Brand New to GoodyBeads are the Ring Bending Pliers from ImpressArt®. Watch this instructional video from ImpressArt and learn how to create your very own DIY rings and bracelets with the Bracelet Bending Pliers and Ring Bending Pliers.

Ring Bending Pliers and Blanks

Custom-make rings by using these new Ring Bending Pliers (TL00282) from ImpressArt. Along with the pliers, all you need to make custom rings are Ring Blank and some metal stamps.

Ring Blanks you can get are the following:

• Z021576 thin ring, size 4-6
• Z021574 thin ring, size 7-9

• Z021571 wide ring, size 4-6
• Z021562 wide ring, size 7-9

• Z021573 Wrap Ring, size 4-7
• Z021572 Wrap Ring, size 8-10

Bracelet Bending Pliers and Blanks

Make sure to get a pair of Nylon Bracelet Bending Pliers (Z005839) to custom-make stamped bracelets. Here are some examples of bracelet blanks and what you can make with them:

• Z021577 5/8 x 6 Inches Tapered Bracelet Aluminum Stamping Blank

• Z021579 7/8 x 6 Inches Tapered Bracelet Aluminum Stamping Blank

• Z018033 Mini 1/4 x 6 Inch Aluminum Stamping Bracelet Blanks

Other Bracelet Blanks:

• A021496 3/8×6 Inch Bracelet Strip Soft Strike Aluminum Stamping Blank
• A021497 5/8×6 Inch Bracelet Strip Soft Strike Aluminum Stamping Blank
• Z005837 1/4×6 Inch Rectangle Copper Stamping Blank
• A021460 1/4×6 Inch Rectangle Nickel Silver Stamping Blank
• A020459 1/4×6 Inch Rectangle Brass Stamping Blank
• A020461 1×6 Inch Rectangle Brass Stamping Blank
• A020462 1×6 Inch Rectangle Copper Stamping Blank

Ring Bending Pliers Video Tutorial

Video and images by ImpressArt.

Pantone’s fashion color trend report for Spring 2018 reflects the “desire for colorful self-expression” with “uplifting shades and feel-good tones.” Check out our favorites from the trend report and assortment of beads and findings to reflect our favorites.

Ultra Violet is the 2018 Color of the Year. It is a color that “fascinates and intrigues” the mind, body and soul. It foreshadows the forward thinking of technology, artistic expression, pop culture and more. Ultra Violet’s hue is close to the Druzy Agate Purple gemstone, the sheen of an Iridescent Purple Swarovski Pearl, or the velvety color of a Purple Dyed Agate Slice Pendant. What do you think about Ultra Violet?

Products displayed: Glitzy Gemstones, Z013666, Druzy Purple, PCA8RL-F-8, Z005859, Z019287, A021688, SW00387

Meadowlark represents the coming of sunny days and warm weather. Its bright hue is a must for spring and bring a pop of fresh colors in jewelry making.

Products displayed: Boho Bracelets Trend, A004781, Z002508, A019005, Z004898, A021368, A017195, CH00376

Cherry Tomato is a florescent creamy red like coral red. Pantone explains it as a “tempestuous orangey red that exudes heat and energy.”

Products displayed: Glitzy Gemstone Trend, Z013664, A016876, Z003707, SWZ0791, A009015, A008069, Z005184

Arcadia is a cross between a dark turquoise and teal. We love how it looks with a deep red, gold or mustard color. African Turquoise is a lovely gemstone that closely resembles Pantone’s Arcadia.

Products displayed: Marsala Trend, A009771, A008498, Z003979, Z011071, Z013813, Z009751, Z006367

Almost Mauve is a subtle blush and off-white color. We have some blush and light pink colors to match.

Products displayed, Pink Ribbon Trend, SB01176, A020249, SB00033, SB02819, Z012503, A010147, SW00196

Believe it or not, 2017 is coming to a close. So get ready for 2018 with new beading adventures, projects, supplies and you! Get pumped with these Inspirational Bars, where you can make a snazzy fabric bracelet or lovely key charm.

Inspired Lycra Bracelet

This bracelet uses Italian Lycra Cord, which sells as a flat wide 30mm piece. Measure your wrist and add 5 inches. Cut your Lycra Cord at that length. Stretch your cord and see that the sides will curl in. Insert your cord through the two side holes of your inspirational bar. Make a knot with your cord ends but not into a tight knot. Wrap the bracelet around your wrist twice and adjust the knot to a comfortable band. Your bracelet should stretch and hug your wrist, not dangle loosely. Tighten up your knots and you are ready to rock out the new year.

Items used for bracelet: A017779 & Z013317.

Inspired Leather Key Chain

For this project, we are adding 1mm leather cord and a large-hole gemstone to this keychain. Cut a 6 inch piece of 1mm leather cord. Slide leather cord through one hole of your inspirational bar. Take the two leather ends and slide your large-hole gemstone through. Make an overhand knot with your leather ends close to your gemstone. Make sure when knotting your leather that the leather loop is loose and dangles off your bar. Cut your leather ends at an angle as a leather fringe tassel. Add your keyring and you are set. This make a cute stocking stuffer idea for a friend or for yourself.

Items used for keychain: Z013306, A020543, GAV8RDLH-8, MCKR0002

We are in love with these new Swarovski spike beads with 2-holes. Check out how we use these punk-rock inspired spike beads!

These Spike beads comes in three different shapes: hexagon, square and round. While they do come in a one-hole version, we stocked our inventory with the 2-hole version. We find more versatility and stability in its design and shape. Plus these five metallic colors are stunning!

Rose Gold Stud Leather Bracelet

One of our favorite DIY jewelry is the Chan Luu-inspired leather wrap bracelets. You can find our tutorial here to learn how to bead stitch and apply it to make this DIY jewelry.

Items used: Z018651, TC02036, SW01716(22), A015211, A006588.

Blue Stud Earrings

Here’s an easy DIY using the round spike beads. Using post earrings, we use a small dot of super new glue and placed the round spike beads on. Let glue dry before wearing them!

Items used: SW01719(2), A015178, A015821.

Wire Hoop Spike Earrings

This pair of earrings is made using two 8″ 24-gauge wire and stringing an 11/0 metal bead between each of the spike beads. Slide all the beads to the middle of your two wire and bring all four ends together to create a loop. With all four wire ends, make a wrapped loop and coil once around the base of the loop. Take your earwires and you will grasp the loop of the earwire with your flat nose pliers and twist the loop 90 degrees so that the loop of the earwire faces you. Open the earwire loop, slide on the hoop spike beads and close loop.

Items used: SB00632, SW01714 (10), A009402, AW00050.