We love leather and GoodyBeads has a large selection of leather and leather findings to choose from. Our inspiration for today’s tutorial is creating a casual leather bracelet for anyone to wear. We love its masculine, simplicity, and rawness of the licorice leather with leather cord coils. Check out this tutorial and make one today!

Components

The components you will need for this bracelet are simple:

• Licorice Leather
• 2mm Leather Cord
• Licorice Clasp
• Super New Glue
• Tool: Flat-Nose Pliers

Tutorial

Items used: A015821, A022052, A022076/Z028648, A015313

Featured from the trend 2018 Pantone Color of the Year: Ultra Violet, these silk ribbon tassel earrings are fun and flirty to wear. Learn to make these pair of earrings with a video tutorial.

Vergata ribbon is typically used for Kumihimo braiding, but we are using them as tassels because they create lovely thick tassels that are great for earrings or even a necklace tassel. Below is a video tutorial making tassels with vergata ribbon as well as other examples of using this technique.

Video Tutorial

Start by cutting a 5 feet long vergata ribbon. Tie the two ends together to create a loop. Using your four fingers, start wrapping the ribbon loop loosely around them, creating a width of 3″ of ribbon. Watch and follow as we use a 6″ piece of wire to make the tassel and adding a cap and beads to finish the earring dangle.

Items used: Z019287, A010156, Z001286, A002225, TCZ0078, AW00031, SB00422

Small Ribbon Tassel Earrings

In our Ribbon Tassel Earrings trend, these tassels are smaller and dainty. Use 3 feet of vergata ribbon and after you’ve tied the two ends together, wrap the ribbon loops around two fingers loosely. Follow the rest of the video to add a cap and beads.

Items used:

• (Blue) A015419, A021118, A003563, A007499, SW00208, SB00422, AW00031
• (Pink) A015420, A021118, A003563, A007499, SWz0694, SB00422, AW00031

Miracle beads with a teardrop shape is the perfect bead to use for easy DIY earrings. Here are five examples of earrings using the teardrop miracle  bead with various spacers and small accent beads.

Starting from the top and moving left to right here are different ways to embellish the bottoms of your teardrop earrings:

• We paired the silver miracle bead with an 8mm rhinestone rondelle beads and a 6mm Swarovski crystal. (A014928, SW00103,A004467).
• Next, we used bead caps and a 4mm bicone crystal to accent this purple miracle bead. (A014934, SWZ0581, A002234)
• For the orchid, we used two 6mm wavy disc stacked with a 4mm bicone crystal. (Z018411, Z008142, SWZ0694)
• We LOVE this black teardrop. It is used with silver dics beads and a 4mm pearl bead. (Z002570, SW01445, Z008523)
• And lastly the popular turquoise blue earrings are used with TierraCast spacers and a size 4mm rondelle Chinese crystal bead. (Z007392, A014930, TC00013)

What is your favorite? What will you create with these lovely Miracle Beads? We would love to see what you create!

An assortment of Chinese crystal colors has arrived. We love the opaque and milky hues so we made some stunning earrings with Nunn Design® earwires. Check out these earrings and tutorial.

Wrapping wire can be a fun technique used to add beads to frame a hoop or link finding. Here, we used four Chinese crystal colors to wrap around these oval hoop earrings (A014374 & Z014371), creating an ombré look.

Components

• 24-Gauge Wire or 26-Gauge Wire
• Oval Hoop Earrings (A014374 & Z014371)
• 4mm Chinese Crystal Rondelle

Tutorial

1. Cut a foot of wire.
2. Coil 2-3 times around the top part of the earring hoop. (Use nylon pliers or non-serrated pliers to smooth the coil around the earring.) Pinch coil together to keep wires close.
3. Pick up a Chinese crystal bead and hold it perpendicular to the earring hoop. Wrap the wire the same direction as you’ve done in step two. Wrap around two time.
4. Repeat 11 more times.
   Note: If you want to create an ombré coloration, use four gradation of Chinese crystal colors. Wrap three beads of the same color individually then add the next color three more times, etc.
5. Make sure at the end you wrap your wire around the earring hoop three time. Cut excess wire. Use pliers to smooth the coil around the earring hoop.

