We are looking forward to warmer weather, so we’re getting ready by making spring- or summer-like jewelry. In this pair Straw Post Earrings, we’ve incorporated our favorite straw components and post earrings!

What you’ll need:

• 15mm Gold Hoop Post Earrings – Y003013
  You get other post earring sizes 18mm OR 21mm
• Handmade Woven Rattan Straw Oval Ring Pendant/Connector – Z001659
• 6mm Gold Jump Ring – Z011522
• Earring Back – TC01208 (2)
• AND Bead Reamer or Awl

Directions:

1. Using the bead reamer, poke and ream a hole between the first and second coil of the straw oval connector.
2. Open a jump ring, slide on post earring and through hole you made in Step 1. Close jump ring.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.
4. Don’t forget the earring backs!

We love a good statement earring. Especially one with fun components and feather charms!

What you’ll need for earrings:

• 20mm Gold 7 Ring Chandelier Lever Earlier – A010234
• 23mm Antique Gold Small Feather Charm by TierraCast – TC01366 (4)
• 35mm Satin Gold Feather Charm – Z016357 (4)
• 51mm Satin Gold Large Wispy Feather Charm – Z015964 (2)
• 3mm Gold Plated Ladder Chain – CH00523
• 4mm Antique Gold Plated Oval Cable Chain – CH00021
• 5mm Gold Plated 21 Gauge Oval Jump Rings – A008801

Directions:

1. Cut ladder chain to consist of 8 links. Cut a total of 4 pieces.
2. Cut oval chain to consist of 18 links. Cut a total of 4 pieces.
3. Open jump ring, slide on small feather charm, a piece of ladder chain and through first loop of chandelier earrings. Close jump ring.
4. Open another jump ring, slide in medium feather charm and slide through second loop of chandelier. Close jump ring.
5. Open another jump ring, slide on a piece of oval chain and through third loop of chandelier. Close jump ring.
6. Open another jump ring, slide on large feather and through fourth loop of chandelier. Close jump ring.
7. Repeat step 5 and attach to fifth loop of chandelier.
8. Repeat step 4 and attach to sixth loop of chandelier.
9. Repeat step 3 and attach to last loop of chandelier.

As an alternative, you can make a silver version with these silver-like components: A010233, TC00041 (4), Z016356 (4), Z015963 (2), CH00524, CH00020, A008799.

One of our favorite diy projects are making wrap bracelets. Using 1mm or 2mm leather cord, make wrap bracelets using all types of beads!

Today’s project is a version from our previous blog post on GoodyBeads Master Mixes with Swarovski® bicone crystals. Check out the blog post for a step-by-step look at how we sew on bicone crystals and seed beads. We will use this same method on this DIY wrap bracelet with Czech fire polish beads. Also, before you get started you will want to read the How to Make Leather Wrap Bracelets to help determine the length of leather cord you will need for your wrap bracelet.

Now that you’ve gotten those tips and tricks down, here is what you’ll need for this wrap bracelet:

• TierraCast Button – item used in bracelet TC00900
• 1.5mm Leather Cord – item used in bracelet Z019143
  Note: You can also use 1mm, 1.3mm and 2mm leather cord. The best use for small leather cord like 1mm-1.5mm is if you are using small beads like seed beads or sizes under 4 or 5mm in diameter. If you plan to use larger beads like 6mm or 8mm, using 2mm leather cord works best.
• 11/0 Seed Beads – item used in bracelet SB00423
  Note: For smaller beads, use size 11/0 seed beads in the pattern. If using larger beads, you can use 8/0 or even size 6/0 seed beads.
• 3mm Czech Fire Polish Beads – item used in bracelet A008815 (Qty 3 strands)
  Note: We used about 140 beads for our double wrap bracelet, which is a quantity of 3 Czech fire polish bead strands. You will need more for more wraps in your bracelet.
• Beading Needle – A015211
• Crystal Fireline (4lb) – A006585

Directions: (You can follow Master Mix Bracelet for tutorial visuals)

1. Cut leather to length according to how many wraps you want. For a double wrap, we start out with 42 inches for a 7 inch bracelet.
2. Slide leather through button hole, situating the button in the center, fold leather in half and make an overhand knot close enough to the button.
3. With 4 feet of beading thread, tie the end of your beading thread to one piece of leather to harness your thread.
4. Ladder stitch a seed bead in between the two leather cords.
5. Ladder stitch two seed beads in between the two leather cords.
6. Pick up a seed bead and Czech bead. Sew both in between both leather cords.
7. Pick up a Czech bead and then a seed bead. Sew both between both leather cords.
8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until you’ve reach a suitable length for wrist size.
9. Tie off your beading thread and cut off excess.
10. Take both ends of your leather cords and make an overhand knot, close enough to last beads you’ve stitched on.
11. Make another overhand knot about 15mm to 20mm apart, or wide enough for your button to slide through.
    Optional: Make another overhand knot for an extended length if needed.
12. Cut excess leather cord.

