We have this Criss Cross Leather Bracelet tutorial from our friends at Dakota Stones, whom provides high-quality gemstones since 2001. We love this bracelet because it uses leather cord, fairy ribbon and large-hole gemstones.

Materials

• One yard piece of 1.3-2mm Leather Cord
• One 8” strand of 8mm Round or Rondelle Large-Hole Gemstones
• One Button Clasps
• One Silk Fairy Ribbon

Tutorial

1. Thread the button on the leather and find the center. Tie the cords together in an overhand knot. Before you tighten the knot all the way, insert the end of the Fairy ribbon and tighten.
2. Start by threading the large hole beads onto both ends of the leather and securing each end with a bead stopper or a loosely tied knot.
3. Weave the ribbon in a figure 8 (fishtail weave) around the left outside leather and in between the two leather cords. Repeat on the right- around the cord and through the middle.
4. Slide a bead up on your left strand of leather and repeat the figure 8 with the suede on the left side, below the bead. Repeat with the right, slide a bead up and figure 8 with the ribbon on the right.
5. Continue with Step 4 to use about 32 beads total, or until you reach your desired length. Taper the end by weaving the cord 3-4 times in between the leather without the beads.
6. Finish by tying an overhand knot to join the ribbon and two leather cords. Tie an additional overhand knot with just the leather cords, leaving enough space in between the two knots for your button or bead to fit tightly. Glue the knots and cut excess. You can always leave the ribbon tails or add beads to the ends of the leather for accents.

Learn to create this popular DIY bracelet with 2mm leather and curved tube beads. This easy-to-make, double-wrap leather and curved tube bracelet made with simple overhand knots is a versatile tutorial for a single-wrap, double-wrap, triple-wrap or more.

As seen in our Trends we Love: Leather and Tube Beads, create a longer length to double as a necklace or bracelet. Or simply be inspired to add spacers and metal beads.

What you will need:

1.3mm or 2mm Leather Cord

50mm Curved Tube Beads (A014097). If you love gold, try Gold Curved Tube Beads (A014101)

33mm Large Round Swivel Lobster Clasp (Z008325)

Tutorial

Bead pens are a sentimental and personable gift the gift-receiver will love and use forever. We have a few holiday-inspired bead pens that you can make and gift this holiday season.

Lampwork Tube Bead Pen

We took this gorgeous lampwork tube bead (Z007050) and reamed the hole with a bead reamer (A002370) wide enough to slide onto the mandrel of the bead pen. Then added some beads around to accent this focal lampwork bead.

Products used: A001625, Z003707, A001180, Z003212, Z007050.

Lampwork and Aluminum Bead Pen

Diamond cut aluminum beads definitely has a vintage holiday vibe to it. Thus, we have added it to this red bead pen with lampwork beads.

Products used: A001201, Z003707, A004370, A004679.

Beaded Bead Pen

Another different addition to bead pens are beaded beads. We dug up some old beaded beads and accented this gold bead pen with it’s hint of blues, golds and whites. We added some TierraCast spacers, white lampwork beads and a fancy, shiny silver bead to the middle.

Products used: Z001285, A008703, TC01303, A015666.

Beaded bead made with MiniDuos, size 10/0 Czech Round Beads,  SuperDuos and Beading thread.

One of our October 2017 Trend is all about two-hole beads and we love the versatility it brings to bead stitching. Check out what we made with SuperDuos, DiamonDuos, Honeycomb beads, and Tango. Plus, two BRAND NEW patterns for you to try out, created from our designer So Vang.

SuperDuo Fan Earrings

SuperDuos are certainly a must-have when square stitching. These SuperDuo Fan Earrings takes minutes to make and think of all the different color combinations you can use. Get your downloadable Pattern Tutorial here.

Honeycomb Beaded Tube Necklace

You’ve seen So use Czech Honeycomb in many of her designs. Here is an easy downloadable pattern you can follow. Use this pattern to make a focal necklace piece, add this tube on a bead pen or make earring by sliding it on a headpin, sandwiched between bicone crystals. What will you make?

Honeycomb Jewel and DiamonDuo Bracelet

You’ve seen this popular bracelet before in our Czech Honeycomb Jewel Bead blog post. Check this blog post and learn how to make this bracelet with our other two-hole favorites: Honeycomb and DiamonDuo.

The holidays are coming up and we’ve got a fun tutorial with tips and tricks to creating snowflake ornaments with wire snowflake ornament forms.

Wire Snowflake Ornament Forms

The Wire Snowflake forms comes in FOUR different sizes. Depending on the amount of beads you want on each peg will determine which ornament form to buy.

A006240 – 3 3/4″

Z009715 – 4 1/2″

A006241 – 6″

Z009790 – 9″

Tools

Tools are important when completing your ornament. Because the snowflake form has thicker gauge wire, it is best to cut the wire with a Memory Wire Cutter (FTTL0005). You will create a simple loop at the tip of your pegs, for this you can use round nose pliers and roll a loop. However, we love to use the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers (TLZ0207), which creates less stress on looping the pegs. And Serrated Pliers (A001682) to close your loops because it helps grip the peg wires without slipping.

