Beadable Findings: Peyote Tube Bar Pendant

We are in love with our beadable findings! And with a simple knowledge of peyote-stitching Miyuki 11/0 Delicas, create a tube, attached through the Beadable Bar Pendant, to make a minimalistic neckalce.

 

Products you will need:

 

Tutorial

Make sure to check out our previous blog post on how to do an Even Count Peyote Stitch as you will use the even count stitch for this tutorial.

Items used in this beadable finding: Z001466, SB03545, Z006587, A015211

 

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You don’t have to stick to the 14 rows of peyote rows. You can make the tube longer and with different pattern designs for a longer and unique pendant.

Items used in this beadable finding necklace: Z001465, SB02322, SB00269

 




GoodyBeads EZ DIY Series: Boho Feather Earrings

Learn to bead stitch this easy pair of Boho Feather Earrings with Miyuki delica beads and beadable feather findings.

 

Items used in feather earrings:

 




Swarovski: New Shimmer Crystals and Pearl

We’ve launched a beautiful selection of new Swarovski from their new Fall/Winter 2019/2020 Innovation: Be Yourself. Our first selection consists of new Crystal Shimmer and Amethyst Shimmer bicone crystals, and Crystal Iridescent Tahitian Look Pearl. Plus, we have two lovely jewelry pieces to compliment the hues of these new Swarovski.

 

Passion Pearl Wrap Bracelet

GoodyBeads Blog | New Swarovski wrap bracelet with knotted Griffin silk cord.

In this three -wrap bracelet, we used Griffin Silk Cord knotted with Tahitian Look Pearls, Amethyst Shimmer bicone crystals and 6mm Labradorite round beads with size 8/0 gold seed beads. Plus, we finished up this piece with gold findings.

Items used in 6.5″ bracelet: SB00107, LBT6RD-8, SW01915 (10), SW01916 (6), SW01908 (6), SW01906 (7), Z008768, A006581, TC02395, A008801

  1. Make a knot at the end of the silk cord and cut excess end. Slide over knot with a clamshell bead tip (Check previous blog on examples). Optional, add a small dab of Super New Glue to the knot before sliding the clamshell over.
  2. Slide on a seed bead and make another knot flushed to the seed bead.
  3. Slide on a 6mm Tahitian Pearl and make a knot.
  4. Side on a seed bead and make another knot.
  5. Repeat with alternating with pearl beads or 6mm Labradorite beads until you reach your desired wrist length. This will be your first row.
  6. Next row, alternate a knot between an 8mm Amethyst Shimmer bicone crystal, seed bead, 4mm Amythest Shimmer bicone crystal, seed bead, 8mm Tahitian Pearl and seed bead. Repeat until your desired wrist length.
  7. For your third row, alternate seed beads and Labradorite beads in no particular order to wrist length.
  8. End with a knot, add a small dab of glue and cap off with a clamshell bead tip.
  9. Open jump ring and attach either clamshell bead tip end to a toggle clasp. Repeat to other bead tip end.

 

Passion Flower Necklace

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We used the Griffin Silk cord to complete the bracelet with a necklace with similar beads as in the bracelet with TierraCast Findings.

Items used in necklace: TC02387, A019617, SW01908 (2), Z018414, Z018257, TC02397, A008801Z008768A006581, SW01912 (6), SW01905 (6), SB00107

