http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/jewelry-making-blog.html Here's What's New on the ever changing and always fabulous How to Make Jewelry website en-us how to make jewelry Wed, 16 May 2012 02:13:00 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 02:13:00 GMT how-to-make-jewelry.com http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/easy-friendship-braclets1.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/easy-friendship-braclets1.html What is the easiest friendship bracelet you can think of? I am struggling with the easiest on this site! Please send me steps on how to make the easiest Wed, 16 May 2012 02:12:56 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/v-shape-floss-friendship-bracelet.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/v-shape-floss-friendship-bracelet.html How do I do a 'V' shape floss friendship bracelet to wear. Wed, 16 May 2012 02:12:03 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/patterns-q.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/patterns-q.html Hi, I used to know how to make a certain friendship bracelet, but I forgot and when I tried finding it on Google images it comes up with the common one. Wed, 16 May 2012 02:10:04 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/ribbon-closures.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/ribbon-closures.html I have 4 strands of beads I want to attach to a ribbon to form the closure for the necklace. The 4 strands are braided together. How do I attach the Wed, 16 May 2012 02:06:54 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/earring-post.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/earring-post.html I need earring posts of sterling silver that has a flat or cupped circle at the end to glue or some how put a gem, cameo, or a stone onto. I have so Wed, 16 May 2012 02:05:39 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/weaving-background-color.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/weaving-background-color.html How do I get the background to be purple but make letters pink Wed, 16 May 2012 01:59:59 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/making-bezel-earrings.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/making-bezel-earrings.html Hi! I recently started looking for jewelry to purchase for my bridesmaids and came across this gorgeous set of earrings...http://www.etsy.com/listing/91073532/pink-glass-earrings-gold-wrapped. Wed, 16 May 2012 01:58:37 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/sliding-knot1.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/sliding-knot1.html How do I prevent my bracelet from getting loose when I use a square sliding knot even when I pull the cords tight? Thanks Wed, 16 May 2012 01:55:53 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/gluing-to-a-blank-leather-bracelet.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/gluing-to-a-blank-leather-bracelet.html I'm decorating a pre-made leather bracelet blank with brass stampings and wanted to know what type of glue would be best as well as what are some other Wed, 16 May 2012 01:55:01 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/looking-for-a-pattern-for-thisbracelet.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/looking-for-a-pattern-for-thisbracelet.html I can't seem to find one anywhere. Thanks for whatever help you can offer Wed, 16 May 2012 01:53:13 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/chinese-pan-chang-loopy-version.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/chinese-pan-chang-loopy-version.html Does anyone know how to weave the version of Pan Chang knot shown in the pic? I can't find instructions for this one Wed, 16 May 2012 01:52:16 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/first-attempt-at-wire-wrapping.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/first-attempt-at-wire-wrapping.html These are my first attempts at wire wrapping jewelry and making a tree of life pendant. The necklace and earrings are made of copper wire with malachite Wed, 16 May 2012 01:51:11 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/how-to-use-a-crimp-end-cap.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/how-to-use-a-crimp-end-cap.html How do I go about using a crimp end cap Wed, 16 May 2012 01:48:50 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/ending-a-multistrand-leather-cord-bracelet.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/ending-a-multistrand-leather-cord-bracelet.html If I use 12 strands of 1.5 mm leather cord to make a bracelet, what size end cap should I order and are the ends just glued together first and then into Wed, 16 May 2012 01:47:35 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/tech-tuesday.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/tech-tuesday.html What is Tech Tuesday? Oh so sporadically on Tuesdays we will show you some technical jewelry making technique. Certain question pop up over and over answering some of them visually with these videos :) Tue, 08 May 2012 13:37:55 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/different-shapes-of-rhinestones.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/different-shapes-of-rhinestones.html I am looking for different shapes of rhinestones in different colors and different sizes. Can someone please let me know the details Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:27:06 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/patterns.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/patterns.html How do I design a pattern for a bracelet Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:10:41 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/mini-falling-leaves.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/mini-falling-leaves.html I made this for myself and have a lovely brown-tone summer dress that this will go nicely with. Hurry up summer Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:52:42 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/little-pink-pearl-necklace.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/little-pink-pearl-necklace.html I mads this choker for my mother for Mother's Day. She loves pink and pearls. These little pink beads just asked to be made into a piece of jewelry. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:51:08 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/getting-rectangular-beads-to-lay-flat-on-a-neckalce.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/getting-rectangular-beads-to-lay-flat-on-a-neckalce.html I am making a necklace using 10 x 14mm gemstone beads and have about 13 different beads. Some of the beads are thicker than others and some have rounded Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:49:31 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/crimping-onto-a-faux-suede-thong.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/crimping-onto-a-faux-suede-thong.html How do I put a crimp onto a faux suede thong without the thong snapping? The ones I have are folding crimps. Have I got the right ones? If they are the Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:47:10 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/where-to-find-connectors-for-stretch-cord-bracelets.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/where-to-find-connectors-for-stretch-cord-bracelets.html Hello, I'm looking for these type of backings/connectors made of silver metal or silver plastic so that I can glue pieces/cameos to the front and still Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:15:02 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/where-can-i-buy-screwback-stud-sterling-settings.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/where-can-i-buy-screwback-stud-sterling-settings.html I have been buying gems that I like and now have a lot of lovely gems I'd like to make into earrings. Unfortunately, I can't find anywhere to buy screw- Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:16:08 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/swarovski-crystal-choker-empty-necklaces.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/swarovski-crystal-choker-empty-necklaces.html Does anyone know where to purchase the empty necklace and bracelets that look like the sabika sets? I'm hoping to find them finished with the exception Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:13:50 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/doublesided-pendant-blank-square.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/doublesided-pendant-blank-square.html Hi, I'm looking for a silver double-sided square pendant blank with the inner dimension of 1 1/2 square. I'm also looking for the same thing in a 1x2 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:12:24 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/help-with-the-letter-d-friendship-bracelet.