From Beadalon® Artistic Wire® is the 3D Bracelet Jig. You can create bangle bracelets, cuff bracelets, and curved components. We have a great informational video from Artistic Wire to get you started on creating your own custom-made bracelet.

Video Tutorial

This video, provided by Beadalon/Artistic Wire, gives you a tutorial on how to use the 3D Bracelet Jig and creating a simple wire bangle bracelet.

Bangle with Czech Beads Tutorial

Now that you have learned how to create a 3D bangle from the video above, it is a great base to add beads to. Here is a tutorial on how to create the bracelet above using 8mm rondelle beads. You can choose from Czech, Millefiori, Gemstones, Chinese crystals or Swarovski®.

What you will need:

• 3D Bangle made with 3D Bracelet Jig and 18 Gauge Wire (from video above)
• 24 Gauge Artistic Wire
• 8mm Rondelle Beads (Czech, Millefiori, Gemstone, Chinese crystals or Swarovski)
• Wire Cutter

Tutorial

3D Bracelet Examples

Here are other examples of what you can make with the 3D Bracelet Jig.

Our selection of Swarovski® 2017/2018 Collection: Nature of Us, is here. Our fingers were itching to create with them! Here are three jewelry pieces featuring some of the new items GoodyBeads received!

Rainbow Pearl Earrings

We just love the matte vibrancy of the pearls and the gleaming dark rainbow effect from the crystal drop. Paired with disc spacers, amethyst 2x AB bicone crystals and gold-plated finding, it’s certainly the pair of earrings worth waiting for.

Components used: Z001355, SW00360, TCZ0140, A019611, A008801, SWZ0878, SW01550

Instructions:

1. Open jump ring and slide on drop crystal.
2. Open eyepin loop and slide on jump ring of drop crystal dangle.
3. Slide the following beads on the eyepin and make a simple loop:
   Bicone crystal, spacer, pearl, spacer, bicone crystal.
4. Open dangle loop and slide through loop of ear wire. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Gender Stone Necklace

The simplicity of these gender fancy stones makes it easy make and rock out to your favorite head-banging or -bobbing song.

Components Used: Z001684, A002413, A008346, SW01500, SW01514

Instructions:

1. Clamp the stones with a pinch bail.
2. Open a jump ring and slid on the male symbol bail. And closed jump ring.
3. Open a jump ring and slide on the female symbol bail and closed the jump ring.
4. Open another jump ring and slide previous jump ring with the female symbol. Close jump ring.
5. Lastly, open another jump ring and slide the top jump rings of both stones and the chain of our necklace. Close jump ring.

Radiant Legacy Chandelier Earrings

We embellished these stunning Cross Tribe Pendants with a TierraCast® link and bicone crystals.

Components Used: TC00189, A008799, Z007856, A011528, FTEA0003, SW01516, SW00105, CH00806 

Instructions:

1. Slide a bicone crystal on a headpin and make a simple loop. Make a total of two.
2. Open loop of crystal dangle and slide on side loop of link. Close loop. Repeat to other end.
3. Open oval jump ring and slide on cross pendant and middle loop of link. Close jump ring.
4. Cut two 1/2” of chain.
5. Open small jump ring and slide on one chain link end and top side loop of link. Close jump ring. Repeat to other chain link.
6. Open oval jump ring and slide on both ends of chain link and loop of earwire. Close loop.
7. Repeat all steps for other earring.

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Halloween will be creeping upon us. Be ready with our NEW halloween kits designed by our in-house designers Heidi, Tory and So.

Heidi’s Skull Kits

Heidi did a fantastic job with these skull earrings and purse charm. Each focal skull bead is dressed with the perfect resin flower bead and dangled with a trendy tassel or geometric charm drop. Not only can you wear them to celebrate Halloween, but also perfect for your Day of the Dead ensemble.

Kits shown: KT00103, KT00106, KT00105

Tory’s Spooky Kits

Tory had some whimsical ideas for her kits and played with vibrant colors, fun charms, quality lampwork beads and beautifully cut Czech glass. You can’t get enough of how easy they are to make.

Kits shown: KT00118, KT00115, KT00119

So’s Halloween Earrings Kits

If you are looking for easy-to-make kits, take a gander at So’s Halloween earring kits. Less than $11 to buy, you can make them n no time. Great for last-minute jewelry ideas before hitting a haunted party!

Kits shown: KT00109, KT00111

Each kit comes will all of the components you need, detailed instructions and a quality photo. Tools not included.

Introducing all-new Master Mixes, hand-picked by our GoodyBeads’ in-house designers. Check out these new additions to GoodyBeads and how we use these mixes in making a leather wrap bracelet.

Swarovski 4mm Crystal Mixes

We did all the hard work for you in mixing and matching Swarovski crystals for any themed jewelry project. These selections of 4mm bicone crystals comes with a five or six color combination consisting of up to 150 crystals total. Each mix comes in a non-spill, poly-bag inside a gorgeously viewable tin.

Leather Wrap Bracelet with Swarovski Mixes

Be inspired with what you can make with these mixes. A favorite of ours is making wrap bracelets. Here are two examples:

Grapevine Bracelet by So Vang

For this fall-theme bracelet, we used So’s Grapevine mix (MX00012), 1mm metallic berry leather cord (A022064), Crystal Fireline (A006587), size 8/0 galvanized silver seed beads (SB00106) and TierraCast® Button (TC01954).

Victorian Rose Bracelet by So Vang

Or, for a lovely pastel combo, we used the Victorian Rose mix (MX00004), 1mm white leather cord (A022071), Crystal Fireline (A006585), size 8/0 ivory ceylon seed beads (SB00098) and TierraCast® Button (TC01954).

Leather Wrap Bracelet with Swarovski Master Mixes

Here is a quick tutorial on how to make these Swarovski mix leather wrap bracelets. You may want to check out our leather wrap DIY blog post to give you a refresher on how to make a leather wrap bracelet.

What you will need:

Swarovski master mix of your choice

8/0 Miyuki Seed Bead

Button (Tierra Cast or other button/clasp)

1mm leather cords

Beading thread

Needle

Optional: Super New Glue

It’s on Pinterest, Tumblr and other social media image viewing boards; boho-inspired bib necklaces. Now with these Bib Connectors at GoodyBeads, you can customize your own statement necklaces with seed beads, Czech beads and daggers, and chain links.

What gives these necklaces a boho flare are the bib connectors. The intricate Bali designs and geometric patterns embellishes the overall look of creating a bib statement necklace.

Malin Fringe

A fun simplistic way to use these Bib Connectors is linking two different connectors together. Show off your customized style with this easy-to-make bib chain necklace.

What you will need for this Bib Necklace:

• Two Bib Connectors (Z018066 AND Z018063)
• 4mm Jump Rings (A002413)
• 6/0 Miyuki Seed Beads (SB00530)
• 8/0 Miyuki Seed Beads (SB00106)
• Rollo Chain Link (CH01194) or Cable Chain (CH00533)
• Oval Chain Link (CH00020)
• 2″ Eyepin (A001495)

Instructions:

1. Cut 11 pieces of rollo chain at 2”.
2. Open an eyepin loop and slide on a rollo chain. Close loop. Make a total of 11.
3. On the eyepin, slide on 1 silver bead, 1 turquoise bead and one silver bead. Make a simple loop. Repeat to the rest of the 10 eyepin chain dangles.
4. Open a 4mm jump ring and slide on a bead/chain dangle and a loop of your bib connector (Z018066). Repeat for the rest of the 10 bead/chain dangles.
   
5. Open an eyepin loop, slide on one silver bead, three turquoise beads and one silver bead. Make a simple loop. Make a total of 4.
6. Connect the two bibs with 4mm jump rings and the beaded eyepin dangles you’ve made in step 5.
   
7. Connect the top bib to a 24” chain link with 4mm jump rings and the beaded eyepin dangles you’ve made in step 5. Repeat to other bib end.
   

Turquoise Isle Bib Necklace

Statement bib necklaces are what’s hot right now. Here’s how to make this chunky, trendy and boho-inspired necklace.

What you will need for this Bib Necklace:

• Bib Connector (Z018064)
• 4mm Jump Rings (A002413)
• 7mm Jump Rings (A008807)
• 6/0 Miyuki Seed Beads (SB00530)
• 8/0 Miyuki Seed Beads (SB00106)
• 12mm Czech Dagger Beads (A010288)
• 22 Gauge Artistic Wire (AW00031 or WR00033)
• 2″ Eyepin (A001495)
• Chain Maille Link (CH00736)

Bib Necklace Tutorial:

Check out our tutorial on how to fold silk fairy ribbon onto eyepins (or headpins) for a trendy fiber jewelry look!

