How To: Make Simple Dangle Earrings

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You’re probably wondering why an online, handmade jewelry shop like Debbie Renee Jewelry would be showing you how to make some of their earrings, right?  I mean, if you can just make them yourself, why do you need us?

For starters, we love making jewelry and would like to impart to the world some of our creative skills.  Also, we figure it would be nice for our customers to understand the work that goes in to making our handmade beaded jewelry!

Here is what we’re going to show you how to make:  The Royal Purple Dangles (Buy them here!)

These handmade dangle earrings combine real shell beads, cute iridescent glass beads and metal crown charms.  While you will find this product to be pretty simple in structure, you will find as your make your own jewelry that the most difficult part is choosing what to make, from the colors to the design scheme to the supplies.

Before we start… here is what you will need:

1. Needle Nose Pliers:  This will depend on personal preference, but you can either choose needle nose pliers or flat nose pliers for this jewelry project.  The flat nose pliers are handy for closing wire and more heavy-duty tasks, but I prefer the needle nose pliers for most projects.
2. Round Nose Pliers:  The round nose pliers are ideal for jewelry making.  They help create loops when making handmade beaded jewelry.  They are necessary for almost every jewelry project you will undertake.
3. Wire Cutters:  The wire cutters will help shorten the ends of eye and head pins before you need to connect your bead to a chain, charm, etc.  These are also essential in nearly every handmade jewelry project.

Those are the tools that you will need for this project, now I will discuss the supplies you will need!

1. Eye Pins: Eye pins are used to thread beads and attach them to beaded chains, or in this case, to our crown charm.  They come in a variety of metals and colors, but always have a loop on one end.
2. Head Pins:  Head pins cannot make beaded chains like eye pins can.  They are used to create dangles or drops, such as the purple drop beads in our handmade earrings project.
3. Earring Wires:  The earring wires we will use for this project are called fish-hook wires, and are the most common type of ear hooks.
4. Beads and Charms:  For this project, you will need two focal piece charms (like our crown charms… these can also be larger and fancier beads if you prefer) two accent beads for placing above the focal piece, and two dangle beads that will complete the look.
5. Jump Rings: You may also need jump rings in your project, depending on your design.  These rings are taken apart by using two sets of pliers, such as needle nose and round nose, to pull either side of the ring apart at its opening (see picture).

All of these items can be find at any craft store, such as Joann’s, Michaels or Hobby Lobby.  Feel free to use your creative genius to pick out a great design!

Now we will begin with our project:

Step #1:

• Set aside your accent beads (that will go above your focal piece), two eye pins and your two earring wires.
• Thread one of the beads through one of the eye pins.
• Then, select an area about 1/4”-1/2” above the bead to cut the eye pin with your wire cutters.  The key to this step is to leave enough room on the eye pin above the bead to be able to make a loop with your round nose pliers.
• Once you’ve decided how much extra pin to cut off, cut the extra off (IF NEEDED).  Then, using your round nose pliers, bend the remaining eye pin above the bead into a 90 degree angle, so it is perpendicular to the rest of the pin. (The picture on the right does not include this step, but this really helps your loop be straight and even with its mirror loop at the bottom.)
• Once you’ve done this, use your round nose pliers to turn the top of your pin into a loop, just as the bottom of your eye pin looks.  When you do this, make sure you choose a spot on your pliers that is wide enough to make a perfect loop.
• Once you made the loop, be sure to leave it open a slight amount.  Then, take one of your fish-hook earring wires and place the loop at the bottom of the hook on to your open loop.  Once you’re done with that, close the loop your bead is on with either your round nose or needle nose pliers.  Make sure it is secure!
• Repeat with second bead, eye pin and ear wire.

Step #2:

• If your focal piece is a metal charm (like our crown charm), continue with this step.  If your focal piece is a large bead (or any piece that can be beaded like any normal bead) repeat step one with two eye pins and your focal piece.  Once you’ve beaded your focal piece, thread it onto the end of your accent bead (like in step one when you threaded it onto an earring wire).
• Set aside your focal pieces and some jump rings.
• In some cases, as with our crown charm, you will not need jump rings at all! Simple open up the bottom look of your accent bead using your round nose pliers.  Then, slip on your charm.  Close up the loop to complete this step.  If your charm is larger than our crown or otherwise needs a jump ring to connect it, continue on with this step.
• Open up a jump ring (as seen in the picture above) and slip on your metal charm.  Then, slip on the bottom loop that your accent bead is threaded on.  Once both are attached to the ring, close the jump ring by reversing the opening movement.  Be sure the closed ends are even!
• Your focal piece should be successfully connected!  If your charm hangs crooked, try adding another jump ring to your connection to manipulate the way it hangs.  Then, repeat with your second set of supplies.

