Crafts Unleashed

Lucky Charm Memory Wire Bracelet

I am not exactly Irish, but living in a community where I am surrounded by those that are, I pretty much just pretend to be once a year.  To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to its fullest, I feel obligated to jump on the bandwagon (plus, it’s just plain fun!) Obviously the first pre-requisite for St. Patty’s [...]

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Suede and Chain Macrame Knot Bracelets: 2 Ways

Sometimes, when you are creating a new piece of jewelry from a design in your head, the first version looks nice… but then, weeks later, you think of a design that would be even better. That’s exactly what happened with this chain and macrame knot bracelet. I liked the way it turned out, but after [...]

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Easy DIY: Leather and Chain “Braid” Wrap Bracelet

One of the things I love the most about jewelry making is that it can be as easy–or as involved–as you want. Inspired by the many different versions of DIY wrap bracelets that are making the rounds, I set out to make my own with leftover chain and natural leather for an interesting contrast.  How [...]

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Crystal Pearl Prayer Bracelet

This week is Jewelry Week here on Crafts Unleashed! We will be showing 5 beautiful jewelry projects that were originally featured in our downloadable Jewelry eBook, available by clicking HERE. Crystal Pearl Prayer Bracelet by Jenny Barnett Rohrs of CraftTestDummies.com First Communion and Confirmation are very special events, and you can make this lovely bracelet for [...]

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Memory Wire Bracelet and Earrings

This week is Jewelry Week here on Crafts Unleashed! We will be showing 5 beautiful jewelry projects that were originally featured in our downloadable Jewelry eBook, available by clicking HERE. Memory Wire Bracelet and Earrings by Vicki O’Dell…The Creative Goddess at  http://www.vickiodell.com/  Supplies for the bracelet: 4-coil Memory Wire Bracelet   4mm Iridescent Aqua Beads - 2 Packs [...]

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Caged Bead Bracelet

Here is an easy wire wrapping technique that can be used to dress up almost any kind of bead. It works particularly well on larger round beads. Materials Needed: • (8/10) 10 mm Round Beads • (1) roll 18 ga. Copper Wire • (2”) 16 ga. Copper Wire • (1) 4 mm Copper Jump Ring [...]

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