Rings & Things Design Gallery

Fall Fun - Clip

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:52:58 GMT

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

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

1 #06-190-23-45 CRYSTALLIZED� 23mm crystal rock pendant, olivine
1 #37-036-3 Medium triangle bail, silver plate
1 #06-106-22-44 CRYSTALLIZED� 22mm crystal pear-shaped pendant, tanzanite
1 #41-120-04-3 20x6x8mm 2-leaf prong bail, silver plate
1 #06-620-20-114 CRYSTALLIZED� 20mm crystal avant-garde pendant, burgundy
1 #43-180-05-3 7x13x5mm scalloped pendant cap, silver plate
1 #41-180-05-3 10x3x8mm scalloped prong bail, silver plate
1 #06-680-20-90 CRYSTALLIZED� 20mm crystal cosmic pendant, ruby
1 #41-120-05-3 18x4x7mm leaf-shaped prong bail, silver plate
1 #06-670-18-08 CRYSTALLIZED�18mm crystal de-art pendant, amethyst
1 #06-721-16-15 CRYSTALLIZED� 16mm crystal starfish pendant, peridot
1 #43-180-04-3 7mm pendant cap, silver plate
2 #41-180-04-3 10x3x8mm folded prong bails, silver plate
1 #06-090-16-08 CRYSTALLIZED� 16mm crystal baroque pendant, amethyst
1 #43-180-06-3 6mm ornate pendant cap, silver plate
1 #41-180-06-3 10mm folded ornate prong bail, silver plate
1 #06-012-15-90 CRYSTALLIZED� 15mm crystal flat briolette pendant, ruby
1 #41-820-02-AS 12x13x2mm TierraCast� l vine briolette bail, antiqued silver plate
1 #01-122-14-45 CRYSTALLIZED� 14mm rivoli, olivine
1 #41-871-14-AS 14mm rivoli setting with 1 loop, antiqued silver
1 #01-122-12-44 CRYSTALLIZED� 12mm rivoli, tanzanite
1 #41-870-12-AS 12mm rivoli setting with 2 loops, antiqued silver
2 #05-601-08-70 CRYSTALLIZED� 8mm faceted cube crystals, chrysolite
2 #37-721-3 7/8" standard eye pins, silver plate
5" #40-099-02-3 2.3mm long-and-short figaro chain, silver plate
(cut into two 1" pieces, and one 3" piece)
2� " #40-099-14-3 3mm curb footage chain, silver plate
(cut into 3 pieces: one 1", one �", and one �")
�" #40-099-06-3 3.5mm hammered curb chain, silver plate
6" #40-099-16-3 2.1mm drawn flattened cable footage chain, silver plate
(cut into 3 pieces: one 4", one 1�", one �")
1 #41-219-3 9mm split ring, silver plate
1 #30-310-3 32x17x4.5mm auto-close clip, silver plate

Tools and supplies: cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, split-ring pliers, adhesive such as Epoxy 330 ( #60-230)

TIPS:
* Look below each crystal in the parts list to find the bail that will match perfectly.

* Mix the 2-part epoxy according to manufacturer�s directions and add a moderate dollop to the back of each rivoli stone. As you set the stone into the setting, the glue will fill the setting. Do not add too much 2-part epoxy or it will ooze beyond the edge and require cleanup.

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 16, 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.

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Oct 26, 2009

Frog Hoppin - Clip

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:36:48 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Toni Plastino

6 #28-333-79 Lampwork glass crazy frog head beads, assorted
5 #21-886-043 6mm round gemstone beads, black stone
3 #26-815-126 11mm hollow side-drilled flower beads, silver plate
10 #26-815-117 6mm metal coil spacer beads, silver plate
6 #26-463-1 3mm corrugated round metal beads, white
3 #26-464-1 4.5mm corrugated round metal beads, white
14 #41-219-1 9mm split rings, white
6 #41-216-1 6mm split rings, white
14 #37-422-1 2" standard head pins, white
3�� #40-099-43-1 10mm rope-textured cable chain, white
1 #30-620-50-1 Oval swivel clip, white
1 #41-210-24-1 25mm jumbo split ring, white

