Winter isn’t over yet. Let’s make these golden snowflake earrings with snowflake acetate pendants with gold findings.

Items used in snowflake earrings:

• Z006136 – 35mm Pearl Acetate Cutout Snowflake Pendant
• CH00998 – 15mm Matte Gold Donut Chain
• A008801 – 5mm Oval Jump Rings
• TC02298 – Gold Filled Front Loop Earring Wire by Tierracast®

Directions:

1. Take two donut links from the chain link.
2. Open jump ring, slide through one hole of donut link and loop of snowflake pendant. Close jump ring
3. Open earwire loop, slide on other hole of donut link and close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

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Our October DIY Black & White Striped Earrings today consists of two components with glue. One of our newer acetate products comes top drilled, which makes the perfect components for our Gold Hook Earrings.

What you’ll need for these pair of DIY striped earrings:

• Z013649 – Black & White Stripe Acetate Kite Shape Top Drilled Pendant
• Z011596 – 23mm Gold Hook Earrings with Half Drill Post
• TL00364 – Loctite Super Glue
  OR
• A015821 – Super New Glue

Directions:

1. Add a small drop of glue inside the top hole of the acetate top drilled pendant.
2. Insert the post/mandrel of the hook earring inside the glued hole.
3. Lay pieces flat to dry.
4. Repeat to make the other earring.

We’re layering and combining some of our favorites in this pair of DIY Jewelry Statement Earrings. It includes acetate components, links, charms and jump rings. These earrings are a bit funky with their multi-color acetate designs. Make them today for funky fall style!

Items used in DIY Jewelry Statement Earrings:

• Z015018 – 15mm Multi Color Acetate
• Z007251 – 30mm Multi Color Acetate
• Y006450 – 12mm Round Disc Drop
• Z010358 – 20mm Quick Links
• TCZ0077 – TierraCast® Ear wire
• A001530 – 8mm Jump ring
• A001529 – 6mm Jump Ring

Directions:

1. Open 8mm jump ring, slide on 30mm acetate charm, a quick link, disc drop and through a hole of the 15mm acetate link. Close jump ring.
2. Open a 6mm jump ring, slide through other hole of 15mm acetate link and close jump ring.
3. Open another 8mm jump ring, slide through 6mm jump ring in step 2 and through ear wire loop. Close jump ring.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

We love the classic black and white themed jewelry. It’s hip and gorgeously elegant all in one. Our pair consists of acetate connectors and enamel components, with of course gold findings! (Shop All Acetate Components)

What you’ll need for Kite Earrings:

• Z013528 – Black & White StripePendant/Connector
• Z015945 (2) – Black Enamel Gold Plated Triangle Charm (Silver Option Y008949)
• Z003693 – Gold Plated Brass Lever Back Earrings (Silver Option Z003692)
• Z007861 – 3mm Gold Jump Ring (Silver Option Z007856)
• Z011522 – 6mm Gold Jump Ring (Silver Option A001529)

Directions:

1. Open 6mm jump ring, slide on enamel charm and acetate connector. Close jump ring.
2. Open 6mm jump ring and slide on other hole of acetate connector and close jump ring.
3. Open 3mm jump ring slide on top 6mm jump ring and earring loop. Close jump ring.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring. Note: You can flip flop the acetate for an asymmetrical look or keep it consistent.

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We are channeling our wild side with these earrings, which consist of paperclip chain and tortoise acetate components.

What you’ll need:

• 26.5mm Jumbo Paper Clip Chain – CH01171 (Silver CH01170)
• 15mm Satin Hamilton Gold Hoop Post Earrings – Y003071 (Silver Y003012)
• 15mm Tortoise Two Hole Coin Connector – Z015021 (Shop other Colors)
• Tortoise Oval Ring Pendant – Z013574 (Shop other Colors)
• 8mm Gold Plated Jump Ring – A011523 (Silver A001530)
• E-6000 – A011455

Directions:

1. On the flat, rimmed side of hoop earring, add a E-6000 to the rim. Gently place the 15mm round acetate connector on the rim, making sure to align the acetate holes with the post vertically. Repeat to other post earring and acetate. Let both pieces dry for a few hours or until glue dries.
2. Gently open paperclip chain to have a link consisting of two links. Before closing the link, slide on oval acetate pendant. Close link.
3. Open jump ring, slide on other chain link and through bottom hole of acetate connector you glued in Step 1.
4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 for other earring.

Your next summer DIY is easy to do when all you need are a few components to make this fabulous Long Straw & Acetate Tassel Necklace.

