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Monday 26 August 2013

Headbands with roses




Colourful headband with rose cabochons
Autumn is drawing near, which means we can prepare ourselves for rain clouds and low temperatures. On the bright side, though, it also means that we can retreat into the comfort of our own homes, make ourselves a nice cup of tea, and get creative! Autumn calls for different colours than summer, and the bright shades can be stored away, making room for the richer, deeper colours such as burgundy red and royal blue, which may be combined with softer colours such as grey, brown, and various pastel shades.
In this tutorial I will show you how to make these headbands with roses. Many different colour-combinations are possible, that is why I made three different examples.
What do you need
Needed items for headbands with roses
How do you proceed
Step 1 First, choose a nice colour-pallet and place the roses alongside of the headband in the order you want to glue them on. This way you can see how the headband will look once it is finished. Once you are happy with the colour-combination and the space between the roses you can proceed with the next step.
Prepare the roses for the headband
Step 2 Now you can glue the roses onto the headband. Start with the rose you want to put in the middle. Add a drop of glue onto the back of the rose and on the headband. Do not be stingy with the glue; you want to make sure the roses stick to the headband.
Apply glue onto rose and headband
One rose glued to the headband
Wait until the glue has dried a little and then press the rose onto the headband. Press down and hold, then continue with the next rose. I began by gluing on the three roses in the middle, then I added three on the one side and three on the other side. Make sure you let the glue dry in between and pay attention; the roses might have a tendency slip a bit, in which case you have to push them back into their original position.
In addition, you should beware that you do not place the roses too close to one another. When you bend the headband to place it on your head, the roses come closer to each other, which could cause them to fall off. Hence, make sure there is enough space between the roses when you bend the headband.
The three headbands.
Step 3 Allow the headband to dry. After that, it is ready to be worn.
The finished headband with roses.
The finished headband with roses.


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Thursday 22 August 2013

Skull and bowns Earrings


Skull and Bowns earrings
Earrings made from faux turquoise skulls, but attributed with small bows rather than bones. You can add an extra touch by decorating the skull's eye sockets with small rhinestones.
Suggestions for making these earrings
  • Start by placing the rhinestones in the eye sockets of the skulls. I have used 3 mm stones since the eye sockets of the skulls are not very deep, and the 4 mm stones would probably stick out a bit too much.
  • If necessary, you can use a pin to maneuver the stones into their correct position. It might be an idea to apply the glue in this manner, for it allows you to be very precise.
  • Allow the glue to dry for several hours.
  • Make sure the loops of the eyepin are bent correctly, otherwise the skull will not face forward.
  • First, place the bow with a small ring under the skull, and make sure you attach the ear hook as the final step of the process; when I made the earrings myself this turned out to be the most successful method ;)


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Monday 19 August 2013

Earrings with chrysocolla cabochons




Earrings with chrysocolla cabochons
Very boho chic, these earrings with chrysocolla cabochons. The stones have a beautiful combination of dark green colours, and the ear hooks with the rhinestones give them just that little bit of extra flair. This tutorial will demonstrate how you can make them yourself.
What do you need
  • 2 chrysocolla cabochons, size 18x13 mm
  • 2 lace-edge settings, size 18 x 13 mm
  • 2 chrysocolla cabochons, size 25x18 mm
  • 2 lace-edge settings, size 25x18 mm
  • 2 ear hooks with aqua blue rhinestones
  • 2 open rings, 4 mm
  • Nose pliers and glue
Needed items for earrings with chrysocolla cabochons
How to proceed
Step 1 Fold down an eyelet at the top and at the bottom of the 18 x 13 mm lace-edge setting, thereby turning the setting into a connector. Subsequently, open up the eyelet at the bottom of the ear hook, attach the setting to the ear hook, and close up the eyelet of the ear hook.
connect the earhook and setting
Step 2 Fold down the eyelet at the top of the 25 x 18 mm lace-edge setting – just the one at the top, not the bottom one this time – and use a 4 mm ring to connect the 18 x 13 mm setting to the 25 x 18 mm setting.
the earrings without cabochons
Step 3 Now that you have completed the base of the earring, you merely need to glue the chrysocolla cabochons into the settings. Use a small amount of jewellery glue such as Hasulith or E-6000.
finished cabochon earrings.jpg


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Monday 5 August 2013

Neon earstuds with bows


Neon earstuds with bows
It's everywhere you look and enhances your summer mood: I'm talking about neon of course! If a neon shirt or dress is a bit too much for your taste, you can opt for neon accessories, which are striking yet subtle. I have composed a fun tutorial in order for you to make yourself a pair of brightly coloured earrings with cute little bows. Get ready to light up the room with these earrings, because they are ready in three simple steps!
Neon earstuds with bows
What do you need
  • 2 lace edge settings, size 18 x 13 mm
  • 2 cabochons, 18 x 13 mm
  • 2 earstuds with a loop and room for a 5 mm rhinestone
  • 2 earstud clasps (not in photograph)
  • 2 small rhinestones, 5 mm
  • 2 bows
  • 2 open rings, 4 mm
  • Glue and nose pliers
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How do you proceed
Step 1
Start by bending down the upper loop of the setting in order to make it into a pendant. Repeat this action with the second setting. It is important you do this before you put in the cabochon, otherwise it will be hard to bend the loop.
Step 1
Step 2
Afterwards you add a drop of glue to the surface of the setting. I have used Hasulith, but you can use a different type of glue if you wish. Place the cabochon in the setting and gently press the cabochon down. Repeat this action with the second setting and cabochon.
Apply some glue on the settins

Now repeat the same action with the earstud and the small rhinestone. It can be tricky to apply a small drop of glue in the setting of the earstud, but you can always put a bit of glue on a piece of paper and use a small pin (a headpin for example) to gently dab on the glue. Carefully press the rhinestone into the setting of the earstud. Again, repeat the action with the other earstud and rhinestone.
Just to be on the safe side, leave the parts and allow the glue to dry to dry for fifteen minutes.
The jewellery parts after completing step 2
Step 3
It is time for the final step. Take the ring and fold it open by using the nose pliers. Now, it's easiest to attach the earstud on the one side while, simultaneously, adding the setting and bow on the other side. Make sure all the parts are in the right place and are facing the right direction. Now you can use the nose pliers to close the ring.
The backside
Frontside view
Just add the earstud clasps to the back of the earstuds and they are ready to wear! Of course, you can also create your own combination by mixing different colours or even match a neon-coloured cabochon with a pastel-coloured bow!
The three completed earstuds
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