Rings & Things Design Gallery

More Holiday Lights - Earrings

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:30:01 GMT

Created by: Rings & Things Staff

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

4 #05-000-05-01 CRYSTALLIZED� 5mm faceted round beads, crystal
4 #05-705-3-01 CRYSTALLIZED� 5mm rhinestone wheel beads, silver plate/crystal
2 #05-500-09-133 CRYSTALLIZED� 6x9mm faceted teardrop crystals, padparadscha
2 #05-500-09-10 CRYSTALLIZED� 6x9mm faceted teardrop crystals, aquamarine
4 #37-415-1 1.5" thin head pin, white
4 #34-223-1 French hook ear wires, surgical stainless steel/white

Tools: Chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, and flat-nose pliers

TIP: Vary the colors of the light bulb as desired.

New to jewelry-making? Check out our Basic Techniques for Making Earrings.

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Nov 18, 2009

The Red Scarf - Threader Earrings

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:32:38 GMT

Created by: Amy Mickelson

2 #28-333-74 13mm handmade lampwork glass round snowman head beads, white (limited stock)
4 #23-220-011 10mm round Czech glass beads, white
2 #23-264-021 Size 5 "E" beads, black
2 #23-238-021 8mm Czech glass disk spacers, black
2 #23-238-211 8mm Czech glass disk spacers, red
2 #27-842-021-50 2mm oval Bead Bumpers�, black
1 pr #53-501-5 5" ear threads with closed jump ring, sterling silver

Tools: No tools needed! Just slide the beads onto the ear threads, and secure with bead bumpers.

TIP: Use French wire keepers (#33-961) to make sure the earrings stay on your ears or earring display cards.

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

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 17, 2009

Candy Cane Lane - Earrings

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:48:20 GMT

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

4 #05-000-02-01 CRYSTALLIZED� 2mm faceted round crystals, crystal
4 #05-328-03-21* CRYSTALLIZED� 3mm bicone crystals, light siam
10 #05-328-04-01* CRYSTALLIZED� 4mm bicone crystals, crystals
8 #05-328-04-21* CRYSTALLIZED� 4mm bicone crystals, light siam
2 #34-223-1 French hook ear wires, surgical stainless steel/white
6" #46-704-14 24-gauge ColourCraft� wire, silver (cut two 3" pieces)

* NOTE: Beginning in 2009, Swarovski is replacing their 5301 faceted bicone crystal style with their new 5328 faceted XILION bicone bead. Either style of bicone works well for this design.

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

These earrings take just minutes to assemble and are great for stocking stuffers or that last minute gift.

TIP: If gold color is more your style, just substitute our two-tone French hooks (#34-223-2) and gold wire (#46-704-20).

New to jewelry-making? Check out our Basic Techniques for Making Earrings.

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 10, 2009

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

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

Classic Crystal Christmas Trees - Earrings

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:57:14 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Rita Hutchinson

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

2 #03-700-14-12 CRYSTALLIZED� 14mm margarita beads, emerald
2 #03-700-12-12 CRYSTALLIZED� 12mm margarita beads, emerald
2 #03-700-10-12 CRYSTALLIZED� 10mm margarita beads, emerald
2 #03-700-08-12 CRYSTALLIZED� 8mm margarita beads, emerald
2 #03-700-06-12 CRYSTALLIZED� 6mm margarita beads, emerald
2 #05-601-04-179 CRYSTALLIZED� 4mm faceted cube beads, mocca
2 #05-328-03-150 CRYSTALLIZED� 3mm faceted bicone beads, crystal/goldenshadow *
2 #37-422-2 2" standard head pins, yellow
4 #34-323-4 French hook ear wires, gold plate

* NOTE: Beginning in 2009, Swarovski is replacing their 5301 faceted bicone crystal style with their new 5328 faceted XILION bicone bead. Either style of bicone works well for this design.

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

New to jewelry-making? Check out our Basic Techniques for Making Earrings

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

View more Winter and Christmas design ideas, or post questions on the Rings & Things Discussion Forum. Don't be shy! If you're wondering, so is someone else!

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Oct 20, 2009

Angel - Earrings

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:48:53 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Rita Hutchinson

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

2 #05-500-09-02 CRYSTALLIZED� 6x9mm faceted teardrop crystals,
crystal/aurora borealis
2 #05-000-04-02 CRYSTALLIZED� 4mm faceted round crystals, crystal/aurora borealis
2 #49-947-03-AS TierraCast� small fairy-wing beads, antiqued silver
2 #49-954-03-AS 3x1mm Bali-style flower beads, antiqued silver
2 #37-422-1 2" standard head pins, white
2 #34-223-1 French hook ear wires, surgical stainless steel/white

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

New to jewelry-making? Check out our Basic Techniques for Making Earrings.

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

View more Winter and Christmas design ideas, or post questions on the Rings & Things Discussion Forum. Don't be shy! If you're wondering, so is someone else!

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Oct 19, 2009

Joeman - Earrings

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:25:47 GMT

Created by: Amy Mickelson

2 #28-333-74 13mm handmade lampwork glass round snowman head beads, white (limited stock)
2 #23-236-021 6mm Czech glass disk spacers, black
2 #23-238-021 8mm Czech glass disk spacers, black
2 #23-264-021 Size 5 "E" beads, black
2 #20-228-49 Size 11 Toho� Japanese glass seed beads, black
2 #20-228-224 Size 11 Toho Japanese glass seed beads, bronze
2 #37-422-2 2" standard head pins, yellow
2 #34-223-2 Two-tone French hook ear wires, surgical stainless steel/yellow

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

New to jewelry-making? Check out our Basic Techniques for Making Earrings

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

View more Christmas and Winter design ideas, or post questions on the Rings & Things Discussion Forum. Don't be shy! If you're wondering, so is someone else!

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Oct 19, 2009

Holiday Zipper Pulls

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:38:52 GMT

Created by: Tracy Mahuiki

1 #28-333-44 Lampwork glass snowman bead, white (limited stock)
1 #28-333-59 Lampwork glass Christmas tree bead, green/red/white (limited stock)
1 #28-333-61 Lampwork glass Santa with gift bead, red/white/black (limited stock)
3 #56-114-27-3 27mm changeable pendant, bails, silver plate
6 #41-216-1 6mm split rings, white
3 #41-219-1 9mm split rings, white
6 #26-176-000 6.5mm colorful jingling bells, assorted
3 #23-286-000 6x4mm Czech large-hol eglass roller beads, assorted
1 #23-510-000 9x2mm Czech large-hole glass "ring" bead, assorted
1 #26-891-03-AP 6x3.5mm large-hole roller bead, antique pewter

Tools and supplies: split ring pliers

These great baubles make a great zipper pull or even a tree oranament. Just attach a lanyard hook (#30-290-1)or swivel clip (#30-230-1).

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 13, 2009

Holly Jolly - Earrings

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:01:38 GMT

Created by: Rings & Things Staff

2 #06-735-32-15 CRYSTALLIZED� 32mm crystal leaf pendants, peridot
4 #05-000-06-20 CRYSTALLIZED� 6mm faceted round crystals, siam
2 #34-323-4 French hook ear wires, gold plate
4 #37-167-2 8mm round jump rings, yellow
4 #37-411-2 7/8" thin head pins, yellow

Tools and supplies: round-nose pliers, cutters, flat-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 12, 2009