Nylon jaw chain nose pliers are a very useful tool for anyone who does a lot of wire working. However, after a lot of use, the nylon can become gouged and scored to the point that they no longer grip the wire – and when that happens, it’s time to change out the pads. In…
DIY Leather Infinity Links {VIDEO}
I absolutely love making jewelry with leather, whether it’s leather cord, hide, or scraps. Leather is often used for making bracelets and necklaces, but I’ve also been trying to incorporate more leather into earring designs lately. Leather in earrings is not as common, but it can certainly yield some really interesting results and it has the added…
DIY Leather Knot Earrings Tutorial {VIDEO}
DIY Leather Knot Earrings In this video, I’ll show you how to make a quick and easy pair of earrings with leather and beads! This earring tutorial is a great project for using up scraps of leather you might have left over from other leather jewelry projects. By the way – if you’re not sure…
How to Make Bead Dangles + DIY Headpin Tutorial
In this video, I’ll show you how to make bead dangles and some easy DIY headpins. Both of these techniques are important basic wire jewelry techniques for beginners. Knowing how to make headpins not only means that you don’t have to purchase additional supplies, but you have more versatility and freedom too. All you need…
How to Make Adjustable Wire Bracelets {VIDEO}
There are many possibilities for how to make adjustable wire bracelets but I definitely have a preferred method for beginners. This method will show you how to make an adjustable wire bangle using memory wire. I recommend using memory wire to make these bracelets because it won’t bend out of shape like many other jewelry wires….
How to Use Nylon Jaw Chain Nose Pliers {4 ways}
I’m often asked for recommendations about tools by those getting started making wire jewelry. Aside from the three essential tools I recommend for beginners, there are some others that are extremely useful in wire wrapping and making wire jewelry. Let me introduce you to nylon jaw chain nose pliers! There are so many reasons this handy…
How to Make Hoop Earrings / Wine Charm Rings
In this video, I’ll show you how to make hoop earrings that you can also use as wine charm ring findings. In my last post, I shared a DIY Christmas Tree Wine Charm tutorial and I promised to share the hoop part of that tutorial in another video, so here we are! In this lesson,…
DIY Christmas Wine Charms / Earrings
I’m excited to share this festive DIY Christmas Wine Charms tutorial with you today – I’m certainly in the holiday spirit and I hope you’re enjoying this time of year too! In this video, I’ll show you how to make the little spiral Christmas tree charms that you can use to make earrings or wine charms. I show you…
DIY Beaded Cross Earrings – Christmas / Easter Craft
DIY Cross Earrings I thought it would be fun to share how to make a pair of beaded DIY cross earrings just before Christmas, but of course you can also make and wear these earrings for Easter, or any time of year! In the video below, I’ll show you how to make the beaded part…
DIY Leather Wrap Crystal Necklace
Today’s tutorial is a quick and easy DIY Leather Wrap Crystal Necklace. This chic boho style necklace can be cute and colorful like mine or you can obviously tone it down a notch using more neutral traditional leather colors. This fun style requires only a few simple supplies and is extra simple if you…
