Our Mixed Moons Leather Bracelet with adjustable sliding clasp tutorial today is dedicated to the celestial phenomenon of two Full moons this October. The first was on Oct 1st and the second is on an ominous Halloween night! Make this fun bracelet for a spooky holiday or for the next full moon on Halloween, which wont be for another 19 years.

What you’ll need for the Mixed Moon Leather Bracelet with adjustable sliding clasp:

• Z019103 – 1.5mm Leather cord
• Z019982 (2) – Antique Silver Coin Slider
• Z019983 – Satin Gold Coin Slider
• Z019986 (2) – Rectangular End
• Z012153 – Adjustable Wheat Chain Bracelet Sliding Clasp
• A015821 – Super New Glue

Directions:

1. Cut 4 pieces of leather at 4 inches each.
2. Add a small drop of glue inside the rectangular end. Insert all four ends of leather inside the end. Let it dry for a minute before going to step 3.
3. Slide on the 3 Coin Sliders, Silver, Gold and Silver. Now, make sure other ends of the leather are straight, cut if necessary. Add a small drop of glue to the other rectangular end, insert leather ends inside the rectangular end. Let it dry for a minute before going to step 4.
4. Remove both jump rings from adjustable slider clasp. Set jump rings aside. Trim 1-2 inches off both chains, depending on your wrist size.
5. Slide jump ring back onto the slider chain end and loop of a rectangular end, close jump ring. Repeat on other side.

Our easy project today will be using beautiful Swarovski crystals and satin Adjustable bracelet.

Items used in bracelet:

• SW01976 – Swarovski® 29mm Crystal Navette Sew-On Stone
• TC02347 (2) – 8mm Oval Jump Ring by TierraCast
• Z014807 – Black Twisted Satin Adjustable Bracelet Sliding Clasp

Directions:

1. Open a jump ring, slide on one side of the crystal link and through one ring on sliding clasp. Close jump ring.
2. Repeat with other jump ring and ring of sliding clasp.

Let’s take out some Delica seed beads and make this fun colorblock necklace with Griffin silk cord.

What you’ll need for necklace:

• 11/0 Delica Seed Beads – Use a variety of colors!
  Items used in necklace: SB00141, SB02339, SB00229, SB00259
• Size 4 Silk Cord – Make sure it is a No. 4 size
  Item used in necklace: A006574

Get all the components for this project here

Directions:

1. Unravel silk cord from its card and straighten out the cord with water. (Check out Blog as an example HERE)
2. Make a knot at the end of the silk cord.
3. Slide on 4 delicas and make another knot, close to the last delica.
4. Slide on a delica bead. (This will act as your slider piece at the end).
5. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 1st delica beads.
6. Alternate the 1st and 2nd delicas 5-6 times.
7. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 2nd delica beads.
8. Alternate the 2nd and 3rd delicas 5-6 times.
9. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 3rd delica beads.
10. Alternate the 3rd and 4th delicas 5-6 times.
11. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 4th delica beads.
12. Alternate the 3rd and 4th delicas 5-6 times.
13. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 3rd delica beads.
14. Alternate the 2nd and 3rd delicas 5-6 times.
15. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 2nd delica beads.
16. Alternate the 1st and 2nd delicas 5-6 times.
17. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 1st delica beads.
18. slide needle through delica you added in step 4. You’re going to make a loop, so feed needle through the side that has the silk cord end.
19. Put necklace on to determine the length you would like your necklace. Necklace in sample is 38″ long. It can be adjusted to be shorter too.
20. Make a knot at the other cord end. Slide on 4 delicas and make another knot close to the last delica. Cut off excess silk cord.

Today’s project is perfect for Summer because it’s delicate and minimalistic; the right kind of jewelry to not outshine your summer style! Made with only two products, Griffin silk cord (No. 4 cord) and Miyuki 11/0 Delica mix, this project is easy to make for a lazy summer day.

What you’ll need:

• Griffin silk cord (No. 4 cord) – Item used in necklace A006569
• Miyuki 11/0 Delica mix – Item used in necklace SB03797

Tools needed:

• Thin tipped, needle nose pliers
• OR you can use thin tweezers to make the knots.