Tools: nippers, round-nose pliers, split-ring pliers, bent chain-nose pliers

See our 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 19, 2009

Necessary Provisions - Clip

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:03:45 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Lindsey Green

1 #44-940-54-AS Two sided TierraCast� koi charm, antiqued silver plate
1 #44-940-50-AS Two sided TierraCast nautical star charm, antiqued silver plate
1 #44-940-03-AS Two sided TierraCast clipper ship charm, antiqued silver plate
1 #21-786-211 6mm dyed gemstone rondelle bead, blue crazy lace agate
1 #21-005-211-33 15x20mm dyed couch cushion gemstone bead, blue crazy lace agate
10 #37-133-3 4.5mm round jump rings, silver plate
2 #37-422-3 2" standard head pins, silver plate
1 #41-210-12-1 12mm split ring, white
1 #30-610-03-1 33x24mm teardrop auto-close clip, white

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

TIP: The auto-close clips are large enough to put on your drink bottle as well as key rings, zipper pulls, ID badges, purse charms and more!

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 14, 2009

Fetch - Clip

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:52:23 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Cindy Morris

1 #28-686-207 Ceramic tennis ball bead, yellow/white
6 #37-422-2 2" standard head pins, yellow
1 #37-722-2 2" standard eye pin, yellow
1 #43-391-4 58mm 5-chain tassel, gold plate
7 #21-888-197 8mm round gemstone beads, Afghanistan "jade"
1 #41-210-12-4 12mm split ring, gold plate
1 #30-030-4 39x18mm swivel clip, gold plate
1 #27-115-F Porcelain alphabet bead, black/gold
1 #27-115-E Porcelain alphabet bead, black/gold
1 #27-115-T Porcelain alphabet bead, black/gold
1 #27-115-C Porcelain alphabet bead, black/gold
1 #27-115-H Porcelain alphabet bead, black/gold
1 #46-301-22-0 25mm round 2-loop bezel cup finding, raw brass
1 #82-500-08 8oz kit EasyCast epoxy
1 copyright-free image

Tools and supplies: cutters, chain-nose pliers, resin mixing set (#82-599), Mod Podge�

TIP: Remove chain from tassel assembly and connect to an eye pin.

See our Epoxy Resin Tip Sheet for handy hints on working with epoxy resin, 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

Safety in Numbers - Belt Chain

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:40:34 GMT

Created by: Evette Rana
This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

6 #05-601-08-94 CRYSTALLIZED� 8mm faceted cube beads, fuchsia/aurora borealis
2 #05-601-08-06 CRYSTALLIZED� 8mm faceted cube beads, crystal/vitrail medium
18 #46-366-3-01 6mm Swarovski� rhinestone squaredelle beads, silver plate/crystal
1 #49-600-20 2" dog tag, stainless steel
1 #44-125-9 Filigree cross, gunmetal
1 #44-676-9 2 loop bar charm, gunmetal
2 #30-652-1 Safety pins with removable catch, white
27 #41-259-3 3.5mm corrugated crimp beads, silver plate
2 #37-422-1 2" head pins, white
2 #37-422-9 2" head pins, gunmetal
1 #39-348-9 22mm lobster clasp, gunmetal
15 #05-000-06-08 CRYSTALLIZED� 6mm faceted round beads, amethyst
8 #21-628-015 8mm gemstone star beads, hematite
3 #29-600-11-036 25x35mm gemstone oval ring beads, gray mother of pearl
8" #61-810-19-87 0.015" 19-strand Beadalon� stringing cables, bright steel
2 #41-258-3 2mm corrugated crimp beads, silver plate
2 #48-583 3mm crimp covers, sterling silver
1 #39-165-1 TierraCast� Hammertone star-shaped toggle clasp
14" #40-099-07-3 4.5mm rollo chain, silver plate (one each: 9" & 5")
12" #40-099-03-1 5mm hammered long-and-short curb chain, white (one each: 11" & 1")
27�" #40-099-02-9 2.3mm long-and-short Figaro chain, gunmetal (one each: 10�", 10", 5", & 2")
10" #40-099-19-3 4.6 mm drawn cable footage chain, silver plate (one 10" piece)

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

TIP: Create a glamorous belt chain to wear on jeans or a jacket using various chain styles, crystals and even a detachable bracelet.

