Epoxy Resin Clay Heart Necklace with Swarovski Crystals

If you've ever gazed longingly in the window of a jewellery store at the sparkly pavé jewellery and wished that you could own one of those exquisite pieces then you'll love this jewellery-making project. Using epoxy resin clay and a selection of sparkly Swarovski crystals, you can make your own look-alike piece of pavé-style jewellery. Here's a shopping list to help you find the materials you'll need: EnviroTex Jewelry Clay  or EasySculpt Castin'Craft Black resin pigment OR Piñata Mantilla Black alcohol ink Swarovski Chatons: 11 x  Light Siam PP24 (3mm) ; 84 x Clear (2mm) Silicone Puffy Heart Mould Crystal Katana tool Talcum powder Disposable gloves Note: Epoxy Resin clay is really sticky which is perfect for permanently adhering crystals, but not so great on your hands. Make sure you wear gloves at all times when mixing and working with the clay. I usually powder my gloves lightly so the clay doesn't stick quick so much. The powder wo......

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Pretty Pastel Memory Wire Cuff-Style Bracelet

Once you've begun your journey as a jewellery-maker, you're always looking for something that will put your new skills to use but that you can confidently complete successfully. This cuff-style memory wire bracelet is sure to fit the bill. It's a simple strung design but with the addition of some spacer bars and a flower slider focal, so it will challenge you a little without being overwhelming. And with the long hot days of summer ahead of us, this pretty pastel cuff-style bracelet is sure to become a favourite piece you'll wear all summer long. The bracelet is made with five individual coils of memory wire that are connected with spacer bars for stability. You'll need a couple of hours to string the design but it's easy enough for a beginner to tackle. In fact, you only need to know one technique - how to turn a loop on memory wire - making this a great place for a beginner jewellery maker to start. And, if you're new to jewellery making (or just need a......

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Embossed Leather Cuff with Concho Focal

Get the traditional look of tooled leather even if you don't have any leather crafting skills. Tooling leather is the traditional leather technique where you "sculpt" the leather to create patterns. But you can replicate the look even when you don't have any leather crafting skills. And it's as easy as 1,2,3! All you need is an embossing folder and die cutting machine. Team the patterned leather with a concho, filigree and charms and you have a very chic, bohemian leather cuff. Here's a shopping list of the supplies you'll need: SS 1504202 Realeather leather strip Brown 1.5x42” BC786 Realeather Rope Edge Concho T3630-20 20L Snap Setter Kit Embossing folder: Leaves and branches DecoArt Metallic Lustre: Brilliant Turquoise ; Copper Kettle ; Burnished Brass 48mm ornate round brass or antique gold filigree 3 assorted leaf charms in brass and silver Two 4mm brass jump rings One 4mm Silver jump ring Beacon Power Grip Adhesive Tools: Sizzix Big S......

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