For all our bead-stitching friends and for those that are new to bead stitching, here is a simple star pattern using one of  So Vang’s favorite bead, Czech Super Duos. She is offering this FREE pattern on making these stars! Imagine adding a simple jump ring and making cute earrings or linking them up to make a fabulous necklace or bracelet.

What you’ll need:

• Czech SuperDuos beads
• Size 11/0 Miyuki Round Seed Bead
• Czech O-Beads
• Beading Thread and Needle
  AND
• Czech Star Pattern PDF Download

Items used in examples:

Blue – SB01787, SB02042 and SB00387

Gold – SB02087, SB01903 and SB00570

We’re continuing our love for Cymbal components with these FANCY Stripe Earrings made with the Cymbal Kolympos bead ending. Check out this FREE pattern from our designer, So Vang.

If you haven’t yet seen the Cymbal components that just came out a few month ago, you’re missing out on some great components and findings for your bead stitching patterns. Here is a simple pair of earrings you can make using the Cymbal Kolympos bead ending.

Though this pattern was intended and can be used for a bracelet pattern, we’ve shorten the pattern to make some statement earrings instead!

What you’ll need for earrings:

• Cymbal Kolympos (Silver or Gold)
• Czech Honeycomb Beads
• Czech DiamonDuo Beads
• Czech O-Beads
• Miyuki 8/0 Seed Beads 
• Earring Findings
• Fireline Beading Thread and Needle
  AND

• Download PDF Pattern for Fancy Stripe Earrings

Items used for earring example: Z013596, SB03303, SB00107, SB01916, Z004589, A006587, A015211 and TCZ0139

We have three exciting projects using September’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Peridot. See how to energize yourself with this natural hue!

Peridot Wheel Pendant with Ball Chain Necklace

We designed a simple beaded wheel with round Peridor Shimmer crystals. Check out the simple TUTORIAL and all you need to make this Peridot Wheel Pendant on a a ball chain necklace!

What you’ll need:

• 4mm Round Crystal – SW02058 (12)
• 8/0 Silver Seed Bead – SB00106 (1 tube or 12 8/0 seed bead)
• 20mm Quick Link Rings – Z010632
• Crystal Fireline Beading Thread (Z006587/Z006585)
• Needle
• 1.5mm Ball Chain (2-3 feet)
• Silver Ball Chain Connector (Z004792)
  AND
• Peridot Wheel Pendant PDF Downloaded Tutorial

Brushed Peridot Earrings

Make your Peridot colors POP with brushed silver beads and components!

Items used in earrings: SW02060 (2), SW02058 (2), Z018411, A019694, A019606, Y018086 and TC02297.

1. On a headpin, slide on a 4mm crystal, 8 wavy disc (alternating them so it creates a wavy look) and an 8mm crystal. Make a simple loop.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide on loop from step 1, close eyepin loop.
3. On eyepin, slide on brushed silver bead and make a simple loop.
4. Open earwire loop and slide on brushed silver loop. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Swarovski: Peridot Passion

This sample and tutorial comes from our friends at Swarovski: Create Your Style, called Peridot Passion. You see how stunning Peridot looks with brass findings!

What you’ll need for necklace:

• SW02060 (13)
• SW02059 (7)
• Vintaj Pattern Leaf in Natural Brass
• 4mm Cable Chain in Natural Brass (Our recommendation CH00514 or A008181)
• TC00710 (8)
• Z016115
• TC01256 (7)
• TC00547 (1)
• Z006523

Instructions

1. Cut the chain into fifteen 1 ½” pieces and set aside.
2. Using one eye pin slide on one 6mm Crystal, one 8mm Crystal and one 6mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Repeat this step 5 more times and set aside.
3. Using one eye pin slide on one 6mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Set aside.
4. Using one head pin slide on one 8mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Set aside.
5. Using the leaf pendant attach seven of the 5mm jump rings across the top of the opening.
6. Using the 1st jump ring on the left of the top of the leaf pendant attach one piece of chain, then attach one 9mm jump ring, then attach another piece of chain. Now attach one component made in Step 2 and to the other side of the component attach another piece of chain. Repeat this pattern two more times and then attach the lobster clasp with a 5mm jump ring.
7. Using the last jump ring on the right of the top of the leaf pendant attach one piece of chain, then attach to the 7.25mm jump ring already on the left of the necklace, then attach another piece of chain. Now attach one component made in Step 2 and to the other side of the component attach another piece of chain. Repeat this pattern two more times and then attach one 9mm jump ring.
8. Using the component made in Step 3 attach one end of this component to the bottom middle of the 9mm jump ring hanging above the leaf pendant. Now attach the component made in Step 4 to the bottom of the 6mm bead.

For September, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors pick is Peridot. Check out how earthy and natural this hue is!

Jump into this color with high spirits and peacefulness! Peridot is a fresh and energetic color that makes you want to just relax and smell the roses! Here are some Swarovski colors to match this earthy hue:

• Peridot
• Peridot Shimmer
• Chartreuse
• Light Green
• Iridescent Green
• Chrysolite Opal
• Luminous Green

Peridot Jewelry

Check out our other blog post with designs using Swarovski Peridot and Peridot Shimmer crystals!

Make easy DIY jewelry using Beadable Components and adding POPS of color with Miyuki Delica Seed Beads. Here are ways to bead and use the beadable components.

From our recent Trends We Love, our new Beadable Components are what you need for an easy bead-stitch project. These pairs well with our 11/0 Miyuki Delica Seed Beads or beads with a width of 1.5mm or thinner. Our projects uses the basic ladder stitch. Here is a look at how a ladder stitch is done to sew through the channels. Make sure when you’ve sewn through your pattern or channels, to sew through them again to strengthen the pattern.

Here are some projects using these beadable components:

Beadable Ring Pendant

The Beadable Ring Pendant (Silver or Gold) has 24 channels and fun options to designing with this piece. Each channel holds 3 Delica beads. Here are a few ideas.

On the left is a pretty pair of pink and gold earrings. We even added a pearl dangle at the bottom! Make sure to use size 24-gauge headpins if adding dangles to beadable components.

Items used in earrings: Z011337 (2), A019635, SW00665 (2), TC02298, SB00269, SB02332 (A015211 & A006587)

In the middle, we’ve made a rainbow wheel with the beadable pendant. Attach it to your necklace chain for this easy DIY necklace!

Items used in rainbow pendant necklace: Z011336 (2), SB03546, SB02343, SB02336, SB02310, SB02311, SB03545, SB02327, SB02349, A001528, Z001033 (A015211 & A006587)

And lastly we created an ombré effect with the pendant on the right.

Items used in right pendant: Z011336 (2), SB01824, SB01822, SB01826 (A015211 & A006587)

Beadable Teardrop Pendant

Love the shape of the classic teardrop! This beadable component is much easier to sew through since it only has 5 channels to work with. Each channel holds different amounts of Delica beads. The outer channel holds 13 Delicas, the inner two holds 15 Delicas and the middle holds 16. Here are two ways to using this beadable component.

The necklace on the right uses the amount of correct amount of Delicas for each channel. We’ve also used two colors to add a design to its channels. Then, using 24-gauge jump rings, we’ve added small tassels to the bottom holes of the pendant before making a fun necklace with it!

Items used in necklace: Z011339, SB00269, SB02336, A002413, Z013681, Z001033 (A015211 & A006587)

And who wouldn’t love a pair of earrings! On the right, we have a charming pair of gold earrings using Delica beads and metal tube beads. The tube beads has the small thickness as Delica seed beads and works perfectly for these beadable components.

Items used in earrings: Z011342 (2), Z009196, SB003545, A014108 (A015211 & A006587)

Our selection of beadable accessories are one of our favorite categories to play with. We’re giving you a basic pattern at how to bead stitch a beadable cuff link with Miyuki Delica beads.

What you’ll need for beadable link:

• Beadable Cuff Link (Silver/Gold)
• Fireline Beading Thread
• Miyuki Size 11/0 Delica Beads
• Needle
• Optional: Thread Zap

Tutorial

As you can see from the illustration, you will see how to ladder stitch across the channel of the beadable cuff link, while adding 3 Delica seed beads inside the channel. Add different colors and create fun patterns to complete your Cuff Link.

Make sure to Click and Download the PDF Tutorial Pattern. You will also have a blank template for you to design and color a custom pattern for yourself. Here are some sample patterns you can see in the downloadable pdf also:

Items used in samples:

• First Sample – Z001457, SB00223, SB02322, SB02336
• Second Sample – Z001458, SB02336, SB00269, SB03545
• Third Sample – Z001457, SB00223, SB02336, SB00269

We have three lovely projects using August’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Rose Water Opal.

Beaded Fan Necklace with Swarovski Crystals

Items used in necklace: (12) SWZ0469, SB00107, SB00423, A021148, A006585, A015211, A011519, (2) CH01096

Get FREE Downloadable PDF Pattern Tutorial Here!

Gold & Silver Rose Opal Earrings

Items used in earrings: (4) SWZ0469, SB00423, A011519, Y018889, Z010751, A007659, A011528, Z012031

We mixed up the fun in this pair of earrings with gold and silver findings. It adds stunning layers and surely makes the crystals stand out!

Directions:

1. On a headpin, slide on a gold seed bead, bicone and another seed bead.
2. On an eyepin, slide on a gold seed bead, bicone and another seed bead.
3. Open loop from Step One and slide on brushed ring link. Close loop.
4. Open gold jump ring, slide on brushed ring link and one hole of gold brushed disc. Close jump ring.
5. Open a loop of link from Step Two, slide on other hole of gold brushed disc and close loop.
6. Open earwire loop and slide on other end of crystal link and close earwire loop.
7. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Rose Water Rhapsody

Our friends at Swarovski Create your Style, designed this stunning necklace with Rose Water Opal crystals and Fine Rocks Tube beads.

What you’ll need:

• (24) 3mm Rose Water Opal Bacon Crystal
• (88) SWZ0469
• (44) SWZ0470
• (42) SW01900
• (6) SW01902
• (2) SW02020
• (1) SW01733
• (3) 14x10mm Rose Water Opal Fancy Stone
• (3) 14x10mm Rhodium Plated Fancy Stone Setting
• (1) TC01871
• (6) TC00278
• (3) TC01253
• (2) TC00853
• (2) TC01899
• (1) FTBW0001
• SW01830
• Alcohol Wipes

Directions:

1. Using alcohol to wipe clean all the findings and set to dry.
2. Using one fancy stone, blue in matching setting and set aside for 24 hours to dry. Repeat two times and set aside.
3. Using one eyepin, attach one pendant made in Step 2, then slide on a bead cap, on SW02020 and another bead cap. Make a simple loop. Repeat one more time and set aside. Repeat one more time and set aside.
4. Using another eypin, attach one pendant made in Step 2, then slide on a bead cap, on SW01733 and another bead cap. Make a simple loop.
5. Cut beading wire into two 20″ pieces.
6. Using both wires together, slide on a SW01902, component made in Step 3, SW01902, SWZ0469, SWZ0470, SWZ0469, SW01902, one component made in Step 4, SW01902, SWZ0469, SWZ0470, SWZ0469, SW01902, component made in Step 3, and SW01902. Position all these in the center of the two strands of wire.
7. Take all remaining 4mm bicone beads and pour them onto your bead mat. Mix them all together.
8. Starting with the right side of the necklace and only using one of the two wires coming out of the 6mm bicone bead, string on three 3mm bicone beads. Now using your bead mix you created in Step 7 randomly string on 42 4mm bicone beads. String on three 3mm bicone beads. Repeat for this step for the second empty wire.
9. Using both wires, slide on one crimp bead and one end of the toggle. Crimp to close and add crimp cover.
10. Repeat Steps 8-9 to make left side of the necklace.

For August, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors pick is Rose Water Opal. Check out how feminine and sophisticated this hue is!

Indulge yourself with this color! Rose Water Opal is light and sweet like a glass of Pink Lemonade! Here are some Swarovski colors to match this lovely hue:

• Rose Water Opal & Rose Water Opal AB
• Vintage Rose
• Rose & Light Rose
• Rosaline
• Blush Rose

Rose Opal Jewelry

Swing over to our other blog post with designs with Swarovski Rose Water Opal crystals.

We have a very simple pattern for you today using the Cymbal Remata Bead Ending and 8/0 seed beads. Check out this free pattern today, designed by So Vang.

What you’ll need:

• Cymbal Remata Bead Ending (Silver/Gold)
• 8/0 Silver or Gold Seed Bead
• Second color of 8/0 Round Seed Bead
• Earwire Findings
• Needle and Fireline Beading Thread
  AND
• Geometric Drop Earrings with Cymbal Remata PDF Pattern Tutorial

Geometric Drop Earrings with Cymbal Remata

Items used in Earrings: Z004568, SB00076, SB00107, TCZ0139, A006585, A015211

Because we love tassels, throw a tassel on it!

Items used in Earrings: Z004564, SB00114, SB00106, TCZ0077, A006585, A015211, A002413, Z013685

New gemstones from Dakota Stones are detailed-cut to the popular bicone shape. See how beautifully cut they are and bead stitched on a beadable circle pendant or wire-wrapped into a chain link for a stunning pair of earrings!

Gemstone bicone beads ‘are faceted with diamond drill bits for sharper and more precise facets for more sparkle than a conventionally faceted stone.’ (DakotaStones.com) Each bead is carefully cut to 3mm in size with a hole size of about .7 mm. The sharp facets of its bicone shape, sure adds more twinkle in every turn!

Peridot Ripple Earrings

This tutorial takes these gemstone bicone beads and are bead stitched on a beadable circle pendant for a pair of cute earrings. Check out the illustration below to see how to ladder stitch through the holes and for each tier you sew on 8, 7, 6 and 5 bicone beads down to channel. Sew through the channels back up to strengthen the stitches. Tie off and cut excess bead thread. Add your choice of earwires and you have a pair of Ripple Earrings!

Items used in earrings: Z001475 (2), PER3BIC, A015211, A006585, TCZ0140

Crescent Peridot Earrings

Our friend Kayla from DakotaStones created this pair of earrings by wire-wrapping three, chained piece of Peridot gemstone bicone crystals and connecting one end with a Half Circle Pendant from Nunn Designs. Then use a jump ring to connect both chained ends  to earwire. Tip: Make sure the  loops on the chained gemstones are looped the same direction. This will help the earring to lay straight and not twisted.

Items used in earrings: WR00034/AW00055, Z020508 (2), PER3BIC, TC02305, Z010981

So Vang has conjured up another super simple pair of earrings using Czech Ginko Two Hole Beads. Free downloadable pattern tutorial.

These pair of earrings are easy to make with minimal amounts of components. You can make a load of Ginko Fan Earrings with a tube of 11/0 Seed beads and Ginko Beads!

Ginko Fan Earrings

So Vang had a few beads from her previous Ginko Scale Bracelet, so she used them here to make these earrings to possibly match the bracelet!

What you’ll need:

• Czech Ginko Beads
• 11/0 Seed Beads
• 4mm 22 Gauge Jump Rings
• Earwire Findings
• Fireline Beading Thread and Needle
  AND
• Ginko Fan Earrings PDF Pattern Tutorial

Items used in Ginko Fan Earrings above: SB03708, SB00422, A002413, TCZ0078, A006585, A015211 

Ginko Fan Earrings with Swarovski® Crystals

Embellish your fan earrings with a link of Swarovski crystals. Doll up your earrings and sparkle!

What you’ll need for earrings:

• Czech Ginko Beads
• 11/0 Seed Beads
• TWO 4mm Swarovski Bicone Crystals
• 24-Gauge Eyepin (Silver/Gold)
• Earwire Findings
• Fireline Beading Thread and Needle
  AND
• Ginko Fan Earrings PDF Pattern Tutorial

Items used in Ginko Fan Earrings with Swarovski Crystals above: SB03697, SWZ0581(2), SB00422, A019595, Z012031, A006585, A015211 

We’re continuing our LOVE for the new Cymbal Components with a simple bracelet pattern using the Cymbal Vourkoti bead ending and Czech SuperDuo beads.

Cymbal Vourkoti bead endings are used with Czech SuperDuo beads. The bead ending caps your bracelet and finishes it off beautifully and professionally. Find the easy pattern tutorial below along with SuperDuo pattern options to play with.

What you’ll need for bracelet:

• Cymbal Vourkoti (Gold/Silver)
• 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads
• Czech SuperDuo Beads
• Jump Rings
• Clasp
  AND
• Cymbal Vourkoti Bracelet PDF Tutorial

Purple Blush SuperDuo Bracelet

Items used in this bracelet: Z004582, SB01782, SB00423, A006587, Z011514, A008658, A015211

Color & Pattern Samples

This pattern is certainly a versatile basic pattern to mixing up SuperDuo colors of your own choosing. Here are 4 different color ways and patterns you can use with this pattern using Cymbal Vourkoti components.

• This first example uses SuperDuo beads with a Capri finish. The Capri finish has splotching of colors all around the SuperDuo bead, so when you bead stitch the, you get some lovely splotch of color without a….
  Items used in this example:SB02114, SB00422, Z004581
• Second example uses two colors of SuperDuo with an outer color a Picasso finish and the middle beads are an opaque color.
  Items used in this example: SB01440, SB01441, SB00424, Z004582
• Third example uses two different SuperDuo beads consisting of SuperDuo Duets and an opaque color to compliment the inner color. This creates a track pattern in the middle.
  Items used in this example: SB01406, SB03491, SB00422, Z004581
• Lastly, try pattern out with three colors, while creating a chevron pattern.
  Items used in this example: SB01406, SB01441, SB03093, SB00424, Z004582

We have three exciting projects using June’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Tangerine. See how to freshen up your jewelry with these DIY projects!

Tangerine Cuff

See how easy it is to making your own sparkling bracelet with a beadable cuff and Swarovski bicone crystals.

What you’ll need:

• Z001859  OR Gold
• SB00106 OR  Gold
• Fireline Beading Thread
  
• Beading Needle
• SW00969 (12)
  OR
• Get the Buy All Product: BAP0002

Directions:

1. Cut a 4 foot piece of beading thread.
2. Add a Bead Stopper or sew through a small seed bead twice, leaving a 5 inch tail.
3. Sew up through the the first hole and pick up a bicone crystal and seed bead.
4. Sew across the channel to the hole opposite.
5. Skip a hole and sew up through then next hole. Pick up a bicone crystal and seed bead.
6. Sew across the channel to the hole opposite.
7. Keep repeating these step sequence to add a total of 12 bicone crystals to cuff.
8. Sew through the whole pattern again to secure the pattern.
9. Tie off ends and cut off excess.

Tangerine Drop Earrings

Make this sweet tiered earrings with dangling crystals inside a Teardrop Hoop.

What you’ll need:

• Z017165 (2)
• TC001253 (4)
• SW00968 (2)
• SW00967 (2)
• SW00966 (2)
• TC001257 (2)
• TCZ0077
  OR
• Get the Buy All Product: BAP0003

Directions:

1. Slide a 8mm crystal on ball headpin and make a simple loop.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide on loop from step 1 and close eyepin loop.
3. Slide 6mm crystal on eyepin and make a simple loop.
4. Open loop you just made and slide loop on inside loop of hoop component. Close loop.
5. Open another eyepin loop and slide on top loop of hoop components. Close loop.
6. Slide a 4mm crystal on eyepin and make a simple loop.
7. Open loop you made from Step 6 and slide on earwire. Close loop.
8. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Swarovski: Satsuma Suprise

Our friends at Swarovski Create your Style, designed this colorful multi-strand bracelet.

What you’ll need:

• (40) SW00969
• (9) SW00970
• (3) Tangerine Chaton Ss39
• (3) Peach DeLite Chaton Ss39
• (8) TC02407
• (6) TierraCast Chaton Drop 94-6837-03
• (18) TC01044
• (6) A011517
• WR00126
• SW01830

Directions:

1. Use alcohol wipes to clean all findings and set aside to dry.
2. Using one jump ring attach to one ss39 chaton setting. Repeat five more times and set aside.
3. Using one 1088 ss39 chaton stone glue into one ss39 chaton setting and set aside for 24 hours to dry. Repeat five more times and set aside.
4. Using two and a half coils of memory wire, make a double loop at one end with Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
5. Slide on the following FOUR sections:
   1. TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, Botanical bead, 4mm bicone, Tangerine chaton charm, Botanical bead, TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones , THREE metal seed beads,
   2. TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, Botanical bead, 4mm bicone, Tangerine chaton charm, Botanical bead, TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, THREE metal seed beads, Peach Delite chaton charm, THREE metal seed beads,
   3. TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, Botanical bead, 4mm bicone, Botanical bead, TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, THREE metal seed beads, Peach Delite chaton charm, THREE metal seed beads,
   4. TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, Botanical bead, 4mm bicone, Botanical bead, TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, THREE metal seed beads, TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, and TWO 4mm bicones.
6. Trim the end of the wire and make a double loop at the end.
7. Add one chaton setting at each end of the bracelet.

New easy earrings pattern using two-hole Czech Chevron beads. Get your free tutorial today.

We love love love these Czech Chevron shapes. They are a trendy geometric shape and this pair of earrings go perfectly with everything you wear.

Items you’ll need:

• Czech Chevron Two-Hole Beads
• 8/0 Miyuki Round Seed Beads
• 5mm/6mm Round 20-Gauge Jump Ring
• Optional : Tassel with cap
• Earwire
• Beading Thread and Needle
  AND
• Czech Chevron Tassel Earring Pattern TUTORIAL

Items used in Earrings: TCZ0139, A011519, Z010318, Z010298, SB00107, Z013767, A006587, A015211

One the newest additions to GoodyBeads is the Cymbal Components. Here are three projects, with patterns; using the Cymbal Soros.

Cymbal Components are bead endings, bead substitutes and side beads that give your bead stitched patterns a cleaner, finished ending. The Cymbal Soros Bead Ending, in Silver and Gold, is noted to use with Miyuki Tilas and 1/2 Tilas. But the wonderful thing about using the Soros is how versatile this bead ending is. In these three bracelets, you will notice how similar the bead stitching patterns/sequence. One pattern will show how to incorporate Tilas and 1/2 Tilas, while the other two mixes up different beads like SuperDuos, Tilas, seed beads and even two-hole Swarovski Spike Beads.

Playful Tila Bracelet

What you’ll need for this bracelet:

• Miyuki Tila Beads
• Miyuki 1/2 Cut Tila Beads
• Cymbal Soros (Silver or Gold)
• Beading Thread and Needle
• Choice of jump rings and clasp
  AND
• Playful Tila Bracelet PDF Tutorial

Items used in bracelet below: SB00870, SB01934, Z012249, A006588, A015211, A011535, Z011500, X003062

Tila Stripe Bracelet

What you’ll need for this bracelet:

• Miyuki Tila Beads
• Czech SuperDuo Beads
• Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads
• Miyuki 8/0 Seed Beads
• Cymbal Soros (Silver or Gold)
• Beading Thread and Needle
• Choice of jump rings and clasp
  AND
• Tila Stripes Bracelet PDF Tutorial

Items used in bracelet:SB00870, SB01406, SB00107, SB00402, Z012250, A006588, Z007861, Z011522, A015211

Elegant Spike Bracelet

What you’ll need for this bracelet:

• Czech SuperDuo Beads
• Miyuki 11/0 Seed Beads
• Miyuki 8/0 Seed Beads
• Cymbal Soros (Silver or Gold)
• Swarovski Two-Hole Square Spike Crystal Bead
• Beading Thread and Needle
• Choice of jump rings and Clasp
  AND
• Elegant Spike Bracelet PDF Tutorial

Items used in bracelet: SB01406, SB00107, SB00423, A006588, Z012250, A015211, SW01715 (23), Z007861, Z001925