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DIY Beyond Easy Chain Tassel and Bead Necklace Tutorial from Mich L. in L.A. here. I like this tutorial for beginners because you need NO TOOLS and NO FINDINGS. Just chain, beads and cord - it’s that simple.
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truebluemeandyou:
A Guide to Jewelry Chain Types from Design Thrift here. For better resolution go to the link. This is one of my favorite “new to me” blogs.
i’m sorry, but i think the ‘rape chain’ needs a new name….
truebluemeandyou: To clear things up once and for all, on the infographic it is written as ROPE CHAIN - NOT RAPE CHAIN. The P curls back and makes the “O” look kind of like an “A”, but if you look at the other “As” in the post they are very different.
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DIY Easy Ariel Gordon Inspired Silk Curb Friendship Bracelet Tutorial from Thanks, I Made It here. This is a really easy DIY with an easy to follow tutorial. You can usually find silk cording at your local craft or beading store. Top Photo: $107 Ariel Gordon Silk Curb Bracelet here, Bottom Photo: DIY by Thanks, I Made It.
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DIY Easy Wrapped Chain Hoop Earrings Tutorial from Smart N Snazzy here. These are really cheap and easy to make with so many variations possible. Lia used lightweight chain as to not tear your earlobes to pieces (I don’t post many earring DIYs because the earrings look way to heavy to actually wear).