Autumn Woodland DIY Inspiration

Cozy up to your workbench this holiday season and create simple, beautiful, heartfelt jewelry inspired by nature. We curated our Woodland collection with a variety of gorgeous detailed brass stampings and handcrafted pewter castings. These artisan elements are available in either a natural metal or precious metal plated finishes. Mixed metals never looked so good... take a look at our entire Woodland Collection to discover your favorites. 

Each project idea below lists the materials used to make the piece, with a direct link to the products. Get your tools out and get ready to create!

Vintaj Tools used to create these projects... 

• 5in Ergo Round Nose Plier w/ Cutter 
• 5in Ergo Chain Nose Plier w/ Cutter
• 5in Flush Cutter
• Metal Shaping Pliers, 3 & 5mm

Browse our entire Vintaj Hand Tools collection for all your jewelry making needs. 

 
Combine artisan copper, natural brass and bronze antique elements to create an earthy artisan necklace. For added detail pair a glass bead drop with your pendant cluster.

Learn how to Make a Wrapped Loop >> WATCH VIDEO TUTORIAL. 

MATERIALS

• Greenery's Kin - 1pc
• Willow Branch - 1pc
• Fern Frond - 1pc
• Spring Green Leaf - 1pc
• Delicate Curb Chain - 31in
• Lobster Clasp, 12mm - 1pc
• Smooth Jump Ring, 4.75mm - 2 pcs
• Cable Jump Ring, 7.25mm - 1pc
• Cable Jump Ring, 6mm - 1pc
• Head Pin, 1.5in - 1pc
• Forest Mist Bead Mix *limited stock - 1pc
  
  

Transform a beautifully detailed artisan copper leaf pendant into a fabulous connector! Create a basic loop with a simple turn of your pliers and gently add a curve to the leaf to form your wrist. Embellish this beauty with tiny wrapped bead drops and a lovely heart-shaped leaf charm. These techniques are as easy as 1, 2, 3 and make a huge statement. 

Learn how to Form a Leaf Connector >> WATCH VIDEO TUTORIAL.  

MATERIALS

• Taliesin Leaf - 1pc
• Nouveau Leaf - 1pc
• Curb Chain - 4.5in
• Lobster Clasp, 15mm - 1pc
• Cable Jump Ring, 9mm - 2pcs
• Smooth Jump Ring, 4.75mm - 2pcs
• Smooth Oval Jump Ring, 6x5mm - 1pc
• Head Pin, 1.5in copper - 1pc
• Head Pin, 1.5in natural brass - 1pc 
• Forest Mist Bead Mix *limited stock - 2pcs
  
  

Combine sweet copper leaf charms with textured elements, metallic green fire polished beads and touches of natural brass to create a beautiful pair of long, organic, mixed metal earrings.

Learn how to Make a Simple Loop >> WATCH VIDEO TUTORIAL.

MATERIALS 

• Textured Rectangle - 2pcs
• Nouveau Leaf - 2pcs
• French Ear Wire - 2 pcs
• Cable Jump Ring, 6mm - 2 pcs
• Eye Pin, 1.5in - 2 pcs
• Forest Mist Bead Mix *limited stock - 2 pcs

 

You can never go wrong with a simple chunky chain for adding to your bracelet stack. Just add jump rings and clasp and pair with a variety of bracelets to complete your look. 

MATERIALS 

• Rounded Oval Chain (7in or desired length)
• Lobster Clasp, 15mm (1pc)
• Rib Oval Jump Ring, 8.25x6mm (1pc)
• Cable Jump Ring, 9mm (1pc)

Hope you enjoyed these Woodland Inspiration designs and they inspire you to get creative with Vintaj! Please tag us if you post your jewelry made with Vintaj and share by using #vintajdiy & #HappyDesigning

Happy Designing, 
Jess :)