Items used: WR00039, Z014371, Z007392, Z007450, Z007027, Z006915

Tory’s Make and Take class was a HIT at the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar! It consists of Dakota Stones® faceted large-hole gemstones and TierraCast® new collection: Vida Más Dulce. We are happy to share with you this necklace and a tutorial you can make!

Items Used:

• TC02370 (1 pc)
• TC02360 (1 pc)
• TC02352 (1 pc)
• TC00708 (1 pc)
• TC01491 (12 pc)
• A022070
• MIX8RLLH-F-8

Tools:

• TL00222
• A013729
• Scissors

Tutorial

1. Start by cutting the leather for your tassel. For a long tassel cut 4 pcs of leather at 5”, 4.5”, 4” and 3.5”. For a short Tassel start with 3.5” and cut the others at 3.25”, 3 and 2.75”.
2. Put the 4 ends of your cut leather into the cord end and crimp the cord end on both sides with a non-serrated or nylon Pliers. Make sure to squeeze both sides or you may loose a piece of leather on either end.
3. Add a spacer bead, gemstone and spacer bead to each piece of leather cord in your tassel and tie a overhand knot at the end. Pull tight so they do not come undone. Make any adjusts you need to the tassel length at this time.
4. Measure how long you want your necklace to be around your neck. Take this length and double it and cut. Then cut a second piece the same length.
5. String your leather thru the top holes of the TierraCast connector piece. Then trim the ends of your leather to a point, to make it easier to slide on your beads. On each side string both pieces of leather thru the spacer bead, gemstone bead and another spacer bead.
6. Pick one side to add your button to and put one piece of leather cord from that side thru each of your button holes and do an overhand knot with both cords. Then do a second over hand knot under the button and pull it up so it is flush with the button.
7. On the other side do an overhand knot at the top and then about a half an inch down, add a second overhand knot and this will become your button hole to act as a clasp for your necklace.
8. Open your jump ring and add your tassel and the bottom hole of the TierraCast Connector. Close your jump ring.

Were you able to make it to the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar this past weekend? We had so much fun! We’re sharing this fun tutorial that So Vang taught as a Make & Take class. Made with honeycomb beads, 8/0 Miyuki seed beads and silver findings, this easy pair of earrings are easy to wear and to make for your girlfriends!

These are items you will need to make these lovely pair of earrings:

• PDF download of instructions
• Czech Honeycomb Beads
• Size 8/0 Miyuiki Seed Beads
• Fireline Beading Thread
• 4mm Jump Rings
• Earwires
• Tassel with Silver Cap

Items used in image: Z013596, Z014010, A002413, A008998, A006585, SB00106,

Ever since these Swarovski spike beads came out not too long ago, we still LOVE the shape and it’s two-hole properties. Plus, the spikes reminds us of a more rebellious time in our lives, like our teenage years full of adventure and seeking our individuality. Pick up some spike beads today and watch our video tutorial as we wire wrap these hoop earrings.

From our Swarovski Spike trend, these pair of earrings is created with: 24-gauge wire, Swarovski square spike 2-hole beads, 11/0 metal beads and ear wires. Watch as Designer So Vang easily create these hoop earrings.

Products used: SW01714 (10), AW00050, SB00632, A014108

Get your beading thread and needles out for this free pattern using a Curved Bib Pendant connector, SuperDuos, DiamonDuos and Honeycomb beads.

GoodyBeads designer So Vang created this necklace with bright and earthy tones. We especially love the pop of matted red color with the silver bib connector and black and gold hues.

Try out different color waves and designs with this FREE tutorial that you can download below:

Beaded Bib Necklace

Products used: SB00422, SB00107, SB01773, Z013811, A006588, A001528, Z018065, A015211, Z006500, (2) A008128

Making slip knots is an easy technique to use when making adjustable necklaces or bracelets with leather cord, hemp cord or any thicker stringing cords. Check out our quick and easy video to creating simple slip knots.

