THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

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How to Make Adjustable Squiggle Rings Posted: 08 Oct 2011 04:03 AM PDT Is making rings the final frontier for the beginner jewelry maker?  The difficulty is often the sizing of the rings and perhaps the wire wrapping too. But it need not be a challenge. Making the ring adjustable might just do the trick.  This clever squiggle ring video tutorial by Mark Nelson of Rio Grande works because of its simple construction. He made sizing easy by first using a piece of copper wire to set the length of wire needed for the actual ring. The squiggles can be made smaller if you are not into statement rings or you could add different flourishes of your own. Before You Go: 7 Ways to Size a Ring How to Make a Wire Wrapped Eye Pin Ring  More Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorials  Subscribers : To comment, click on the post title to return to the blog. At the bottom of the post, click on "Comments". If you do not have a Google account, website or online store, use Name/URL - and leave the URL blank. For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post!   Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

Make a Pearl Necklace 'Pop' with Crystal Rondelles Posted: 07 Oct 2011 03:00 PM PDT Johnette wanted to make a pearl necklace gift for her friend at a beading party. She knew this lady preferred classic designs. While there is nothing wrong with an all pearl necklace, what Johnette did certainly made the design "pop". She did not use a pendant but she added a couple of accent beads - silvery ones which flanked a single rhinestone rondelle bead. The overall design was still understated but unique and lovely. Beader Design # : 680  Before You Go : South Sea Saltwater Pearl Farm Adventure Unlucky or Lucky Pearls? Elizabeth Taylor's La Peregrina Pearl Necklace Subscribers : To comment, click on the post title to return to the blog. At the bottom of the post, click on "Comments". If you do not have a Google account, website or online store, use Name/URL - and leave the URL blank. For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post!   Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

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