With a little resin and a little paint, you can create your very own miniature snow globe that will never leak and never need shaking! You will need these supplies for the snow globe: 1 each #83-511-03-042 Glass Bezel Circle 25mm (or other shape of your choice) 1 of #82-500-08 Easy Cast 8oz. Epoxy Kit 1 of #82-595 Stir Sticks 1 of #82-597 Mixing Cup, 1 oz. 1 of #86-930 Ranger Artist Brush Set 6oz bottles of craft store paint: red, white, black, blue & orange a clean & empty Tupperware container (sandwich size-no lid required) Once you’re finished with the snow globe, you will have a ..read more

I have been admiring the cool guitar string jewelry that keeps popping up online. As a jewelry maker, I would love to make my own. But sadly, I lack the most crucial component–the guitar strings. (Oh, what to do? Give up? Nope.) For this project, I turn Memory Wire and Spring Bracelets into my own style of guitar-string earrings. It’s easy, it’s fun, and if I can do it, you can too! Read on to learn how. You will need these supplies 2 each 7″ bracelet Spring (Item #61-459) 2 coils Bracelet Remembrance memory wire (I used item #61-177) 44 Size 6 E-beads (I used Items #23-264-401, #23-264-321 ..read more

The “TierraCast Hammertone Stitch-in Link” is designed for use as a stitched-in end for seed-bead work, but I think it works equally well as a chandelier-style connector. In this project, I combined swags of cable jewelry chains to make long chandelier earrings. They are simple and yet dramatic. In celebration of the start of Autumn, I made antiqued copper earrings, but don’t feel limited–supplies are available in four different plated finishes: silver, gold, antiqued brass, and antiqued copper. So you might want to make more than one pair. You will need these supplies: 2 each TierraCast ..read more

Rings & Things’ spring wire bracelets aren’t piano wire. But if you don’t have a spare piano to tear apart, they are a perfect substitute. The 7″ spring bracelets are soft and slightly stretchy, making them super comfortable to wear. They are easily connected and do not require a clasp or the use of any tools. Use them individually or by the bundle; they are the perfect backdrop for beads and charms. Now, let’s make a “piano wire” bracelet! Supplies and Tools~ You will need these supplies: 5 each of 7″ Spring Bracelet 6 each Large-Hole Spacer Beads (I used item #26-120-1) 1 each jump ..read more

I am not a fantastic metal stamper, and sadly, practice doesn’t always make perfect. I am the queen of stamped four-letter words, and even those are crooked. But actually, what I need is a process that camouflages my imperfections as rustic charm and offers the opportunity for do-overs. If this sounds too good to be true, it’s not–read on to learn how in this step-by-step tutorial. 1. Hole Punching You will need these hole-punching tools and supplies: Metal hole punch (I used item #69-235) Permanent marker (comes off with a paper towel dipped in rubbing alcohol) Rubber block (I used item #69 ..read more

If you have metal allergies, chances are your jewelry box has one or more pairs of abandoned earrings due to the ear wires causing an allergic reaction. Fortunately, this is easily remedied simply by changing out the ear wires–a task you can do yourself. Read on to learn about the supplies you will want, the tools you will need, and the instructions to turn those old abandoned earrings into your new favorites. Ear Wires There are many shapes of ear wires, but the French Hook is the most popular and is available in the best selection of material types. Most French hooks are made from 22-to-20-g ..read more

Lots of time at home has had me investing more time in my backyard, trying to create some beauty around me by pulling weeds and planting seeds (in fact I planted broccoli and dahlias right before I started this project), and I figured that creating a garden with Ceralun clay would also be a rewarding and fun project for a Friday. I’ll be honest, no matter how many times I’ve worked with various mediums for jewelry-making, I still get nervous and try to double-check each step as I go, but this is an incredibly easy, versatile and fun clay to use! If you’ve ever thought you’d like to try it but ..read more

Swarovski’s Spring/Summer 2021 launch TIME TO SHINE is about “embracing the transformative power of time” and is “brought to life in brilliant cuts and color”. The new launch features Shape 1400 Dome Round Stone. The dramatic new shape has 90 sparkling facets and a foiled back, so it is full of sparkle and shine; plus the shape “references both past and future”. I set out to use the new crystal stone in a jewelry project. With a little hands-on trial and error, I found that the Dome Round Stone fits perfectly in Rings & Things crown pendant bezel settings. Also, I wanted to make a piece of ..read more

Here’s a jewelry project to welcome in Spring Time! The “Busy Bee” Earring project celebrates our friend the bee and his contribution to our world through pollination. Honey bees bring us beautiful flowers, healthy food and even clean air. To help protect the bee and other pollinators, Rings & Things has joined with the Pollinator Partnership; when you purchase bee-related items from Rings & Things, a portion of the sale goes to support this non-profit organization and their mission. So get busy and make some bee-related jewelry; the bee and Mother Earth will thank you for it! You will ..read more

The bolo tie is a truly American piece of jewelry. Appealing to diverse groups of people, bolo ties have gone in and out of fashion over the years. They recently became popular again when Prada introduced a bolo tie (that’s right, I just used “Prada” and “bolo tie” in the same sentence). But before you consider spending $300 on a Prada bolo tie, why not craft your own? Bolos can be made out of so many objects, such as vintage pins, bottle caps, old coins, buttons, or a gemstone donut. And whether you are Mid-Century Western, 1980’s New Wave, or 21st-Century Pop Culture–a bolo tie is the perfec ..read more