Free Projects : silver

Glass Whimsy

Erin Carey — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:03:00 GMT

This vibrant necklace was created using hollow Lampworked glass beads, disk beads, silver wire and a beautiful silver chain. The vivid color yet simplicity of this piece would be an asset to any jewlery box and would be a great project for beginners. Originally published in Creative Jewelry, 2009.
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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)

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)

Silver Swing

Michelle M. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:05:00 GMT

Pearls, crystals, and silver beads spill out from two beautiful etched cones that are suspended from silver chain. 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)

Gone Fishin' with Miro

Michelle M. — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:27:00 GMT

This carefree bracelet is a great way to use up leftover beads in your collection. The simple wireworking technique allows you to focus on other aspects of design like this challenging orange and blue combination! This project was created as part of the August/September 2008 Beadwork challenge....(read more)

Renaissance Charm

Michelle M. — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:34:00 GMT

The decorative fine silver rings and toggle used in this bracelet lend the piece a very romantic, Old World feel. But don't let the detail fool you--for all its charm, this bracelet from Easy Wire (2007) is deceptively easy to make!...(read more)

Make Your Own Jump Rings

Beading Daily — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:33:00 GMT

Howard Siegel offers this tutorial on an affordable way to make your own jump rings with 18g wire. The rings he makes in this tutorial were used to make the Chinese Stretched Knot Chain that can be found in Step by Step Wire Jewelry's Spring 2008 issue....(read more)

Constellations

Beading Daily — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:02:00 GMT

This choker necklace, with the sparkling Capri blue 4mm crystal bicones and Thai silver tubes and stars, might remind you of the constellations of the winter night. This necklace is adjustable to 20 inches. ...(read more)

Silver & Sparkle Bracelet

Beading Daily — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:41:00 GMT

This wire and crystal bracelet takes advantage of some beautiful curved sterling tube beads. Using fine wire as double eye pins through each link gives you a perfect spot for your crystal dangles. The elegant finished bracelet belies the simple technique! ...(read more)

Drops of Jupiter

Beading Daily — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:40:00 GMT

Simple wirewrapped loops, glass beads, and Thai silver shine in this easy and elegant bracelet. Designer Marcella Austenfeld writes, "I came across borosilicate (boro) beads at the BABE (Bay Area Bead Extravaganza) show and Thai silver drops. Not long ago, I re-discovered the beads mingled in my stash, and I thought of the rock band Train song titled Drops of Jupiter. ...(read more)

Making Head Pins

Beading Daily — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:03:00 GMT

Make your own head pins out of fine silver wire. Fine silver balls quickly and doesn’t require pickle or any extra finishing. Fine silver is more expensive than sterling, but it saves time. ...(read more)

Tide Pool

Beading Daily — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:30:00 GMT

This single strand bracelet features keishi pearls that link wired crystals, crystal dangles on chain, strung glass rondelles and silver spacers. The bracelet is a reflection of individual components of the ocean swirling together in harmony when the tide has come and gone. A photo of this bracelet was featured in Stringing magazine. ...(read more)

All That Jazz

Beading Daily — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 03:32:00 GMT

Combine the classic timelessness of silver with the contemporary shape of curved tubes to create this unique necklace that is equally at home with a little black dress or a denim shirt. A photo of this project appeared in Stringing magazine. ...(read more)