Category Archives: Tutorials

My weekly free tutorial on making jewelry.

How to Make a Ring

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this video we are going to make a Polymer Clay “doughnut” ring with an open shank. There are three videos in this project and we cover the following subjects: 1. Building a ring shank – how to size … Continue reading →

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How to make Tube Rivets

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this video I show you how to create Tube rivets.

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How to make Flush or Invisible Rivets

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Nancy LT Hamilton

How to make flush or invisible rivets.

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How to make Decorative (or fancy) Rivets

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Nancy LT Hamilton

Fancy Rivets – In this video I discuss how to create different types of rivet heads. One omission: I forgot to mention – to clean up round rivets after they get smashed by riveting the back side – use a cup bur, … Continue reading →

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Basic Riveting 101

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this jewelry tutorial I will show you how to do basic riveting for jewelry. Here’s the link to the Drill Bit Chart. Note: We’ve uploaded the videos up to 720p resolution so watch the highest quality that your internet … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Tutorial #1: How to make a hook and eye clasp

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this jewelry tutorial I will show you how to make a hook and eye clasp for your jewelry. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. Thanks for watching!