Free Projects : Stringing magazine

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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California Dreaming

Michelle M. — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:58:00 GMT

Create an original bracelet by adding your favorite charms and beads to a piece of chain. Designer Lea Worcester believes that people who grow up on or near the Pacific Coast will always be linked to the sight, smell, feel, and ambient sound of the ocean. This bracelet is one way that beach lovers can keep the sea close to them, no matter where they are. Originally published in Stringing Spring 2005, ...(read more)

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)

Sweet Leaves

Michelle M. — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:48:00 GMT

For an easy necklace perfect for everyday wear, simply attach leaf beads to oxidized chain. This web-exclusive project is from Stringing magazine. ...(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)

She Bop

Michelle M. — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:31:00 GMT

Turn necklace pendants and large crystals into statement earrings that are sure to get you noticed while out on the town. Clip-ons, rather than pierced earring findings, make these earrings surprisingly wearable. For more ideas on what type of jewelry goes best with your outfit, see the article, "Jewelry Rules" by Danielle Fox in the Winter 2008 issue of Stringing magazine....(read more)

Heart of Glass

Michelle M. — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT

A lampworked bumpy glass donut takes center stage in this fast and easy necklace design from Stringing magazine. ...(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)

Fleur de Niece

Michelle M. — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:08:00 GMT

Natural brass components mixed with brilliant magenta-colored glass make this vintage-style necklace glow with glamour. Instructions include matching earrings. This project is from Stringing magazine. ...(read more)

Solstice by the Sea

Michelle M. — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:48:00 GMT

Have a favorite lampworked rondelle you don't know what to do with? Suspend it by chain and surround it with complementary beads as Andrew did! This project is from Stringing magazine....(read more)

Desert Flowers

Michelle M. — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:23:00 GMT

These stones are rooted in the earth but share the color of the sky. Line them up along a lovely silk ribbon for a light floating quality. Perfect with beachwear or on your winter trip to the desert. ...(read more)

I Love Lulu

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:14:00 GMT

Show off a large lampworked pendant in this balanced 2-strand necklace. This project is featured on the Beads, Baubles, and Jewels TV show, Series 800. You must register on the TV show website to download this free project. ...(read more)

Traveler’s Pathway

Beading Daily — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:22:00 GMT

The designer adds a clever custom touch to her bracelet by wrapping a jump ring with copper wire. ...(read more)

Caribbean Sunset

Beading Daily — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:23:00 GMT

A beautiful shell set in sterling silver is the centerpiece of this carnelian, silver, coral, and peach pearl necklace. It evokes the scenario of hunting for shells along sandy beaches at sunset. ...(read more)