Recently I shared the 7 Basic Principles of Jewelry Design. One of those principles is emphasis. Emphasis is the focal point of the jewelry design that catches the viewer’s attention. Ways to bring emphasis to your jewelry designs: Use a different color from the rest of the piece. Use a different size from the rest …
Category: How to Make Necklaces
ECT TV Episode 82: Beaded Circle Pendant
Welcome to the latest episode of Emerging Creatively Tutorials TV! (ECT TV) Today I’ll show you how to make this lovely beaded circle pendant. The pendant is great with the bead dangle hanging as shown, or alternatively try it without for just a simple circle pendant. Here’s today’s video episode: Links mentioned in the show: …
ECT TV Episode 75: Stacked Button Necklace Tutorial
In this episode of Emerging Creatively Tutorials Television (ECT TV), learn how to make a stacked button necklace. It’s a really fun way to use buttons in jewelry making. You could use beads instead. Which reminds me, don’t mind me when I call the buttons beads in the video. I really think of them the …
How to Make Your Own Custom Necklace Cord for Pendants
Since I’ve been doing some pendant tutorials lately and there’s another coming tomorrow, I thought it might be helpful to share a simple cord tutorial. Tools and Materials: Any kind of cord you like (I most often use cotton cord) 2 crimp ends (sometimes called fold over crimps) 1 4mm jump ring Lobster clasp Chain …
ECT TV Episode 65: Arrowhead Necklace
On today’s episode of Emerging Creatively Tutorials TV (ECT TV) I’ll show you how to make a simple necklace with an arrowhead, wire and leather cord. Even if you don’t have an arrowhead or do not wish to make an arrowhead necklace, you’ll find creative inspiration from my inspiration and a technique for crimping cord …