Fiber jewelry adds a natural and organic look to any outfit. As we made tassel earrings and bangle bracelet in our previous fiber blog post, we have a brand new way to use these silky ribbons. Here is our tutorial on how to fold your silk ribbon into eyepin dangles for earrings or a necklace link piece.

Shades of Blue and Purple Chain Dangle Earrings

Make these earrings to show off your sassy and fun side.

Cut ribbon in half. Cut chain into four, 1 inch lengths. Open eyepin loop and slide on the four chain pieces. Close loop. Slide on a small bead. Follow tutorial above to feed ribbon onto your eyepin. Add a small bead on top and make a simple loop. Open ear wire loop and slide on ribbon dangle. Repeat again for second earring.

Orange and Pearl Necklace

This necklace is easy and simple enough to make that you might want to buy different color silk ribbon to customize with your outfit!

Slide on pearl bead and Czech ripple bead. Fold a full strand of silk ribbon. Slide on another ripple bead and pearl bead. Make a simple loop at a 2 ½ Inch length. Open one of the loops and slide on the end of a30” chain. Close loop. Open other loop and slide on other end of your chain. Close loop.

Shades of Blue and Purple Chain Dangle Earrings

• (1) A017789 – Botanical Gardens Hand Dyed Silk Ribbon
• (2) A014390 – 2 Inch Gunmetal Eyepins
• (1 pair) A002409 – Gunmetal Leverback Earrings
• (4) A016768 – 4mm Jet Chinese Crystal Glass Beads
• (1) CHZ0106 – 2mm Gunmetal Cable Chain Link

Orange and Pearl Necklace

• (1) A002201 – Terracotta Silk Fairy Ribbon
• (1) A019633 – 3 Inch Eyepin
• (2) SW00673 – 10mm Cream Swarovski Pearl
• (2) A021724 – 12mm California Gold Rush Ripple Czech
• (2.5’) CH00533 – 2.5mm Silver Plated Soldered Cable Chain

Swarovski® launched their Fall/Winter 2017/2018 collection of crystals. We are excited about the new cuts and vibrant hues to come from this line. Here’s a few items that GoodyBeads will add to their already stunning selection of Swarovski crystals and pearls.

New Hues and Effects

Dedicated to the idea of sustainability, Swarovski’s bold collection has been named The Nature of Us. With a collection that speaks to a hearty crowd of millennials or self-expressionists, Swarovski new color effects include Crystal Lacquer^PRO in beautiful earthy hues, Crystal Rainbow Dark with vibrant metallic glow and the Crystal Iridescent Red Pearl featuring a red/gray luster.

Gender Symbol Fancy Stone

In this beautiful era of blending feminine and masculine fashion together, just like Pantone’s 2016 Color of the Year choices, we are stoked about Swarovski’s gender symbol fancy stones. Swarovski 2017/2018 collection speaks to a rebellious generation of defining a “hard-edge glam-rock attitude” and redefining gender roles in today’s fashion.

Each pendant is carefully crafted and cut into the female and male symbol. It’s a no-brainer that these will be popular! Especially since we are from Minnesota, we surely want to flaunt these fancy stones and be reminded of our hometown musical legend.

Céline Cousteau – Cross Tribe Pendant

This collection reminds us about the value of family and generations of tradition and culture, which inspired Céline Cousteau’s second Designer Edition: Tribute to Tribe. Inspired by the story, culture and importance of biodiversity of the indigenous tribes in Vale Do Javari, from the depths of the Brazilian rainforest, Céline’s crystal designs came from the drawings and patterns drawn on their skins to the jewelry they wear.

The Cross Tribe Pendant is a symbol that carries the “message of social responsibility and mutual respect.”

Swarovski Innovations 2017/2018 Fall/Winter Video

Check out Swarovski® video on what is new in this collection. See something you must have? Let us know!

What do you think about the new collection? We feel inspired from the backstory of this meaningful collection and can’t wait to work with them. We hope you feel the same way!