What you’ll need:

• Woven Straw Ring Pendant/Connector – Z019259
• 6mm Gold Jump Ring – Z011522
• Pearl Acetate Half Circle Pendant/Connector – Z012461
• 3.75 Inch Gold Plated Tassel – A013213
• Gold Plated Adjustable Rollo Chain Necklace Double Slide Clasp – Z010757

Tools you may need:

• Bead Reamer
• Alternative Otion: pointy Round Nose pliers or Awl

Directions:

1. Using the bead reamer or sharp awl, puncture a hole between the outer two rings of the woven straw component. Make another hole directly across the other side of the straw.
2. Open a jump ring, slide on chain tassel loo and through a straw component hole you made in Step 2. Close jump ring.
3. Open another jump ring, slide through other hole of the straw you made in Step 2 and through hole of the acetate (curved side). Close jump ring.
4. Open another jump ring and slide on other hole on acetate and through both of the jump rings of the adjustable necklace chain. Close jump ring.

Today’s Peacock Tassel Necklace consists of some of our favorite products, acetate, chain, charms and tassels. Come make this lovely necklace today!

What you’ll need for necklace:

• Green Flat Tassel – Z011720
• 30mm Multi Color Acetate Connector – Z015040
• 13mm Gold Crescent Charm – Z016768
• Large Oval Gold Chain – A002735
• 2.5mm Gold Rollo Chain – A008183 (2 feet)
• 9mm Gold Jump Ring – A011525
• 6mm Gold Jump Ring – Z011522

Directions:

1. Cut large oval chain to consist of 11 links.
2. Open 9mm jump ring, slide on tassel and through one hole of acetate connector. Close jump ring.
3. Open another 9mm jump ring, slide through other hole of acetate, crescent charm and the middle link of large oval chain you cut in Step One. Close jump ring.
4. Open 6mm jump ring, slide on one end of large oval chain and through one end of rollo chain. Close jump ring.
5. Repeat step 4 to other chain ends. Note: you can chain the length of your necklace by shortening the rollo chain length.

Having some fun in the sun? Whip up these pair of Blue Acetate Hoop Earrings without missing summer.

What you’ll need for Blue Acetate Hoop Earrings:

• Blue Acetate Teardrop with Small Cutout Pendant – Z019911
  Other colors: Z019908/Z019909/Z019910
• 5mm Jump Ring – A001528
  Depending on the hole distance on the acetate is drilled from the edge, you may need size 6mm jump ring. (A001529)
• Hoop Earrings – Z011592

Directions:

1. Open jump ring and slide on teardrop and hoop. Close jump ring.
2. Repeat for other earring.

It’s getting warmer out, so why not plan for a stargazing trip? Let’s get your gear ready with some appropriate star earrings with acetate components. Here are two DIY Starry Acetate Earrings to get you started, from the Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Trend.

Items used in earrings: Z019901, Z016733 (2), A011525 & A014108

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on acetate and inner loop of round hoop. Close jump ring.
2. Open ear wire loop and slide on top loop of round hoop.
3. Repeat for other earring.

Items used in earring: Z019900, Z017165 (2), A001528, A001530, Z015030 & TC02297.

Directions:

1. Open 8mm jump ring, slide on star acetate and inner loop of teardrop hoop. Close jump ring.
2. Open 5mm jump ring, side on top loop of teardrop hoop, through one hole of acetate connector and close loop.
3. Open earwire loop and slide on other hole of acetate connector. Close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Featured in our Trends We Love on Acetate Components, make this pair of Acetate and Chain Tassel Earrings today!

What you’ll need:

• 18mm Grey Acetate Small Diamond Shape Pendant – Z020413
• 6mm Gold Jump Ring – Z011522
• 1.7 Inch Gold Plated Tassel – A013211
• Gold Plated French Wire Earrings – A014108

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on tassel loop and through one hole of acetate connector. Close jump ring.
2. Open another jump ring, slide on other hole of acetate connector and through ear wire loop. Close jump ring.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.

We love mixing up different components in this DIY necklace. We have leather crescents mixed with acetate and silver findings, tied together with soft leather lace.

What you’ll need for necklace:

• 34mm Burgundy Leather Crescent Connector Charm – Y017383
  Try out other colors in Black (Y017382) or Light Brown (Y017384)
• 18mm Acetate Coin Charm – Z007238
• 50mm Antique .999 Fine Silver Plated Large Open Frame Hoop by Nunn Designs – Z008376
• 5.5mm Silver Plated Round Jump Rings – X003062
• 7mm Silver Plated Round Jump Rings – A008807
• Black Deerskin Lace – Z010954

Directions

1. Open 5.5mm jump ring, slide on acetate charm and concave-side hole of leather crescent. Close jump ring.
2. Open another 5.5mm jump ring, slide through other hole of leather crescent. Close jump ring.
3. Open 7mm jump ring, slide through jump ring from Step 2 and close jump ring.
4. Cut deerskin leather lace to 36 inches.
5. Fold leather in half, slide looped end through Large Open Frame Hoop and 7mm jump ring from Step 3. Make a lark’s head knot.
6. Make an overhand knot to both ends of leather together.

