Charm Necklace - Fraser Ross

Hey guys, Andre Garcia here. Today I'm going to be teaching you how to create a double layered necklace, for all of you fans of layering your jewellery. Recently I’ve been layering my jewellery a lot, but what I find it's a little difficult to find different necklaces and measure different sizes in order for to have the whole layering look going on. So I decided to create a layered necklace that's already ready to go, so I can just grab it and put it on.

This tutorial is also helpful for those of you that have charms and you want to create a simple gold necklace. The first thing I'm going to teach you is how to create a one charm necklace and then build from there and do the layering and whatnot. I highly recommend if you're looking for charms to shop at Michaels or any other craft stores. They usually sell them in bulk for pretty cheap, but you'd store the charms for other projects or you can make them as gifts for your friends.

So yes let's go ahead and get started. You need the following materials for this tutorial, the first thing you are going to need is some jewellery chain. I bought these at Michaels and they sell different colours of chain, silver, you have like a gold bronze and then gold. So make sure that you grab one of these, you should be able to make a few necklaces with this bead Landing it's six it's 96 inches long in total. So we have those and you also want some charms, Michaels, Joanne's any craft store will sell these like really cute little charms that are ready to go for you.

I ended up choosing for this tutorial to go with these charms and that includes the Laughing Buddha, the evil eye and the hamsa hand. So I’ll show you guys later what those are, so just make sure you pick little charms that you like and then you are going to need some jewellery pliers and the last thing you're going to need is some jewellery jump rings and also your little claws to seal your necklaces and you need one per necklace and you're going to need about two jump rings per necklace as well. And that is about it as far as it supplies this tutorial.

So the first part of the tutorial I'm going to teach you how to create a single gold charm necklace only using one charm of course and I forgot to include that you also need some wire cutters for this tutorial. So I'm going to go ahead and get my wire, sorry my necklace chain ready. It's got off the packaging, so the first thing you want to do is take your necklace chain and measure it around your neck so you can get the measurement correctly of how long you wanted it to be.

I already put this around my neck and I know the size that I want my necklace to be. Now I'm just going to take my wire cutters and I'm going to clip that. So now I have my chain ready to go and this is actually going to be very simple. Most of the charms that are sold at the store already come prepared and ready with a jump ring at the top. So you're basically going to be inserting the chain into that, like so, just like that. It's ready to go and then on one end what you're going to do, is grab one of your jewellery jump rings, open it with your pliers, insert it to one of the ends of your jewellery chain, close it.

So now that you have that one on one side, you are going to put another jump ring on the opposite side as well, but this time around you are going to grab your claw, your jewellery claw and before you close it, you're going to insert it in, then close and that's pretty much about it. For the single charm necklace and I’ll show you it's just regular, open, put it on the hoop and it closes and here we have our little finished product. Now to assemble the double layered necklace, you need your necklace chain, some wire cutters, your pliers, your jump rings, your claw and of course your two different charms.

So what I went ahead and already did, is already pre-cut and measured two of the chains. One measured 16 inches, the other one measured 19 inches and I measured these around my neck. When I was cutting my wire chain, so as you can see, I'm going to need two of those but you want them to be due to different sizes of course. So you have the layering that happens on your neck, depending on which charm you want at the top or at the bottom doesn't really matter.

Take your first charm insert it through the short chain and this is the one that was 16 inches, and now I'm going to take my second charm, my little laughing Buddha that I found. Here insert it through that and now as you can see I have the long one in the front and then the shorter one goes directly underneath my neck and now what I'm going to do is I'm going to double up my chain. When I insert it into my jump ring, so take my jump ring and I'm going to insert the longer one in first then the short one, close that and I'm going to repeat the same thing on the opposite side. Longer chain first, shorter chain, but before I close the second jump ring I want to go ahead and take my little cloth, insert it first then I can close it and your necklace is pretty much assembled.

You take your little claw and close it to the ring and there you have your two layered necklace all ready to wear. I hope you guys enjoy this tutorial, remember customize it, make it in gold, make it in rose gold, whatever you want and again these make really awesome gifts. I'm going to go ahead and make these necklaces available for sale on my Etsy shop, you can find the link right below and I'm selling jewellery, all of this here to collect funds for a cause very dear to my heart. All the information is on my blog as well. You can go to fancy me calm and just click directly on the shop link and it should take you straight to my Etsy shop as well. So thank you guys so much for taking the time to watch this tutorial and I will see you all very soon.

