Here’s a super simple TierraCast Feather Necklace using all TierraCast components. It’s simple enough to have John, our photographer, put this ensemble together.

This necklace is made with simply using a pinch bail to connect the feather and necklace. Read our previous on How to Use Pinch Bails.

What you’ll need:

• 3 Inch TierraCast Feather Pendant (Silver TC02508/  Brass TC02510/Copper TC02511)
• TierraCast Ball Chain Neckalce (Silver TC02063/ Brass TC02067/Copper TC02065)
• Pinch Bail

Video Tutorial

Items used in video tutorial:TC02511, TC02319,TC02065

Tory and Candie Cooper are back in this video to demonstrate how to make simple bracelets using memory wire, leather, end caps and beads!Making bracelets with memory wire is one of the easiest way to make jewelry! Make sure to stop over to our Memory Wire Hot Category page to shop for memory wire, end caps, tools and leather with an inner hole that can be used with memory wire. Don’t forget to get some of our favorite beads to accompany your leather memory wire bracelet like glass beads, gemstones, TierraCast beads, Swarovski crystals and more.

Because memory wire comes pre-coiled, it will sustain and keep its shape. We personally like the Beadalon® Heavy Duty Memory Wire (WR00120/WR00121), which Tory and Candie use in the video. And most importantly, having the correct tools will help create your bracelets: Memory Wire Shears and Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

These pliers will help with looping the memory wire because wire itself is a thick and sturdy wire.

Video Tutorial

Bracelet Examples

Here are different variations of bracelets we’ve made using a combination of gemstones, metal beads, spacers, Czech beads, Swarovski crystals and more.

You can find other ways we’ve used memory wire in other blog posts: 

• Memory Wire Leather Wrap Bracelets
• Beachy Flamingo and Palm Tree DIY Bracelets
• How to Use Silk Ribbon in Jewelry
• 6 Multi-Wrap Memory Wire Bracelet Ideas – Video Tutorial
• How to Make a Leather and Memory Wire Bracelet – Video Tutorial

How do you design your memory bracelets? We would love to know!

We invited Candie Cooper to tag along in this super fun video tutorial on how to make easy bracelets with beading chain and slide on clasps.

What you will need.

0.7mm Chain bracelets:

• 0.7mm chain (CH00724/CH00725)
• 4x5mm Slide on Clasp (Z008576/Z008577/Z008578)
• End Cap (X001505)

Or 1.25mm Chain Bracelets:

• 1.25mm chain (Silver CH01003/Gold CH01004/ Ant. Brass CH01005/ Ant. Copper CH001053)
• End Cap (Silver Z008570/ Gold Z008574/ Ant. Brass Z008575)
• 5.57mm Slide on Clasp (Silver Z008579/Gold Z008580/Ant. Brass Z008581/ Ant. Copper Z008565/ Satin Gold Z008566)
  -OR-
• 8×5 Round Slide on Clasp (Silver Z008584/ Gold Z008585/ Ant. Brass Z008586)

Tools:

• Super New Glue
• Flat Nose Pliers
• Memory Wire Cutter

Optional:

• Crimp Covers

A fun tip when making bracelet with beading chain, is for you not to be afraid to mix metals. Watch video for a step-by-step tutorial in making your own DIY adjustable bracelet!

Video

Candie Cooper is back with us again! Watch this informational video today and learn some tips and tricks to customize leather jewelry with Vintaj Patina paints.

Video Tutorial

Vintaj Patina is versatile to use with metal, wood and even leather! With the help of Candie Cooper, she and Tory have a fun and innovative way of making leather jewelry with Vintaj Patina and the Sizzix Big Shot.

Here are some tips and tricks that were used in the video tutorial:

• Use metallic patina paints over matte leather
• Paint patina on bubble wrap and press leather on bubble wrap
• Use a fan brush to lightly brush patina while creating hashing designs
• Glide the tip of the patina paint bottle over leather in quick strokes and scribbles

Sizzix Die Cuts used in video: Leaf Die Set (SZ00062) & Wide Bracelet Die (SZ00028) 

Tory and Candie Cooper are back with another inspiring video, recycling ties into fiber jewelry using the Sizzix Big Shot. Don’t miss out on this trendy DIY.

Layering Sizzix leather and old ties, create trendy fiber jewelry for any casual outfit! How will you use the Sizzix Big Shot Machine.

Add texture to your metal stamping jewelry with this Texture Stamper Hammer from ImpressArt. Watch this vendor video and see how simple you can add dimension to your designs!

A perk to ordering the Texture Stamper Hammer (TL00266) is that it comes with the Sprinkle Design Stamp, so you can start using this tool right away when you get it. Plus, with the twist of the handle knob, you can easily switch out different stamps for different designs! The Texture Stamper Hammer is the perfect tool for all skill levels.  So start stamping right away!

