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Flower Power necklace video tutorial (shown above) Pansy Pageant Wrap Bracelet video tutorial Unicorn Playdate - new bead collection (sample shown above) Wire Wrapped Luna Earrings video tutorial Macrame necklaces tutorial (in French, but great pictures) Orange Crush beadwoven earrings video tutorial Wire-wrapped chevron bracelet video tutorial   (shown below) Beautiful red and black leather (tape!) earrings tutorial This post contains affiliate links: Beadaholique and Jesse James Beads

Recent publications: January - June 2018

Jewelry Making: 15 Fast and Easy Amazing Beadwork Projects for Beginners by Lisa Franklyn The Art & Tradition of Beadwork by Museum Of International Folk Art Exquisite Stitching with Multi-Hole Beads by Renee Kovnesky Wire Jewelry for Beginners: Best Guide on Creating Extraordinary Jewelry With Your Own Hands by Erica Miller Jewelry School: Bead Stringing by Caroline Schulz The Art of Leather Braiding: Beginner's Guide to Making Jewelry, Pendants, Bracelets, Belts, Straps, and Key Fobs by Roy Luo and Kelly Tong 350+ Beading Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets: Updated Edition - More Tips! More Skills! by Jean Power Wire Jewelry Making: Simple Jewelry Making for Beginners by Maya Kenna Designing and Making Rings and Bangles by Miranda Falkner and Evangelos Pourgouris Inspired Bead Embroidery: New jewelry designs by Sherry Serafini by Sherry Serafini ( my review ) Jewelry Making: Learn To Create Fabulous Wire and Beaded Jewelry Yourself by Erica

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. Copyright 2018 Cyndi Lavin. All rights reserved. Not to be reprinted, resold, or redistributed for profit. May be printed out for personal use or distributed electronically provided that entire file, including this notice, remains intact.

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Singing Hills necklace video tutorial (shown above) Big Wheel (keep on turnin'!) necklace video tutorial Make anything you can think of with polymer clay Solar Flare beadwoven earrings video tutorial (shown below) Mod black and white beadwoven bracelet video tutorial Seaglass necklace video tutorial Easy decorated rope necklace tutorial This post contains affiliate links: Beadaholique and Jesse James Beads

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.  Copyright 2018 Cyndi Lavin. All rights reserved. Not to be reprinted, resold, or redistributed for profit. May be printed out for personal use or distributed electronically provided that entire file, including this notice, remains intact.

heART beats from other blogs!

Rose Fairy necklace video tutorial (shown above) Silk ribbon rose video tutorial.   The *best* silk rose I've ever seen! Wild West earrings video tutorial Make a boho layered necklace in an afternoon Geometric splatter paint earrings Beautiful tanzanite tree of life pendant with video tutorial (shown below) This post contains affiliate links: Beadaholique and Jesse James Beads

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 chain ,  and 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! This post contains affiliate links: Beadaholique

heART beats from other blogs!

Growing Wild earrings video tutorial (shown above!) Chinese knotting cord bracelet video tutorial Crystal Geode necklace video tutorial The Georgia (O'Keeffe) Collection - beautiful new bead bundles Danea beadwoven earrings video tutorial   (shown below) This post contains affiliate links: Beadaholique and Jesse James Beads

More easy-peasy Summertime breezy jewelry projects!

at thedecoratedcookie.com Rainbow beaded safety pin bracelet ...no tools required! DIY Hair ties , with beads and tassels! Popsicle stick bracelets , see above Using memory wire to make easy open ear hoops

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 8  sterling silver bead caps Pendant bail with loop 2  sterling silver cones 24 inches  beading wire, .019 inch diameter 2  crimp tubes 6 inches 18 gauge  sterling silver wire 3 inches  sterling silver chain 2  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 th

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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 This post contains affiliate links: Beadaholique and Jesse James Beads