by admin | Jan 11, 2016 | DIY, Jewelry, Tutorials
A long time ago, I did a tutorial for raw gold-dipped gems. This tutorial was inspired by that, but a little more advanced. I purposely applied the gold leaf over the wire to give it a rustic, earthy look, but if you want it smoother, apply the gold leaf before wire...
by admin | Nov 15, 2014 | DIY, Jewelry, Tutorials
The inspiration for these earrings comes from the sparkler earrings by Alex and Ani, best known for their charm bangles. To make these earrings you will need: • 2 colors of rhinestone chain • Jewel glue (I used E6000 and Aleene’s Jewel Glue) • Scissors • Wire...
by admin | Jun 23, 2014 | DIY, Tutorials
I was inspired to make this colorful summer bracelet by this one from Anthropologie: (of course) I hate adjustable bracelets though, so I used a clasp instead. I also used a less-neon string to make it look a bit more sophisticated. To make this bracelet you will...
by admin | Dec 31, 2013 | DIY, Tutorials
This bracelet is inspired by J. Crew’s Jeweled Cuff (available here.) To make this cuff, you will need: An assortment of rhinestones E6000 glue Scissors Piece of paper Plastic packaging from a spool of thread. (See below.) I buy a lot of this Wildfire beading...
by admin | Oct 6, 2013 | DIY, Tutorials
For this project, you will need: • 2 large-ish rhinestones • 2 medium rhinestones in a different color – I used colored rhinestone chain, as you will see. • 4 small rhinestones in a third color – Again, I used colored rhinestone chain. • Even smaller...