Hammer Video Tutorial

Hammer Tool: TL00266

An easy DIY project we love to make are multi-wrap bracelets with memory wire. Check out this easy video tutorial and examples of multi-wrap bracelets!

Who doesn’t love stackable bracelets? Multi-wrap bracelets with Memory Wire are easy to make and design. This is the prefect project to use up those leftover beads, finally use that favorite strand or to buy more beads! We have tons of Glass beads, Swarovski® Crystals, Gemstones, TierraCast Beads®, Metal Beads, and Leather Cord with a tube or hallow core; the list goes on and on. Check out our previous blog post on How to Make a Leather and Memory Wire Bracelet for more additional information.

Charming Wrap Bracelet with Swarovski Crystals – Video Tutorial

For this bracelet, we used our GoodyBeads Master Mixes with Swarovski® bicone crystals and silver seed beads. The Master Mixes is an exclusive mix designed with 4-5 different 4mm bicone crystals. Alternate a crystal and seed bead in no particular order for a simple, sparkly bracelet!

Items used for bracelet: MX00035, SB00106, WR00127

Here are more examples of multi-wrap bracelet with instructions.

Mermaid Cove Bracelet

For this bracelet, we used a combination of Mermaid Dream Master Mix, Blue Green Druzy beads, Druk Czech Glass and seed beads. Items used for bracelet: GL-6RD-M0003, GL-6RD-90215, MX00009, WR00127, DAG6RD-BG-F-8, SB00106

1. Start with cutting at least 5 coils of memory wire with Memory Wire Cutter. Make a loop at one end with a Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.String on a seed bead and 4 Matte Crystal Druk. Repeat this sequence for a total of 8 sections.
2. Add a seed bead and a bicone crystal from the Master Mix. Repeat by mixing up the colors from the Master Mix for a total of 33-35 Swarovski crystals.
3. Add a seed bead and 4 Druzy beads. Repeat this sequence for a total of 9 sections.
4. Add a seed bead and 4 Bronze Druk beads. Repeat this sequence for a total of 8 sections.
5. Add one more seed bead and cut excess memory wire leaving a 3/4″ left and make a loop to finish off bracelet.

Boho Wood Wrap-Around Bracelet

Items used for bracelet: WD-GRW6RD, WD-NGK10RD, WD-BKG10RD, WR00121

1. Start with cutting at least 5-6 coils of memory wire with Memory Wire Cutter. Make a loop at one end with a Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
2. Slide on 20 Nangka Wood (yellow) beads.
3. Slide on a 4mm Grey Wood bead and Nangka Wood. Repeat this sequence for a total of 12 sections.
4. Slide on 33 Grey Wood bead.
5. Slide on a Black Kamagong bead and a grey wood bead. Repeat this sequence for a total of 10 sections.
6. Add one more Black Kamagong bead and cut excess memory wire leaving a 3/4″ left and make a loop to finish off bracelet.

Coastal Edge Bracelet

From our Naturally Coastal Trend, this bracelet is layered with matte seed beads, recycle glass and wood beads. A fun beachside bracelet!  Items used for bracelet: WD-WHW8RD, Y001652, A002433, SB00561, WR00121.

1. Start with cutting at least 5-6 coils of memory wire with Memory Wire Cutter. Make a loop at one end with a Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
2. Slide on 5 wood rondelle and matte seed bead. Repeat this sequence for a total of 11 sections.
3. Slide on round wood bead and wood rondelle. Repeat this sequence for a total of 17 sections.
4. Slide on recycle bead and matter seed bead. Repeat this sequence for a total of 22 sections.
5. Slide the rest of the bracelet with matte seed beads for a full coil round.
6. Cut excess memory wire leaving a 3/4″ left and make a loop to finish off bracelet.

Cream Aqua Wrap Bracelet

Mix up your bracelet with round leather and curved tube beads! Items used for bracelet: AQIM8RD-8, WAF6RD-8, CH00158 (7″), A007019, Z018411 (6), Z008251, A014097, WR00121

1. Start with cutting at least 5-6 coils of memory wire with Memory Wire Cutter. Make a loop at one end with a Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
2. Slide on silver bead, 5 wavy disc, 2 White Opal, 3 Aqua Jasper, 2 White Opal, 5 wavy disc and silver bead.
3. Slide on silver tube bead.
4. Repeat step 2.
5. Slide on bead cap, leather, bead cap and silver tube bead.
6. Repeat step 2.
7. Slide on silver tube bead.
8. Cut excess memory wire leaving a 3/4″ left and make a loop to finish off bracelet.