Step #3:

• Now we’re going to use the skill we learned in step one, but substituting a head pin for an eye pin.
• Set aside two head pins and your dangle beads.
• Take one head pin and thread your bead on.
• Next, proceed as in step one by trimming, bending, and making a loop with the head pin.
• Attach your dangle to your metal charm.  You may need to use a jump ring for this!
• Next, close the loop, secure it with some pressure from your needle nose pliers, and you’re done!

Now that you’ve learned this simple style of earrings, you can go on to create more custom designs.  Stay tuned for more tips on making jewelry from Debbie Renee.

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Debbie Renee Sells Handmade Jewelry at Local Market

As some of you may know, Debbie Renee runs her handmade jewelry business out of the city of Logan in the heart of Northern Utah.  Every Saturday of the summer, local merchants and shoppers gather to sell and buy handmade items at the farmer’s market.  A great variety of handmade jewelry, homemade baked goods and other shops are perused by Logan residents.  This market is such a great opportunity to enjoy the endeavors of others and to build community relationships.

Due to the rainy June Utah has been having, Debbie Renee Jewelry has been absent from the market for the past 4 weeks!  However, with the final arrival of summer weather, Debbie Renee was back selling her handmade jewelry designs on June 27th… which also happens to be her birthday!

Debbie Renee Jewelry was one of 17 handmade jewelry stands at this week’s market.  However, it was clear that Debbie Renee’s designs appealed to widest arrangement of customers as the day went on.

Here are some of the top selling products from the June 27th market:

• Handmade stretch bracelets
• Peace sign necklaces
• Handmade bead and wire Flower Necklaces
• Bedazzled flower rings
• Handmade beaded necklaces
• Dangle Earrings

Here are some of the handmade earrings that were sold at the farmer’s market in Logan, UT: The Heart and Butterfly Dangle Earrings.

As the summer wears on, Debbie Renee will continue to sell her handmade jewelry on Etsy and at the local farmer’s market.  Make sure you order your favorites before the supply runs out!

Funky Jewelry: Beads, Wire, and Peace Signs

Here are some of the most unique Debbie Renee Jewelry creations: bead and wire collage necklaces. They are created with an eclectic feel by meshing colorful beads and charms with wire through shaped pendants.  Each piece is one of a kind, and it will bring compliments (and stares) wherever you go.  There is limitless interest in these necklaces because of the creativity and care that went into creating each one.  Make these your signature piece!  Dress it up or dress it down.

And don’t forget, that this week only (April 30-May 7) when you buy one necklace, you get a free bracelet of your choice!  Now limits, and now restrictions.  Just free jewelry.

Debbie Renee Jewelry collage necklace: made with lots of chunky funky beads, charms and wire designs to excite and delight. …Was that too much?

Shop for Handmade Jewelry in the Debbie Renee Jewelry Blog

The Debbie Renee Jewelry blog is really coming along, and there are several new features that we would like to outline today:

Shop by price: Our customers now have the ability to browse through listings right here in the Debbie Renee Jewelry blog by price and type.  Just check out the link hierarchy below to find just what you are looking for.

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  • Earrings

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Picture Archives:  Another useful feature of the Debbie Renee Jewelry site is the picture archive of bracelets, necklaces and earrings.  We have sorted them out so that the newest creations are available for you to peruse at your leisure.  Check them out now!

• Debbie Renee Necklaces: Picture Archive

• Debbie Renee Bracelets: Picture Archive

• Debbie Renee Earrings:  Picture Archive

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Fun Summer Beaded Bracelets for $4.50 by Debbie Renee

These handmade bracelets are perfect for summer time.

Made of high quality acrylic, glass and other decorative beads, these stretchy bracelets are a hit:

Visit the Debbie Renee Jewelry Shop NOW… on Etsy.

Handmade Chunky Wire Flower Necklaces by Debbie Renee

My most unique creation, by far, are these bead and wire flower pendant necklaces.  They are a very special design, and have basically become my trademark!

