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DIY Washer Jewelry

Here’s a quick DIY project you can do with the kids over the Christmas break. These are great little gifts for Moms, Grandmas and your kids BFFs. I’ve included patterns below for you to cut out. You can get everything you need from the hardware store and the dollar store. Here are the directions and supplies you will need: SUPPLIES Flat washers Ribbon or cord Paper (wrapping paper, cardstock, printer, etc. Any will work!) Glue Clear nail polish, clear...

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DIY Hardware Store Jewelry Washer & Hexnut Necklaces

Here's a fun DIY jewelry project you can do in less than an hour with hardware that costs less than $10! Rock on Divas!

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DIY Recycled Paper Bib Necklace

Malena shows us how to make this tribal inspired bib necklace using toilet paper rolls, school glue and metallic paint!

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DIY Steampunk Watch Jewelry

Today on Mass Appeal, Malena will show us how to make steampunk bracelets and necklaces from old wind up watches and broken jewelry.

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DIY Steampunk Jewelry with Old Keys and Paper Beads

Malena shows us how to make steampunk jewelry with paper beads and keys.

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DIY Faux Dichroic Glass Jewelry

Learn how to make faux dichroic glass jewelry with glass pebbles and nail polish!

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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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