Amazonia Braided Bracelet

Items used for bracelet: WR00121, BGA6RD-M-8, CH00227 (12″), Z011736, TC02469 (2), A002413, TC02439, Z008252

1. Cut 12″ leather in half.
2. Start with cutting at least 4 coils of memory wire with Memory Wire Cutter. Make a loop at one end with a Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
3. Slide on bead cap, leather cord, bead cap, 5 Amazonite beads, silver TierraCast bead, 5 Amazonite beads and curve tube bead.
4. Next slide 5 Amazonite beads, silver TierraCast bead, 5 Amazonite beads, bead cap, leather and bead cap.
5. Cut excess memory wire leaving a 3/4″ left and make a loop to finish off bracelet.
6. Open jump ring, slide on charm and through loop of curve tube bead. Close jump ring.

From our Trends We Love: February Birthstone Amethyst, learn to make this cute hoop earrings wire-wrapped with Amethyst rondelles and Czech Fire-Polished beads.

Materials

1. 26-Gauge Wire – WR00035
2. 8mm Amethyst Rondelles – DTA8RL-F-8
3. 4mm Amethyst Czech Fire-Polish – A003359
4. 50mm Hoop Earrings – A014110

Video

Tutorial Steps

1. Cut a 4 feet piece of 26-Gauge wire.
2. Wrap the end of the wire to the hoop. Use pliers to make a tighter wrap. Push wrapped coils together.
3. Pick up an Amethyst rondelle, loop wire towards middle of hoop and wrap two times. Make sure to push the wrapped coils together.
4. Pick up a Czech bead and repeat.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4, going around the hoop earrings.
6. Make your coils at the end and cut off excess wire. Use pliers to make tighter coil wraps.
7. Repeat all steps for other earring.

We supply a large selection of gemstone beads from Dakota Stones.  One of the most popular stone to add to your bead collection is the White African Opal. Learn what kind of gemstone it is and its meditating properties.

Dakota Stones is a company based in Minnesota that provides a huge selection of semi-precious gemstones in a variety of cuts, sizes and finishes. Jeff Elvin, Dakota Stones President, travels all over the world to mine stones and specially cuts them into beads, pendants, cabochons and more!

One of our favorites is the White African Opal. According to their wholesale website, “White African Opal is a white to cream to light tan stone with veining of black or gray. Like all Opals, it is a form of hydrated amorphous silica, however it does not exhibit the play of color seen in precious Opal. Common Opals such as White African Opal are believed to provide gentle, nurturing emotional support.”

We love the creamy neutral in White African Opal, which makes it easy to pair with all kinds of gemstones. Here are some of our suggestions: Blue Crazy Lace, African Turquoise, Apple Jasper, Aqua (Dyed) Impression Jasper, Labradorite or Smoky Quartz.

Candie Cooper stopped by to assist us in demonstrating how easy it is to mix epoxy glue and add Swarovski Crystal Fancy Stones to NEW Swarovski® settings and findings to make sparkling statement jewelry. Watch the video tutorial today!

Statement jewelry is about making your presence known. So why not create your own earrings or necklace with Swarovski crystal fancy stones? In minutes, you can create sparkling jewelry!

Swarovski Crystal and Settings

What you will need to create your pendant or dangle crystals  are the following:

• Swarovski Crystal Stone & Rivolis
• Swarovski Settings & Findings
• Swarovski® Two-Part Epoxy CG 500 (A+B) – Style 9030
• or Devcon Clear Epoxy – 5 Minute or 30 Minute

When determining the right crystal stone for the right setting, read the description to determine the correct crystal style #. Take the style # and put that into the search bar to find crystals that will fit that setting.

Another key component to creating these crystal dangles is the two-part epoxy. CG 500 (A+B) is a high-performance gluing system for both foiled and unfoiled Swarovski crystals, exclusively distributed by Swarovski for professional use within the jewelry industry. CG 500 (A+B) absorbs impacts and withstands distortion. In addition, maximum elasticity protects the crystal foiling.

Make sure to grab some Resin Cups and Sticks to mix your epoxy!

Video Tutorial

Swarovski Crystal Jewelry

Necklace Components: SW00449, SW01816, CH00722, Z004792

Earring #1: SW00446, SW01815, TCZ0078

Earring #2: SW01845, SW01820, TCZ0139

Earring #3: SW01883, SW01829, TCZ0139

Make trendy and fashionable leather earrings using the Sizzix Big Shot and the Teardrop Dies (SZ00025). Watch this video tutorial as Tory and Candie Cooper show you how easy it is to create some earring for yourself!

Check out our previous blog where you can learn how to Set Up your Sizzix Big Shot and even learn to make DIY Tassels. Theres a ton of ideas we can’t wait to show you!