From our Pantone Color: Ultra Violet, we demonstrate how to create slip knots while making this Leather Agate Slice Necklace. The great thing about slip knots, is that you adjust the length of your necklace or bracelet by sliding the knots.

Products used for necklace: A021688 and A022079

Products used for bracelet: GAV8RDLH-8 and A022079

Video Tutorial

It’ll be another year of eye-catching tassels. So to retain its popularity, we are rolling out this easy DIY tassel drop earrings.

Tutorial

Made with only four components, these tutorial can be altered with assorted colors of tassels with caps from the online store. Learn how to open and close jump rings and make yourself some easy pair of earrings.

Items used: Z014020, TC01395, TCZ0078, A002413

Brand New to GoodyBeads are the Ring Bending Pliers from ImpressArt®. Watch this instructional video from ImpressArt and learn how to create your very own DIY rings and bracelets with the Bracelet Bending Pliers and Ring Bending Pliers.

Ring Bending Pliers and Blanks

Custom-make rings by using these new Ring Bending Pliers (TL00282) from ImpressArt. Along with the pliers, all you need to make custom rings are Ring Blank and some metal stamps.

Ring Blanks you can get are the following:

• Z021576 thin ring, size 4-6
• Z021574 thin ring, size 7-9

• Z021571 wide ring, size 4-6
• Z021562 wide ring, size 7-9

• Z021573 Wrap Ring, size 4-7
• Z021572 Wrap Ring, size 8-10

Bracelet Bending Pliers and Blanks

Make sure to get a pair of Nylon Bracelet Bending Pliers (Z005839) to custom-make stamped bracelets. Here are some examples of bracelet blanks and what you can make with them:

• Z021577 5/8 x 6 Inches Tapered Bracelet Aluminum Stamping Blank

• Z021579 7/8 x 6 Inches Tapered Bracelet Aluminum Stamping Blank

• Z018033 Mini 1/4 x 6 Inch Aluminum Stamping Bracelet Blanks

Other Bracelet Blanks:

• A021496 3/8×6 Inch Bracelet Strip Soft Strike Aluminum Stamping Blank
• A021497 5/8×6 Inch Bracelet Strip Soft Strike Aluminum Stamping Blank
• Z005837 1/4×6 Inch Rectangle Copper Stamping Blank
• A021460 1/4×6 Inch Rectangle Nickel Silver Stamping Blank
• A020459 1/4×6 Inch Rectangle Brass Stamping Blank
• A020461 1×6 Inch Rectangle Brass Stamping Blank
• A020462 1×6 Inch Rectangle Copper Stamping Blank

Ring Bending Pliers Video Tutorial

Video and images by ImpressArt.

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.

Wyatt White, from Beadalon, demonstrates how easy it is to make an expandable bangle using the Artistic Wire 3D Jig! Check out this video and learn to customize one for yourself!

Tools and Materials

• Artistic Wire 3D Bracelet Jig (TL00228)
• Artistic Wire 3D Bracelet Jig Sizer Drums (TL00260) to help resize the bracelet.
• Conetastic Cone Mandrel Set (TL00209) for making the Christmas tree dangle.
• 18 Gauge Round Silver Filled Half Hard Wire (WR00122) or Half Hard Wire
• 18 Gauge Green Artistic Wire (AW00211)
• 20 Gauge Wire
• Swarovski® cube bead
• Other Tools: Pliers and Cutters

Video Tutorial

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.

We are loving gemstones and especially making them into bracelets. We have this super simple bracelet tutorial that uses 8mm round gemstones, cuff bracelet and 24-Gauge Artistic Wire.

We have chosen these glossy 8mm Apple Jasper (APL8RD-8) to lay inside our favorite open cuff bracelets (Z002579) and wrapped with 24-Gauge Artistic Wire (AW00049). We love this tutorial because you can use any 8mm gemstones and different hues of artistic wire to create your own.

Tutorial

Apple Jasper Bracelet Components:
APL8RD-8, Z002579, AW00049

Matte Howlite Bracelet Components:
WHT8RD-8, Z002579, AW00049

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