If your at all interested in jewellery making this is the place to start. Opening and closing jump rings is likely to be the technique you’ll use most in and it’s a really important one to get right. Having neat, secure jump rings is integeral to the aesthetics and function of each jewellery piece. Luckily it’s also probably the easiest technique to learn as well! The best pliers to use are either chain nose, bent chain nose or flat nose pliers. You need a plier with a flat section so you can get a good grip on the jump ring (I have used round nose… Read More
DIY Wood Slice Stamp
I love indian block printing. I have been meaning to start print experiments to build up designs and I’ve had foam to make stamps and do my own print trials for about a year now. Yet each time I’ve thought about making one I can’t seem to find anything to use as the base. It’s just one of those things that slips my mind when I’m out shopping for supplies, and then when I’m home can never seem to find anything practical (or I have some kind of brain freeze and can’t think of anything). That is until I was… Read More
DIY Ring Link Bracelet
This will more than likely be the first of many chainmail DIY posts here on Fall For DIY. I tend to get obsessed with materials and idead and right now this is my new favourite technique. Creating chain takes you right to the heart of DIY jewellery making as well as being pretty therapeutic. Another fantastic aspect of making your own chain is being able to make your own jump rings as delicate or bold and as big or small as you wish giving you creative control over your chain. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. To update spikes for Spring 2014 give them… Read More
How to // Make Jump Rings
Making your own jump rings is not only a great way to save money, but in your DIY hour of need they can also save the day! I always keep a roll of wire handy to make any last minute findings. TOOLS You can use any cylindrical object to make jump rings as long as it is the same size all the way down (if you want your jump rings to be the same size!) such as a pen or knitting needle. Knitting needles are ace for making specific sized jump rings because they are labelled by size. Easy…. Read More
Inspire // 2014
Gosh, how I love the new year. It is the time of year when it’s ok not to be “winning” and instead to reflect on your achievements and set goals for the future. Time for fresh ideas and modern materials. New trends, symbols, patterns and crazes, but more importantly time for a new start, or just a new perspective. That’s one of the things I love the most about fashion. Each season brings different ideas, designs and aspirations. A new way of looking at the world. Here are all the new trends I’m looking most forward to this spring: Vintage… Read More
DIY Faux Geode Necklace
So, you know how much I love a good polymer clay tutorial right… Well here we have another one! I’ve been trying to create a DIY gold bezel fitting for some time now with no luck, when I realised I was going about it all the wrong way. Don’t make the bezel fit the gem; make the gem fit the bezel! Here’s where the handy fimo and a bit of glitter comes in to play. This is also a pretty quick tutorial so as long as you’ve got all the materials to hand you should be able to whip this… Read More
DIY // Feather Back Necklace
So after making this backless top I was thinking, what a fantastic opportunity to get some back jewellery on the go. I’ve been wanting to make something to embellish an open back top for some time, and now I have the perfect excuse. After rummaging through my supplies I found a few bits and pieces and put them together, just in time for NYE! (p.s. I accidentally left the clasp of the materials picture. Make sure you read the ‘You’ll need” section for the full list) You’ll need: A feather (or two) Crimpable chain (fine metal chain) Jump rings Box… Read More
DIY // Spaghetti Strap Backless Top
I hope you have all had a fantastic Christmas and have enjoyed spending time with the people you love. After all the build up it always makes me a little sad when it’s finally over but with the new year looming the celebrations aren’t over yet! New Years Eve is a time to get all dressed up and have somewhere fantastic to go. I’ve been spying a lot of backless tops and dresses recently and my new fave trend is spaghetti straps… Combine the two? Why not! You will need: Fabric (I’ve used black satin) Thread Suede Cord 1. Take… Read More
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