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Sunday, April 5, 2009

How to Make Swarovski Crystal Woven Earrings

Jewelry making can be very enjoyable and rewarding. Not only do many people find beads to be a lovely item to collect, but the idea of using these beautiful beads to make unique jewelry is a craft that is gaining popularity.

With a little experience and knowledge you could easily learn how to create a pair of earrings in as little as ten minutes. Here are simple instructions for earrings that are attractive and stylish.

Step 1
Cut a 8-inch length of beading wire. Find the center of the wire.

Step 2
Thread the 4-mm Swarovski Crystal bead onto the wire and place it in the center of the wire.

Step 3
Thread a 3-mm Swarovski Crystal bead onto each side of the 4-mm bead.

Step 4
Thread one end of the beading wire through one end of another 3-mm Swarovski Crystal bead. Thread the other end of the beading wire through the opposite end of the same Swarovski Crystal bead. Pull each end of the wire tight to pull the bead down tightly against the other beads.

Step 5
Thread another 3-mm Swarovski Crystal bead onto each end of the beading wire. Push the beads down tightly against the other beads.

Step 6
Thread one end of the beading wire through one end of another 3-mm Swarovski Crystal bead. Thread the other end of the beading wire through the opposite end of the same Swarovski Crystal bead. Pull each end of the wire tight to pull the bead down tightly against the other beads.

Step 7
Pull all of the beads down tightly and thread a crimp bead onto both ends of the beading wire. Pull the crimp bead down tightly against the other beads as well.

Step 8
Thread both ends of the beading wire through the loop of an earring finding and back down into the crimp bead. Pull the beading wire tight to make sure that there is no excess of beading wire between any beads and that all the beads are tight.

Step 9
Crimp the crimp bead with the needle nose pliers to secure and finish the earring. Trim off the excess beading wire extending out from the crimped crimp bead.
Step10Repeat steps 1 through 9 to create a second earring. Pay close attention to the first earring as you make the second, to make sure that they are made the same size.

Source of Article : eHow.com

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Sweet Sparkling Pink Swarovski Crystal Earrings

Jewelry Making Supplies:

1. 2 pcs silver head pins
2. 2 pcs silver eye pins
3. 2 pcs 8mm Light Rose Swarovski Crystals
4. 2 pcs 6mm Colourless Swarovski Crystals
5. 2 pcs earring findings (ear-hooks)
6. round-nosed pliers
7. flat-nosed pliers
8. wire cutters

Jewelry Making Instructions:

1. Put one light rose Swarovski Crystal into the head pin and make a loop at the other end of the pin. Repeat for the other bead and head-pin. - refer to Basic Techniques

2. Put the colourless bead into the eye-pin and make a loop on the other end. Repeat for the other bead and eye-pin.

3. Lift up the loop of the light rose bead with the flat-nosed pliers and insert the loop of the colourless bead into it. Close back the loop.

4. Lift up the ear-hook loop and attach the assembled beads into the loop. Close back.

5. Repeat step 3 and 4 for the other side of the earrings.

That's it! Your very own beautiful pair of Pink Swarovski Crystal Earrings in less than 30 minutes.

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Swarovski Jewelry Care

Swarovski crystal is hard wearing and easy to care for. Even so, it can benefit from regular care and maintenance. Here are some tips to help keep a Swarovski bracelet in tip top condition:
  • Clean the bracelet regularly with a soft cloth. Be careful of using harsh chemicals – check with the jeweler for any special cleaning instructions.
  • Check the clasp before wearing the bracelet. A damaged or broken clasp can result in the bracelet getting lost.

    • Store the bracelet after wearing in a jewelry organizer. This will keep it clean and free from potential damage.

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    Swarovski Crystal Jewelry Reviews

    Swarovski Crystal Jewelry

    Your jewelry pieces are perhaps one of the most ancient yet most prevalent types of accessories. They provide elegance as well as style to the person wearing them. However, though common to both man and woman, they are more of a woman’s thing. Different types of accessories that entice women of different ages have come out in the market, and one of them is the Swarovski crystal. Swarovski crystals manifest an elegant combination of passion, brilliance, and precision destined to add glamour and sparkle to everyday life. They appear to be flawless and magical.

    The crystal beads that make up Swarovski crystal jewelry contain approximately 32% lead to maximize refraction are perfectly cut, and are clear. The majority of the color from Swarovski crystals comes from refracted light from the crystal structure.

    When you see a bracelet, necklace, earrings or other items of jewelry which feature highly sparkling crystal beads, the chances are this is Swarvoski crystal. Swarovski make a range of crystal beads and other items that are often used by jewelers to create special items of jewelry. Swarovski crystal is available in a wide range of colors – including the colors of the individual birthstones. Birthstone colored Swarovski crystal is ideal for making into special birthstone jewelry including lovely birthstone bracelets. This is a highly personal and special item of jewelry and one that will hold a lot of meaning.

    The prospect for Swarovski crystals looks even brighter now. Just a couple of years ago, crystal wasn't the ‘in' thing in fashion. Designers were predominately using dark and sombre-looking clothing, and all the fashion magazines were showing images of celebrities wearing lots of black. Now everywhere we look, we see "bling," using bright and shiny fabrics adorned with sequins, sashes and crystals.

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