2020 is all about necklaces and the trend of The Neck Mess. We have an easy DIY lariat necklace you can make and layer up it!

The Neck Mess is a new trend about layering a mix-match of necklaces. Mix up different chains and textures. Even mix up different metals like gold and rose gold; gold and silver; brass and gold. While keeping the necklaces itself dainty with a simple charm or link of chain, makes for easy layering and a whole lot of neck mess! Like our easy DIY Golden Lariat and Enamel Charm.

Here is what you’ll need to make DIY Lariat:

• 2mm Gold Plated Petite Cable Chain with Soldered Links – CH00721 – 3 feet (Silver CH00720)
• 15mm Black Enamel Gold Plated Drop Charm – Z015973 (Turquoise Z015952, White Z016957, Coral Z015955 – also available in silver)
• 4x5mm Gold Plated Slide on Clasp with Hole for Jump Ring – Z010769 (Silver Z010759)
• 4mm Gold Plated 24 Gauge Oval Jump Ring – Z001662 (Silver Z001661)

Directions:

1. Open jump ring and slide jump ring through the hole on the side of the slide on clasp. Slide jump ring towards the top opening of the slide on clasp. Slide on one end of your chain and close jump ring.
2. Using a thin piece of an inch wire, slide on other end of chain to the middle and fold needle in half to create a makeshift needle.
3. Slide both ends of the ‘makeshift needle’ through the slide on clasp. Grasp the ‘needle once it pokes through the other side with your fingers or flat pliers.
4. Open another jump ring, slide through loose chain end and enamel charm. Close jump ring.

In today’s DIY, make a leather hoop and silver teardrop earrings using leather cord and TierraCast’s new Hammertone collection. Here is what you’ll need:

• 2mm leather cord – item used in earrings A022076
• 1mm leather cord – item used in earrings Z015514/A022070
• TierraCast earring post – TC02764
• Clear Earring Back – TC01208 (2)
• TierraCast End Cap – TC02800 (2)
• TierraCast Teardrop – TC02777 (2)
• 5mm Oval jump ring – Z004093
• 5mm TierraCast Nugget Spacer – TC02639 (6)

Directions:

1. Cut a 4 inch piece of 2mm round leather and a 1 inch piece of 1mm round leather.
2. Add 3 nugget beads to the 2mm round leather.
3. String the teardrop charm onto the 1mm leather.
4. Insert one end of the 2mm leather, the 2 ends of the 1mm leather and the other end of the 2mm leather into the crimp end.
5. Check the length of the tear drop charm and 2mm leather, trim to desired lengths if needed.
6. Then use a flat nose pliers to crimp the crimp end. Squeeze both sides.
7. Open 5mm oval jump ring, add earring post and loop on crimp end.
8. Close jump ring.
9. Repeat all steps for other earring

Statement earrings are still hot as ever. So we’ve embraced that trend in this DIY chandelier earrings with emerald crystals from Swarovski®.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• 25mm Bali Style Round Chandelier Earrings – Y013697
• 1 Inch Silver Plated 21 Gauge Headpins – A011528
• 8mm Bicone Crystal – item used in earrings SW00169 (2)
• 6mm Bicone Crystal – item used in earrings SW00168 (4)
• 4mm Bicone Crystal – item used in earrings SW00167 (6)
• Earwire Earrings – item used in earrings Z012031

Directions:

1. On a headpin, slide on a crystal and make a simple loop. Repeat for all crystals. You’ll have TWO 8mm, FOUR 6mm and SIX 4mm crystal dangle.
2. Open 4mm dangle loop and slide on an outer loop of chandelier. Close loop.
3. Open 6mm dangle loop, slide on next loop of chandelier and close loop.
4. Open 8mm dangle loop, slide on middle loop chandelier and close loop.
5. Add a 6mm dangle to the next loop and a 4mm dangle to the last loop.
6. Open another 4mm dangle loop, slide through middle loop on the inner circle of the chandelier and close loop.
7. Open earwire loop and slide on top loop of chandelier. Close earwire loop.
8. Repeat steps 2-7 for other earring.

We’ve got TWO easy projects using February’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Light Peach. Design jewelry with this passionate hue!

Indian Pink Gold Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: SW00246, SW00233 (2), SW00232 (4), WR00126, Z011893 OR Z012152.

