Jewelry Tips and Tutorials — Jewelry tips and tutorials

Do you have a collection of jewelry charms you’d like to wear, but don’t want to just slide them all on a chain? This cute little wirework tutorial shows you how to make a simple but elegant pendant to hold those cherished charms.

This is a cute quick little tutorial to make “Faerie” earrings or pendants. 'Dress' them up in holiday colors for Christmas, or in your favorite colors to wear year round.

Post or stud earrings are an important staple in any jewelry wardrobe. They can be dainty and understated for everyday wear, dazzling and glitzy for that special night on the town or anywhere in between. If you’ve hesitated  making your own because you thought they were too difficult, think again. Post/stud earrings are probably one of the easiest jewelry designs to make. With almost infinite design possibilities, it’ll be tough to run out of ideas. FOLLOW THIS STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE STUD EARRINGS!  STEP 1. Start with 2 straightened pieces of 22 or 20ga half hard round...

Wrapped loops - a secure loop for jewelry components - are an essential technique in making jewelry. Wrapped loops, unlike just a turned loop, can't come open by accident. Your dangly beads are far less likely to disappear without a trace. Learning to create them neatly, can be a bit tricky at first. The two biggest challenges I see my students struggle with, is creating wrapped loops, neatly and consistently. Step One - Invest in a decent pair of round nose pliers - half of the quality of your  work comes from the tools you use. You don't have to break the bank -...