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Here are eight really quick and very, very easy
jewelry making projects. The only tools required are some fingers,
thumbs and occasionally a pair of bent chain nose pliers. If it
happens that all your fingers are thumbs, don't give up. A few of
these projects are even suitable for someone who is all thumbs.
1. 10 Minute Post Earring using Snap Fit Settings. Choose any gemstone or CZ and select a pair of post findings that support the same diameter gemstone. (If you have an 8mm gemstone, choose an ear post finding that supports 8mm.) The easiest way to set these stones is to place them upside down on a cutting board and use a pair of chain nose pliers to help push the finding onto the stone as shown in the center, below. Use an ear clutch to finish the project. Please select here to view our video on how to make these gemstone snap-fit earrings.
Parts Required: Please note that very rarely, the prongs in a snap type setting can be bent during shipping. This doesn't happen often, but it has happened. If this happens, in almost all cases, the prongs can be easily bent back into shape. If you have a pair of chain nose pliers, this is the preferred tool to use to straighten the prongs. If you don't have pliers, your fingers will work. Our 10 minute jewelry making projects for beginners continue on the next page, Page 7. |
