Our Mixed Moons Leather Bracelet with adjustable sliding clasp tutorial today is dedicated to the celestial phenomenon of two Full moons this October. The first was on Oct 1st and the second is on an ominous Halloween night! Make this fun bracelet for a spooky holiday or for the next full moon on Halloween, which wont be for another 19 years.

What you’ll need for the Mixed Moon Leather Bracelet with adjustable sliding clasp:

• Z019103 – 1.5mm Leather cord
• Z019982 (2) – Antique Silver Coin Slider
• Z019983 – Satin Gold Coin Slider
• Z019986 (2) – Rectangular End
• Z012153 – Adjustable Wheat Chain Bracelet Sliding Clasp
• A015821 – Super New Glue

Directions:

1. Cut 4 pieces of leather at 4 inches each.
2. Add a small drop of glue inside the rectangular end. Insert all four ends of leather inside the end. Let it dry for a minute before going to step 3.
3. Slide on the 3 Coin Sliders, Silver, Gold and Silver. Now, make sure other ends of the leather are straight, cut if necessary. Add a small drop of glue to the other rectangular end, insert leather ends inside the rectangular end. Let it dry for a minute before going to step 4.
4. Remove both jump rings from adjustable slider clasp. Set jump rings aside. Trim 1-2 inches off both chains, depending on your wrist size.
5. Slide jump ring back onto the slider chain end and loop of a rectangular end, close jump ring. Repeat on other side.

For the whole month of October, we’re offering you even MORE inspiration with a DIY jewelry project every single day! GoodyBeads.com brings you easy DIYs from simple earrings and necklaces to something challenging you’d want to sink your teeth in! We’ve incorporated many of our favorite products like gemstones, acetate, seed beads, findings, charms and so much more.

Each blog post will include a high quality image with a full components list to create the daily project and a simple, easy-to-follow directions.

Here is a calendar and list of our daily DIY projects to get you inspired!

October DIY Jewelry Projects

• 10/01 – DIY Glam Cuff
• 10/02 – Friday Flashback – DIY Beadable Column Bead
• 10/03 – Heidi’s Large Crescent Earrings
• 10/04 – Delica Colorblock Necklace
• 10/05 – Turquoise Hexagon Point Earrings
• 10/06 – Fine Rocks Memory Wire Bracelet
• 10/07 – Swarovski® Fall/Halloween DIY
• 10/08 – Golden Foil Earrings
• 10/09 – Friday Flashback – DIY Mint Mosaic Cuff
• 10/10 – Double Ring Mixed Metal Earrings
• 10/11 – Navette Adjustable Bracelet with Swarovski crystal
• 10/12 – Bracelet Key Chains
• 10/13 – Statement Acetate Earrings
• 10/14 – Bling Leather Bracelet
• 10/15 – Wood Resin Bead Hoop Earrings
• 10/16 – Crescent Hoop Necklace
• 10/17 – Gemstone Post Cabochon Earrings
• 10/18 – Irregular Nugget Necklace
• 10/19 – Black & White Striped Kit Earrings
• 10/20 – Elonga Stretch Bracelet
• 10/21 – Hanging Crescent Earrings
• 10/22 – Ring Link Leather Bracelet
• 10/23 – Friday Flashback – DIY Red Bali Drop Earrings
• 10/24 – Vintaj® Patina Polka Dot Wood & Resin Earrings
• 10/25 – Carabiner Lariat Necklace
• 10/26 – John’s Beadable Bottler Opener
• 10/27 – TierraCast® Lavendar Garden Loomed Bracelet
• 10/28 – RBG Beaded Lattice Collar Necklace
• 10/29 – Flora Link Criss Cross Bracelet
• 10/30 – Friday Flashback – DIY Red & Green Holiday Earrings
• 10/31 – Mixed Moon Adjustable Leather Bracelet

We love the contrasting colors in this Flora Link Cross Cross Leather Bracelet. This DIY uses a braided and macramé technique using round leather cord and TierraCast Flora Links. It’s also a revamp version of the Criss Cross Leather Bracelet we did back in May.

What you’ll need for Leather Bracelet:

• Z015514 – 1mm Natural Light Brown Leather
• A022077 – 2mm Natural Blue Leather
• TC02377 (2) – Small Flora Link
• TC02379 (3) – Medium Flora Link
• TC02349 – Button

Get all the components for this project here

Directions:

1. Cut 30 inches of the 2mm leather cord.
2. Cut 60 inches of the 1mm leather cord.
3. Slide 2mm leather through button and center it. Take both leather ends and make a knot an inch away from the button.
4. You can use a macrame board to anchor your 2mm leathers down or pin it down to anchor it also.
5. Slide the middle part of your 1mm leather behind both of the 2mm leather cord, near the knot you made in Step 3. Make 7 full square macramé knots.
6. Slide on a small flora link. In front of the link cross the left piece of the 1mm over the 2 strands of 2mm cord and then cross the right piece over the left peice.
7. Take the both ends of 2mm leather and bend them back over the crisscrossed strands and go back thru the ring. Tighten, adjust and straighten your strands.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with a sequence of 3 medium flora link and 1 small flora link.
9. After last ring do 7 FULL macramé square knots.
10. With all 4 pieces of cord make an overhand knot where the macramé ends. Trim ends of the 1mm cord.
11. Make another overhand knot with both leather ends about one inch from the first to create your button hole clasp. Make another for an optional length.

Video Tutorial

Check out our previous Facebook LIVE episode where Tory makes this bracelet HERE!

Our Beaded Lattice Collar necklace is certainly one all bead-stitchers would love to create! It’s also simple enough for any beginner who would like to create an iconic, show-stopping, statement necklace. Get your components and FREE Downloadable Tutorial HERE.

What you’ll need for Beaded Lattice Collar:

• SB00416 (2) – 11/0 Pearl Ceylon Seed Bead
  Try other Size 11/0 Seed Beads colors.
• Y005033 – 6mm Closed Ring
• Z011515 – 5mm Jump Ring
• Z001124 – 12mm Lobster Claw
• A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline Thread
• A006767 – Beading Needle

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Beaded Lattice Collar Pattern Tutorial

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The DIY Lavendar Garden Loomed Bracelet comes from our friends at TierraCast. This bracelet uses a bead loom and one of their newest products, The Stitch-In Link Connector.

Items you’ll need for Loomed Bracelet:

• Size 8 Miyuki Round Seed Beads:
  SB04122 – Color A (8-641/9641)
  SB04123 – Color B (8-4249/94249)
  SB04124 – Color C (8-4455/94455)
• TC00901 – Brass Oxide Apple Blossom Button
• TC02847 (2) – Brass Oxide Stitch-In Connector Link
• TC02821 (3) – Brass Oxide Hammertone Rondelle Beads
• A022077 – 2mm Blue Round Leather Cord
• TC02561 – Brass Oxide Butterfly Link (optional charm)
• TC00708 (2) – Brass Oxide Oval Jump Ring
• Z017719 – Light Khaki Boho One-G Nylon Thread
• Tools:
  TL00354 – Loom Needles
  TL00114 – Rick’s Beading Loom or your bead loom of choice
  Checkout previous tutorial using the Rick’s Beading Loom.
• Chain Nose Pliers

Directions courtesy of TierraCast.com:

1. Loom Set-up: String 10 warp threads onto your loom, per loom manual instructions.
2. Row 1: Begin your weft thread with plenty of length, at least 36” to 40”, and anchor per your loom instructions, then string nine color C beads and complete Row 1. Most looms complete rows by bringing all nine beads, strung along the thread, under the warp threads, aligning them between each of the warps, and then bringing the needle back through the beads in the opposite direction, making sure to keep the needle above the warp threads.
3. Row 2: string one Color B, seven Color C, and one Color B. Stitch back through the beads in the opposite direction, making sure to keep the needle above the warp threads.
4. Row 3: String two B, two C, then string one stitch-in through the first hole, ensuring the top loop is facing up, so that it will sit on top of the work when loomed in. (Fig 1) Bring the beads and button stitch in under the warps and align them between the warp threads. (Fig 2) Then string two C and two B and align the beads between the warp threads. Stitch back through all beads and the stitch-in above the warps in the same way you would complete a regular loomed row.
5. Row 4: String three B, one C, then bring your thread under the warp threads and pass the needle through the stitch-in’s middle hole (Fig 3). String one C and three B. Align the beads between the warps and complete the row with the thread passing back through all beads and the stitch in above the warp threads.
6. Row 5: Repeat Step 5, but with four B, then stitch through the top hole of the button stitch-in (Fig 4). String four B and complete the row. (Fig 5)
7. The rest of the pattern is loomed normally, following the Loom Pattern. Download a pdf of the bead chart and pattern here.
8. When you reach row 50, string one B, three C, the first hole of the second stitch-in connector, three C, and one B. Complete the row with the thread passing back above the warp threads through all beads and the stitch-in.
9. Row 51. String two B, two C then bring your thread under the warps and pass through the center hole of the stitch-in, string two C and two B. Complete the row with the thread passing back above the warp threads through all beads and the stitch-in.
10. Row 52. String three B, one C, then bring your thread under the warps and pass through the last hole of the stitch-in, then string one C and three B. Complete the row with the thread passing back above the warp threads through all beads and the stitch-in.
11. Finish the remaining rows 53-55 as normal, then remove from the loom and weave in warp threads per your loom manual’s instructions.
12. Using chain nose pliers, open a jump ring and attach the apple blossom button to the stitch-in loop over row 4. Close jump ring.
13. Cut a 10” length of 2mm leather cord. String the cord through the loop of the button stitch-in over row 52. Center cord in loop.
14. Tie an overhand knot with both strands of the leather. *Measure from the knot along the cord approx. 17mm (a little over half an inch) and then tie another overhand knot with both strands. Tighten. * Repeat from * to create a second button loop for an adjustable closure. Trim leather and use a small amount of glue to secure the knots.
15. Optional: Open one jump ring and attach to cord at the loop of the stitch-in connector. Before closing string on charm. Close jump ring.

(Check out TierraCast page for image reference.)

Need a gift for the holidays? This easy gift-giving beadable DIY bottle opener is what you’ll want. It’s easy to make and great for a quick gift you can wrap right up. Pair it with some cool looking large-hole gemstones for a masculine vibe.

What you’ll need for DIY Bottle Opener:

• A003253 – Bottle Opener
• Large-Hole Gemstones – Items used in example ATQ10RDLH-8

Directions:

1. Twist of the end of the bottle opener and slide on 4 gemstones.
2. Twist the end back onto the bottle opener end.

Need more easy DIY gift-giving ideas? Check out these Beadable ideas!

Our lariat necklace tutorial today features the popular carabiner clasps, along with our newer Swarovski baroque pearls. Make this necklace long or short, it will be the start of some fun layering neck mess pieces.

Items you’ll need for Lariat Necklace:

• Z020541 – Silver Carabiner Lock Clasp
• CH01166 (2′) – Paperclip Chain
• SW02580 – Baroque Coin Pearl
• Z006005 – Starburst Charm
• X003062 – Jump Ring
• A019694 – Headpin

Directions:

1. Slide pearl onto the headpin and make a larger simple or wrapped loop. Make sure loop can slide on through clasp.
2. Open jump ring, slide on charm and close jump ring.
3. Cut chain to 16 inches. Or cut to your preferred length.
4. Open carabiner clasp by unscrewing clasp, slide on jump ring with charm and pearl drop. Then slide on both ends of your paper clip chain. Close clasp.

Let’s be creative with these DIY Wood & Resin Earrings with Patina Paint. From one of our Facebook LIVE episode, Tory showed how easy it is to paint with Vintaj patinas on these trendy wood & resin pendants.

What you’ll need for wood & resin earrings:

• Z010291 – Wood & Clear Resin
• Z008989 – Antique Silver Round Post Earring
• TC01208 (2) – Earring Back
• A001529 – Jump ring
• TL00323 – Pyrite Patina

Directions:

1. Shake up the patina bottle to mix the contents well. Pour out a small amount of patina.
2. Using the back side of a paint brush or a small round tip and dip it in to the paint.
3. Make dots on the wood part on both wood & resin pendants.
4. Let paint dry for a few minutes.
5. Open jump ring, slide on wood & resin pendant and through loop of earring. Repeat for other wood & resin and earring.

Video Tutorial

Check out our previous Facebook LIVE episode with these fun wood & resin earrings tutorial.

Today’s project is the DIY Ring Link Adjustable Leather Bracelet we demoed at the Pinners Conference. This project uses some of our favorite branded components like TierraCast ring component, Dakota Stones large-hole gemstones and Leather Cord USA 1.5mm leather! Combine them all and get a fun DIY you’ll need to make for all your friends.

What you’ll need for Ring Link Adjustable Leather Bracelet:

• TC01233 – 19mm Hammertone Ring
• 1.5mm Round Leather Cord:
  Z019103/Z019147 – 1.5mm Natural Black Round Leather Cord
  Z019126/Z019150 – 1.5mm Natural Light Brown Round Leather Cord
• Large-Hole Round Gemstone Beads:
  WAF8RDLH-8 – White African Opal
  BGA8RDLH-8 – Black Gold Amazonite

Directions:

1. Cut two pieces of leather at 18” length each.
2. Take one leather piece, fold in half and make a lark’s head knot on the TierraCast ring.
3. Slide a gemstone onto both strands of leather ends.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with other leather.
5. Cross leather ends, keeping strands straight. And then tie a sliding knot with an 8” piece of leather:
   1. Lay an inch of leather end over the bracelet’s leather strands.
   2. Hold end under your non-dominant hand and wrap around all the leather strands.
   3. Continue to wrap cord around leather strands loosely, working back towards the cut end of wrapping cord. Make 5 coils.
   4. Thread leather under and through all the coils you’ve just created.
   5. Adjust the coils so they sit neatly and pull both leather ends in opposite directions to secure knot.
   6. Trim away excess leather close to coil
6. Make an overhand knot with leather ends. Cut off excess leather.

Today’s DIY hanging crescent earrings are gorgeous because they contain fun kidney shaped earring findings and popular crescent charms, topped off with Swarovski crystals. You can also make this in a silver version too.

What you’ll need for crescent earrings:

• Z016772 (2) – 22.4mm Gold Hanging Crescent Connector Charm (Silver Z016773)
• Z003274 – Gold Plated Kidney Shaped Ear Wire (Silver Z003942)
• SW00103 (2) – Swarovski 6mm Bicone Crystal Clear Beads
• A019690 – 1 Inch Gold Plated 21 Gauge Headpins with Ball Top (Silver A019694)

Directions:

1. Slide a crystal on a headpin and make a simple loop.
2. Open crystal dangle loop and slide on inner hole of crescent connector. Close loop.
3. Open earwire loop, slide on other hole of crescent connector and close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Designed by Tory

Our DIY project for today is a fun and simple stretch bracelet using 0.7mm Elonga Cord from Beadalon®. We used red and ivory miracle beads, which are fitting for the festive season or to show your patriotic side. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to braid and weave this easy DIY stretch bracelet!

Elonga Cord

Elonga is a unique stringing material made up of several individual stretchy strands bonded together. The multiple-strand floss construction of Elonga gives it a soft, silky drape, which makes it easy to knot; and is ideal for lightweight beads. It can be used with big eye or collapsible needles and works great with the Elastic Cord Needle. 

Stretch Bracelet Components & Tutorial

Items used in bracelet:

• Z005164 – Using the dark blue elastic (Other Colorways Z005160 & Z005162)
• 8mm Miracle Beads: MIRA0002 (3) & A010143 (2) (All Miracle Beads)

Directions:

1. Cut 3 feet of cord and pre-stretch your cord to loosen the elasticity.
2. Slide an ivory bead to the midpoint of cord.
3. Put one red bead on each cord/side.
4. Take another ivory bead and put both ends through, crossing each other.
5. Continue step 3 & 4 until you’ve reached your desired length. Note: make sure to make pattern/bracelet a bit smaller than your wrist size because the cord will stretch a bit over time.
6. Put one red bead on each cord/side and slide one end through the first ivory bead you added in step 2.
7. Make a surgeon’s knot with both cord ends. Make second surgeon’s knot (optional).
8. Trim excess cord end.

Video Tutorial

Check out our previous Facebook LIVE video where Tory demonstrates how to create this DIY stretch bracelet.

Our October DIY Black & White Striped Earrings today consists of two components with glue. One of our newer acetate products comes top drilled, which makes the perfect components for our Gold Hook Earrings.

What you’ll need for these pair of DIY striped earrings:

• Z013649 – Black & White Stripe Acetate Kite Shape Top Drilled Pendant
• Z011596 – 23mm Gold Hook Earrings with Half Drill Post
• TL00364 – Loctite Super Glue
  OR
• A015821 – Super New Glue

Directions:

1. Add a small drop of glue inside the top hole of the acetate top drilled pendant.
2. Insert the post/mandrel of the hook earring inside the glued hole.
3. Lay pieces flat to dry.
4. Repeat to make the other earring.

We’ve got the perfect easy DIY necklace for you today that requires no tools! Our simple DIY Irregular Nugget Necklace compliments your style with its standout, statement pendant that already comes with its own loop. Top it off with a bail and ready-made necklace, this DIY will get you pumped up for a fun day!

Items used in necklace:

• Z001033 – 32 Inch Rhodium Plated Cable Chain Necklace
• TC02582 – 9mm Bright Rhodium Smooth Pinch Bail by TierraCast
• Z017958 – Crystal Quartz Large Irregular Nugget Pendant

Directions:

1. Slide pendant loop and chain of necklace between the pinch bail.
2. Pinch the bail down so the prongs are in the loop of the pendant.

   Note: if necklace is too long, open a jump ring and slide off chain end. Cut chain to your preferred length and connect jump ring to new length of chain end.

Today, Our easy DIY gemstone jewelry is on how to make these fun post earrings using DakotaStones cabochons.

Items used in earrings:

• Z001725/A014133 – Earring Backs
• A014131/Z019552 – Post Earrings
• DakotaStones Cabs – Items used CAB-CHR8DC (2) & CAB-BGS10DC (2)
• A012906 – Needle Filer
• A015821 – Super New Glue

Directions:

1. Take the filer and give the back of the cabs a few light scratches.
2. Wipe the back of the cab. Add a small dot of Super New Glue.
3. gently position the post earrings in the center of the cab back.
4. Repeat for other earring.
5. Leave earrings for a few hours to dry.

The crescent shape is such a trendy shape to make DIY jewelry with. We have this fun and simple necklace using a crescent connector and a Nunn Design Hoop component.

Items used in necklace:

• Z001033 – 32 Inch Rhodium Plated Cable Chain Necklace
• Z016775 – 33mm Antique Silver Hanging Crescent Connector Charm
• Z008275/Z008276 – 50mm Flat Grande Hoop by Nunn Designs
• TC00200 – 11mm Rhodium Hammered Round Link by TierraCast
• A021744 – 10mm Round Clear Faceted Glass Charm with Silver Plating
• Z011515 – 5mm Silver Plated 18 Gauge Jump Ring
• A012844 – 8mm Matte Silver Plated 16 Gauge Jump Ring

Directions:

1. Open 5mm jump ring, slide on faceted crystal charm and crescent connector (inner hole). Close jump ring.
2. Open another 5mm jump ring, slide other hole of crescent connector and hammer link. Close jump ring.
3. Open 7mm jump ring, slide on other hole of hammer link, Grande Hoop and necklace chain. Close jump ring.

Check out other DIY designs using Nunn Design components.