Chunky Charm Bracelet - Fraser Ross Jewellery

Hey everyone's & Deluca here. I'm going to show you how to make a chunky charm bracelet. Now you can't, you don't have to make a bracelet, you can just totally make a huge chunky charm if you want, but I just thought it'd be fun to, to make bracelets and then if you want to use them for, you know closures on mini albums or hang them on a mini album or something you totally can. So I have just gathered a bunch of supplies, I’ve got some white pearls and some little flower beads and some of these are plastic, some are glass and we're doing a swap on LSH. I just posted it, it's called the chunky bracelet swap or the chunky charm bracelet swap and that's why I'm doing this tutorial, to teach or to show everyone, you know what I do to make mine.

I have a bunch of these little, these are the plastic that they look metal beads. I've got a bunch of baubles in here, a big heart charm and I'm using a large lobster clasp, it's very big. I've seen one of these cute little baubles, I got these from twins moms and then I just have you know, some bead caps, Charms that I want to add and then this whole bag of keys, because you just you want to fill it up and you want it real chunky. I also have this little pink chain and this pink will go with, you know the theme that I'm going with pink. This is not going to be the bracelet for the charm swap this is just when I'm making for a tutorial.

I'm using 20 gauge wire 20 gauge wire is very easy to use and manipulate but you may want to go a little bit bigger and get 18 gauge, as that will be a stronger wire, but I'm going to show you a way to make your charms that they will not fall off. Its, it will be impossible. Okay so I'm going to just get everything ready, I'm going to make some split rings so I'm cut a large piece of wire off because I'm going to need a lot of split rings for this. Actually I'm not going to make that many because of the way I'm going to do mine, it's going to be a lot stronger. So I will make some, because I may want to use some.

Okay so I'm just going to take this piece of wire here, let's move this out of the way so you can see a little better and all I can do it with this, but I'm going to show you on a paintbrush, because this may be easier for you to do. I'm just going to take a paintbrush just like this and I'm going to start twisting the wire around the paintbrush, just like this and trying to get it as tight to the previous wire, wire as I can and just wrap it all the way around. Kind of like you're making a spring. What you could use this for a spring. Okay now I have this and I'm just going to cut off that little end sitting there and then I'm going to cut about two or three at the same time. You want some strong wire cutters for this, in the same place each time.

Okay so that's going to give me a few jump rings. Normally I would just do a real long piece. Okay I'm back so now I'm going to show you now these are the stuff I use these tools, I use the small round nose plier. I use these needle nose pliers that have like the gripper, they have a teeth on it and then my wire cutters. That's the only three tools I use, also I'm going to measure myself and this is going to be a little bulky, so I'm just going to measure this on myself and give it about an extra two inches, maybe and I'm going to show you a sure-fire way that you will not lose any of your beads.

I also put it on a white background, I'm going to cut a wire about two inches long, I'm going to take one end and I'm going to go to the side, so it's going to be like that. Right, now I'm going to wrap this around my pliers and I'm going to keep going and then I'm going to wrap that a little bit so I have this. I'm going to take my lobster clasp, I'm going to pop it on the end there and slide it through. Now that it's on the little circle, I'm going to hold it with my needle nose and I should have given myself a little bit more wire, but now I'm going to wrap it around the end, just like this. I have to use my pliers because I left too small of a tail. I'm just going to pinch that down, so if you see that's not going to come off. Making some links with and I'm going to alternate the pearls and flowers and the pink crystals and baubles.

So the big bubbles I'm probably going to want to do like one here, here, here, some in between, like that. So that's what I’ll do, there's five there, so I'm probably going to put them about an inch apart. Let's back up a little bit, so you see what I'm doing. Okay so now I'm going to cut about two inches of wire, I'm going to put my little bauble on it and then I'm going to bend my wire around just like this and wrap that around the stem. I'm going to cut the excess off and I'm going to pinch it down that little tail cuz that I don't want that to be sharp and now what I'm going to do is I'm going to add a bead, just like that and now I'm going to grab my wire, bend it this way, twist it around the pliers and now I have a. So I'm switching to different chain, this one's a lot stronger than the other one.

