Rio Grande sponsoring Project Accessory

week one:
Asian Industrial Belt
by Shelby Chant
Inspired by week one's "Hidden Treasures" Challenge, Shelby's Asian Industrial Belt project will have you turning your junk drawer treasures into a one-of-a-kind fashion statement.
week two:
Vintage Chandelier Earrings
by Yvonne M. Padilla
Inspired by week two’s Swarovski challenge, Yvonne takes glamour back a few decades with a pair of vintage-style chandelier earrings. Pick your favorite colors, mix up a Manhattan and get started!
week three:

Convertible Necklace & Bracelet
by Yvonne M. Padilla
The night can change in an instant. Who says your look can’t, too? Turn heads (again and again!) with this covert convertible necklace, filled with your favorite charms and beads.
week four:

Fantabulous Beaded Bag
by Yvonne M. Padilla
Our sterling findings and Swarovski beads aren’t just for jewelry! Resident craft queen Yvonne bedazzles a chic fold-over bag for this week’s Project Accessory challenge.
week five:

"Seattle Surf" BRONZclay Necklace
by Yvonne M. Padilla
Week Five's challenge on Project Accessory? To create accessories based on the sun, surf and sand of Coney Island—using materials plucked right from the beach.
week six: Sleek Jewelry Design à la Kenneth Cole
by Mark Nelson
Week Six's challenge on Project Accessory? Take inspiration from fashion designer Kenneth Cole's holiday clothing collection and accessorize the look.
week seven: Butterfly Kiss Druzy Necklace
by Mark Nelson
Week Seven's challenge on Project Accessory? Create a Red Carpet-ready design incorporating those beautiful and colorful, creepy and weird creatures from nature: insects!
week eight: Define. Design. Display.

The final challenge? Create three looks that define the designer's distinct line. And because it's the finale, make a killer display to show it off! What defines your line? Jewelry is center stage this season, so join the spotlight!

Rio Grande and Project Accessory

Rio was proud to support season one of Project Accessory by providing the tools you saw each week on the show. Every week, Rio created a step-by-step jewelry or accessory project inspired by the same challenges the designers took on. Check out the 8 projects we created as we followed the show, and put yourself to the challenge!

About Rio Grande Jewelry Making Supplies

Rio Grande has been helping out jewelry artists big and small since 1944. We carry everything you need to create - whether it's our huge collection of beads, dozens of styles of sterling silver chain or the pliers and cutters to put it all together. We even carry money-saving jewelry-making kits to help you get started. And at Rio Grande, our in-house technical support team is always happy to answer your questions and help you solve design puzzles. Just call 800.545.6566 or click the chat box up top and let us know what you need!