It’s still a bit chilly here in Minnesota, so why not chill out with us! We have this cut pair of earrings using one of our newer acetate shape, a snowflake!

What you’ll need:

• 20mm Pearl Acetate Cutout Snowflake Pendant – Z006135
• 6mm Silver-plate Jump Ring – A001529
• Nunn Oval Ear Wires – Z010212

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on acetate snowflake and through ear wire loop. Close jump ring.
2. Repeat for other earring.

We’ve got THREE easy projects using January’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Light Peach. Design jewelry with this lovely hue!

Just Peachy Earrings with Acetate Drops

This pair of earring combines the sparkle of Swarovski crystals with trendy acetate components.

Items used in earrings: SW02308 (6), Z014422, A001495, SB00422 & TCZ0078.

Directions:

1. Open loop of eyepin and slide through earwire loop. Close loop.
2. On eyepin, slide on a seed bead, 3 crystals and seed bead. Make a simple loop. (Make sure loop is big enough to slide over hole of acetate drop.)
3. Open loop, slide on acetate drop and close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Light Peach Chevron Drop Earrings

Items used in earrings: CH00802, SW02308 (6), SW02307 (4), Z016754, A019605 & A019662

Directions:

1. Cut chain with 3 chevron links.
2. On a headpin, slide on a 6mm and 4mm crystal bead. Make a simple loop.
3. Open crystal dangle loop and slide on chevron chain at the point. Close loop.
4. Open eyepin, slide on other end of chevron chain and close loop.
5. On eyepin, slide on a 4mm, 6mm and 4mm crystal. Make a simple loop.
6. Open loop you made in step 5, slide on post earring loop. Close loop.
7. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Peach Crystal Lariat Necklace

Items used in necklace: CH00724 (2′), SW02308 (5), SW02307 (1), X001505, Z010360, A001495, A001493 & A021442.

Directions:

1. Slide end cap to one end of the chain and crimp end cap. Repeat to other end of chain and end cap.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide on loop of one end cap and close loop. On eyepin, slide on a 4mm crystal and make a simple loop. Open loop and slide on quick link and close loop.
3. Open another eyepin loop and slide on other end cap and close loop. One eyepin, slide on 4mm crystal, metal bead and 4mm crystal. Make a simple loop.
4. On a headpin, slide on a 6mm crystal and 4mm crystal. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide on loop you made in step 3. Close loop.

Here are some great DIY jewelry gift ideas for our trendy friend. Our Trendsetter is always wearing the latest fashion and jewelry. She not only wears it, but also influences others to join in on the fad. So try out some of these DIY jewelry with some of our newest products like wood and resin pendant charms, Acetate, Enamel, post earrings, lariat necklaces, adjustable bracelets with sliding clasps and DIY kits are trendy. It will surely be a eyeopener for your Trendsetter friend!

1. Wood and Resin Pendant Necklace
2. Golden Halo Earrings with Swarovski Crystals
3. DIY Jewelry using Enamel Component
4. Tory’s Acetate & Silver Drop Earrings
5. Acetate Fringe Earrings
6. Lariat Gemstones and Tassel Necklace
7. Diakonos Kits

Tory’s pair of earrings are bold and bright. They feature some of our newest products like acetate components, Textured Half Circle Connectors and Swarovski® pearls in a Mulberry color. We just LOVE the tiered look in these earrings and the vibrant colors from the Mulberry complementing the acetate half circle.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• 37x18mm Multi with White Acetate Half Circle Pendant/Connector – Z012457
• 27x15mm Silver Plated Textured Half Circle – Z014989 (2)
• 20x10mm Silver Plated Textured Half Circle – Z016741 (2)
• Sterling Silver Front Loop Earring Wire by Tierracast® – TC02297
• 1 Inch Silver Plated 21 Gauge Headpins with Ball Top – A019691
• Swarovski® 4mm Crystal Mulberry PinkPearl – SW02198 (2)
• 6mm Round Jump Ring – A001529

Directions:

1. On a headpin, slide on a pearl bead and make a simple loop.
2. Open pearl dangle loop and slide on hole from the small half circle (flat side). Close loop.
3. Open a jump ring, slide on other hole from small half circle and the hole from the larger half circle (flat side). Close jump ring.
4. Open another jump ring, slid eon other hole from larger half circle and hole of acetate connecter (flat side). Close jump ring.
5. Open earwire loop, slide on other hole of acetate connector and close loop.
6. Repeat all steps for other earring.