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.

We are still in love with our Groovy Bead Frames and could not wait to share this easy tutorial with you. Shown in our January 2017 Color of the Year, are these easy-to-make seed bead teardrop earrings with the pewter drop groovy bead frames. Follow our easy illustrated instructions and a tutorial video.

Materials

• Pewter Drop Groovy Bead Frame
• 8/0 Miyuki Seed Bead
• 11/0 Miyuki Seed Bead
• Fireline Thread (A006587/Beading Thread)
• Beading Needle (A015211)
• 4mm Jump Ring (A002413)
• Earwire (TCZ0077) or your choice of ear findings.

Tutorial

You can pick up this pdf file tutorial with illustrated instructions. OR watch our tutorial video to see how simple it is to create.

A Quick Note: The holes of the Groovy Bead Frames might not have a clear opening. I suggest using a bead reamer (A002370) or something sharp and pointy to poke the holes first to ensure a clear opening before stitching.

Components in video: Z019397, SB00332, SB00076,A002413, TCZ0078.

GoodyBead’s newest addition to DIY kits are here! From our friend at The Bead Life, we’ve selected bracelet and earring kits to match the fall hues. Check out our NEW favorite collection of DIY kits on our Trends We Love!

Each DIY kits comes with all the beading components and detail instructions how to create each DIY jewelry. Plus, our bead-stitching kits will have illustrated tutorials! Tools are not provided, so make sure to get some on our Tool section.

New Kits

Products: KTT0003, KTZ0196, KT00215

Products: KTT0001, KTZ0194, KT00218

Products: KT00212, KTZ0193, KTS0119

Learn a new beading technique with Kumihimo. These instructional videos from BeadSmith gives an introduction to Kumihimo, how to braid fibers and how to incorporate seed beads. Get your Kumihimo supplies and learn how to braid one today!

Kumihimo Introduction by BeadSmith

Kumihimo Braiding with Beads by BeadSmith

Check out our previous GoodyBeads Kumihimo trends for inspiration.

• Nautical Kumihimo
• Spring Kumihimo
• Textured Fibers Kumihimo

And thumb through kumihimo books for different braiding techniques.

Fiber jewelry is a trending fashion. Take a look at some fiber jewelry GoodyBeads have created in past blogs and trends.

1. Email promo
2. True Blue Denim Designs – June ’16 Trend
3. Fiber Bracelets – Oct ’16 Trend
4. Feathers – June ’16 Trend
5. Back to School Metal Stamping – Aug ’15 Trend
6. Coastal Charm – Jan ’17 Trend
7. Folding Silk Ribbon to Make Fiber Earrings and Necklace – Sept ’16 Blog
8. Fiber Bracelets – Oct ’16 Trend

1. Fiber Jewelry Designs
2. Fiber Jewelry Designs
3. Fiber Jewelry Designs
4. Vendor Spotlight: TierraCast – March ’16 Trend
5. Coastal Beauty – Jan ’16 Trend
6. Clay and Cord Jewelry – Oct ’15 Trend
7. Glitzy Gemstones – Aug ’16 Trend
8. How to Use Silk Ribbon in Jewelry – March ’16 Trend

Be inspired to use 1mm or 2mm leather cord in your next project! They are easy to measure and cut, and come in a large variety of colors. We have over 10 different bracelet ideas using these round leather cords. What will you create today?

1. Memorial Day DIY Jewelry – May ’16 Blog
2. Leather and Tube Beads – Trend
3. Leather and Gemstone – April ’15 Trend
4. Fiber Bracelets – Oct ’16 Trend
5. How to Make Wrap Bracelets with Illustrated Tutorial – Jan ’16 Blog
6. Vendor Spotlight: Miyuki – April ’16 Trend
7. NEW GoodyBeads’ Master Mixes with Swarovski® Crystals and Wrap Bracelets – Sept ’16 Blog
8. How to Use Your Leftover Beads – Feb ’16 Blog

1. Holiday Easy Leather DIY – Dec ’15 Blog
2. Gemstone, Leather And Charm Bracelets: Oct ’15 Trend
3. Gemstone, Leather And Charm Bracelets: Oct ’15 Trend
4. GoodyBeads EZ DIY Series: How to Make a Rhinestone Link and Leather Bracelet – Dec ’16 Blog
5. Flower Power: March ’15 Trend

Flat leather bracelets are a modern and trendy fashion accessory. Take a look at some of our inspirational bracelets using flat leather. Create wide cuff or multiple wrap bracelets with different flat leather textures from smooth leather,

1. Metallic Leather Bracelets – Trend
2. Statement Bracelets – Trend
3. Safari Leather – Trend 
4. Iridescent Fabric Bracelets – Trend
5. Statement Bracelets – Trend 
6. Metallic Leather Bracelets – Trend
7. Laser Cut Leather Creations – Trend

1. Iridescent Fabric Bracelets – Trend
2. Iridescent Fabric Bracelets – Trend
3. Embellished Leather Cuff Bracelets – Trend
4. Easy Leather Cuff Tutorial – Blog
5. Leather Cuff Bracelets – Trend
6. Cork Cord and Wood Beads – Trend
7. Watercolor Leather – Trend

Fiber tassels embodies a free-spirited, bohemian soul style. They are the perfect fringe to add to a bracelet, dangle it off a pair of earrings or pair it with a pendant necklace. Look at some of our previous projects that features fiber tassels.

1. Tutti Frutti – June ’16 Trend
2. Marsala Color of the Year – Jan ’15 Trend
3. Tassel Email Promo
4. Flower Lampwork – Feb ’17 Trend
5. Flower Lampwork – Feb ’17 Trend
6. Tutti Frutti – June ’16 Trend

1. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend
2. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend
3. Tassel Earrings – Nov ’16 Trend
4. True Blue Lampwork – Dec ’15 Trend
5. Tassel Earrings – Nov ’16 Trend
6. Tassel Earrings – Nov ’16 Trend
7. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend

1. Fabric Tassel Jewelry – Dec ’15 Blog
2. Beachy Flamingo and Palm Tree DIY Bracelets – June ’16 Blog
3. Easy Elastic Bracelet Tutorial – Sept ’15 Blog
4. Valentine’s Day Kits – Jan ’17 Trend
5. DiamonDuo™ Pineapple Paradise with FREE Pattern Tutorial – Aug ’16 Blog
6. Fiber Jewelry Designs – July ’16 Trend
7. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend

Mimic soft gauge wire to coil it with beads or chain, wrap it to make bangle bracelets, freestyle bends to make a star or create links of eyepin dangles. How will you use it?

1. February Birthstone – Feb ’16 Trend
2. Flat Memory Wire – Aug ’15 Trend
3. Wire Wrapped Bracelets – March ’15 Trend
4. Flat Memory Wire – Aug ’15 Trend
5. Red Carpet Jewelry – Sept ’15 Trend
6. March Birthstone – March ’16 Trend
7. Beadalon® Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig and Tutorial – Sept ’16 Blog

1. Tutti Frutti – June ’16 Trend
2. Beadalon® Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig and Tutorial – Sept ’16 Blog
3. GoodyBeads EZ DIY Series: Swarovski® Crystal Flat Memory Wire Bracelet – Blog
4. Czech Honeycomb Bracelet Tutorials – Blog
5. Artistic Wire® Finding Forms – Beaded Holiday Ornament Charms – Blog
6. How to Make a Wire-Wrapped Loop – Blog

1. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
2. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
3. Fiber Jewelry Designs – July ’16 Trend
4. Wire and Beaded Ornaments – Oct ’16 Trend
5. Fiber Jewelry Designs – July ’16 Trend
6. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
7. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend

Swarovski pendants and stones are gorgeous in the colors with many varieties of shapes and sizes you can choose from. Here are some beautiful and inspirational jewelry made with Swarovski pendants and stones.

1. Coastal Charm – Jan ’17 Trend
2. Swarovski Crystal Pendant – Dec ’16 Trend
3. Swarovski Crystal Pendant – Dec ’16 Trend
4. Adjustable Necklace – Dec ’16 Trend
5. Convertible Necklace – April ’15 Trend
6. Vendor Spotlight: Swarovski – Jan ’16 Trend
7. Swarovski Birthstone Jewelry – Blog

1. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant – Blog
2. Swarovski F/W New Collection – Blog
3. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant – Blog
4. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant – Blog
5. New Year’s Swarovski Earrings – Blog
6. New Year’s Swarovski Earrings – Blog

1. Swarovski Flat Back Crystals – Blog
2. Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants – Blog
3. Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants – Blog
4. Swarovski Innovations – March ‘ 16 Trend
5. Pantone Color of the Year 2017 – Blog
6. Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants – Blog
7. Swarovski F/W New Collection – Blog
8. Swarovski F/W New Collection – Blog

Learn about Soft Flex beading wire and how to choose the right one for your project with these informational videos from Soft Flex Company.

Beading Basics with Soft Flex Company

Here is an informational video on the basics of the kinds of beading wire that Soft Flex Company produces.

Choosing the Right Diameter of Soft Flex Beading Wire

Learn to determine the correct diameter of beading wire to best suit your next beading project.

Choosing the Right Brand of Soft Flex

Once you’ve determined your beading wire diameter, learn about the different types of beading wire, what they are made of and how each can be used. Plus, learn how to read the information that is provided on the label of Soft Flex beading wire.

Swarovski crystals and pearls adds a shimmering and glistening effect to any jewelry project. Here are a few GoodyBeads jewelry pieces that can inspire your next jewelry piece!

