oct 28, 2009

Simply Elegant - Bracelet

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:04:01 GMT

Created by: Selina Shehan

5 #21-677-601 15mm faceted large-hole gemstone donuts, lab-grown amethyst
8 #24-450-01-8 6.8mm textured large-hole ring spacer beads, copper plate
6 #25-080-981 8x2mm ceramic heishi beads, earthy assortment
1 #51-215-M Changeable bead cuff-style bracelet, silver plate

No tools needed! Just unscrew end and slide on the desired large-hole beads.

TIP: Use beads with a 2.6mm or larger hole to fit this bracelet. The bracelet comes with two 7mm rubber-lined sterling silver SmartBeads that holds the beads in place.

We also stock more 7mm Smartbeads (#24-980-57).

To view our jewelry-making technique sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Oct 27, 2009

Journey Key Chain

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:54:22 GMT

Created by: Cindy Morris

1 #55-000-09 Idea-ology� muse token, antiqued pewter
2 #37-189-1 13.5mm jump rings, white
6 #28-000-001-000 10mm faceted puffed coin glass beads, assorted colors
1 #30-620-01-1 33x20mm teardrop auto-close swivel clip, white
8 #37-415-1 1.5" thin head pins, white
1 pkg #20-002-3226 TOHO� Seed Bead Cocktail�, litmus

Tools: cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings, and Beaded Head & Eye Pin Technique Sheet for creating nice head-pin loops.

To view our jewelry-making technique sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Oct 26, 2009

Picasso a la Boxcar - Necklace

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:06:35 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Sondra Barrington

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

1 #55-700-01-1 2 �" x1" hinged double-pane rectangle picture-frame pendant, white
18 #21-887-019 12mm round gemstone beads, picasso marble
20 #05-000-06-124 CRYSTALLIZED� 6mm faceted round crystals, indicolite
18 #43-136-AS 8mm TierraCast� Bali-style large-hole bead caps, antiqued silver
18 #43-138-1 10mm TierraCast Hammertone cast large-hole bead caps, white
12 #49-997-05-AS 5mm TierraCast hexagon bicone beads, antiqued silver
1 #26-805 3x4mm faceted rectangle bead, silver plate
2 #41-256-51-3 2mm, size 1 smooth crimp beads, silver plate
2 #48-289-00-3 3mm-4mm crimp cover variety pack, silver plate
1" #41-071-3 1.1mm medium French wire (bullion), silver plate
1 #39-170-04-AP Snake-shaped cast hook-&-eye clasp, antiqued pewter
18" #61-418-49-21 0.013" 49-strand Beadalon� stringing cable, silver plate
1 Copyright-free image

Tools and supplies: cutters, crimping pliers, Win-Ox� (#86-343)

TIPS:
* For a deeper, more interesting finish, antique the pendant frame with Win-Ox.
* For durability and flexibility, make copies and laminate images for frame.
* The images are free floating inside the pendant frame, and can be alternated as desired.

Design Inspiration: The grime, and alternately glimpses of beauty, in cityscapes.
The image is from an outdoor "gallery" near a train station in Victoria, British Columbia.

See our Beading Cable Technique Sheet for stringing instructions.

To view our jewelry-making technique sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Oct 20, 2009