Here is the Crystal clear and pearl flower petals necklace by Debbie Renee Jewelry:

I was inspired by some Pandora jewelry creations to create my flower design.  What Pandora did was just a circle of beads rather than a flower shape.  Each handmade necklace is hand shaped, so each one is unique in design and style.  I also take custom orders!  If you have seen a flower that you absolutely LOVED but it sold, I can recreate them and even include custom colors of your choice.  This is a service that many bigger names don’t bother offering.

Please check out all of my handmade jewelry creations for sale in my Etsy shop!

Handmade (and soldered) Tiny ShadowBox Necklaces on Etsy

Every one of these new necklaces are completely handmade.  What you see below is the result of hours of handcrafted jewelry making and creativity.

Each pendant measure 1” square and hangs from a 24” chain.  They are accented with hanging beads and charms as well.  Each pendant is a mirror on the reverse side!

These shadowbox necklaces are each unique in color, style and design.  Each color design you see in the pendants are handpainted and accented with small metal charms and beads.  Each chain is also unique to each individual pendant.

Tiny glass shadowbox necklace (peace): colorful peace sign design. Bring on the peace and love baby!

Tiny glass shadowbox necklace in blues: be true to your blue side… swirling blue paint design accented with multi-colored beads and metal accents.

Tiny glass shadowbox necklace in black and white: simple and sophisticated black and white design, perfect with any outfit!

Tiny glass shadowbox necklace in greens: green tones accented with swirling metal pieces and beads.

Tiny glass shadowbox necklace (flower): colorful flower design in purples, blues and yellows.

Tiny glass shadowbox necklace in amber: small swirl metal charms inside the handpainted box.

Tiny glass shadowbox necklace in fuschia: tiny mirror insert on front, accented with small white beads and hanging beaded and metal charms.

Tiny glass shadowbox necklace in purple: accented with a peace sign charm, small beads and other metal accents.

Tiny glass shadowbox necklace in yellow: topped with beveled glass.  Accented with round circled chain.

Chill Out! It’s Time for Some Peace and Love…

Seriously people… life is stressful enough as it is.  Everyone could use a little more peace in their life.

This is why I have created a whole line of super fun colorful jewelry pieces with silver Peace Signs!  These pieces will be bring you peace (sorry, couldn’t help it.)

Here are the Purple Jewel Peace Earrings:  They are super shiny and fun.

Next are the Fun Peace Dangle Earrings:  Orange glass, multi colored can glass, and blue crystal beads atop a PEACE charm.

See the rest of the Peace Sign Earrings.

This is the Colorful PEACE necklace: 28″ necklace strung with lots of colorful, fun and unique beads. Pendant is peace charm, with red ring.

Here is the unique Pink Orange Yellow Swirls Peace Necklace:  Round glass necklace is handpainted in enamel, and sprinkled with seed beads, highlighted by a silver peace charm. Beveled glass and mirror, hand soldered, it looks like a small shadowbox. Pendant hangs from 24″ silver chain. Reverse side is a mirror.

And finally, here is one of the many different Colorful Peace Bracelets:  We have 5 unique designs in this bracelet available.  Colorful ceramic beads are accented by interesting metal beads and PEACE charm. Strung on a double strand of clear elastic.

All in all, these unique pieces are colorful and unique.  Don’t forget that each piece is Debbie Renee Handmade Jewelry.

Here is our final message: PEACE AND LOVE!  Ha.

Flower Charm Necklaces on Etsy

Attention all jewelry lovers!!! (Especially all Handmade Jewelry lovers…) These handmade flower charm necklaces are increasing in popularity and are becoming Debbie Renee Jewelry’s trademark item.
Each flower is different in color, shape and design, and each are featured on the Debbie Renee Jewelry Etsy Page. These handmade flower necklaces are made with colored, metallic wire and real glass beads. We cannot get enough of these little guys!!! They are so darn cute and are selling out fast. Each flower necklace is placed on a 17” chunky chain. Each chain is different!!! Also, each necklace has a unique front clasp and each of those are unique to each flower. Each handmade necklace requires great attention to detail and creativity. We hope that you all enjoy our little jewelry garden… we sure love creating it!

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Beautiful New Handmade Flower Necklace with Glass Beads

These handmade flower necklaces are some of the most original items that you will find on Etsy today.

The flowers are handcrafted with glass beads and colorful metallic wiring. The chunky chains add interest to the unique design of the necklace. These designs are original to Debbie Renee Jewelry.

Going on now… buy one of these handmade wire and bead flower necklaces and get free shipping! What a deal! Or should I say steal…