You’ll easily fall in love with this easy-to-make bracelet. Using an expandable bracelet, add fun charms and dangles to the tune of your own design!

Items used in bracelet:

• Expandable Bracelet – Z009516
  Checkout other Expandable Bracelet options too!
• Star Charm – TC00044
• ‘i believe’ charm – CHPW0020
• Silver Winged Heart Charm – TC00167
• 5mm 18 Gauge Jump Rings – Z011515

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on a charm and around the end part of the bracelet. Close jump ring.
2. Repeat for other two charms.

Design this fancy Golden Turquoise Wrap Bracelet with memory wire, Czech beads, Swarovski® crystals, cork cord and curve tube with loop.

What you’ll need to make bracelet:

• 5mm Cork Cord – CH00881 (16 Inches)
• 5mm Gold Cord End – Z006380 (8 pieces)
• Gold Memory Wire – WR00126
• 9x6mm Czech Rondelle – Item in bracelet Z011353
• 8mm Swarovski Briolette Beads – Item in bracelet SW02236 (12 pieces)
• 10mm Gold Wavy Disc – Z018416 (5 packs)
• 6mm Gold Wavy Disc – Z018412
• 50mm Curve Tube with Loop – Z011737 (2 pieces)
• 5mm Gold Jump Ring – A011519
• 11mm Antique Gold Ethnic Dart Drop Charm by TierraCast – TC02440
• Tassel with Gold Cap – Item in bracelet Z013767

Directions

1. Make a coiled loop at one end of the memory wire with Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
2. Cut cork cord into 4 pieces, measured at about 4 inches.
3. Slide the following sections onto the memory wire:
   a. End cap, cork piece and end cap.
   b. Czech Bead, TWO 10mm wavy discs (one concave in and the other concave out). Repeat 5 more times (omitting the last 2 wavy discs).
   c. TWO 6mm wavy disc (one concave in and the other concave out), THREE crystals, TWO 6mm wavy disc, THREE crystals, TWO 6mm wavy disc.
   d. Repeat Step 3b.
   e. End cap, cork piece, end cap, curve tube with loop, end cap, cork piece and end cap.
   f. TWO 6mm wavy disc, THREE crystal beads and TWO 6mm wavy disc.
   g. Czech Bead, TWO 10mm wavy discs (one concave in and the other concave out). Repeat 11 more times (omitting the last 2 wavy discs).
   h. TWO 6mm wavy disc, THREE crystal beads and TWO 6mm wavy disc.
   i. Curve tube with loop, end cap, cork piece and end cap.
4. Cut memory with Memory Wire Cutters leaving half an inch end. Coil and make a simple loop.

Layering and stacking bracelets are still going strong for 2020. Especially when it comes to simple and minimalistic designs. We have three GOLDEN and easy DIY bracelet designs using one of our 2019 favorite, Bracelet Sliding Clasps.

What makes the bracelet sliding clasp easy to us is the functionality of the finding. It comes with two chain pieces thread through a sliding piece that easily lets you adjust the bracelet to make it longer and shorter. Plus, each chain is linked with a jump ring already attached so all you need is a connector or link piece, two-hole acetate connector, glass connector or even create a link of your own with an eyepin and bead.

Here is a simple tutorial to making three stackable bracelets

Tutorial

Items used in bracelet examples: Z018046, Z015026, A021761, Z012178, Z012152 & Z011893

This week’s tutorial from ImpressArt is a simple tutorial on bracelet bending.  See how easy it is to make a bracelet by using the bracelet bending tool.

Here are some tool you’ll need:

• Bracelet Guides (Z021583) – This will help to keep your lettering straight when writing names or a simple phrase.
• Bracelet Bending Pliers (TL00350) – This tool will give you the curve your bracelet will need to obtain a curved shape.
• Bracelet Bending Bar Kit (TL00352) – This tool is very useful in bending the ends of your bar. Plus, this kit includes (4) 1/4 inch and (4) 38 inch Aluminum Bracelet Blanks.
• Other Tools: Letters Stamping Set, Enamel Marker, Hammer & Steel Block.

Bracelet Bending Tutorial

We are seeing these Tila stretch bracelets circulating online and cannot fathom how cute and easy they are! Check out these bracelets from Anthropologie we adore:

(image from Anthropologie)

Made with Miyuki Tila two-hole beads, you can make some of your own. Plus, with our usual Tila and Half Tilas, we have newly added Quarter Tilas to our store. The variation in sizes makes for combining and mixing up different colors fun!

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own Tila Stretch Bracelets:

• Miyuki Tila
• Miyuki Half Tila
• Miyuki Quarter Tila
• 0.5mm Beadalon Elasticity – A021633
  • TUTORIAL on tying Surgeon’s Knot

Items used in bracelet: A021633, SB03744, SB01934 & SB00870.

Directions:

1. Cut two pieces of elastic at about 9 inches.
2. Stretch out one cord to loosen the elasticity.
3. Slide on your beads.Mix up the sequence of beads or not, this design is up to you!
4. Make sure to add enough beads to wrap around your wrist comfortably.
5. Make a surgeon’s knot to your cord ends. (Optional, you can add a small dot of glue)
6. Cut off excess elastic.
7. Take other elastic and stretch out to loosen the elasticity.
8. Starting from the same beads from where you started, slide elastic through the second hole of each bead, all the way around.
9. Make a surgeon’s knot and cut off excess elastic.
10. You’re done! Now you can make more!

Mix up the sequence of beads or not, you can make a whole lot of these bracelets in no time!

