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Easy Metal Jewelry Projects

Use simple techniques and combine with metal components to make call kinds of jewelry from bracelets to pins to earrings and more.

Bahama Souvenir Penny Earrings

Turn souvenir coins into earrings with this simple tutorial and a little wire.

Lacey Hematite and Crystal Heart Earrings

Bold and elegant, these gun metal filigree earrings include dangles of hematite hearts and sparkling crystals.

Gold Coin Bezel Pendant

Gold Coin Bezel Pendant

Gunmetal Filigree Flower Necklace

Turn an amazing gunmetal filigree component into a necklace with just a few jewelry tricks and tips.

Mixed Metal Filigree and Pearl Earrings

Mix up your metals from brass to copper and team them up with beautiful pearl and crystal beads for a vintage appeal in this simple earring project.

How to Make Silver Bangle Bracelets

Only one solder joint is required to make these silver bangle bracelets. You'll want to make a few to wear and jingle on your wrist.

Fishy Sticky Brass Bracelet

Get a tropical wave of jewelry fun by adorning a brass bracelet with fish stickers.

Andre Breton Brass and Paper Choker

Andre Breton is known for her quotable words, so I added them using a little printed paper to a brass rectangle frame blank and then connected them to a choker cable necklace. This jewelry piece is for anyone who loves words.

Making Toe Rings and Bare Foot Sandals

Kick off your shoes and make yourself or someone you know some cool jewelry for the feet.

Gunmetal and Crystal Earrings

This simple earring project uses gunmetal and combines it with crystals. It also has a twist when it comes to how you create the ear hooks.

No Brainer Gold Pendant

Anyone can make this super easy gold pendant even if you've never picked up a torch before.

Crystal Amethyst Heart Bracelet

Use jump rings and heart charms to add some spice to an already pretty link bracelet.

Center Piece Necklace

Make a one of a kind piece using various techniques such as wire, fusing, casting, and beading.

Angel Cell Phone Charm

Add a pretty angel charm, made from brass, to your cell phone.

Filigree Flower Hoop Earrings

One method for creating interest in a piece of jewelry is mixing different types of metals. These Filigree Flower Hoop Earrings use silver, brass, and gold-filled.

Antique Heart Filigree Pin

Combine metal filigree, lampwork, and lace to make a mixed media pin that looks like you bought it at an antique shop.

Asian Inspired Coin and Crystal Earrings

Chinese replica coins are used as backdrops and provide inspiration for these Asian-themed earrings.

Martini Charm and Olive Bead Earrings

Look cool and sophisticated – or at least pretend to be – when you wear these fun Martini Charm and Olive Bead Earrings.

Flying Filigree Wing and Crystal Pin

Steampunk inspired this pin made of filigree metal components in copper, gun metal, and silver tones, all mixed together and accented with crystal.

Follow Your Heart Charm and Crystal Necklace

You can reminder yourself of how important this simple quote is - Follow Your Heart - by making and wearing this cute and simple necklace.

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