Be inspired by Amanda and Jane’s rich wire colours mixed with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements. Learn how to hammer your own leafy wire links, create flat coil embellishments and adapt this technique to create a stylish autumn collection.
INTRODUCTION
This collection combines hammering, wrapping and coiling wire, while integrating CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements beads, pearls and flat [...]
This gorgeous design using CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements was styled by Shiney Company’s Camilla Frayling. You’ll see it featured in this months Beads and Beyond Magazine. With long, large necklaces at the height of fashion, this is a must for your summer wardrobe.
This catwalk style necklace is fun to make as you create and hammer [...]
Learn to make your own Toggle Clasp with a Hoop and T-bar. We recently featured Part 1 of this free jewellery tutorial, showing you how to make the hoop part of the clasp. This post shows you how to create the T-bar with 0.8mm wire. We have used a plated craft wire, however, once you [...]
Intermediate Hook Clasp
Materials Required
0.8mm craft wire
Tools
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Snipe nose or chain nose pliers
Flush Cutters
Nylon Jaw Pliers
Chasing Hammer
Steel Block
Step 1
Straighten a piece of 0.8mm wire with nylon jaw pliers and cut a [...]
We are all hoping for an Indian Summer this year and in preparation you’ll need some ethnic jewels to add sparkle to the summer fashions. Jazz up something from the high street with Shiney Company’s vibrant Bollywood style earring designs made with rich gold plated wire and CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements.Follow our Step by Step [...]
Materials and Tools
• Round nose pliers
• Snipe nose pliers
• Ring mandrel
• Flush cutters
• Nylon jaw pliers
• 0.8mm Gold Plated Wire
• 0.5mm Gold Plated Wire
• 12 x 50mm Gold Plated Thin and Soft Headpins
• CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements
2 x 4mm Bicone Beads
Step 1
Cut 2 x 8cms of 0.8mm GP wire. Make a loop with round nose [...]
Make a hook clasp to add to your hand-crafted jewellery designs using 0.8mm silver or gold plated craft wire.
Tools
Round nose pliers
Flush Cutters
Ring Mandrel or Pen
Nylon Jaw Pliers
Steel Block
Chasing Hammer
Step 1
Straighten an 8cm piece of 0.8mm wire using the nylon jaw pliers. Using the round nose pliers, make a P shaped loop at one end.
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Wrapped Loops
Make stylish and professional jewellery by replacing loops and jump rings with secure wrapped loops. It looks professional and makes for a very secure finish. Whether you make for fun or to sell, it’s worth learning this technique to improve the quality of the jewellery you design and make.
Tools required
Round nose pliers
Snipe nose [...]
