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Fiber and Mixed Media Jewelry Projects and Information

Fiber - such as ribbon, hemp, yarn, or lace - is often used as elements in making mixed media jewelry. This category includes some projects and related information about fiber and mixed media jewelry making.

Green Fern Shell and Silk Necklace

A beautifully ornate shell pendant is featured in this mixed-media necklace that also incorporates dyed ribbon and copper.

Fiber, Bead, and Copper Metal Earrings

After making some simple copper metal clay leave charms, use waxed linen cord and bamboo beads to turn them into some unique earrings.

Braided Fiber and Silver Lariat

I have seen all kinds of beaded lariat designs, but I wanted to create a different look. I started by playing around with fiber, and eventually added a little silver metal to the mix.

Hip Hemp, Bamboo Beads and Copper Heart Necklace

The wonderful reds and earth-tone in bamboo beads inspired this necklace strung on hemp and accented with a copper clay heart pendant.

Mixed-Media and Resin Necklace Projects

Combine any number of different materials to create a mixed-media necklace. Resin is also a wonderful medium to use alone or with other unique materials.

Fiber Necklace Projects

Create instant texture and interest by including fiber elements in your jewelry designs. These necklace projects include various types of fiber from waxed linen to ribbon and more.

Pink Crystal, Brown Lava Beads, and Copper Earrings

Combine different textures including faceted pink crystals and earth-tone lava beads along with the shine of copper wire in these long and dramatic earrings.

Pink Crystal and Brown Lava Bead Necklace

Brown and pink are a perfect wardrobe combination, so it made sense to combine pink crystal beads and brown lava beads in this beaded necklace design.

Mixed Media and Fiber Earring Projects

Mixed it up with various types of media including fiber, metal, paper, and more to create unique earring designs. Here are some simple projects to get you started.

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.

Recycled CD Earrings

Don't throw out those old CDs. Turn them into earrings. This is a great mix-media style project that will appeal to those who are concerned with keeping the world green.

Halloween Glass Frame Pendant

Combine paper crafting with jewelry designing when you create this Halloween-themed glass frame pendant.

Glass Frame Poetry Pendant

Use decorative papers, your printer, and a little glue to make this mixed-media glass frame poetry pendant.

Puzzle Piece Brass & Crystal Earrings

Real puzzle pieces are ornamented with brass wire and crystal beads in these fun mixed-media style earrings.

Crochet Chain, Metal Clay Charm, and Bead Necklace

This mixed-media necklace combines materials as well as lots of different techniques including crocheting, wire work, metal clay, and bead knotting.

Serenity Ceramic, Wire, & Stone Necklace

With this unique assortment of ceramic, wire, hemp, and stone, you can create a unique necklace with an industrial flair.

Raku Bead and Hemp Necklace Tutorial

Raku style lampwork beads are strung up with purple hemp and metal beads and finished off with a button toggle clasp in this easy to follow tutorial.

Polyester Chain & Bead Lanyard Necklace

Light-weight polyester chain is a perfect match to create a lanyard necklace for your school or work ID badge.

Macrame Jewelry Basics

Learn the basics of making macrame jewelry. This course covers the supplies you need as well as tips and techniques for the beginner macrame jewelry maker. You will get 6 lessons in 6 weeks in this weekly e-course.

Copper Dude Shell Necklace

Copper colored beads, a shell, and copper colored beading wire make cool surfer-dude style necklace. Make one for your dude or steal it for yourself.

Vintage Key Necklace

This design has a mixed-media flare because it combines an assortment of jewelry items including brass chain, ribbon, crystals, gemstones, wire and a brass key-shaped stamping.

Organza and Metal Earrings

Make a romantic pair of brass and organza earrings with only a few components and findings.

Fuzzy Navel Fiber Cell Charm

Combine a mixture of beads, wire, and felt to create a unique cell phone charm.

Felt and Chain Necklace

Have some fun with mixed media jewelry and make yourself an unusual necklace using of all things - chain and felt.

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.

Felt Flower Pin

This is such an easy and inexpensive project you'll find yourself making loads of these for family and friends. Add to a hat, lapel, or even docrate your purse with these easy felt flower pins.

Make Junk Mail Paper Beads

Recycle junk mail and turn it into fun paper beads you can incorporate into various jewelry designs.

Crackle Ceramic and Bead Necklace

A ceramic pendant in light blue with a crackle finish is the focal point of this necklace that also includes waxed linen cord and turquoise-colored seed beads.

Ceramic Dragonfly and Fiber Bracelet

A purple ceramic dragonfly component is mixed with bright green glass beads, waxed linen cords, and a chunk of amethyst in this fiber and ceramic bracelet.

Ceramic Jewelry

These jewelry designs include interesting ceramic elements.

Ceramic Jewelry Components Defined

Ceramic jewelry components such as pendants and beads can be used to create unique jewelry pieces.

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