Rings & Things Design Gallery

Absinthye Makes the Heart Grow Fonder -Necklace

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:56:33 GMT

Created by: Cindy Morris

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

1 #48-549-09-4 4-strand wavy spacer bar, sterling silver
1 #49-584 3-D fairy charm, sterling silver
1 #44-050-25-20 3-D martini glass charm, sterling silver
3 #20-629-06-011 Freshwater tip-drilled keishi pearls, white
3 #05-328-06-70 CRYSTALLIZED� 6mm bicone crystals, chrysolite*
2 #05-328-04-70 CRYSTALLIZED� 4mm bicone crystals, chrysolite*
3 #05-328-06-12 CRYSTALLIZED� 6mm bicone crystals, emerald*
2 #05-328-04-12 CRYSTALLIZED� 4mm bicone crystals, emerald*
13 #05-000-02-01 CRYSTALLIZED� 2mm round crystal beads, crystal
2 #06-200-08-70 CRYSTALLIZED� 8mm rivoli pendants, chrysolite
1 #05-754-05-01 CRYSTALLIZED� 5mm crystal butterfly bead, crystal
16 #37-585-A Ultra-fine 1.5" head pins, Argentium� sterling silver
1 #50-526 16" fine cable chain necklace, sterling silver

*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 and supplies: cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, adhesive such as E-6000 (#60-265)

TIPS:
* Create crystal and pearl connectors using 26-gauge wire (#64-320), or snip off the heads of the head pins to make wrapped loops on each end.
* Use E-6000 to glue a rivoli pendant inside martini glass charm.

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 18, 2009

Innovation - Necklace

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:02:45 GMT

As seen in Rings & Things ad series
Created by: Dee Mueller

1 #21-644-049 40mm gemstone donut, poppy jasper
2-3 str #21-886-049 6mm round gemstone beads, poppy jasper
1 #21-003-043-03 11x11x5.5mm double-drilled puffed-square gemstone bracelet,
black stone
1-2 pkg #61-512-02 Griffin� Size 2 silk bead cord with needle end, black

TIPS:
* No tools required! The cord comes with an attached needle, so simply string the beads on the cord.

* The double-drilled beads and round gemstones combine in an easy-to-make bail.

* This is a great design for those allergic to metals!

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

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Nov 17, 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.

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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

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.

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Oct 20, 2009

Raspberry Clusters - Necklace and Earring Set

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:25:17 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue

Earrings
2 #20-661-242-114 Freshwater pearl balls with crystals, garnet/burgundy
6 #20-635-242 5mm freshwater potato pearl beads, garnet
6 #49-955-05-7 5mm TierraCast� nugget heishi beads, antiqued copper plate
6 #24-104-7 4mm round filigree beads, antiqued copper plate
6 #37-063-24 1" extra-thin head pins, solid copper
6 #37-422-7 2" standard head pins, antiqued copper plate
4 #41-151-99-20-8 Center-crimp tubes with loop, copper plate
4" #40-099-28-7 0.8mm beading chain, antiqued copper plate
2 #34-003-8 TierraCast French hook ear wires, copper-colored niobium

Necklace
3 #20-661-242-114 Freshwater pearl balls with crystals, garnet/burgundy
2 #41-151-99-20-8 Center-crimp tubes with loop, copper plate
6 #24-104-7 4mm round filigree beads, antiqued copper plate
6 #41-252-8 2mm seamless crimp tubes, solid copper
1 #39-340-7 10mm lobster clasp, antiqued copper plate
1 #37-145-7 6mm round jump ring, antiqued copper plate
18" #40-099-28-7 0.8mm beading chain, antiqued copper plate

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

TIP: Flatten the center portion of the center-crimp tubes using very narrow flat-nose pliers, or use round-nose pliers.

Earring Tips:
*Crimp the bottom center-crimp tube, then string the pearl ball bead down and gently pop it over the crimp. The pearl ball beads are strung on clear stretchy cord, so one of the holes should fit nicely over this crimp end. Add your dangles to the bottom loop of the crimp tube.

* String the pearl beads on the extra-thin head pins, and the metal beads on the standard-weight antiqued copper head pins. A mixture of bright and antiqued copper head pins, to continue the mixed finishes of the findings above them, but you might prefer to antique all your head pins before you start this project.

Necklace Tips:
* The 4mm filigree beads nicely align the pearl clusters on the beading chain. When crimping, push the filigree beads snug up to the clusters, but not too tight.

* Try to flatten all crimp tubes the same direction on the (square) chain. Simply flatten them with smooth flat-nose pliers.

See our Beading Cable Technique Sheet for stringing instructions and Beaded Head & Eye Pin Technique Sheet for creating nice head-pin loops.

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Oct 20, 2009

Rings and Things - Necklace

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:26:46 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Amy Scalise

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

1 #49-953-01-R Letter "R" charm with loop, red bronze
2 #49-953-01-I Letter "I" charms with loop, red bronze
3 #49-953-01-N Letter "N" charms with loop, red bronze
2 #49-953-01-G Letter "G" charms with loop, red bronze
2 #49-953-01-S Letter "S" charms with loop, red bronze
1 #49-953-01-A Letter "A" charm with loop, red bronze
1 #49-953-01-D Letter "D" charm with loop, red bronze
1 #49-953-01-T Letter "T" charm with loop, red bronze
1 #49-953-01-H Letter "H" charm with loop, red bronze
13 #05-301-04-44* CRYSTALLIZED� 4mm bicone beads, tanzanite *
4 #05-301-04-121* CRYSTALLIZED� 4mm bicone beads, violet *
1 #41-151-99-20-8 Decorative center-crimp tubes with loop, copper plate
1 #41-151-98-20-8 Decorative center-crimp tubes with hook, copper plate
52�" #61-813-19-54 0.015" 19-strand Beadalon� stringing cable, copper satin
(cut into three pieces: 16� ", 17�", 18�")

Tools and supplies: nippers, chain-nose pliers

* 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.

