Monday, March 9, 2015

Do It Yourself Jewelry: Currency Coin Necklace and Bracelet

Do you have too many coins lying around the house? Grab your jewelry wire, pliers, and several coins (pennies, nickels, dimes, or quarters). Design a coin necklace or bracelet with just a few supplies! Want to make it colorful? Use nail polish to paint the coin. Give it a pretty pink or reddish look. You can also use European or foreign currency coins for this project.



























 
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Ickynicks Jewelry is an online handmade shop for men and women. Ickynicks designs gold hoop earrings, sterling silver and stainless steel hoop earrings. We provide links to tips and tricks for jewelry making.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Luxurious Jewelry Brand Names or DIY Bracelets


Tired of designing the same beaded bracelet over and over? Why not create bracelets from luxurious jewelry brands like David Yurman, Chan Luu, Tiffany and Co, or Pandora? It’s amazing how expensive their jewelry sells for in the market. David Yurman bracelets can cost up to $1200. Buy it or make your own? To make your own, go to any retail store and find beads similar to these brand name jewelry products. It’s easier than you think. Check out the tutorial links below.

David Yurman Knockoff
Click here for step by step tutorials: 
Tutorial #1 - David Yurman Style Bracelet



Ickynicks Jewelry is an online handmade shop for men and women. Ickynicks designs gold hoop earrings, sterling silver and stainless steel hoop earrings. We provide links to tips and tricks for jewelry making.

Saturday, January 31, 2015

DIY Jewelry Making: Stone Necklaces


Apply gemstones and crystals to jewelry making. Learn how to string your stone beads through jewelry wire and create a glamorous necklace. Watch the tutorial below to make a stone necklace using turquoise or blue beads. Get your pliers out and jewelry supplies ready to go!







Ickynicks Jewelry is an online handmade shop for men and women. We design gold hoop earrings, sterling silver and stainless steel fashion jewelry.We provide links to tips and tricks for jewelry making.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Jewelry Finds at Goodwill Online

Do you make, or have you  considered making fashion jewelry, vintage jewelry, wire wrapping or beaded jewelry projects? 
  1. Do you go to JoAnn's, Michael's or Hobby Lobby to purchase all of your supplies?
  2. Is your average yearly cost of jewelry supplies over $300? 
  3. Have you ever thought about shopping at pawn shops or thrift stores for charms, pendants, or beads?
Thrift stores are great resources for finding jewelry supplies, more than you may realize. Salvation Army, Goodwill and Volunteers of America often sell jewelry for a very reasonable and inexpensive price. Looking for a pair of matching beads, or a fun random bead assortment, or vintage charms and pendants? You can even find loose gemstones, rhinestones and pearls (if you look closely enough). Just take apart pieces of the necklace,or bracelet that you don't want and add to it. Shop Goodwill online for jewelry.




Jewelry finds at Goodwill online

Ickynicks Jewelry is an online handmade shop for men and women. Ickynicks designs gold hoop earrings, sterling silver and stainless steel hoop earrings. We provide links to tips and tricks for jewelry making.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

DIY Bracelet: Chain Woven Cuff

Try something new. Learn how to design a bracelet using two different techniques: chevron and parallel style. Below is a tutorial on how to create a bracelet by weaving leather around wire.
 
Jewelry Supplies Needed for Project:
  1. 1 yard of leather
  2. 14 inches of chain
  3. 1 clasp
  4. Jumbo rings
  5. Scissors
  6. Pliers


 

Thursday, January 15, 2015

DIY Jewelry Making Blog and Tutorial on Rope Knot Necklaces

Interested in making cord necklaces or rope knot jewelry? There are several websites online that provide by step tutorials on how to make this unique design. You only need a few supplies: clasp, pliers, crochet hook, gold chain, and string. Thee rope knot style is easy to use and you can make a variety of craft projects including belts, rings, headbands, and necklaces. Click on a tutorial link below to get started:






Tutorial #1 Rope Knotted Necklace

Tutorial #2 Step by Step Make a Cord Necklace

Tutorial #3 Rope Knotted Necklace 


DIY Jewelry: Button Necklaces, Rings, and Bracelets


Make jewelry from vintage buttons, brooches, or charms. Head to the thrift store to find old sewing buttons, or loose buttons in bags. Create a blue button necklace, stylish rings, or pink bracelets. Or add buttons as a pendant onto a necklace or leather bracelet. Get creative and find new ways of making fashion jewelry. Watch the Youtube video and follow the step by step tutorial on button jewelry making: