We had so much fun at the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar last weekend. Besides the yummy Wild Rice Soup at the Cafe, the hourly Make & Takes were very popular! Here is a fun Make & Take project that was offered during Candie Cooper’s Coffee with Candie event using large-hole gemstones and 1mm leather cord.

What you will need are:

• 60 Inches of 1mm leather cord (Brown or Black)
• 3 – Wrap Twist Bead (Y001142)
• 8mm Large-Hole Round Gemstones
• 10mm Large-Hole Round Gemstones
• Pair of scissors.

Instructions

1. Fold 2 pieces of 1mm Leather cord in half – 30 Inches each.
2. String the 10mm Large Hole gemstone bead onto the middle of 2 leather cords and tie an overhand knot under the bead.
3. String on your beads. String silver bead onto all 4 cords, string 8mm gemstone bead onto 2 strands, string silver bead on all 4 strands, string 2nd 8mm gemstone onto the other 2 leather cords you didn’t string the first one onto, and string the last silver bead onto all 4 strands.
4. Arrange beads to be in the “middle” of the bracelet and tie overhand knots on either side of beads.
5. Measure bracelet on your wrist and tie and overhand knot where you would like the loop of the clasp to start, tie another over hand knot a half an inch from the other one to make loop for the clasp.
6. Trim leather ends.

Download PDF Tutorial file here.

Make this easy leather bracelet using strands of 2mm leather cord and connector clasp.

Items you will need for bracelet:

• 2mm Leather Cord
• Pointed Bar Slider – A015698
• Round Rustic Connector Clasp – A022107
• Super New Glue

Tutorial

Items used in bracelet: A022073, A015698, A022107, A015821

New to GoodyBeads are 2mm Swarovski Pearls! Their glossy shine is sure to add fanciness to your designs. Here is a simple beaded bead using 2mm Swarovski pearls, 4mm Swarovski bicone crystals and 8/0 seed beads.

What you will need for this pattern tutorial:

• Click Here for Pattern Tutorial PDF
• 2mm Swarovski Pearls (Qty 32)
• 4mm Swarovski Bicone Crystals (Qty 12)
• 8/0 Seed Beads
• 4lb Fireline Beading Thread(A006586/A006585)
• and Beading Needle 

Leather Bracelet

Use these beaded beads on 3mm leather cord!

1. Cut leather cord to wrist length. Glue end caps to each ends of the leather with Super New Glue.
2. Slide leather through beaded bead.
3. Add clasps to your choosing to complete your bracelet.

Right White Bracelet Components:
SB00106, A006587, A015211, SW01935, SW01049, A002413, A010432, CH00324, A001530, Z006500

Right White Bracelet Components:
SB00106, A006587, A015211, SW01911, SWZ0582, A002413, A010432, CH00329, Z001256

Here’s a fun pair of earrings using TierraCast hoops, Czech rondelle beads and 24-Gauge wire. This easy step-by-step tutorial will make you want to scream with delight!

What you will need for Earrings:

• 2 – TierraCast 42mm Wire Hoops (TC02417)
• Brass French hook Earrings (A009402)
• 24-Gauge Brass Wire (AW00050)
• 5×3 Czech Rondelles (Beads used in tutorial: A022126 & A0022128)

Tutorial

We love Autumn. You get to bundle up and be cute in fashionable layers, scarves, boots and fluffy hats! We have this super simple DIY necklace and earrings set using Amber and Green Leaves Set (Y001056).

What you will need for Necklace and Earring:

• Amber and Green Leaves and Rondelle Glass Beads Set (Y001056)
• (3) 4mm Swarovski Crystal Bicone – Topaz (SW00208)
• (3) 4mm Swarovski Crystal Bicone – Fern Green/Topaz (SW00583)
• 24-Gauge Antique Brass Artistic Wire (AW00050)
• Brass Earring (A009402)
• Antique Brass Donut Shaped Link (Z018047)
• (2-3′) Brass Chain (A008130) – NOTE: chain suggestion is different from image.
• 5mm Brass Jump Ring (TC00708)
• Brass Clasp (Z006528)

Earrings Instructions:

1. Cut a 4″ wire. Make a wrapped loop at one end while sliding on a glass bead before wrapping the loop. Make sure loop is big enough for glass leaf loop.
2. Slide on a fern/topaz bicone, the orange rondelle bead, the green bead and a topaz bicone.
3. Make a wrapped loop.
4. Open ear wire loop and slide on leaf dangle. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earrings.

Necklace Instructions:

1. Cut chain in half.
2. Cut a 3″ wire. Make a wrapped loop at one end while sliding on a glass bead before wrapping the loop. Make sure loop is big enough for glass leaf loop.
3. Slide on fern/topaz bicone and make a wrapped loop, while sliding on one end of the brass link. Finish wrapped loop.
4. Cut another 3″ wire and begin making a wrapped loop, while sliding on the other end of the brass link through. Finish wrapped loop.
5. Slide on topaz bicone crystal and beginning making another wrapped loop, while sliding on both ends of the two cut chain. Finish wrapped loop.
6. Open jump ring and slide on clasp loop and one end of chain. Close jump ring.