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.

For stringing instructions, see ourBeading Cable Technique Sheet.

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Jul 13, 2009

Sicilian Summers - Purse Clip

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:02:57 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Summer Supplement
Created by: Rings & Things Staff

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

#30-442-4 60x26mm large purse clip, gold plate
#49-441-0 30mm square brass picture-frame charm, raw brass
#40-099-08-4 2.8mm curb chain, gold plate
#06-744-12-13 CRYSTALLIZED� 12mm crystal flower pendant, fuchsia
#20-638-09-273 8mm cultured freshwater faceted potato pearl, purple
#20-638-09-363 8mm cultured freshwater faceted potato pearl, green
#37-415-6 1.5" thin head pins, antiqued brass
#37-136-6 5mm round jump rings, antiqued brass
#37-036-2 Medium triangle bail, yellow
#82-500-08 EasyCast epoxy
Postage stamp

Tools and supplies: cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, resin mixing supplies (#82-599), Mod Podge� or Elmer's Glue-All�

Just have to know more about this design? View the high resolution or faster loading Designer Tip Sheet for how-to hints, tips and instructions. To view Designer Tip Sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Jun 30, 2009

Goodbye Fishy - Lariat

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:28:20 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Summer Supplement

Created by: Cindy Morris

#30-480-1-00 Lariat cell-phone attachment, assorted
#28-333-06 3-D kitty lampwork glass bead, multicolor
#37-136-1 5mm round jump ring, white
#37-722-1 2" standard eye pins, white
#49-948-71 2-sided fish bones charm, antiqued pewter

Use the lariats for hanging charms and trinkets from your cell phone, key ring, zipper pulls, or badge holders.

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Jun 19, 2009

Garden Club Clip-On Charm

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:34:26 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Summer Supplement
Created by:Mollie Valente

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

1 #44-780-01 30x16mm dog tag with hole, copper
1 #44-940-35-AC 22x8.5x3.2mm 3-D TierraCast� key charm, antiqued copper plate
1 #03-700-08-06 CRYSTALLIZED� 8mm margarita bead, crystal/vitrail medium
2 #37-145-7 6mm round jump rings, antiqued copper plate
1 #37-136-7 5mm round jump ring, antiqued copper plate
1 #37-422-7 2" standard head pin, antiqued copper plate
1 #39-349-7 15mm lobster clasp, antiqued copper plate

Tools & supplies: chain-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, side cutters, Fleur texture plate (#87-057-03), StazOn� stamp pad (black), ferric chloride etching solution, Jax Green Patina (available from Dick Blick Art Materials� - dickblick.com)

Stamp the fleur texture plate onto dog tag using a permanent inkpad such as StazOn�.

Etch the tag with ferric chloride, following manufacturer�s recommended safety precautions. The stamped portion resists the corrosive action of the acid.

Patina the tag with Jax Green Patina or other antiquing solutions.

NOTE: The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight (#62-010) provides patina and etching how-to techniques.

Add the margarita bead to a head pin, bend 90 degrees and make a wrapped loop.Use jump rings to attach the components.

Just have to know more about this design? View the high resolution or faster loading Designer Tip Sheet for how-to hints, tips and instructions. To view Designer Tip Sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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.

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May 20, 2009

Shell Bell Purse Clip

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:58:35 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Spring Supplement
Created by: Evette Rana

#26-390-02 44x32x24mm shell-shaped jingle bell, brass
#29-913-10 10mm large-hole bamboo cube beads, assorted print designs
#29-563-24 24mm sono wood ring bead, dark brown
#26-113-0 8mm round large-hole beads, brass
#30-310-4 32x17mm auto-close clip, gold plate
#61-501-03 1mm leather cord, dark brown

Tag your bag: the Shell Bell purse clip design project.

Just have to know more about this design? View the high resolution or faster loading Designer Tip Sheet for how-to hints, tips and instructions. To view Designer Tip Sheets (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Mar 31, 2009