Directions:

1. Cut a half coil of memory wire with memory wire cutters.
2. Wrap a loop or coil one end of the memory wire with memory wire finishing pliers. Slide on the memory wire: TWO 4mm crystal, 6mm crystal, 8mm crystal, 6mm crystal and TWO 4mm crystal. Cut memory wire end, leaving 3/4 inch end. Coil or make a simple loop to that end with memory wire finishing pliers.
   (NOTE: You can substitute 20-gauge gold-colored wire for the memory wire in Steps 1 and 2.)
3. Open a jump ring from adjustable bracelet and slide on one end of crystal link. Close jump ring.
4. Repeat to other end of link and adjustable bracelet.

Pink Bali Tassel Earrings

Items used in earrings: SW00246 (2), SW00233 (2), A002413, A003563, SB00422, A019612, Z013681 & A021468.

Directions:

1. Open jump ring and slide on tassel and eyepin loop. Close jump ring.
2. Slide the following onto the eyepin and make a simple loop:
   seed bead, 8mm crystal, bali spacer, 6mm crystal and seed bead.
3. Open crystal dangle loop and slide through an other ring of the flower spacer bead. Close loop.
4. Open earwire loop and slide on ring opposite of where you added your crystal dangle. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

We love being innovative when designing and these leather hoop earrings are no exception to our imagination.

What you’ll need:

• Heavy Duty Memory Wire – WR00120
• 5mm Braid Red Round Leather – CH01138 (14″)
• TierraCast® End Caps – TC02742 (4)
• Post Earrings – A014131 (Sterling Silver Option Y001500)
• Clear Earring Backs – TC01208
• Super New Glue – A015821

Directions:

1. Cut 2 rings of heavy duty memory wire.
2. Cut your 14 inches of leather in half to have 2 – 7 inch pieces of leather.
3. Slide the memory wire thru the hole in the center of the leather, trim excess memory wire.
4. Put the Post earring into one of the end caps so the part of the earring that goes in your ear sticks out of the end cap’s small hole.
5. Add 2-3 drops of super new glue into the end cap with the earring post and insert one end of your leather. Hold for 20-30 seconds so that the leather and earring post stay straight.
6. Add glue to the end cap without the earring post and insert the other end of the leather. Hold for 20-30 seconds while the glue sets.
7. Let set for 24 hours, so glue fully dries.
8. Use earring backs when wearing.

Our Flower Patch Stretch Bracelet is fitting for Spring! It’s easy to make and easy to wear.

What you’ll need for bracelet:

• Clear .8mm Elasticity – A021634
• Wild Rose Czech Glass Beads – beads used in bracelet Z008856, Z008860 & Z008861.
• 2mm Czech Fire Polish – bead used in bracelet Z021942
• Flat Round Brass Bead – A022213

Directions:

1. Cut elastic to 8 inches. Pull and stretch the elastic to loosen its elasticity.
2. Slide on a sequence of beads to your choosing, while adding a 2mm czech bead in between each larger bead to fit your wrist size. (We alternated each bead in the sequence). MAKE SURE that a brass bead in at one end of your elastic.
3. Make a surgeon’s knot and cut off excess of elastic. Pull knot inside brass bead to hide knot.

We have a NEW pattern for you using some of TierraCast’s Oasis Stitch-In Two-Sided Link in their recent Finishing Touches launch, Czech Honeycomb, Czech DiamonDuo, seed beads and 4mm crystals from Swarovski®.

What you’ll need for tutorial:

• Downloadable Golden Oasis Pattern PDF Tutorial – Click for tutorial
• 2 pieces of Oasis Stitch-In Two-Sided Link – TC02702/TC02703/TC02704/TC02705
• Czech Honeycomb Beads
• Czech DiamonDuo beads
• 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads
• 4mm Bicone Crystals from Swarovski
• Crystal Fireline Beading thread
• Beading Needle
• clasp and jump rings

Here is a list of what we used in bracelet sample: TC02703 (2), TC00378, SB00423, SB03301, Z013596, SW00808 (28), Z011522, A006587, A015211 & A008658.

Today’s design features Apple Jasper Gemstones and how versatile the Cymbal components can be used. We love the organic cuts of the Apple Jasper Flat Chips (APL5X15CHP-8) and used them to make a subtle statement necklace pendant.

What you’ll need for necklace:

• Apple Jasper Flat Chip Beads – APL5X15CHP-8
• 4mm Round Apple Jasper – APL4RD-8
• 1 Inch Headpin with Ball – A019691
• 2 Inch Eyepin – A019631
• 11/0 Galvanized Silver Seed Bead – SB00422
• Silver Plated Cymbal Lakos III – Z008756
• 0.7mm Beading Chain – CH00724 (2′-3′)
• 8mm End Cap – X001505
• Hook Clasp – Y012869

Directions:

1. On the headpin, slide one 4mm round gemstone and two seed beads. Make a simple loop.
2. Open loop of eyepin and slide on dangle from step 1. Close loop.
3. On eyepin slide on a seed bead, 5 chip gemstones and seed bead. Make a simple loop.
4. Open dangle loop and slide on top loop of Cymbal component. Close loop.
5. Slide chain through the other three hole of the Cymbal component. (For your own personlization, cut your chain shorter or have a longer piece of chain)
6. Crimp end caps to the ends of your beading chain. (Refer to Blog Post)
7. Add clasp to ends.

