I’ve had these turquoise hollow oval glass beads for over a year. They’re absolutely gorgeous and I wanted to do something special with them, but also felt it needed to be simple. No complicated designs they might get lost in. These asymmetrical…
I just noticed that the shape of these earrings is sort of reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower. Totally unintentional, but I like the look. The two-holed half tila beads give the structure and the olive jade teardrops add some interest at the end….
In today’s video I show you how to use a push mold to make a pair of earrings that look like far more work than they actually are. Push molds may have started out as toys for children, but nowadays there are…
Finding new and different ways to use supplies is what keeps jewelry making interesting for me. I love how just some simple bead stringing wire gives these earrings their dangle. Crimps hold everything in place and crimp covers keep it all looking pretty….
We often use these large hole beads in bracelets and sometimes in necklaces but not very often in earrings. This is a fun way to display just a couple of pretty sparkly large hole beads. Choosing large enough spacers to snugly fit into…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday once again! A special note to J.M. if you’re reading this: Happy 49th Birthday! Yup, you’re still older than me. 🙂 I think of you and pray for you & yours often. I hope you all aren’t…
These sweet little peridot beads are given center stage by being wire wrapped onto earring frames. A simple central bead dangle in a darker green shade adds interest and contrast. In the video, I’ll show you how to wire wrap the beads…
I know I keep saying it, but don’t you just love how with a little wire, a few tools and some know-how you can make your own custom findings for jewelry? In today’s video I show you how to make the above…
It is so utterly freeing to be able to make everything in your jewelry, rather than having to rely on components and findings you get in the stores. It’s also great for those of us who are picky and want it to…
Here are the earrings to match the necklace I posted last week. This is a super quick project. What makes it special is you can use any beads that catch your fancy. If you find a pair of larger ones that you…
