It's no secret that me and bezel settings are somewhat at war. I have made it my life's mission to create an easy DIYable setting for a range of materials and I think I'm winning! My DIY Faux Geode Necklace was a light bulb moment and a serious game changer in the way I've been developing my (strategy) jewellery. The faux geode setting was backless and for this tutorial I wanted to create a full setting. That's when I discovered epoxy putty - my new secret weapon! Materials: 2mm Silver … [Read more...]
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How To Make Fish Hook Ear Wires
When I first learnt how to make my own ear wires it was like a whole new world had opened up. Before this, I was limited to the supplies I had on hand. Jewellery making consisted of adding beads and charms to ready made earring and chains, but learning how to create the earring wire made me realise I could do so much more than that! So this one was a pretty important one for me I guess. Note: Do not use 1cm thick wire!! I meant 1mm, sorry.... Instructions: 1. Cut off around two … [Read more...]