Crafty jewelry: Triple Stud Ring tutorial

 

It’s SUPER easy to do, even for beginner jewelry makers.

Supplies:
• Glue gun (or an industrial strength glue such as E6000)
• 3 pyramid studs
• Jewelry pliers
• 2 adjustable rings**

** Any kind of adjustable ring blank will do. You can usually find them with loops (as I did) or with flat metal pads. But you just need the ring – so if your rings have loops, simply twist them off with the pliers. If they have pads, you can also just take them off with pliers.

A quick glue note: If you use a glue gun, you must work quickly, as hot glue dries fast. If you’d like a more solid foundation for your ring, I’d recommend using a glue like E6000. I suggest working quickly with this as well – and in a well-ventilated area! You’ll also need about 24 hours for your ring to completely dry. Your ring will be much stronger if you use E6000, but again, it’s up to you.

Instructions:

1) These were my rings after I twisted off the loops. Slightly open up the rings…

2) …then, using your pliers, bend each end of the ring outwards. Try to make sure the bended end is as horizontal as possible.

3) Take one of the studs and bend each of the 2 prongs in. Fill the inside of the stud with glue.

4) Insert one of the rings into the glue/stud.

5) Fill in the second stud with glue and place it on the other side of the ring.

6) Add a little more glue and slide in the second ring…

7) Then glue the last pyramid stud to the last side of the ring.

8) AND…you’re done!

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Have I mentioned how much I enjoy selling consignment? It's perfect. I make whatever I want. She takes what she wants. It sits around in a shop rather than in my craft room. If it sells, I get a check in the mail. It's ideal and requires zero trips to the post office.

So, if you want any of this, swing by Nina and Tom's in Davis, CA.

If you don't live near Davis but really, really want something, email me at mdhaworth at gmail dot com and let me know.
Oh, and I did a few non-Valentine's things too. They're pins (brooches?).

They're pretty big (those larger squares on the graph paper are 1 inch)

I don't know why birds. Or a pear.

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Crafty jewelry: Rose Ring tutorial, jewelry making

 

 

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Crafty  jewelry: Rose Ring tutorial, jewelry making

 I am in love with this ring, I don't think I ever want to take it off! I have already been coordinating outfits in my mind for the rest of the week so I can wear it everyday! The process is really simple, which, must be a relief because I know you all want one!!

What you'll need: Ribbon, blank ring and a needle and thread.

To start take the end of your ribbon and fold it down to make a triangle.

 Begin to twist and wrap the ribbon around the center. 

Be sure to secure the rose by adding stitches.

Continue this process until you are happy with the size of your rose. and secure the ends.

Once everything is secured glue the bottom of your rose to a ring blank.

Isn't it just lovely?!

Come back later this week and I'll show you another way you can use these ribbon roses!

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