Free Projects : Stringing

Dear Diary Necklace

Tricia G. — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:33:00 GMT

Michelle created a unique focal piece by suspending three different keys from a large jump ring. This project is from Stringing magazine.
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A Walk in the Forest Necklace

Tricia G. — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Create an earthy focal piece using semiprecious stone and crystal dangles.

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October Shore

Michelle M. — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Pull together a collection of favorite stones and other sparkly finds and string them up into a treasure-rich necklace. This beautiful necklace would compliment any wardrobe and was created using simple crimping and stringing techniques. This project was first published in Stringing Fall 2008 and will be free for a limited time.

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Sweetheart

Michelle M. — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:11:00 GMT

While playing with ideas for bridesmaids' jewelry for her upcoming wedding, Abbie made this lovely necklace with pink glass, freshwater rice pearls, black cable chain, a heart-shaped sterling silver toggle clasp, and a pink glass briolette with a bail for the center pendant. Pearls are always perfect for weddings, and the black chain and wire make the necklace both dramatic and romantic. This project was originally published in Stringing Spring 2005....(read more)

Charming Dream Necklace

tbeard — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:26:00 GMT

Herringbone tubes meet trendy charm accents in this quick, fashionable design that has hidden meanings: To reinforce the dream theme, Katie chose purple tones for creativity, a hummingbird charm for moving forward, and an eye charm for insight....(read more)

Loaves and Fishes

Michelle M. — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:21:00 GMT

Combine several strands of craft wire (light green, light blue, blue, and navy) with Thai silver fish beads, silver basket cones, a silver basket pendant, Peruvian opal rondelles, and a fish toggle clasp for this special design that will delight fisher folk everywhere. This design from Stringing magazine will be free for a limited time....(read more)

Sari Sunrise

Michelle M. — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:43:00 GMT

This sweet 3-strand necklace features jade and aventurine rounds, silver-plated chain, a silver filigree fishhook clasp, lavender glass lentils, and a handcrafted porcelain pendant. Best of all, it was created with a $25 budget. Find more "under $25" designs in the Spring 2009 issue of Stringing....(read more)

Inferno Bead Bracelet

Michelle M. — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:29:00 GMT

Instructions for the red and black polymer clay beads used in this simple bracelet, along with a matching necklace, may be found in the March/April 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads....(read more)

Frosty Pink

Michelle M. — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:11:00 GMT

This 2-strand pearl and crystal bracelet was created with elastic, making it easy to slip on and off.

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Opera Elegance

Michelle M. — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:03:00 GMT

This elegant multistrand necklace from Stringing magazine features three shapes of silver pearls. ...(read more)

Blue Jean Queen Duo

Michelle M. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:09:00 GMT

Kyanite is a lovely, lustrous mineral. Varying from blue to green with pearly white streaks, it looks especially good with denim! This simple bracelet and earring set matches the Blue Jean Queen necklace on page 14 of the January-February 2009 issue of Step by Step Beads. ...(read more)

Lakeside

Michelle M. — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:22:00 GMT

The chunky pressed-glass rondelles used in this necklace look like real turquoise, but cost much less....(read more)

In Full Bloom

Michelle M. — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:51:00 GMT

This necklace of aquamarine and pearl links pays tribute to summer's lingering blooms. This project is from Stringing magazine. ...(read more)

Indian Summer Earrings

Michelle M. — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:50:00 GMT

A great complement to Jill’s Indian Summer Necklace (Beadwork, August/September 2008, page 58), these stunning earrings feature an eye-catching combination of pearl, stone, seed, and silver beads and findings. Simple to make. Great results....(read more)

Big Island Necklace

Michelle M. — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:24:00 GMT

This easy necklace with fiber-wrapped rounds and matte black and white seed beads reflects the designer's personal style. From Creative Jewelry (2008). ...(read more)