Today’s tutorial is a revision of popular DIY Golden Fringe Earrings we did a few weeks back. Our Dot & Dash Fringe Earrings is on another level of gorgeous!

What you’ll need for earrings: (Silver alternative available)

• 8 Feet – CH01037 or CH01036
• 1 pair – Z001831 or Z001829 (or make them bold with Z016060)
• Jump rings – A011517 or Z011500
• 20mm Medium Slide End Tube – Z011023 or Z009111

Directions:

1. Cut chain at these lengths and alternate the dots and dashes
   7 inches – Dash at beginning and end
   6 ¼ inches – dot at beginning and end
   5 ¾ inches – dash at beginning and end
   5 inches – dot at beginning and end
   4 ½ inches – dash at beginning and end
   3 7/8 inches – dot at beginning and end
   1 ½ inches – dash at beginning and end
   1 ½ inches – dot at beginning and end
   1 ¾ inches – dash at beginning, dot at end
   1 ¾ inches – dot at beginning, dash at end
   1 ¾ inches – dash at beginning, dot at end
   1 ½ inches – dot at beginning and end
   1 ½ inches – dash at beginning and end
2. Slide what you’ve cut in Step 1, in the same sequence through the slide end tube.
3. Slide the end of 3 7/8 inches through end tube.
4. Slide the end of 4 ½ inches through end tube.
5. Slide the end of 5 inches through end tube.
6. Slide the end of 5 ¾ inches through end tube.
7. Slide the end of 6 ¼ inches through end tube.
8. Slide the end of 7 inches through end tube.
9. Close side tab of end tube with a flat edge, like pliers.
10. Open jump ring and slide on loop of end tube and ear wire loop. Close jump ring.
11. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Designing DIY necklace is easy with beading chain. Here is a quick tutorial on using crimp ends with beading chain and creating a Porcelain & Glass Necklace!

Crimp End Tutorial

What you’ll need for this crimp end tutorial are:

• .7mm Beading Chain – CH00724 or CH00725
• 2 pieces – 1mm Crimp End – A021771 or A021708
• Chain or Needle Nose Pliers – Pliers used in tutorial TL00236

DIY Porcelain & Lampwork Necklace

What you’ll need for necklace:

• 2 – 3 feet of .7mm Beading Chain – CH00724 or CH00725
• 2 pieces – 1mm Crimp End – A021771 or A021708
• 8mm Round Chinese Crystal – A006247
• 4mm Gold Hematite Beads – HEMDG4RD
• 16mm Porcelain Round Bead
• 12mm Round Glass Bead
• 4 or 5mm jump rings
• Choice of clasp

Directions:

1. On beading chain, slide on the following sequence of beads:
   A. hematite bead and Chinese crystal, repeat for a total of 5.
   B. hematite, lampwork, hematite and lampwork
   C. hematite, porcelain, hematite, porcelain, hematite, porcelain,
   D. Repeat Step 1B
   E. Repeat Step 1A
   F. Slide on hematite bead.
2. Crimp both ends of your beading chain with crimp ends. (Refer to tutorial above).
3. Using jump rings, attached your clasp of choice.

Porcelain and Glass Necklace

Items used in BLUE Porcelain necklace: Items used in BLUE Porcelain necklace: CH00725(2 feet or 21 inches), A021708 (2), A006247, HEMDG4RD, A008272, A013538, A011517 & Z011537.

Items used in BROWN Porcelain necklace: CH00725(2 feet or 21 inches), A021708 (2), A006247, HEMDG4RD, Z009101, A008277, A011517 & Z011537.

You’ll easily fall in love with this easy-to-make bracelet. Using an expandable bracelet, add fun charms and dangles to the tune of your own design!

Items used in bracelet:

• Expandable Bracelet – Z009516
  Checkout other Expandable Bracelet options too!
• Star Charm – TC00044
• ‘i believe’ charm – CHPW0020
• Silver Winged Heart Charm – TC00167
• 5mm 18 Gauge Jump Rings – Z011515

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on a charm and around the end part of the bracelet. Close jump ring.
2. Repeat for other two charms.

It’s still a bit chilly here in Minnesota, so why not chill out with us! We have this cut pair of earrings using one of our newer acetate shape, a snowflake!

What you’ll need:

• 20mm Pearl Acetate Cutout Snowflake Pendant – Z006135
• 6mm Silver-plate Jump Ring – A001529
• Nunn Oval Ear Wires – Z010212

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on acetate snowflake and through ear wire loop. Close jump ring.
2. Repeat for other earring.