Okay so now I'm going to take my little piece of wire and my bobble and I'm going to place it on the chain exactly where I want it to hang and I'm going to hold the loop with my pliers and I'm going to wrap this wire around the stem, the wire, and then I'm going to clip that little tail up and I'm going to smash down that little tail, because that will be sharp. Okay so now, that bobble will not come off unless the chain breaks, because the loops are wrapped around the stems. Okay so now I have all the bobbles on and I'm just going to start making little charms or little dangles with pearls and beads and I’ll do a couple and regular motion and then after that I’ll just kind of speed it up and you can watch me build it. So here we go. Okay so I pretty much have this pretty full but I'm still going to fill a couple more spots and show you those too. I have a part there, another really pretty crystal here, in this here. So what I'm going to do is, I could either use a split ring like I made earlier or I can do, I'm going to show you just a little trick with these.

I'm going to cut that off and start it over, so you can see. Okay so here's the heart bead, the crystal and then there's my little wire. So what I'm going to do is I'm going to twist the end into a little circle and use the smallest part of my pliers and now I have a little tiny circle there and I'm just going to take and I'm going to bend my wire, so I got that now. I'm going to put my wire down on the wire or the bead there on the wire just like that and I'm going to take my pliers, actually I'm going to add a bead. I think I’ll add a heart bead, I'm going to put a little bead on there, actually this is a pearl. Can you slide that down and now I'm going to take my pliers right above it, about an eighth of an inch. I'm going to bend it toward me just like that and then I'm going to wrap my wire around the pliers, just like that and I'm going to leave it open and then I'm going to take my silver necklace or my bracelet and find a link that I want to add it to.

One that has you know a big space right here and I'm going to feed the top of this wire through one of the chain links, just like that and then I'm going to force the loop around, force the chain through the loop, just like that. So now it's hooked on the chain and I changed my chains, I was using the pink one but it wasn't strong enough and now I'm just going to wrap my wire around. Okay and I don't need that much, so I'm going to clip off that tail there and I don't want that tail showing, that's left, so I'm going to take my needle nose and I'm going to crimp that part down, just like that. Now the heart is hanging on there, just like that. I do it one more time with one of these, this actually has a loop on it that's open, so I'm just going to take one of my split rings and whatever you call these, I'm going to open it and you don't open it you don't pull it open, you do that to open it. I'm just going to slide that on, you find another space on the chain, have some room. Looks like you need some more right here, so I'm just going to pop it on by those links and close that and here's the end I added.

I added a bunch of split rings and then the lobster claws on this side, so I can just keep adding and adding and hopefully this gives you an idea of how to make it. Make yours, you can make your charms this way. There it is on my hand, there's the clasp and it's quite a heavy bracelet because I used a real strong chain and I did those the links by wrapping my wire around the base. There's no rings that can open up, if there's like a lightweight charm I just used the split rings. That's a lightweight charm, that one is but the big heavy baubles I wanted to link it real strong and secure. So there you go, I hope that you guys have fun making your chunk of charm bracelets and make sure that you join the swap at a little scrap of heaven and make your own. Thanks for watching love you, bye.

Jewellery - Shopping for Jewellery Online - Fraser Ross

Why settle for one size fits all when you can opt for something a little bit more personal and tailor-made to you? Chain me up gives you the option to choose the right bracelet, anklet or necklace to suit your needs perfectly, shopping for jewellery with Fraser Ross will ensure you get the most flattering look for the best price and without sacrificing any quality.

Figaro :  Figaro necklaces make for beautiful necklaces, but have you ever worn a figaro chain as a bracelet? They are a classic style to be worn around your wrist as well as your neck and are popular with men and women alike. These stylish chains originated from Italy and are extremely popular with men (and women too!) who wear the chains on their wrists and around their necks.

Curb : At Chain Me Up we offer several different styles of popular curb chains but none are as popular as the bevelled D-cut curb chain. Curb chains are bevelled in a way that they reflect light in almost every direction thus giving your chain the look of being super sparkly, this rings true with the bevelled D-cut  curb because of it’s beautiful cut. If you’re looking for a gloriously sparkly charm bracelet, look no further than an open link style curb chain. This chain will bring life into your charms with its sparkly surface.

Box Chains : These delicate chains, often likened to the delicate paper chains hung at special events have a beautifully fine and distinctively feminine that when worn draped around the wrist, are quite elegant. These bracelets look stunning when layered as the multiple surfaces attract and reflects light gloriously and look beautiful when worn alone for a more subtle style.

Fancy Link Chains : A gorgeous, feminine style chain that are so stunning they can be worn alone, because they are such a unique design they do not need any charms or pendants and are the stars of the show all by themselves. Fancy link chains are very flattering when worn with bold, bright and solid colours that enhance the true beauty of this chain.

