You will be using a picture of a Nintendo character and perler beads to make the necklace. Start by making an outline of the character using black perler beads. Then begin using colored beads to fill in the character. The color beads allow you to fill in the character and they also allow you to create all the detail on the character. You can shade and use multiple colors in making the characters. After you have put all the beads on the card put a sheet of waxy paper over the character and iro...
Sick of buying clasps to finish off your handmade jewelry? In this two-part jewelry making tutorial, learn how to make your own clasp for a necklace or bracelet with easy to follow instructions. Construct a handmade wire clasp to use on any of your necklace or bracelet jewelry creations.
Learn how to make a Swarovski crystal pendants that can be used to make your own necklaces by following the tips in this tutorial. You will need a pair of needlenose pliers, a chain, Swarovski beads, and bails (a pinch bail). You can get the beads from ArtBeads or FusionBeads, which offer shipping promotions and low prices. Once you have these items it is simple to put the pendant together. Simply take the bail and open it with the pliers. Slip the bail through the hole of whatever bead you b...
In this video a Peruvian Inka necklace is begun by selecting and washing precious stones. The stones begin as varied sizes and irregular shapes. These stones are then coarsely ground down to the desired size and shape. Finer grinders are used to get the exact shape and make the stones smooth. The polishing of the stones comes next. After much polishing these stones are ready to be placed in handcrafted Peruvian Inka necklaces. Each of these tedious steps are shown in abbreviated video clips o...
In this video from Patricia Stark of Craving Confidence teaches how to build confidence by untangling a necklace or bracelet. She says that the last thing you need before a big meeting or interview or event when you are on the road is to be untangling a necklace. She recommends saving the tiny Ziploc bad that is used to carry extra buttons for clothes and clothing. Small plastic space seems to keep the jewelry from tangling to itself. You can also use them as small compartments from keeping t...
Looking for a stylish new look without the price tag? This video tutorial will teach you how to make jewelry on a budget, with your main material being none other than paper and plastic tubing! This step by step instructional video by craftside shows you how to recycle old card stock, paper, and cardboard to make a holder for a plastic tube necklace. First they show you how to make a "matchbook" holder by just folding the card stock around the cardboard that create a little card that will hol...
>1 Cut a piece of a chain about two inches long. >2 Open a jump ring with pliers and attach it to your charm and then close it with a pair of pliers.
Check out this video to learn how to origami a flower with three petals. It's quite delicate looking.
Learn how to make a macrame slide knot to close a necklace on cording. This project is made with polymer clay.
This video shows a different, unique way of wearing jewelry...and face paint! Combine the two ideas to create a painting on necklace.
Learn how to make a necklace out of pins or buttons.
Want to make your own jewelry? Watch this video and see how you can make your own loop in loop chain necklace using an ancient Roman technique.
Improve your jewelry making technique, watch this video and learn how to make a simple pearl necklace.
Watch this video to learn how to make a necklace using Swarovski crystals and beading chain.
Watch this video to learn how to make a chain linked crystal necklace.
Simple and sweet! Make your own charm necklace using the popular briolette tear drop shape.
The video tutorial is about creating an 8 or 16 bit Nintendo Character necklace. The first step is to select or search an 8 or 16 bit game character, the person in this video tutorial recommends choosing a sprite (which is a 2D character. Doing online search will help a lot in finding a Sprite character. The second step is to gather the supplies such as Perler Beads and Peg Boards. The peg board will be used in assembling the Nintendo Character necklace. Other supplies includes ring, chain an...
This video shows you how to create a continuous, daisy-chain necklace. The materials used include: size 11 rock eyes in yellow, red and purple, a toggle clasp , 9mm thread and a size 10 beading needle. Start by sewing on one half of the clasp, tying a knot to hold it in place. Be sure to leave the tail ends long enough to be able to re-thread it later with a needle to sew the tail ends. The video then shows the precise order in which the various beads are threaded through to produce a chain i...