Today, Tory and Candie demonstrate how to make these Leatherette Earrings using the Teardrop Dies and Leather Punch Tool.

Here are leather and chain components that was used in this video tutorial: SZ00002, SZ00003, CH00659.

Hope you have fun making some earrings.  Add your choice of jump rings and earring findings to finish off your earrings. Or make them into a focal necklace pendant. So many possibilities!

Candie Cooper and Tory are back with two easy projects using the Sizzix Big Shot. Watch as they make a DIY tassel necklace and fringe earrings.

The Sizzix Big Shot (SZ00049) is a versatile machine for creating fun leather or fabric jewelry. To get started, watch how to setup your machine in our previous post and shop for Sizzix dies, leather and more!

Plus, for this video tutorial, Candie and Tory use Tassel Die (SZ00026) to roll a tassel and the Tag & Fringe Die (SZ00042) to make fringe earrings. Make sure to get them today!

Necklace components used: TC01831/TC01832, CH00658, A002814

Earring components used: A012441, TCZ0077

Can we say we are excited to get these tassel and fringe dies in. Here are some examples we saw in Tuscon last Gem Show in January 2018 at the Sizzix booth. We adore all the fun ways to use the Sizzix machine and their multiple Dies!

We were fortunate to do two demos at the Swarovski Create Your Style booth during Bead & Button. So Vang demos making beadable cuffs and rings using Swarovski two-hole spike crystal beads and creating hoop to dangle Swarovski Majestic Blue pendants with Beadalon Memory Wire. Check out our facebook videos and components to inspire your next creation.

Crystal Spike Cuff & Ring

If you’ve done fabric sewing and done a ladder stitch to close openings, this technique would be easy for you. Below is a illustrated look at what a ladder stitch looks like from this external website we found. So every time you come up, that’s when you will sew through your bead hole before sewing across and down.

One of our popular demos was bead stitching Swarovski two-hole spike beads on Beadable Accessories like the cuff and rings. Download our components list HERE for this demo and watch our facebook video of how So Vang ladder stitches the spike beads on beadable rings and cuffs.

Cuff components: Z001859, A006585, SW01714 (6), A015211

Ring components: Z001454,A006585,SW01714 (3), A015211

Majestic Blue Drop Earrings with Memory Wire

Make simple drop earrings using Memory Wire and a few tools. Watch as So shows you how easy it is to create hoops and dangle crystal pendants off it. Download the pdf file HERE to get components and tools used for this super easy demo!

Tools: TLZ0207, TL00206, TL00236

Gold Majestic Blue Drop Earrings: WR00126, A019615, SW01725 (2), TCZ0140

Silver Majestic Blue Drop Earrings: WR00127, A001528, TCZ0078, SW01747

One of our popular project request is our beadable fan earrings with 11/0 Miyuki Delicas and long tassels. Check our video to see how easy they are made.

Components used:

1. Beadable Fan: Z001471 (2)
2. Delicas: SB03543, SB02334, SB00269
3. Pearl: SW00736 (2)
4. Tassel: Z013818
5. Findings: A002413, TCZ0078
6. Beading Tools: A006587, A015211

Tutorial:

1. Starting with 2.5′ to 3′ of beading thread, attach a stopper bead leaving a 6″ tail end.
2. Start from one end of the fan, come up through the bottom hole.
3. Add your three delicas and go across the beadable opening and down the hole.
4. Sew up the next hole, add your three delicas, go across the beadable opening and down the hole.
5. Repeat this until you’ve gone across the beadable fan pendant.
6. You will now add your pearl bead by sewing up the hole closest to the round opening, add your pearl bead and go across the circle opening and down the hole.
7. Sew through the pearl bead again and up the hole, through the pearl again and down the hole.
8. Tie off your ends and cut excess off.
9. Open small jump ring and slide on tassel and through the middle hole of your fan pendant. Close jump ring.
10. Open earwire loop and attached top fan pendant loop to earwire. Close loop.
11. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Sizzix is new to GoodyBeads and we could not wait to show you videos of Candie Cooper and Tory using Sizzix to customize and design jewelry. Today, we have Tory and Candie demonstrating how to setup the Sizzix Big Shot Jewelry Studio Machine (SZ00049).

You’ll be so excited to just get it out of the box! Order the Sizziz Big Shot Jewelry Studio Machine today and see how easy it is to setup your machine. Plus, Candie will run through what is included in your machine, the platforms and their uses.

Once you have your machine ready to go, you are ready to cut out leather or fabric and make easy dangle earrings, tassels, pendants and so much more!

Sizzix Edition Video Tutorials:

• Fringe and Tassel Earrings & Necklace
• Leatherette Earrings
• Leather Cuff Bracelet
• Sizzix Die Pick