Charm Bracelet Chains : We have a very special place just for our delightful collection of charm bracelets! a large selection of styles suited to carrying a myriad of charms can be found here and these chains were carefully selected because their designs allow for charms to be added and worn effortlessly and beautifully. The links of these chains are quite an open style which means attaching charms exactly where you want them will a walk in the park. All of our charm bracelets come in a variety of lengths and styles, all of which are perfect to show off your charm collection! If you need a hand in fining the ideal length of your next chain, try our super helpful size guide. We can help you pick the perfect length necklaces, bracelets, bangles, anklets, children’s bracelets and more.

Check out all our Australian made traditional charms at Fraser Ross.

Shop for Gold Charms - Fraser Ross Jewellery Australia - Gold Charms

Now is the perfect time to shop for gold charms. Whether you're looking to make an addition to a current charm bracelet, or you're in the market for a new one, Fraser Ross has all the charm designs you could ever hope for in our online selection.

The History Of Charms

Charms have long been a tradition among female family members, but did you know that the history of charms dates back thousands of years? Ancient cultures used to adorn themselves with bracelets and necklaces that included talismans made from a variety of materials. It wasn't until the reign of Queen Victoria in the mid-19^th century that the charms we see today were born.

The Largest Selection Of Charms

When we say there's something for everyone, we really mean it. You'd be hard pressed to find the person that can't find a single charm they like with a selection of over 4600 designs. Each gold charm uses 100% genuine precious metals that contain no fillers or plating.

Each is uniquely designed with superior craftsmanship that rivals any jewellery retailer in Australia. 95% of our jewellery manufacturers reside right here in Australia, with only 5% of materials being outsourced from other countries. We believe that a homegrown business is the one that will succeed beyond all others, and we're proud to be a part of building our community.

Just some of the charm types we include are:

·         Astrology Charms – The mystic and spiritual person will have a heck of a time choosing from our astrology charms, as there are so many!

·         Animal Charms – Animal lovers will adore our gold lion, crocodile and kangaroo charms, but don't worry! There are plenty of animals that represent the world over that have found their way into our collection.

·         Sports & Games Charms – Are you a big fan of rugby or football? Come check out our sports charms! We've got a ton of sports memorabilia that let you root for your home team with a simple jingle of your wrist.

·         Good Luck Charms – As if we would leave this section out. Good luck charms are a big part of how the tradition started, and you'll find all sorts of them in stock. Horseshoes, four leaf clovers and wishbones... they're all there!

Check out our full selection of solid gold charms on our website. Don't hesitate to ask questions about your next charm purchase!

Australian Gold Charms Store : Gold Charms

Australian-made gold charms are a little taste of the Outback that not only looks good dangling on your wrist, but it also means you've chosen only the best. Australia has long been in the gold business, so it's easy to see how the best gold charms come from down under. Fraser Ross, formerly Chain Me Up, is celebrating its native Australia by offering only the best gold charms at affordable prices.

Why Buy Gold Charms?

Historically, charms have left a lasting impression. Even after they faded away in the mid-20^th century, they made a comeback and solidified themselves as an indispensable jewellery item. They're tradition among grandmothers, mothers and daughters, each bracelet and charm passed down from generation to generation. Charms have all the character you need to express yourself in ways that no other jewellery item can.

What Type Of Charm Should I Buy?

At Fraser Ross, you'll soon find out that you're spoiled for choice. We have over 4600 charms. That's right – we have thousands. No other Australian jewellery shop can boast that. While everyone else is stuck in the minor leagues, we're getting serious about offering the widest selection of Australian-made gold charms to our clients.

The great thing about our selection is that there's something for everyone. Nobody gets left out when it comes to charms, and with the variety we've got, we'll bet our last dollar that you'll find something you can love. We've got astrology charms, TV and movie characters, Zodiac charms, and much more. Of course, our personal favorite is our section of Australiana charms. What better way to honor our national heritage than with a charm of a kangaroo or the Sydney Opera House?

Choosing Your Charm Bracelet Chain

Behind every great charm bracelet is a great chain. We've laid out a special section of chains that are best suited to charm bracelets. These feature strong, open links that charms can easily attach to. Putting your charm bracelet together just got a lot simpler, but we didn't stop there. You can find a sizing guide to help you determine what length of chain is right for you. There won't be any guesswork or worrying about finding the right size – we've got you covered.

We have a huge range of gold necklaces for guys in our store.