Get all the components for this project here

Directions:

1. Unravel your Griffin cord and straighten/smooth the strands to remove kink. (Refer to Silk Cord Blog)
2. Make a knot at the end of your silk cord, leaving a 1/4 tail. Sew on 4 delica seed beads.
3. Make a knot 4 inches from the first knot you made. Sew on 8 delicas and make another knot close to the end of your delicas.
4. Make a knot about 1/2″ from the previous knot. Sew on 8 delicas and make another knot close to the end of your delicas.
5. Repeat step 4 until you have about 5-6 inches left of your Griffin cord.
6. Sew through the last delica that you added in the beginning (Step 2). this will act as your slider and create your necklace loop. Pick 3 more delicas and make a knot at the end of your Griffin cord, 1/4″ from to the needle. Cut off needle.

You can wear this wrapped around your necklace two times or wear it as a wrap-around bracelet, using the slider piece to adjust.

You can also shorten the pattern to alter the length of your necklace.

Need a fun necklace to complement your summer? Why not try this DIY necklace with Hexagon Straw/Rattan component and thread bead!

Things you’ll need for necklace:

• Hexagon Rattan Straw Component – Z017901
• 3 Inch Gold Plated Headpin – A019680
• Brown Thread Wrap Oval Bead – Z017910
• 6mm Bead Aligner – TC00971 (2)
• Shiny Gold Hammered Disc Connector Charm – Y008224
• 8mm Gold Plated Jump Ring – A011523
• 6mm Gold Plated Jump Ring – Z011522
• Gold Plated Adjustable Rollo Chain Necklace Double Slide Clasp – Z010757

Directions:

1. Slide on a headpin a bead aligner, thread bead and another bead aligner. Make a simple loop, but make it large to slide on straw connector. About 8-10mm around.
2. Taking a Bead Reamer, one side of your round nose pliers or an awl, poke a hole on your rattan at one tip between the first and second outer layer. Repeat to opposite end of your rattan.
3. Open bead thread dangle loop and slide through one hole you made in Step 2. Close loop.
4. Open 8mm jump ring, slide on other hole on rattan connector and through one hole of disc connector. Close jump ring.
5. Open 6mm jump ring, slide through other hole of disc connector and through both rings on adjustable necklace clasp. Close jump ring.

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.

We have got a super simple, anyone-can-do DIY bracelet. You only need two components and know to open a jump ring.

Here is what you’ll need:

• Adjustable Bracelet Sliding Clasp – Item used Z012151 (Gold Z012152)
• Enamel Connector – Item used Y009708 (Gold Z016188)
  You can use other Enamel Connectors!

Directions:

1. Open one jump ring on sliding clasp and slide on one loop of enamel connector. Close jump ring.
2. Open other jump ring and slide on other loop of enamel connector. Close jump ring.

Hashing out our love for our newer paperclip chain, we’ve make a simple bracelet with dainty charms and adjustable with a sliding clasp.

What you’ll need:

• 8.4mm Paper Clip Chain – CH01158 (Rhodium – CH01156)
• 4mm Jump Ring – A011517 (Silver – Z011500)
• Charms – Z005245, TC01163, TC01904 (Rhodium/Silver – Z005244, TC00418, TC00056)
• Adjustable Sliding Clasp – Z012178 (Rhodium – Z012150)

Directions:

1. Cut paper clip to chain to consist of 15 links (6 inches).
2. Open ring on star charm, slide through middle chain link and close ring.
3. Open jump ring, slide through link two links right from the middle link and slide on moon charm. Close jump ring.
4. Open jump ring, slide through link two from the left side of the middle link and slide on heart charm. Close jump ring.
5. Open jump ring from sliding clasp and attach to either ends of the paper clip chain. Close jump ring. Repeat on other end. NOTE: If adjustable clasp is too long, trim chain on each side 1-2 inches.

Take a trip to Austria for this month’s destination. Find out how majestic and traditional this country is from its humble villages to intricate architecture to the majestic mountain. Plus, venture the cool hues Swarovski suggests to inspire your Austria trip along with a DIY jewelry project for you to try.