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/help-with-the-letter-d-friendship-bracelet.html Hello, I'm doing the letter 'D' on a friendship bracelet but it keeps going sideways how can fix it Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:09:13 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/finishing-bracelets.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/finishing-bracelets.html Are there other ways to finish friendship bracelets other than the braided ends Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:04:26 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/neovictorian-gemstone-necklace-set.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/neovictorian-gemstone-necklace-set.html For this necklace I made a large medallion-style pendant out of a calcite cabochon, an onyx teardrop and several pieces of antique brass filigree. I Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:02:31 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/my-lil-turtle.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/my-lil-turtle.html I have had this green stone sitting in with my beads for a while now. But just didn't know what to do with it. Then the other day I was looking at it Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:14:46 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/what-type-of-wire-for-making-a-name-necklace.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/what-type-of-wire-for-making-a-name-necklace.html What kind of wire should I use for a name necklace? One that will hold and that is is not so hard to work with Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:56:42 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/artistic-wire.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/artistic-wire.html Can I make earring wires with artistic wire? I don't want to waste any by trying if the answer is no. If yes, I'm ready to go. Please help. I need Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:55:28 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/how-to-braid-a-beaded-stretch-multicord-bracelet.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/how-to-braid-a-beaded-stretch-multicord-bracelet.html I can't figure out how to clasp the end of each strand and combine the all ends into one so that it doesn't look awful. Help Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:54:38 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/soldering-bronze-or-copper-jump-rings.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/soldering-bronze-or-copper-jump-rings.html I have tried soldering silver jump rings...without much success...but what do you do with antique bronze or copper jump rings? Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:53:13 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/duty-rate-on-importing-necklace-chains.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/duty-rate-on-importing-necklace-chains.html I am interested in assembling necklaces in the US but may want to buy the silver plated chains directly from an agent in China. What is the duty rate Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:51:00 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/alternative-paracord-bracelet-clasp.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/alternative-paracord-bracelet-clasp.html I am trying to make a paracord bracelet where the inner strands are like a loop and where the bracelet is tied, there is a loop on each end. I plan on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:50:04 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/size-of-cabachons-for-cuff-link-blanks.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/size-of-cabachons-for-cuff-link-blanks.html I have cuff link blanks that are 11mm in size. Should the cabochons be the same,bigger or smaller? Many thanks Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:47:56 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/wrapping-the-loop.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/wrapping-the-loop.html Is there anyway to wrap the loop made when starting the bracelet in order to make it look neater and make it easier to get the braid through to tie? Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:12:09 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/neovictorian-rose-quartz-dragonfly-fantasy-necklace.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/neovictorian-rose-quartz-dragonfly-fantasy-necklace.html I made this necklace with a rose quartz donut wrapped with an antique brass dragonfly and brass filigree. For the accent beads, I used rose quartz teardrops Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:10:55 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/where-can-i-buy-flattened-jumprings.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/where-can-i-buy-flattened-jumprings.html I have been trying to find a place where I can purchase oval jump rings that are flattened. Links of London charms come with these style jump rings. However, Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:09:06 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/metal-casting-service.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/metal-casting-service.html Can anyone share with me the contact information of a reliable/reasonable casting company? I would like to have my designs reproduced in sterling. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:08:01 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/connecting-a-lobster-clasp-to-a-snake-chain.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/connecting-a-lobster-clasp-to-a-snake-chain.html How do you connect a lobster claw clasp to a snake chain such as for a European bracelet? I often see a barrel type finding with a loop at one end and Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:06:49 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/where-can-i-get-a-logo-charm-made.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/where-can-i-get-a-logo-charm-made.html I would like to add a small charm to my jewelry with my logo on it, but have no idea who to contact on this matter. Not sure if I can make them myself Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:05:11 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/friendship-necklace.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/friendship-necklace.html Friendship Necklace: Make friendship necklaces, friendship bracelets, and easy hairwraps using this easy knotting technique (images and step by step instruction) Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:21 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/chevron-bracelet-can-you-add-more-string-.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/chevron-bracelet-can-you-add-more-string-.html Hello, I was wondering if there was anyway that you could actually ADD more string to your Chevron Bracelet? I'm making it for my guy friend and I made Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:15:20 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/letters-in-bracelets.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/letters-in-bracelets.html How do you embroider names and letters in woven bracelets Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:13:19 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/sprig-necklace.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/sprig-necklace.html Hello everyone, I am new to this website. I don't know if you all know each other already. Anyway, I've been making hair elastics, barrettes, and headbands, Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:09:16 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/help-with-friendship-lacing-wheel.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/help-with-friendship-lacing-wheel.html I bought a friendship lacing wheel. I can do the design on the wheel but I can't figure how to take it off the wheel and tie it off Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:52:24 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/knots.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/knots.html If I am making a bracelet, would tying a loop hole at the top make it easier or harder to tie it on to the persons wrist Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:51:29 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/sterling-silver-beads-by-weight.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/sterling-silver-beads-by-weight.html Most sterling silver beads found in retail stores such as Hobby Lobby or Michaels are very light in weight. I have an order from a woman who wants a Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:50:30 GMT http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/making-a-non-clasp-floating-chain-necklace.html http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/making-a-non-clasp-floating-chain-necklace.html How do you join the two pieces of the flat chain when creating a floating necklace with out a clasp? Are there special crimps for chain Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:49:35 GMT