  1. Open loop of eyepin and slide on TierraCast Mehndi charm. Close loop.
  2. Slide on the following beads onto the eyepin and make a simple loop or wrap loop: 8mm Ameythst Shimmer bicone crystal, wavy disc (concave down), Czech Hibiscus, wavy disc (concave up) and 8mm Amythest Shimmer bicone crystal. (If making a wrapped loop, make sure to slide on TierraCast magnetic clasp end before finishing loop off.)
  3. Make a knot at the end of the silk cord. Slide on a seed bead, 3mm bicone, a seed bead, a pearl, 2 seed bead, 3mm bicone, 2 seed bead, a pearl, 3 seed bead, a 3mm bicone, 3 seed bead and a pearl.
  4. Slide on seed beads to accomodate a length large enough to slide over your head.
  5. End silk cord with pearl, 3 seed bead, 3mm bicone, 3 seed bead, a pearl, 2 seed bead, 3mm bicone, 2 seed bead, pearl, a seed bead, 3mm bicone and seed bead.
  6. Take both ends of your silk cord and make a knot to tied the ends together.
  7. Slide a clamshell bead tip over the knot.
  8. Open jump ring and slide on loop of bead tip and other end of the TierraCast magnetic clasp. Close loop.

 




Halloween Pumpkin King Earrings

Halloween is creeping up on us soon! Inspired by a Halloween movie favorite, Nightmare Before Christmas, we have these spooky DIY earrings dedicated to the pumpkin king himself!

 

We dressed these lampwork skull beads with black findings, Swarovski® jet crystals, black rhinestone rondelles and shiney silver crown. Be ready for Halloween with this pair of frightening earrings.

 

GoodyBeads | Halloween Pumpkin King Earrings DIY

Items used

  • 2 – Black Headpins – TC00546
  • 2 – Silver Heishi Spacer – TC00007
  • 1pr – Black Earrings – TC02301
  • 1pk – Lampwork Skulls – A005575
  • 2 – 4mm Swarovski Jet Bicone – SW00227
  • 2 – 6mm Swarovski Jet Bicone – SW00228
  • 1pk – Black Rhinestone Beads – A004475
  • 1pk – Silver Bead Cap – A002934

 

Instructions

  1. Slide on a headpin the following and make a simple loop: 4mm bicone, heishi spacer, skull bead, rhinestone rondelle, bead cap (concave up) and 6mm bicone.
  2. Open loop of earwire and slide on skull dangle. Close loop.
  3. Repeat for other earring.

 




Sizzix Edition: Sizzix Recycled Tie Flowers

Tory and Candie Cooper are back with another inspiring video, recycling ties into fiber jewelry using the Sizzix Big Shot. Don’t miss out on this trendy DIY.

 

GoodyBeads | Blog: Sizzix UpCycle Ties to Make Fiber Jewelry

 

Layering Sizzix leather and old ties, create trendy fiber jewelry for any casual outfit! How will you use the Sizzix Big Shot Machine.

 

 




Easy DIY Earrings with Faceted Glass Charms & Links

Learn to make easy DIY earrings with faceted glass charms today! These fabulous earrings projects are the perfect easy DIY for your fast and fun adventures! All you need is a pair of pliers and jump ring opening skills.

Check out our previous post about opening Jump Rings.

The star of these earrings are the faceted glass charms and links. They are sold in gorgeous pastel hues and easy to use.

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These pair of earrings uses link findings with Faceted Glass Charms attached with a small jump ring. What a simple idea, don’t you think? The first pair uses the combination of Faceted Glass Charms and Faceted Glass Links, while the second pair is so bubbly cute with Circles Connector and Faceted Glass Charms.

Golden Teardrop Earrings Components: A021765 (2), A021753 (2), A014109, Z007861

Bubble Drop Earrings Components: Z014013 (2), A021741 (2), A011517A014109

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This first stunning pair of earrings uses the Faceted Glass Links with cute heart charms! All you need is to open a jump ring to attach the charm to the faceted glass links.

Heart to Heart Earrings Component: A021758 (2), Z011847, A002413, Z001008

And we especially LOVE the star and moon combination. Talk about being trendy with asymmetrical earrings! Cut chain to 1/2″ and cut two pieces. Open a jump ring and attach star/moon charm to chain pieces. Open Earwire loop and slide on one end of the chain dangles and a faceted glass charm. Close loop. Repeat to make the second earring.

Midnight Shimmer Earrings Components: A021746 (2), Z008946, A008182, Z011924, Z011883, Z007856