It’s not always easy to determine whether pearls are genuine or not. These days, real pearls come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and 99% of them are ‘cultured’, which means that they are farmed by pearl farmers instead of being found wild in nature. Cultured pearls are very much genuine pearls,…
DIY Painted Nail Polish Cabochons {Video}
Making your own cabochons is easy and fun with your favorite nail polish colors and some glass gems – like the kind you use in vases and aquariums! This video tutorial will show you two different techniques to create interesting patterns and textures under the glass, so you’re essentially creating your own beautiful gems to…
DIY T-Shirt Yarn Chain Bracelets {Video}
In this video, I’ll show you how to make a cute chunky chain bracelet with knotted t-shirt yarn! Since the fabric is stretchy, you don’t need a clasp for these bracelets, so you only need two supplies: an open link curb chain, and some continuous t-shirt yarn. This particular chain is currently available in my…
Wire Wrapped Stone Cabochon Setting Tutorial {Video}
I’ve always wanted to learn how to make a wire wrapped stone setting for a cabochon. I found an awesome video that shows you step by step exactly how to do it, so I finally gave it a try! I am just thrilled to bits at how my first attempt came out – I have…
DIY Minimalist Tube Earrings Tutorial
Learn to make these pretty earrings with a simple, step-by-step tutorial. Featuring sleek metal tube beads and your choice of gemstone, you can whip up these quick little beauties with minimal effort and maximum effect! This project was submitted by Skrin Handmade Jewelry.