1. Aquamarine Birthstone – March ’16 Trend
2. Holiday Swarovski Cha-Cha Bling – Blog
3. Red, White and Blue Jewelry – June ’16 Trend
4. Round Leather and Wire Bracelets – Feb ’16 Trend
5. Swarovski Crystal Flat Memory Wire Bracelet – Blog
6. Lampwork Jewelry – Blog
7. NEW GoodyBeads’ Master Mixes – Blog

1. Floral Lampwork Beads – Feb ’17 Trend
2. Beachy Flamingo and Palm Tree DIY Bracelets – Blog
3. Czech Crescent Bracelet and Earrings – Blog
4. Swarovski Birthstone Jewelry – Blog
5. Floral Lampwork Beads – Feb ’17 Trend
6. Tulip Necklace and Earrings – Blog

1. Sparkling Wedding Jewelry – May ’16 Trend
2. Holiday Swarovski Cha-Cha Bling – Blog
3. New Year’s Statement Necklaces – Blog
4. Swarovski F/W NEW Collection – Blog
5. Multi-Strand Necklace with Swarovski Tahitian Pearls – Blog
6. Lampwork Jewelry – Blog
7. How to Use Silk Cord in Jewelry Making – Blog

1. Vendor Spotlight: Swarovski – Jan ’16 Trend
2. Leather & Swarovski Wrap Bracelets – Nov ’16 Trend
3. December’s Birthstone – Dec ’16 Trend
4. April Birthstone – April ’16 Trend
5. July Birthstone – July ’16 Trend
6. RoseMontees – Aug ‘ 16 Trend
7. June Birthstone – June ’16 Trend

Add alphabet charms, boho feathers, coastal animals and so much more to personalize your next beading project. Take a gander at some of our favorite uses of charms!

1. Feathers – July ’16 Trend
2. Personalized Initial Jewelry – Nov ’15 Trend
3. Personalized Initial Jewelry – Nov ’15 Trend
4. Beaded Chain Pendant Necklaces – Dec ’15 Trend
5. Christmas in July: Easy DIY Necklaces – Blog
6. Easy Halloween Jewelry Ideas – Blog

1. Feathers – July ’16 Trend
2. Using Charms in Jewelry – Blog
3. Coastal Charm – Jan ’15 Trend
4. Easy DIY Threader Earrings – Blog
5. Feathers – July ’16 Trend
6. Expandable Bracelets and Rings – Blog

1. Vendor Spotlight: TierraCast – March ’16 Trend
2. Coastal Charm – Jan ’15 Trend
3. Beadalon® Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig and Tutorial – Blog
4. Beach-Ready Lampwork – May ’16 Trend
5. Personalized Initial Jewelry – Nov ’16 Trend

One of the most simple jewelry accessory to make are memory wire wrap bracelets. Memory wires are preformed to maintain its circular shape. All you have to do is add your choice of beads, leather, spacers and charms to memory wire and make a simple loop at both ends. Here are some fun examples of how we used memory wire.

1. Summer Wrap Bracelets – June ’16 Trend
2. Beachy Flamingo and Palm Tree DIY Bracelets – Blog
3. Pink Ribbon Bracelets – Sept ’15 Trend
4. Memory Wire Leather Wrap Bracelets – Blog
5. Flat Memory Wire – Aug 15′ Trend
6. March Birthstone – March ’16 Trend

1. Cork Cord and Wood Beads – March ’16 Trend
2. Beachy Bright Czech Glass – July ’15 Trend
3. Leather Wrap Bracelets – July ’15 Trend
4. Czech Glass Memory Wire Bracelets – Oct ‘ 15 Trend
5. February Birthstone – Feb ’16 Trend
6. March Birthstone – March ’16 Trend
7. Memory Wire Bracelets – Dec ’14 Trend
8. Wrap Suede & Chain Bracelets – Nov ’15 Trend

Chain link is not only great to add length to necklaces or as chain extenders for bracelets, but they are fun to create fringe with. With its popularity in fashion jewelry and accessories, we have some examples of how we’ve created fringed jewelry with chain.

Dangle chain for some crazy, fun fringe. Keep fringes simple or trail it with beaded dangles. Let these examples inspire the next time you create with chain links.

1. February Birthstone – Feb ’16 Trend
2. Beaded Tassel Jewelry – June ’16 Trend
3. Fringe Earrings – Aug ’15 Trend
4. Boho-Inspired Bib Necklaces – Blog
5. Folding Silk Ribbon – Blog

1. Swarovski® Raindrop Pendants – Blog 
2. Using Swarovski® Flat Back Crystals – Blog
3. Think Spring – Feb ’17 Trend
4. TierraCast Cord Ends – Blog
5. Jesse James Beads – Dec ’16 Trend

1. Feather – July ’16 Trend
2. Feather – July ’16 Trend
3. Sept Birthstone – Sept ’16 Trend
4. All About Fringe – Dec ’15 Trend
5. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
6. Swarovski Innovations – March ’16 Trend