Austria

Austria may be one of Europe’s smallest countries, but it is also one of the most popular destinations in the world. Whether you’re traversing across its drawbridges or hiking up the Alps, the region’s roaring waters and crisp mountain air will greet you as if you were home. The inspiration of these pieces is derived from a multitude of Austria’s most iconic wonders — deep valleys, vast farmland, whimsical woodlands, raging rivers, and of course, its majestic mountains.

Here are some fun facts:

• Swarovski Kristallwelten or Swarovski Crystal World is located in Austria – featuring a garden, sculptures and playground!
• “Sound of Music” was filmed and set in Salzburg, Austria.
• Many of the Classical music icons were born and lived in Austria, such as Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, Schubert, and others.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Austria
• The first zoo was established here.

Austria – Swarovski Colors

Swarovski Create Your Style, has selected three colors to depict the majestic sites of Austria:

• Crystal Clear
• Crystal Clear AB
• Denim Blue

Austria Inspired DIY Jewelry

Using a variation of round and bicone beads in the three colors, we made a chain link necklace by making wrapped loop links. Refer to our Wire Wrapped blog post on a visual tutorial.

What you’ll need:

• 22 or 24 Gauge Wire – Item used AW00025
• 11/0 Galvanized Gold Seed Bead – SB00423
• 4-8mm Round Crystal Beads (Get Suggested Qty of 6/each) – SW00514, SW00515, SW00516, SW00001, SW00002, SW00003, SW00005, SW00006 & SWZ0007.
• 4-8mm Bicone Crystal Beads (Get Suggested Qty of 6/each) – SW00401, SW00504, SW00102, SW00103, SW00104 & SW00105.
• Bracelet Sliding Clasp – Z012152
• Diamond/Charm Connector – Z016366

Directions:

1. Make a wrapped loop to one end of a 2-3 inch piece of wire. Slide on a seed bead, crystal and seed bead. Make another wrapped loop.
2. Create another wrapped loop while sliding on link you made in step 1 before completing the loop. Slide on a seed bead, crystal and seed bead. Make another wrapped loop.
3. Repeat step 2 with various different of crystals to create 7-10 links. With the last link wrapped loop, slide on the diamond link before completing the wrapped loop.
4. Make next set of wrapped beaded links, linking the diamond link in Step 3.
5. Repeat to your desired length. We made a length of 28 inches.
6. Open jump ring of the bracelet sliding clasp and link each end of your beaded links to clasp.

As an alternative, you can use 20 gauge wire and make simple loops to create your beaded links.

Todays tutorial is about being easy make and easy to wear, especially when it’s adjustable! Our bracelet not only features one of our newer items, the satin adjustable bracelet, but we highlight the bracelet with it’s focal bead, a Rhinestone Pave Embellished Turquoise Coin Bead (Z003039). Get them in Red Coral (Z003040) or Pearl (Z003029).

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Rhinestone Pave Embellished Turquoise Coin Bead – Z003039
  Also in Red Coral (Z003040) or Pearl (Z003029).
• 1.5″ Silver-Plated Eyepin – A019626
• Black Twisted Satin Adjustable Bracelet Sliding Clasp – Z014807
  Also Satin in Wine Red (Z014826), Navy Blue (Z014832) or Green (Z014852).

Directions:

1. On an eyepin, slide on pavé bead and make a simple loop.
2. Open loop, slide one loop of satin bracelet end. Close loop.
3. Repeat step 2 to other end of bead loop.

2020 is all about necklaces and the trend of The Neck Mess. We have an easy DIY lariat necklace you can make and layer up it!

The Neck Mess is a new trend about layering a mix-match of necklaces. Mix up different chains and textures. Even mix up different metals like gold and rose gold; gold and silver; brass and gold. While keeping the necklaces itself dainty with a simple charm or link of chain, makes for easy layering and a whole lot of neck mess! Like our easy DIY Golden Lariat and Enamel Charm.

