Jewelry Making

Beading can be a rewarding and demanding hobby. Some of the more complicated stitches can take months, if not years, to perfect. Seasoned beaders know that there's little more disheartening than...

Hatpins, scarf pins and stick pins are easy to make and never go out of style. Hatpins, scarf pins and stick pins make timeless gifts for women of all ages and any occasion. This tutorial will...

Fancy hatpins were worn in the Victorian era to adorn hats worn by the women of society. However, modern-day hatpins don't have to be worn only in hats. Make your own hatpins at home using pretty...

Creating lapel pins with buttons is a fun and innovative project that can use any button, from rare antique buttons to novelty buttons found in craft stores. By using tie tack parts purchased from...

Wearing lapel pins is an excellent way to display your love of your favorite cause, school, sports team, or that special someone. While you can purchase lapel pins in a variety of styles, you can...

Looking for an easy jewelry project? You can't get any simpler than making jewelry from studs and beads. Make them over and over again with different beads, and you will soon have the most...

Making your own homemade beads not only allows you to customize the look of handmade jewelry, it also allows you to recycle materials that might otherwise wind up in a landfill. Using full color...

Bottle caps make great bezels for inexpensive jewelry making. Bottle caps come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and materials. This tutorial will explain how to take an ordinary bottle cap...

Pins are great to wear on a jacket or a sweater to show your interests. You can easily create your own pill with a few inexpensive items. Homemade pins are a great gift to give away for gifts. ...

Macrame is a popular crafting method that uses knotting over weaving or crocheting. It can be simple in nature or very complex, depending on the intricacy of the knots used. The macrame butterfly...

When you make your own jewelry, you will enjoy satisfying your creative spirit. An added benefit is that your jewelry will be customized, different and personal. You do not have to make a huge...

If you like the smell of cinnamon, you'll love these little Santa Pins. They really are made with whole cinnamon sticks and they're very easy to make. Sell them at Christmas Bazaars or create a...

Make a basic bracelet with pony beads and elastic. Pony beads are light, rounded, plastic beads. Pony beads come in all colors. They also come in metallic, clear, glitter, shaped, transparent...

Beaded flowers provide beautiful decoration to a variety of items. They enhance hair accessories, embellish jewelry and adorn specialty clothes. These lovely pieces look intricately designed, yet...

Nylon post earrings are a good alternative for those who can't wear brass or other metallic posts because of allergies, but it's not always easy to find nylon post earrings in stores. One option...

The metal spout from a round box of salt can be turned into a beautiful yellow and black butterfly brooch. Or paint them any color you choose. Lavender, pink, and blue, are good also, as well as...

Beer and soda pop bottle caps are some of the best and least expensive bezels around. This tutorial will explain how to take an ordinary bottle cap from a beer or soda pop bottle and recycle it to...

Custom lapel pins are popular for wearing, trading, as souvenirs or promotional items. Lapel pins or trading pins are a decorative way to express yourself, whether you wear a patriotic flag lapel...

Creating your own unique beaded hair accessories is a satisfying and budget-friendly way to keep up with current fashion trends. With a few simple tools, beads and some plain headbands or bobby...

Making beaded jewelry is fun, but many types of beads are expensive. One way to save money is to make your own beads. One very easy and inexpensive method bead making is to use paper. Any kind of...

Personalize your look by making your own accessories. One way to decorate a blouse, jacket or handbag is by creating a cloth flower brooch or pin. This is a relatively simple process that involves...

Create custom designed decorations for your hair with these easy ways to make hair bows. You can create a single silk flower clip, a glass rainbow barrette or a waterfall of ribbon to add...

There are endless possibilities when making this project. It all depends on how sophisticated you want to get with this. I chose to instruct a more simplistic design, however, I will throw in tips...

Paper beads are the perfect project for hobbyists of any age. They're an inexpensive craft and chances are good that you already have all the necessary supplies. Paper beads can be big and basic...

