Wire Jewelry Lessons: Big S-Clasp Tutorial
Here is a wonderful tutorial I found for making a lovely, textured S-hook clasp from Wire Jewelry Lessons.
Look What I Made! – Recycled TP Roll Wall Art Sculpture
To make your own, follow this simple tutorial from Growing Up Creative.
I absolutely love this project!
In the tutorial, only the insides of the rolls are painted white. And I had intended to do mine that way as well because I do love the tan colour of the cardboard, but I found on our TP rolls there was some print from the manufacturer that I didn’t like so much. So, I opted to paint them all white.
After hours of trying to cover every nook and cranny with a paintbrush I finally realized that spraypaint would be much easier. And it looks much nicer. You can probably see in the top two photos that the paint is much more even than the bottom two photos that were done with a brush.
I’ve made about 3 different styles of these now and they look so cute when they are hung. I just love them. I’ve always recycled our old TP rolls, but this is so much more fun!
I’m sure they would be fun for kids as well.
Look what I made! – Recycled phone book desktop organizer
It’s not as perfect and tidy as the original, but I think it turned out great and it serves it’s purpose.
You can make your own recycled phone book desktop organizer with this tutorial over at chica and jo.
Tutorial Tuesday – Wire Wrapped Bail
From the lovely Eni Oken.
This is a great, FREE tutorial for a wire wrapped bail to hang briolettes from the very talented Eni Okens Jewelry Lessons website. It’s very easy to follow and is listed for beginners, but I agree, it gives a very delicate and intricate look.
Follow this link for a full list of instructions.
[Image and tutorial credit to Eni Oken]
Vacation’s over I guess…
Totally didn’t realize I’d been absent as long as I have. Apologies, I am a slacker.
And now, your tutorial Tuesday.
Interesting technique for using Snake Chain via CrystalFlair
Tutorial Tuesday – Stamped Metal
Todays tutorial is all about metal stamping. This project focuses on ID tags for pets, but can be applied to any project.
Courtesy of Artbeads.com
Follow this link for easy to follow, step by step instructions.
And take a peek at this video for some helpful tips.
Ornamentea :: Jewelry-Making Tutorials
CHAIN & MESH NECKLACE
Make this long chain and bead necklace with a mix of plastic beads and our copper mesh. The plastic beads keep the necklace from being too heavy and the length is a perfect 30 inches so you can just slip it over your head, no need for a clasp.
You will need:
- 30 inches copper mesh
- 30 inches antique copper nautical link chain
- 2 antique copper jumprings, 7mm
- 2 antique copper knot covers
- Beads! We used 15 lucite beads from our mix ranging in size from 1/4″ to 3/4″
- chain nose pliers
- scissors
- dull pencil or chop stick
via Ornamentea :: Jewelry-Making Tutorials.
Follow the link for the rest of the intructions. 
Tutorial – Handmade Earwires
Free tutorial on making your own handmade earwires from McFarland Designs.
You’ll never want to purchase store bought earwires ever again! Of course, you can also buy these at McFarland Designs Etsy shop BestBeads.
New Website – JewelryLessons.com
A great new website called JewelryLessons.com has been created by Eni Oken. It offers a great selection of tutorials, techniques, suppliers and resources. It has a wealth of information! The website itself is also very well layed out and organised.
Once you register you can earn “User Points” by contributing to the site which can be used in a number of ways.
There is a lot going on over there, you’ll just have to check it out for yourself. I have a feeling I’m going to be visiting this site quite often!
Enjoy!
Free Beading Tips and Techniques
The Bead Shop Boutique has an awesome selection of FREE tips and techniques worth checking out. I especially love the one on How to make Fancy Headpins.