Tutorial

Inspirational Ornaments

Here are some inspiring ornaments you can create with lampwork beads, Swarovski® crystals, Chinese crystals, bead caps and more!

Products used:Z009715, A008538, Z001553, SB00106, A002934 (2)

Each peg consists of: seed bead, gold Czech, bead cap, (4) Chinese crystal, bead cap, gold Czech and seed bead.

Products used:Z009715, A002934 (2), SW00360 (12), A005569 (2), SB00106, A002413, A019704

Each peg consists of: seed bead, bicone crystal, bead cap, lampwork, bead cap, bicone crystal and seed bead. Open jump ring, slide through one peg loop, through loop of tassel and close jump ring. Open another jump ring, slide on peg loop opposite of previous peg loop, through an ornament hook and close loop.

Products used:Z009715, A002934 (2), SB00106, A002413, SW00114 (12), A008316 (2), A0019700

This is a different color version like the purple and white snowflake from above. Repeat the same steps for this blue and white ornament.

We here at GoodyBeads love Memory Wire and we have this great video by Beadalon, where Katie Hacker will show Memory Wire tips and tricks.

Check out this video and make sure to pick up some Memory Wire, a Memory Wire Cutter for your cutting needs and Memory Wire Finishing Pliers for looping those ends.

Also for some inspiration, follow these links to Trends We Love, where we use memory wire with round leather, Czech beads and Breast Cancer theme jewelry.

We are digging into our vault of fun tutorials! Come try out this popular flat leather bracelet. With supplies under $20 and less than 5 minutes to complete. Create this bracelet and wear it all in one day.

Flat leather is very trendy. Especially when with our popular Water Color Flat Leather, perfect colors for our fall weather, don’t you think?

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.

Grab some 2mm leather cord and a couple findings to create this super simple, super inexpensive and super quick leather bracelet. Check out our easy DIY tutorial to create one today!

Get a round hook clasp (A019042) and super new glue (A015821) along with our array of 2mm leather cord colors and large selection of slider charms to customize your own bracelet.

Tutorial

Items used in tutorial: A014250, A019042, A017014, A015821, A007671

We have a simple tutorial on how create easy charm earrings with using Epoxy resin to adhere rivolis to bezels.

Tutorial

Product/Supplies used: TL00264, A009510, TC02138, SW01345, A008998

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.

With a few tools, memory wire, and your favorite beads; you can make yourself an easy DIY adjustable wire bangle bracelet. Check our tutorial series to learn how!

Items used: WR00109, Z017508, Z014870, TC00264, A013728, FTTL0005, A013732.

Using the BeadSmith® Spin and String, Bead Stringing Tool you can create this seed bead necklace and bracelet in no time! Also, learn how to create twists with your strung seed beads.

Check out our BeadSmith Spin and String blog post on how to use the stringing tool, accompanied with a video tutorial.

Coastal Cove Necklace

We created a mix of side 8/0 seed beads to make this necklace just in time for a dreamy, coastal vacation!

Instead of using the bead spinner needle, we utilized the needle that comes with the Griffin bead cord. Please refer to Silk Bead Cord blog post on how to straighten silk cord and learn about clamshell bead tips.

Product used: SB00114, SB00093, SB00106, SB00010, CH00729, Z001016, A006581(2), Z008717, A001528, Z006500.

Seed Bead Twist Tutorial

Seed Bead Twist Silk Cord Bracelet

You can see here we used the same tutorial above and created this bracelet with size 11/0 Miyuki seed beads and gold chain and findings. Find tutorial here.

Add to your jewelry tools with the BeadSmith Spin & String, Bead Stringing Tool. Stringing on seed beads will get easier with this essential tool. Watch an information tutorial video on how to set up and use the bead stringing tool below.

Video Tutorial

Jewelry Example

Here are some examples of how we used the Bead Stringing Tool to make a twist bracelet from our Silk Cord blog post.

Late 2016, celestial-inspired jewelry was making a rise in fashion popularity. Embrace some moon and star jewelry to vamp up your glorious fashionable wardrobe.

Moon and Star Earrings

Take a trip around the moon as you bedazzle yourself with these simplistic link earrings. Use some glass connectors with some lovely moon and star charms for easy-to-wear earrings.

Products used: A008998, A021746,  CH00533, Y011877, Y011543, Z007856

Zodiac Celestial Layer Necklace – Cancer

Make this celestial layer necklace with your zodiac charm, moon and star charms, and TierraCast® rhodium pewter charm with Swarovski crystals.

Products used: TC02109, TC00056, TC00055, TC02211, A002413, TC00185, TC02292, A011609, A003562, TC00033.

Star Lariat Necklace

We can’t get enough of lariat necklaces. We made a chain lariat necklace by using a 24” chain and attaching a filigree washer link to one end and star charms to the other. Loop the lariat around your neck and slide the charm end through your link for a sleek necklace that is out of this world!

Products used: A008128, Z006771, A002413, A007691, A014042.

Moon & Star Wrap Bracelet Kit with Swarovski® Crystals

Another great project to make is an easy bracelet kit like our Moon & Star wrap bracelet. Embellished with moon and star charms, Swarovski star crystals and dainty miracle beads, you are ready to conjure up some magical fashion wear!

Product used: KT00115