Handcrafted Designer Jewelry

I guess many women would agree when I would say that our look could never be complete when it is not accessorized with the right kind of designer jewelry. Accessories lend that much-needed touch to the entire ensemble, be it a casual or a formal event. Take a look at our much-loved celebrities and you would notice they probably spend a lot of their time deciding each and every accessory that best helps to complete the look. Although there are a plethora of stores that cater to jewelry, many women are keen to own something unique and exquisite as well. In fact, some of the most gorgeous pieces of jewelry were handcrafted and had that exclusive touch to them. Handcrafted designer embellishments is very much in vogue and there are many stores that cater to only such exclusive ornaments. The uniqueness of the jewelry designs makes them the most sought after and besides, being handcrafted, these have a distinct appeal and a different look as well. For those who still prefer handcrafted precious pieces, here are some steps to make designer jewelry in your own home. These steps to make designer handcrafted accessories are bound to add some more stunning pieces to your collection.

How to Make Basic Danglers
You would first need to get some basic headpins and beads of your choice. Always remember to select different proportions for a basic aesthetic balance and colors that complement each other well. Then, with the head of the headpins towards the bottom side, stack the beads onto the headpins in a pattern that most suits your requirements. Leave around 3/8th of the pin exposed on the top area.

Then, hold the beads firmly against the head with one hand and use round nose pliers to grip the headpin on the area just above the last bead. Bend this wire to an angle of 90 degrees. Ensure you get rid of any excess wire. This should leave about 1/4th of the bent portion of this headpin. Then, use the tip of the pliers to grip the end of the pin. Roll this so that it forms a smooth loop. Now, use the pliers to open the ring on an ear clip. Now, hook the beaded headpin to the ear wire. Close the ring again.

How to Make a Beaded Necklace (also serves as a bracelet)
To make this piece that has your own unique designer touch, there are a few things you will need:
4mm garnet beads - One 16-inch strand
Different types of extra accent beads
Pliers
Glue
Corsage pin
Bead board
Seashells/bead tips (2)
Toggle clasp (1)
Scissors
Garnet colored nylon beading cord-size 4 (Look for an attached needle.)

Firstly, you would need to place the garnet beads on the bead board. Then spread them around the board, begin from the 10 inch mark on one side. End at the 10 mark on the other side. Now, get creative and start adding some accent beads in between as a way to cover the spaces in between the previous beads. Avoid symmetry in design; try to make it as creative as possible.

Then, use the nylon thread and make around 2-3 knots. Make one above the other and do this at the end of the cord. Now, you need to thread the free end of the thread through the seashells. These knots will now rest inside the shell. Now, you would need to trim the extra ends of the thread and dab some glue. Then, close the seashell over the knot with the help of some pliers.

You would now need to string the beads in the same manner as you placed them on the board before. Whilst you are stringing the bead, measure the portion as well. You can adjust the beads as per the length required. Measure the entire piece once you have finished stringing the piece and make sure its approximately 20 inches in length. Now it's time to add the other seashell. Face the shell opening to the other side, away from the beads. You would need to tie a loose knot for the remaining portion of the thread. Now, you would also need to insert a corsage pin through the loose knot you have created.

Hold the thread and the corsage pin and tighten the knot. Use the corsage pin to push the knot towards the inside of the seashell. Repeat this procedure. This will ensure you have all the knots on top of each other. Also ensure, both the knots are inside the shell. Use the toggle clasp to complete your piece.

Use these steps to create jewelry at home and dazzle everyone with the beauty of these exquisite pieces.