I have a fun new jewelry tutorial for you! Sometimes I’m making a jewelry piece and I need some chain. And I don’t have any. This chain is my new go-to solution and now it can be your solution, too! This is the first part of a 3 part series of necklaces. We’ll be making …
Category: How to Make Necklaces
Emphasis Necklace Tutorial [Interlocking Wire Wrapped Bead Link Necklace]
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 …
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 …