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Pearls are June's most-popular birthstone, and are a favorite in bridal jewelry and couture. Cultured freshwater pearl beads come in several shapes and colors, making it easy to add elegance to a wide variety of jewelry designs - pearls aren't just for bridal designs, weddings and proms! Pearls are organic gemstones, formed when a foreign object (like a tiny stone) makes its way into an oyster (or similar mollusk's) shell. Over time, the mollusk covers the intruding object with 1,000's of layers …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner Tips - Earring 1Attach a tiny heart charm to the end of an eye pin. String on a rose-peach pearl and form a simple loop on the end. Then attach to the the end link of chain. New to jewelry-making? See Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Cut the chain at 1-1/2 inch in length. Use a 3mm jump ring to attach the chain to the bottom of a 20mm link.String a white Baroque pearl onto a ball-end head pin and form a simple loop on the end. Use a 4mm jump ring to attach to the top o …

Delicate-looking filigree bead caps give this memory-wire bracelet the crowning touch. Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsAdd bead caps to each end of (2) 8mm fine rocks tubes and string each on a headpin; trim and loop. For step-by-step looping instructions, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Add bead caps to each side of (2) crystal pearls and string each on a headpin; trim and loop.Lay out desired pattern on bead mat. The pattern here adds bead caps to each crystal pearl and to the …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsTo make the fingerprint heart pendant, form the desired pendant shape in silver metal clay. Allow it to dry, and pre-finish, then spritz thoroughly with distilled water. Allow the water to permeate the pendant before applying fingerprints.Thoroughly dry the pendant before firing.Once fired, patina the metal clay pendant to highlight the fingerprint.Use the regular crimping pliers to smoothly close the crimp covers.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBeading …