The new Swarovski pearl color, mulberry, is a bold and fall-suitable hue! We paired it with some colorful acetate components, to make a fun pair of earrings!

Items used in earrings: SW02201 (2), A019612, Z020493, TC02297

Directions:

1. Open eyepin and slide on earwire loop. Close eyepin loop.
2. On the eyepin, slide on pearl and make a simple loop. (Make a larger loop to fit round acetate.)
3. Open loop and slide on acetate ring. Close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for earring.

Don’t you just LOVE fall weather? These pair of post earrings would look great with a comfy sweater, jeans and boots.

What you’ll need:

• Brown & Cream Acetate Leaf – Z019918
• 2 – White Enamel Connector Charm – Z016095
• Dismond Post Earrings – Z016754
• 5mm Jump Ring – Z011514
• Rubber Earring Backs (Suggestions A014133, A002817, TC001208 (2) OR TC01250 (2).)

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on leaf acetate and enamel connector. Close jump ring.
2. Open another jump ring, slide through other hole of connector and through post earring loop. Close jump ring.
3. Add your earring backs and you are ready to rock our fall!

Combining some of our favorite components, we have gemstones, acetate and an adjustable necklace sliding clasp in this simple link necklace!

What you’ll need:

• 8mm round gemstone (item used in necklace ONX8RD-8)
• 15mm Acetate Two Hole Coin Connector (Item used in necklace Z015018)
• 20mm Acetate Two Hole Coin Connector (Item used in necklace Z015028)
• 14mm Brush Silver Ring Connector/Link (Y018889)
• Silver Plated Adjustable Wheat Chain Necklace Sliding Clasp (Z011945)
• 1.5 Inch Silver Eyepin (A019606)
• 5mm Silver Jump Ring (A001528)

Directions:

1. Slide a gemstone on an eye pin and make a simple loop.
2. Open a jump ring and slide through necklace loop end and a gemstone link. Close jump ring.
3. Using jump ring in between each link, connect each link in the following order starting from gemstone link in Step 1:
   15mm acetate, brushed silver ring, gemstone link, 20mm acetate, brushed silver ring, gemstone link, 15mm acetate, brushed silver ring, gemstone link, 20mm acetate, brushed silver ring, and gemstone link.
4. Open another jump ring, slide on other end of gemstone link and through other necklace loop end. Close jump ring.

Make this pair of earrings for your next beach vacation because it screams FUN! Designed with Acetate, Straw and a post earring, it’s so easy to make and is lightweight.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• Acetate Coin (Z015174)
• Straw Diamond Pendant (Z001655)
• Gold Post Earrings (Z001831)
• 5mm Gold Jump Ring (A011519)
• 8mm Gold Jump Ring (A011523)
• Tool: Bead Reamer or Awl

Directions:

1. With your bead reamer or awl, make a hole at a corner of your straw component; likely between the outer and second layer of straw.
2. Open 8mm jump ring and slide jump ring through Straw hole you made in Step 1 and through an acetate hole. Close jump ring,
3. Open 5mm jump ring and slide through other hole of acetate coin and through post earring hole. Close jump ring.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Our GoodyBeads Designers came together to challenge their skills in designing with one product. Today’s product is the Long Drop Chandelier Earrings/Pendants (Z013693). Check out our three different pairs of earrings our designers came up with.

Get this featured component today and have fun creating!

Heidi Tassel Chandelier Earrings

Heidi’s design is true to her love of tassels and TierraCast components. Her gorgeous design turned out very “HEIDI” like!

Items used in earrings: Z013693, Z014010, TC00201 (6),  TCZ0077, TC01259 (12)

Tory Acetate Post Earrings

Tory created some Statement Earrings with a beautiful acetate component and Swarovski® round crystals. Plus, playing off on a popular jewelry trend, she finished off her design with Post Earrings.

Items used in earrings: Z012450, Z013693, A008182, Z011550, A001529, Z007586,  Z008989, Z019697, SW00100 (2)

So Moon & Star Earrings

So went rogue and designed a cute pair of earrings with a celestial theme. She created a staggering effect and added a charm to each loop on the chandelier component.

Items used in earrings: Z013693, CH01194, A002413, TC02297, Z020488 (2), TC00055 (2), Z011883 (2)

This Teardrop Acetate and Leather Earrings tutorial was one our most popular Make & Takes during the Spring 2019 Twin Cities Bead Bazaar. Learn how to make them today!

Read our previous leather blog on how to coil leather around a licorice leather. This will give you an easier idea at how to coil your leather around the acetate teardrop.

Directions

1. Cut TWO pieces of leather at 24inch each.
2. Add 9 seed beads to each strand of leather cord.
3. Make a loop at one end and fit it on the back side of the teardrop.
4. Do 3 wraps around acetate teardrop.
5. On next wrap, center your first bead on the front of the teardrop and then do a wrap without a bead. Repeat this 8 more times. End with 3 wraps at the end.
6. Slip the leather end through the loop you’ve made in step 3.
7. Holding your coils, pull gently on the single cord, on the opposite side of the loop; you may need to use a pliers.
8. Pull the cord until the loop is situated inside of your coils.
9. Trim your ends.
10. Grasp the loop of your ear wire and turn the loop 90 degrees or until the ear wire hole faces outwards.
11. Open a jump ring and slide through the loop of the acetate teardrop and earwire loop. Close jump ring.
12. Repeat all steps for the other earring.

Items used in Earrings: SB00106, A022070, TC02306, A008807, Z020567

Make this Golden Halo Earrings, tiered with TierraCast® components, acetate and Swarovski® crystals.

What you’ll need for these pair of earrings:

• Acetate Half Circle (earrings use Z012461)
• 8mm Gold Jump Ring (earrings use A011523)
• (2) TierraCast® 19mm Gold Hammertone Ring (earrings use TC00611)
• Earwire Findings (earrings use TC02298)
• (2) Swarovski® 16mm Princess Cut Crystal Pendant (earrings use SW02167)
  OR
• Buy All Products with BAP0005

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on crystal pendant and bottom hole of acetate. Close jump ring.
2. Open another jump ring, slide on top hole of acetate and hammertone ring. Close jump ring.
3. Open earwire loop and slide on hammertone ring. Close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Palm trees are an iconic motif to summer or tropical paradise. Use acetate tropical leaf pendant with faceted gemstones for a natural and earthy vibe to summer.

What you’ll need to design Acetate Leaf Earrings:

• 8mm Round Gemstone
• 20 Gauge Eyepin (Gold / Silver)
• Semi Hoop With Loop Earrings (Satin Gold / Antique Silver)
• Acetate Leaf (Green / Multi / Tortoise)

Directions:

1. Open eyepin loop and slide on loop on earwire. Close loop.
2. On the eyepin, slide on a gemstone bead and make a simple loop big enough to slide through Acetate.
3. Open loop you make in Step 2 and slide on acetate leaf. Close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Specific items used in earring image: Z019976, Z013968, ONX8RD-F-8, A019616

Design these cute acetate fringe earrings for your next bar-b-que or picnic outing!

What you’ll need for these earrings:

• Earwire (Silver – Z012031, Sterling Silver – Z001008)
• 4mm jump rings (A002413)
• Bali Style Chandelier Earrings (Z010730)
• 3 Packs – Acetate Long Rectangle Pendant (Multi / Pink / Tortoise / Blue)

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on an acetate pendant and through one of the three loops of chandelier component. Close jump ring.
2. Repeat Step 1, TWO more times for other chandelier loops.
3. Open ear wire loop and slide on top loop of chandelier component. Close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Our new stock of Fan Tassels are the perfect component to spice up your summer jewelry. Make these easy DIY earrings today!

What you’ll need for earrings:

• Fan Tassel 
• 37x18mm Acetate Half Circle Pendant/Connector (Z012457, Z012458, Z012459, Z012460, Z012461)
• 5mm Oval Jump Rings (Gold/Silver)
• Ear Wires

Directions

1. Open jump ring and slide through loop of fan tassel and acetate hole on the flat edge side. Close jump ring.
2. Open earwire loop and slide through other hole of acetate. Close loop.
3. Repeat for other earring.

Golden Tortoise Tassel Earrings

Items used in earrings: Z012459, Z007706, A008801, A014108

Posh Pink Tassel Earrings

Items used in earrings: Z012457, Z007738, A008799, A008998

We have your summer project with trendy post earrings, designed with acetate and fan tassels! The summertime combo to DIY jewelry.

What you’ll need:

• 18mm Acetate Coin Charm
• 4mm Jump ring
• Post Earrings 
• Fan Tassels
• Super New Glue
• Rubber Back OR Earring Back

Post earrings are everywhere! So what better way to testing out DIY jewelry making than by making post earrings with an acetate focal.

Directions:

1. Right across from hole of your acetate coin, add a small dot of Super New Glue.
2. Place your post earrings over that dot, making sure the post is lined up with the hole of your acetate coin.
3. Repeat Steps 1-2 with other acetate coin. Let dry for an hour.
4. Open jump ring and slide through the hole of the acetate coin and fan tassel. Close jump ring.
5. Repeat to other acetate coin.

Items used in earrings: Z007238, A002413, A014131, Z019335, A015821

Don’t start summer without this pair of DIY summertime earrings with acetate and straw!

Summer is about lounging in the sun and sipping on yummy ice tea. Take a few minutes to make this pair of lightweight earrings with acetate and straw components. All you need are a pair of pliers and know how to open and close a jump ring. An easy DIY project without a hiccup to your summer!

What you’ll need:

• 24mm Acetate Ring (Z020496)
• Straw Disc Pendant (Z019260)
• 9mm Round Jump Ring (A001530)
• Ear Wire (TCZ0077)
  OR
• Get the Buy All Product: BAP0001

Directions

1. Using an awl, bead reamer or a solid point like your round nose, pole a hole in between the outer two rings. This will be where you will add your jump ring.
2. Open jump ring and slide through hole you make in Step 1 and through the hole of your acetate ring. Close jump ring.
3. Take your flat nose pliers and grasp the loop of your earwire. Twist and turn your loop 90 degrees.
4. Open two jump rings and slide through your earwire loop and acetate ring.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Check out this DIY Bib Necklace with Acetate components, worthy of a rock concert!

Statement jewelry is trendy with all types of fashion. So we’re dabbling on some statement jewelry with bib necklaces made with bib connectors and flamboyant acetate charms and pendants. And to make your jewelry wearing easier, we used adjustable necklace chain to top of these necklace ideas!

Blue Suede Bib Necklace

When looking at this necklace, I’m getting an old school Walking in Memphis song by Marc Cohn in my head. ‘Put on my blue suede shoes and I boarded the plan.’ Yes, the perfect song!

We used 18mm acetate coin charms for this sassy bib necklace. Starting at the middle of the necklace, added an acetate coin charm with a jump ring. Then add an acetate to every other hole fanning out, adding a total of 9 acetate. Lastly, add the adjustable necklace chain to the bib connector with a jump ring attaching to the small jump ring on the chain.

Items used in necklace: Z021568, A001529, Z011944, Z007242 (5)

Queenie Necklace

Have you seen the movie Bohemian Rhapsody? If not, you at least know that it is one of Queen’s iconic song. I first heard the song when watching Wayne’s World and I guess reflects me millennial age. Either way, donning this necklace, let’s rock out to a good song!

For tutorial, repeat the same steps like the necklace above, adding a total of 5 pendants.

Items used in necklace: Z018066, A001529, Z010754, Z020505 (3)