Shrinky Dink's are a lot of fun! If you have never worked with them before, they are sheets of material that you decorate and then bake. When the forms bake, they shrink and get a bit harder,...

Mood rings were invented by Marvin Wernick in the 1960s, but didn't become popular until the 1970s. Wernick used the idea of thermotropic strips used as thermometers to create the heat-sensitive...

Earrings may seem like a more complicated jewelry-making project than a string of beads for a bracelet or necklace, but with the right tools and findings, they are quick to make and design....

Buttons have many uses in addition to holding together shirts and pants. Some people use them for decorating items such as picture frames or vases. Others create bracelets and necklaces out of...

Lapel pins are frequently worn on the lapels of jackets, indicating an individual's affiliation with a certain cause or organization. Lapel pins do not always have to signify something, and many...

You can make a unique piece of colorful jewelry with unused bottle caps. Bottle caps can be colorful and unusual, especially vintage caps. You can also buy plain bottle caps and decorate the...

The photo necklace is a very unique idea for a personalized gift. Using a glass rock and a photo, you can show off your favorite person, dog, symbol, etc. Makes a great conversation piece!

Paper is the key element of many craft projects, including jewelry. Available in an unlimited amount of colors and patterns, it is simple to personalize it even further with paint and ink. While...

Are you smitten by a necklace, bracelet or earrings that you have to have but can't afford? Do you think jewelry making is difficult and time-consuming? Many jewelry projects can be created in 10...

I have been making and selling Scrabble Tile pendants on Etsy for over a year now, and it is a fairly simple process. When you are done, you will have some unique pieces of wearable art to enjoy!

The term "cluster ring" is used to describe a ring characterized by a number of stones grouped together. However, many of these chic accessories are often quite pricey due to the quality of stones...

Hair clippies are functional hair accessories. They serve stylish purposes while pulling hair back from the face. There are a multitude of hair clippies available in stores. However, you can make...

Collage art is easy to do and is a popular medium for decorating jewelry. You can use any images you have on hand if they are small enough---photographs, magazines or clip-art. The base for the...

Create craft beads from things around and outside the house. Collect newspapers, magazines, homemade papers and even freshly fallen rose petals. Craft your own beads to make jewelry for yourself...

Fortunately for all of us who like to DIY, there is a large selection of metal glues and adhesives to choose from. You can find them at home improvement stores, hobby stores and even online. The...

With just a few supplies, you can make a glass image pendant featuring any image that you like. The process is quick and several pendants can be finished in an afternoon, making it an easy way to...

Hair accessories, such as bows and clips, are an easy way to update your hairstyle. Children also like the look of them; the clips help to control their hair and avoid tangles. You can have access...

This is an article on how to make magazine paper jewelry. This jewelry is commonly made in East Africa in the nations of Uganda, Kenya, Rwaanda, and other surrounding countries. In the midst of...

Surfing online, I found these instructions: How To Braid 5 Stand Bread. I tried this technique using ribbon but it didn't turned out pretty so I changed "side strand over middle...

You can make super easy hair bows with vintage style and your own special flair. Vintage earrings can be clipped and removed to simple bobby pin clips as your mood and wardrobe dictates. Broaches...

Learn how to make flattened bottle cap charms by Angie Hall-Haviland

Mosaic jewelry is easy to make and enjoyable to wear. Even better, if you make your own mosaic jewelry, you can be certain that you will never see someone else with the same piece. You can make...

A personalized bracelet makes an attractive and thoughtful gift for women of all ages. Memory wire is a type of jewelry wire that holds its coiled shape, making it easy to wear and even easier to...

Resin is a type of plastic that can be mixed at home in its liquid form and will harden after it cures, or dries. It can be used to make interesting jewelry designs and is open to all sorts of...

Generally, a shark tooth necklace is made from a shark tooth wrapped in a piece of wire and then threaded onto a leather strip. These necklaces are not only extremely interesting conversation...

These are sweet and simple earrings that are a jumping off point for a plethora of possibilites! The buttons can be layered or simple. Make them in every color so you always have a matching...