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How to Make Robot Charms by Deuxper Handicrafts | Amazing Robot Martial Arts Show

Steampunk style robot charm necklaces are so much fun. Many of you thought so too when you saw my feature on awesome robot jewelry designers . There are quite a few benefits to these robot charms. First, they are unisex. Secondly, you can use charms, wire, beads, bought or recycled hardware items.
The robots are usually wood based with the metallic elements screwed on. @Deuxperhandicrafts has a number of tutorials where he demonstrates how to make robot charms.

3 Tutorials for Great Polymer Clay Jewelry Effects | JessamaDesign Tools

Polymer clay jewelry is such a creative medium as you can make really unique designs using a variety of additions and tools. Shown here are three wonderful tutorials from Australian polymer clay artist and instructor, Samantha @JessamaTutorials. The tutorials create different effects but a common design tool are wonderful stencils.

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Beaded Flower Plant Pots and Hanger Tutorials

My friend, Rocpoet, got me going on today's feature - how to make small beaded plants which don't die and beaded hangers! She absolutely adores making miniature botanicals.

You can make a basic pot of cascading foliage with this tutorial by @DIYJOY as shown below. You can use different colours, not just green. Consider also adding flower beads here and there.

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Lovely Macrame Jewelry Tutorials and Supplies by NostalgieArt

NostalgieArt is a full package deal. Not only does she offer macrame jewelry tutorials but also kits and supplies. Precisely what you need - the kinds of waxed thread which allow for easier knotting as well as tools, findings,beads and even finished jewelry.

Shown here are my favourites from her tutorial section. Her bracelets are the most popular but as you can see below, she also has some striking earrings and necklace designs on offer too.

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8 Fabulous Craft Easter Egg Tutorials | Egg Decor From Around the World

It's been a while since I featured craft egg tutorials before - see past features in the links at the end. But my word, there are new and fabulous patterns out there today. Here are some wonderful examples and not just from the beading world.
First up is the beaded egg tutorial by AjaBeads which cleverly features "candies". She is a great designer whose work I have featured many times before.

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5 Lovely Scrap Fabric Jewelry Tutorials by RedBlossomDesigns| Fabric Tokens from the Foundling Hospital Museum

Got some pretty fabric scraps? Turn them into awesome jewelry with my favourite tutorials from the large collection by @RedBlossomDesigns.

Shown above is her contemporary style corded fabric links with coiled wire links tutorial. You can adapt this tutorial for bracelets too.

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3 Stunning but Simple Black and White Beaded Necklace Tutorials by jocelyndiycircle

You do not have to bead like crazy to get stunning designs. These black and white beaded necklace tutorials by @jocelyndiycircle show that simplicity and a very limited colour palette can achieve elegance.

The first design shown above which uses white pearls as well black faceted round beads is my favorite. The continuation of the necklace line to form a front focal is a chef's kiss!

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Beginner Pearl Wire Wrapped Jewelry Tutorials by ArtsvilleHandcrafted

Want to get started making beautiful wire wrapped jewelry? I recommend you start with simple designs. A single pearl integrated with the design will also give it the elegant boost. So here are some beginner friendly tutorials which do just that.

The designer and instructor is Gopi of ArtsvilleHandcrafted who is an "architect by trade, a wire wrapper by passion." I have featured many of her other designs before.

The lovely wire wrapped earrings shown above also has a companion pendant design below.