Whatever your favorite flower may be, you can't deny that roses are the most romantic and alluring flowers around. In this tutorial, Reiberry bases a delicate hairstyle on the robust beauty of a rose. This pinned-up side bun is unlike any chignon you've ever seen, and though a bit difficult, the results will be well worth the effort.
Here is a way you can make your own jewelry for little money and have fun doing it. In this video we are shown how we can add feathers to existing earrings and necklaces. For this project we need some feathers, a pair of earrings, some silver plated copper wire, needle nose pliers, and scissors. The earrings used in the video are already made circle earrings. The first step is cut about a circle's length of copper wire and grab a feather. Wrap the wire nice and tightly around the quill of the...
A fan who recently got "depruded" by his girlfriend (his first kiss) wrote in asking for advice on how to become a better kisser. Kiss like you're tasting a delicate fruit! Step one: Brush your teeth. Step two: GUM! Step three: Stay away from onions and garlic. Generally make your breath smell and taste good, you do NOT want your breath to smell like living death! Step four: Now practice on that delicious delicate fruit. Lips, tongue, and teeth, can all get into the action.
This video jewelry-making tutorial demonstrates how to construct a "Y" necklace, by using gunmetal chain and findings with a few crystals in Sapphire to add a pop of color. Also demonstrated is a great way to make a perfect rosary loop using the wire looping pliers!
This video gives tips on how to take care of your delicate plants like rhododendrons and azaleas.
Watch and learn how to use your Style Stix to paint a necklace.
Create your own beautiful necklace using baubles and beads. Watch this video to learn about beads and how to design your own jewelry.
Watch this video to learn how to make a bling bling dog tag necklace with crystal flatbacks. This is a great project to do with kids!
This is a great project to do with kids. Learn how to make a funky rubber necklace.
Learn how to use crimp ends with leather by watching a jewelry designer make a necklace with lampwork and bali beads.
This is a step by step video tutorial on how to make this beautiful hemp choker necklace with macrame knots such as alternating square knots, alternating half hitches, braids, and cowrie shells. Enjoy!!
A video tutorial that demonstrates how to make this hemp choker necklace with square knots and wood beads step by step.
How to make a multicolored macrame leaf earrings. You can change the color of the earrings in one color or in different colors of your choice.
How to make a Macrame Earrings in two colors. You can make these earrings in a set with necklace. Video: .
This video shows the two types of necklaces. First one is in Egyptian style and the second one is in Christmas colors :) You can use your own colors if you wish..
This macrame daisy can be used as a necklace and would be adorable in a little girl's hair, or as an accessory on a bag. Can be used as a Pendant, Necklace, brooch, Earrings, hairclip, on a bracelet or bag etc.
How to make Macrame Heart, step by step, DIY tutorial. Gift for Valentines Day. You can use this Heart as a keyring, necklace, pendant, etc...
Tribal jewelry, as seen on the runways at Peter Som and Stella McCartney, is very much on-trend right now. But don't waste your hard earned cash paying for a piece of your own.
You don't need to be able to create crazy 100-side modular spheres to make beautiful origami projects. In fact, a great portion of the more popular origami projects are on the easier side (good news for sausagefingers like us).
If your little girl loves jewelry making but you're scared she's going to poke her eye out with a wire when you're not looking, sleep soundly at night by teaching her how to craft shrink plastic jewelry. Perhaps the safest and easiest forms of jewelry making, it involves only shrink plastic and a mini oven (which you would help out with).
Whether they exist or not, people believe in the spiritual power of angels. That's why, if you walk into any Spencer's Gifts or novelty store, you'll always manage to find tiny wallet-sized "guardian angels." You apparently slip these in your wallet to feel guided and protected.
In order to make a mini cappuccino machine for a dollhouse, you will need the following: a copper fitting (from the hardware store), glue, pliers, and old jewelry.