TIP: Use pliers with narrow tips or round-nose pliers to flatten the crimp tubes.

see our Beading Cable Technique Sheet for stringing instructions.

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Oct 19, 2009

Drink Me - Necklace

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:47:23 GMT

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

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

1 #44-498-0 19mm smooth round disk, raw brass
1 #39-290-7 20x6mm lanyard hook, antiqued copper plate
1 #56-999-05-042 Octagon-shaped glass perfume bottle charm, clear
1 #64-980-24 24-gauge sheet, copper (cut into one �" x 1" piece)
4 #26-233-7 3.4x1mm heishi-style metal disks, antiqued copper plate
1 #44-455-0 17x7mm key charm, raw brass
1 #21-880-196 10mm round gemstone bead, aqua fired agate
1 #21-908-079 8x5mm faceted rondelle gemstone, green tourmalated quartz
1 #43-148-03 11mm filigree bead cap, antiqued copper
1 #05-328-06-15* CRYSTALLIZED� 6mm bicone bead, crystal/golden shadow*
1 #05-328-04-150 CRYSTALLIZED� 4mm bicone bead, crystal/golden shadow *
5 #26-120-7 7x2.6mm large-hole spacer beads, antiqued copper plate
2" #47-402-SP 14-gauge round wire, copper
4 #37-422-7 2"standard head pins, antiqued copper plate
9 #37-136-7 5mm round jump rings, antiqued copper plate
2 #26-113-7 8mm round large-hole beads, antiqued copper plate
6 #26-114-7 5x5mm large-hole barrel-shaped beads, antiqued copper plate
80" #61-790-14 1.5mm flat, fine "suede" lace, moss green (cut into four 20" pieces)
2 #48-724-7 4mm coil ends, antiqued copper plate
1 #39-293-7 Hook-and-eye clasp, antiqued copper plate
1 #86-910 ITS� Image Transfer Solution
1 Copyright-free image

* 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 and supplies: scissors, flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, side cutters, hammer, adhesive such as Super New Glue (#60-270), liver of sulfur (#86-354), hole punch (#69-233), 1/16" alphabet stamp set (#69-241-00)

TIPS:
* To create the bail, center and wrap a 2� piece of 14-gauge copper wire around a pen and make loops at each end. Flatten and texturize with a hammer and patina using liver of sulfur (#86-354) .

* Use the the 7mm large-hole spacer beads as links to attach the charms and dangles to the bail with jump rings.

* Use adhesive to secure the lace in the coil ends.

* Patina the bottle lid and key charm to give them an antiqued quality.

See our Tips for using ITS� Image Transfer Solution for techniques using ITS, and for instructions on making stamped metal charms and pendants, see our Metal Stamping Technique Sheet.

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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Oct 19, 2009

Red Hot Necklace and Earring Set

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:16:12 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Amy Scalise

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

Earrings
2 #29-602-18-211 20mm coin gemstone beads, red dyed mother of pearl
2 #23-443-021 3mm round Czech glass firepolish beads, black
2 #24-990-02 2mm round beads, sterling silver
2 #37-515 1.5" thin head pins, sterling silver
2 #34-533-SUB French hook ear wires, sterling silver

Necklace
7 #29-602-18-211 20mm coin gemstone beads, red dyed mother of pearl
14 #23-443-021 3mm round Czech glass firepolish beads, black
14 #24-990-02 2mm round beads, sterling silver
18" #61-514-02 Griffin� Size 4 silk bead cord, black
1�" #41-071-3 1.1mm medium French wire, silver plate
2 #48-583 3mm crimp covers, sterling silver
1 #39-851-04-3 Twisted rope toggle clasp, silver plate

Tools and supplies: round-nose pliers, scissors, Tri-Cord� knotter ( #65-950), Bead Fix� adhesive ( #60-242)

TIPS:
* To remove the creases caused by the cardboard packaging, iron the silk cord before using.

* Add a drop of adhesive on each knot under the crimp cover.

* Knotting can be done by hand or with a cord knotter. The key to good knotting is to make sure the knot is as close to the beads as possible, so the beads don�t move.

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Oct 14, 2009

A Little Birdie Told Me Pendant

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:25:54 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Amy Mickelson

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

54� #47-034 26-gauge round wire, silver plate (cut into nine 6� pieces)
1 #44-780-27 22mm 24-gauge square blank, copper
1 #44-642-0 10x11mm bird charm, raw brass
5 #05-328-03-45 CRYSTALLIZED� 3mm faceted bicone crystals, olivine*
1 #44-155-9 28mm square filigree, gunmetal
2 #37-133-9 4.5mm round jump rings, gunmetal
27� #40-099-17-7 2.9mm flat link chain with figure-8 connectors, antiqued copper plate
2 #37-136-7 5mm round jump rings, antiqued copper plate (not shown)
1 #39-243-7 7x12mm lobster clasp, antiqued copper plate (not shown)

* 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 and supplies: cutters, chain-nose plietrs, metal awl (#65-801), hammer, antiquing solution such as such as Win-Ox� (#86-343)

TIPS:
* Punch a series of parallel holes in the metal square using metal awl. Patina with Win-Ox.

* Thread each piece of wire through two parallel holes twice and wrap in back to secure.

* Attach filigree square to top and bottom wires.

* Each row of wrapped wire in the back creates the three dimensional look.

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

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Oct 14, 2009