Beyond Boho: Using Organic Materials in Jewelry Designs
Organic materials like wood, shell and pearls are growing in popularity—and they’re not just for Boho looks. In this tutorial, see how these natural elements can be combined with metal findings to create refined, stylish jewelry. Whether you’re designing for everyday wear or special occasions, these ideas will help you bring a fresh, sophisticated twist to your creations.
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Design Idea RC57
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Patti, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about Patti Miller, read her jewelry artist success story here.
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- Bead, gold lip shell (natural), 4-5mm hand-cut heishi, Mohs hardness 3-1/2
- Bead, gold-plated brass, 4x2mm heishi
- Bead, Taiwanese cheesewood (dyed / waxed), light brown, 7-8mm round
- Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, Dijon gold, 49 strand, 0.019-inch diameter
- Clasp, self-closing hook, gold-plated brass, 14x10mm with (2) 7x6mm oval jump rings
- Crimp cover, gold-plated brass, 4mm round
- Earring, gold-plated brass, 13mm round hoop with pierced-look spring closure and open loop
- Head pin, gold-plated brass, 2 inches, 21 gauge
- Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 5.5mm round, 3.5mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Pearl, cultured freshwater (natural), peach, 17-18mm flat square, C grade, Mohs hardness 2-1/2 to 4
- Pearl, White Lotus™, cultured freshwater, peach and mauve, 8.5-9.5mm semi-round, B- grade, Mohs hardness 2-1/2 to 4
- Sterling silver, cut tube crimp, 2mm / 1.3-1.4mm inside diameter
- Wire protector, Accu-Guard™, gold-plated brass, 5mm tube
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