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DIY Tassel Jewelry

This Friday on Mass Appeal, I will show you how to jazz up your jewelry with tassels. As usual, we can thank the DIY Divas in India for this craft! I just used the techniques to update the costume jewelry we had. FYI, this is what I do with the jewelry I buy from our neighbors here in New England. Click here for details on selling us your unwanted jewelry. Here’s a fun way to update those old clip...

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Update Your Out of Style Jewelry

Malena explains how to update your unwanted jewelry into fun, new pieces you will love to wear.

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DIY Recycled Aluminum Can Jewelry

Here’s the video from today’s show: I am so excited about this project! This is so fun and easy. I made everything in the photo in about 3 hours. My shows on Mass Appeal are targeted for people who want to make something fun in an hour or so. Obviously, you can go above and beyond with this craft and make professional, fancy pieces. The links are below if you want to make more difficult pieces. My video...

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Precious Metals Guide Plated vs. Filled

Fine silver is marked .999 = 100% silver. Also called pure silver. Sterling silver is an alloy and is marked .925 = 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. ArgentiumÂ® sterling silver is a trademarked brand of sterling silver that resists firestain and tarnish. Not to be confused with “Argentium Argentine Plate” or “Argentum” which are nickel alloys containing no silver. Silver Filled is another material that is overlaid by a mechanical process with a layer of silver....

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DIY Marbled Jewelry using acrylic skins

Greetings fellow crafters! Today we will be showing you how to make marbled jewelry with simple ingredients you already have. With just acrylic paint and white school glue, you will be able to easy create these fun pieces for you and your kids. Here’s what you will need for these projects: SUPPLIES White glue or Mod Podge Acrylic paints Aluminum foil tape Plastic bag, wax paper or a plastic lid (to pour the paint on) I found a plastic...

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DIY Faux Metal Jewelry

Today on Mass Appeal we will be showing you how to make faux forged metal jewelry with household items you already have!

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DIY Recycled Plastic Bottle Bracelets

Greetings neighbors! Today on Mass Appeal we will be showing you how to make fun bracelets for all ages from plastic bottles. Save everything from lemon juice bottles, milk jugs, soda and water bottles. These will come in handy. When designing jewelry, materials don’t matter as much as color combining to make a piece look appealing. The artisans in India do bold color combinations better than anyone. You don’t need expensive materials to make something fun and wearable. First,...

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DIY Borax Crystal Jewelry

VIDEO NOTE: Due to the virus, we are filming from my jewelry studio instead of the TV station. I’m new to using Skype and there is a slight delay. It looks like I am being rude and talking over Alanna. By no means was that my intention. Sorry it looked that way! I am so excited to share this fun craft with you! It actually works AND it’s cheap and easy. The recipe is simple, borax and water with...

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