Necklace and Earring Tutorial
I have another step-by-step tutorial posted at B'Sue Boutiques. This one is titled Fun with Flat Back Crystals and Metal Pendants. Flat back crystals are a quick way to add a burst of color to your jewelry designs.
This tutorial was inspired by looking at photos of my craft show displays and my online shop. I love metals so much that sometimes I don't think about adding any color to my jewelry. An entirely neutral palette can make a drab display!
More Design Ideas
- Minimal Bling: If you're sparkle-shy, you don't need to add this many crystals to a design! Take a look at these Paris earrings. I added just a single crystal to these embossed earrings to give the effect of a starry sky.
- Reversible Pendants: I love reversible jewelry and think it's a great selling point for cost-conscious customers. You could easily create a different design or use a different color scheme on each side of a single pendant.
- Beyond Jewelry: You also don't have to stick with jewelry if you're feeling adventurous. I've seen designers add these crystals to sunglasses, Christmas ornaments, shoes, lamps, journal covers, and even an ordinary office stapler! (If you do add them to a useful object, just be sure that you don't cover hinges, switches, or other needed working parts.) I've also added crystals to ribbon for gift wrapping.
This Thursday, we'll be revealing what folks made in the Tiny Tin Challenge. See you then!