Monday, June 25, 2018

Lilac button bead embroidered pendant - a tutorial


This sweet little bead embroidered pendant is a great match for the pink lavender color that is everywhere this Summer!  So of course I had to dig it out, both from my jewelry stash and also from my jewelry tutorial stash :-)  I might change out the ribbon to get a bit closer to the color below, but then again, a little less matchy-matchy is better contrast!  The tutorial is at the link.



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Monday, June 18, 2018

Embellished right angle weave earrings – a tutorial



These earrings are so quick and easy to make, even for a beginner, despite the elegant appearance.  I only made one pair of them when I was between major projects a few years ago.  Now that it's summer and I'm looking for more quick and easy projects, these might be just the ticket.  Made up in the newest popular colors, or your perennial favorites...it makes no difference!  The tutorial is at the link. 


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Monday, June 11, 2018

Shamballa ribbon bracelet for summer!


I love love love this bracelet that I made several years ago, and I still wear it a lot.  But with all the gorgeous summer colors that are available right now in suede cord, cup chainand ribbons, I think it's worth revisiting and maybe making some more!

Instructions for this unique take on the Shamballa bracelet are at the link!



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Monday, June 04, 2018

Chandelier-style optical lens pendant necklace - part two


Last week, I showed you how to make an optical lens pendant that matches the popular chandelier-style earrings you see everywhere this Spring and Summer.  This week we'll finish up the project by making a simple but elegant necklace to go with it!

Materials for necklace: 
Beads of your choice for the necklace strand.  I used:
52 - 8x4mm fire-polished Czech crystal rondelles
6 - 4mm fire-polished Czech crystal rounds
9 - 8mm fire-polished Czech crystal rounds
Size 8/0 seed beads
2 - 2mm sterling silver rounds
sterling silver bead caps
Pendant bail with loop
sterling silver cones
24 inches beading wire, .019 inch diameter
crimp tubes
6 inches 18 gauge sterling silver wire
3 inches sterling silver chain
jump rings
Lobster claw
Head pin

Tools:
2 alligator clips
Wire cutters
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
File
Measuring tape
Small paint brush
Hole punch, 1 ½ inch (optional)

Creating the necklace:

1. Push the pendant slide to the center of your beading wire.  Place an alligator clip on one side to secure it.

2. String the first half of your necklace in any way that pleases you for approximately 8 inches.  The pattern I used is as follows: Bead cap, 5 rondelles alternating with seed beads, another bead cap; 4mm round, 8mm round, 4mm round; bead cap, 21 rondelles alternating with seed beads, bead cap; 3 – 8mm rounds.  Finish with an alligator clip to hold the end.


3. Remove the first alligator clip and string the other side.  Add a clip to that end.  Add a jump ring to the pendant slide.

4. Cut the 18 gauge wire into 2 pieces.  Make a small turned loop in one end of each piece with the round nose pliers.  Slide a crimp tube onto each end of the beading wire.  Pass the wire through the loop and back down through the crimp and a couple of beads.  Pull it snug, crimp the tube, and cut off the excess beading wire.  Bury the ends in the next bead.



5. Slide a cone onto each 18 gauge wire and push it down to cover the crimp.  Create a wrapped loop at the top.  Wrap one of them around the end of the chain.

6. At the other end of the chain, add a wrapped loop dangle that you create on a head pin.

7. At the other end of the necklace, add a jump ring and the lobster claw clasp.


8. Add the pendant to the jump ring attached to the pendant slide.


Part one - making the pendant


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Friday, June 01, 2018

heART beats from other blogs!


Earthly Bounty necklace with video tutorial (shown above)

Rainbow embroidery sampler - imagine doing this with beads!

Red India earrings - video tutorial teaches how to use special shaping pliers

Desert Rose beaded necklace video tutorial

Desert Traveler necklace video tutorial (shown below)

Layered tassel earrings tutorial




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