Have you ever tried making you own faux crystals? It’s a lot easier than you would probably think, and can be done with items you most likely have in your home. Take a look at this tutorial from Mark Montano … Read More ...
Barcode Bracelets – Secret Messages Of Love
I think this is a great project for tweens or teens. This bracelet is made from leather scraps but what makes it unique is the use of the barcode to create a secret message.
Obviously you will need to keep … Read More ...
Video Tutorial – Faux Turquoise Stone
I know everyone enjoyed Mark’s video we featured last week, so I thought I would share another. This time it is for making Turquoise stone using paper and paints. I think smaller versions of these jewelry pieces would look more … Read More ...
Leather Rocks! No, I mean Literally
I love leather and you can show off your leather love with these leather wrapped rocks. Leather Rocks! This necklace creates a statement piece and also provides an alternative to wire wrapping your rocks, stones or gems. Here is the … Read More ...
Video Tutorial – Faux Crystal Quartz
In this Jewelry Making tutorial Mark Montano shows you how to create faux crystal jewelry. In this tutorial you learn to create a mold and then use it for mass production. Faux Crystal Jewelry Video.
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Leather Belt To Glamourous Necklace
Combine a Leather Belt and chains to create this mixed medium necklace. The leather makes it chunky whilst the beads make it dainty. If you’re undecided about your look then this necklace is for you. Leather belts can be recycled … Read More ...
Crystals Make Everything Better
Take a pair of plain brown and let’s admit it, boring sandals and turn them into a work of art. These chunky crystals are the perfect embellishment for these thick strapped and bulky shoes. Add a little or a lot … Read More ...
Custom Mother’s Day Jewelry
This Mother’s Day Project uses sterling silver stamping blanks. She then stamped three children’s birthdays, then paired them with the coordinating Swarovski birthstone accents. Learn how to make this project here.… Read More ...
Faux Engagment Ring Tutorial
Renee from the blog Cute Simple Stuff wanted to share this pretty easy and fun DIY for all the brides-to-be. Her friend is getting married and instead of the “Soon-to-be Mrs. (name)” t-shirts, she wanted to do something more fun: … Read More ...
Salt Dough Necklace
Salt dough has been used for jewelry making for a long time. We have blogged about salt dough and it’s versatility many times on Craftgossip but this tutorial stood out to me. The use of color and wire wrapping adds … Read More ...
7 Ideas For Making Your Own Harry Potter Jewelry
Here is a great roundup of 7 different DIY ideas for making your own Harry Potter Inspired Jewelry. If you, or someone you know, is a fan of the ever-popular wizard, then a piece of jewelry in his honor would … Read More ...
Etsy Find: Rainbow Style Beaded Earrings
These beautiful rainbow earrings are from the Etsy Store of Galiga.
I love the the seller not only gives you a decent price for these earrings, she also gives you advice on how to store them and wear them.
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Crochet Ball Necklace
This free pattern comes from Cucicucicoo. Try writing that fast or even slow for that matter. This chunky necklace is a great necklace for Mom’s as it is very tactile for little ones to hold on to. Check out … Read More ...
How To Set Snaps In Leather
A few beginners have written in and asked me for a good tutorial on setting snaps. Here is a great tutorial bu JewelryTutorialHQ.com which shows you step by step how to set the snaps. How to set snaps in Leather.… Read More ...
DIY Boho Gypsy Leather Feather Earrings
I am still in a Gypsy/Bohemian trend, which I believe is going to see us through to the end of the year. These leather feather earrings, (try saying that fast) are simple to make but will make any outfit POP. … Read More ...