Here is what you’ll need to make DIY Lariat:

• 2mm Gold Plated Petite Cable Chain with Soldered Links – CH00721 – 3 feet (Silver CH00720)
• 15mm Black Enamel Gold Plated Drop Charm – Z015973 (Turquoise Z015952, White Z016957, Coral Z015955 – also available in silver)
• 4x5mm Gold Plated Slide on Clasp with Hole for Jump Ring – Z010769 (Silver Z010759)
• 4mm Gold Plated 24 Gauge Oval Jump Ring – Z001662 (Silver Z001661)

Directions:

1. Open jump ring and slide jump ring through the hole on the side of the slide on clasp. Slide jump ring towards the top opening of the slide on clasp. Slide on one end of your chain and close jump ring.
2. Using a thin piece of an inch wire, slide on other end of chain to the middle and fold needle in half to create a makeshift needle.
3. Slide both ends of the ‘makeshift needle’ through the slide on clasp. Grasp the ‘needle once it pokes through the other side with your fingers or flat pliers.
4. Open another jump ring, slide through loose chain end and enamel charm. Close jump ring.

We’ve got TWO easy projects using February’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Light Peach. Design jewelry with this passionate hue!

Indian Pink Gold Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: SW00246, SW00233 (2), SW00232 (4), WR00126, Z011893 OR Z012152.

Directions:

1. Cut a half coil of memory wire with memory wire cutters.
2. Wrap a loop or coil one end of the memory wire with memory wire finishing pliers. Slide on the memory wire: TWO 4mm crystal, 6mm crystal, 8mm crystal, 6mm crystal and TWO 4mm crystal. Cut memory wire end, leaving 3/4 inch end. Coil or make a simple loop to that end with memory wire finishing pliers.
   (NOTE: You can substitute 20-gauge gold-colored wire for the memory wire in Steps 1 and 2.)
3. Open a jump ring from adjustable bracelet and slide on one end of crystal link. Close jump ring.
4. Repeat to other end of link and adjustable bracelet.

Pink Bali Tassel Earrings

Items used in earrings: SW00246 (2), SW00233 (2), A002413, A003563, SB00422, A019612, Z013681 & A021468.

Directions:

1. Open jump ring and slide on tassel and eyepin loop. Close jump ring.
2. Slide the following onto the eyepin and make a simple loop:
   seed bead, 8mm crystal, bali spacer, 6mm crystal and seed bead.
3. Open crystal dangle loop and slide through an other ring of the flower spacer bead. Close loop.
4. Open earwire loop and slide on ring opposite of where you added your crystal dangle. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Adjustable jewelry really gives a new meaning to One Size Fits All. Our NEW slide clasps will give you the ability to customize your own adjustable jewelry.

This blog will cover the two types of clasps and compatible chain, perfect for making adjustable jewelry. Plus, a tip on how to get your chain through the slide clasps.

Slider Clasp and Slide on Clasp

We have two types of slider clasps.

1. Two Hole Slider Clasp: This will allow chain to run through the holes parallel to each other.
   (Item#: Z011948, Z011951, Z011952)

      2. Slide on Clasp with Hole for Jump Ring: This clasp has a hole on the side that you can attach a jump ring and chain. You will typically use two Slide on Clasp, two pieces of chain and two jump rings. The chain will run parallel and in opposite directions.

(Item#: Z010758, Z010759, Z010769)

It’s best to use size 4mm oval or round jump ring: A002413, A011517, Z001661, Z001662.

Compatible Chain

The best chain to use with these slider clasps are small dainty chains between 1.8mm and 2.2mm in size. The following chains will work with the slider clasps:

• A008135 / CH01090 / CH01194 – 2mm Rollo Chain
• CH00533 / CH00532 – 2.2mm Soldered Cable Chain
• A008118 – 2.2mm Silver Plated Ornate Chain
• A008131 /A008132 – 7mm Bar Chain

However, we would recommend using the Two Hole Sider Clasps with 2mm Rollo Chain and 2.2mm Soldered Cable Chain. And all chain recommendations can be used with the Slide on Clasp with Hole for Jump Ring.

Chain and Clasp Tip

There is a silicone ring inside each hole of the slider clasp. This allows the chain to slide and make your jewelry adjustable. To get your chain through, we have two suggestions for you:

• Use a 2 inch piece of wire and make a small loop at one end and attach your chain to the loop. Use this makeshift needle to sew through hole clasp, and pull your chain through.
• Or if you are using a very thin wire, fold your 2 inch piece of wire in half, slide your chain end through to the middle section of the wire and use both end of the wire to sew through hole clasp.