Infinity Necklaces

A new crafting love of mine is making jewelry. I have recently taught myself how to hand-stamp metal and to hand-wire wrap pearls and crystals. These new skills along with a little creativity make it so fun and easy to create my own jewelry.

The style of necklaces that I just love right now have pearls, hand-stamped letters, and my biggest love-infinity symbols. The supplies I need to make my own jewelry are minimal (not including hand-stamped metal). To make simple chain necklaces, I basically need a couple of small pliers (confiscated some from my husband), a few headpins, pearls/crystals with holes, chain, clasps, jump rings and any other trinkets that you like. Most of these items come in a pack, so I buy them once and have enough to last for a while.

I purchase most of my jewelry supplies at the local craft store. I like to see the items in person before I buy them. I have also purchased items online (Amazon and Etsy) when I can't find what I'm looking for in the store. Online is usually cheaper.

Here are my most recent necklaces!

Infinity Pearl Lariat Necklace

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Supplies:
Pearls
Headpins
Metal Chain (16 in.)
Clasps
Jump Rings
Infinity Symbol
Needle nose pliers (2)

To learn how to hand-wire wrap pearls and crystals see this video.
(Step-by-step tutorial coming soon.)

Infinity Off-Set Necklace with Initial Leaves

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Supplies:
Hand-stamped Leaves
Metal Chain (14 in.)
Clasps
Jump Rings
Infinity Symbol
Needle nose pliers (2)

To learn how to hand-stamp metal see this video. 
(Future post on my hand-stamped jewelry.)

I hope you are excited to start making your own jewelry. Check back soon for step-by-step tutorials on how I made these two beautiful necklaces.

For more video tutorials, I highly recommend www.beaducation.com and www.youtube.com.

Happy Crafting!