Need some DIY gift ideas for your naturalist friend? He/She most likely love neutral colors, leather and gemstones. Here are some gorgeous DIY jewelry for the naturalist friend this holiday season!

1. Black Gold Amazonite Tassel Necklace
2. Crystal Quartz Drop Earrings
3. DIY Diffuser Necklace with Lava Beads
4. Leather & Tube Bead Necklace
5. Easy Leather Hook Bracelet
6. Stone Ripple Leather Bracelet
7. Gemstone Donut Bails
8. Gemstone Post Earrings with Cabochons

Here are some great DIY jewelry gift ideas for our trendy friend. Our Trendsetter is always wearing the latest fashion and jewelry. She not only wears it, but also influences others to join in on the fad. So try out some of these DIY jewelry with some of our newest products like wood and resin pendant charms, Acetate, Enamel, post earrings, lariat necklaces, adjustable bracelets with sliding clasps and DIY kits are trendy. It will surely be a eyeopener for your Trendsetter friend!

1. Wood and Resin Pendant Necklace
2. Golden Halo Earrings with Swarovski Crystals
3. DIY Jewelry using Enamel Component
4. Tory’s Acetate & Silver Drop Earrings
5. Acetate Fringe Earrings
6. Lariat Gemstones and Tassel Necklace
7. Diakonos Kits

Know someone who needs a fun holiday gift that brings sparkle, glam and bling to their outfit? These gift ideas uses the sparkle of Swarovski® crystals and pearls. Gift some exciting DIY jewelry that’ll make her shine! Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. Swarovski Aquarmarine
2. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant
3. Memory Wire Wrap Bracelets with Swarovski Fine Rocks Beads
4. Classic Crystal Hoop Earrings
5. Adjustable Bracelets with Swarovski Crystals
6. Rhinestone Chain Bracelet
7. Pearl Jewelry, a Classic Trend
8. How to Use Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants

These Holiday DIY gift ideas are for the Boho Beauty in your life.She seeks a relaxing vibe and a moment of zen. She loves natural and earthy tone, so make sure you design with fibers like Ribbon, Tassels, Leather and Straw, as well as some Gemstone. Here are some great DIY projects for the Boho Beauty!

1. Straw & Leather Macrame
2. Fishtail Cuff
3. Fabric Tassel Jewelry
4. Fan Tassels
5. Macrame Leather Bracelet
6. Boho Feather Earrings
7. Silk Ribbon in Jewelry
8. Long Tassels

We’ve got FOUR easy projects using November’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Emerald. Design lovely jewelry with this hue!

Emerald and Pearl Stretch Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: SW00062 (11), SW00665(11), Z001355 & A021634

Directions

1. Cut 9 inches of stretch cord. Pull on elastic to loosen the elasticity.
2. Slide on the stretch cord emerald crystal, gold disc, pearl and gold disc.
   1. Repeat sequence another ten more times.
3. Make a surgeon’s knot with the elastic.
4. Optional: Add a dot of glue.
5. Cut off excess elastic.

Emerald & Pearl Drop Earrings

Items used in earrings: SW00061 (2), SW00666 (2), CH00724, X001505, A021657, Z012031, A015821 & Z002570

Directions

1. Cut two pieces of beading chain at 1 and 3/4 inches. (You can cut it shorter or longer for your length preference.)
2. Glue a memory wire end to one end of the beading chain. Repeat again for other beading chain. Let it dry for a few minutes.
3. Slide on the beading chain: pearl, silver disc and emerald crystal. Repeat again for other beading chain.
4. Slide end cap on beading chain and using your fine nose pliers, crimp the end cap. Repeat again for other end cap and beading chain.
5. Open earwire loop, slide on end cap loop and close loop. Repeat again for other dangle.

Emerald Teardrop Earrings

Items used in earrings: A008182 (or CH01090), SW01994 (2), A008799, Z07856 & Z003694.

Directions

1. Cut two chain pieces at 1 inch. Make sure both chain has the same amount of links and has an even number.
2. Open oval jump ring, slide through one end of your chain and emerald pendant
3. Open small jump ring, slide through other end of chain and through earwire loop.
4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 for other earring.

Emerald & Acetate Earrings

Items used in earrings: Z013607, Z010571, Z011522, A019600, SW00167 (2) & Z001831

Directions

1. Open jump ring, slide through acetate hole and disc hole. Close jump ring.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide through other hole of gold disc, close loop.
3. Slide an emerald bicone crystal on the eyepin and make a simple loop.
4. Open loop you just made, slide through ear wire loop and close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

For November, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors is Emerald. Check out how powerful and grounding this hue is!

Embrace your own life balance with this month’s color, Emerald. When you design with Emerald, its elegant hue is refreshing. Emerald is a color loved by many through the ages. Here are some Swarovski colors to match this statement hue:

• Emerald
• Eden Green Pearls
• Erinite
• Crystal Iridescent Green
• Crystal Iridescent Tahitian Look
• Royal Green
• Fern Green

Check out our other blog post with designs using Swarovski Emerald!

Swarovski Psychology of Color: Emerald

Heidi’s jewelry style has a lot of geometric shapes and simplistic angles. Her use of connectors, dangles and findings are everything you’d love in minimalistic jewelry!

Tiered Crescent Earrings

Items used in earrings: A008799, Z016771 (2), Z016773 (2), Z016775 (2) & Z003942

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on small crescent charm and inner hole of medium crescent connector. Close jump ring.
2. Open another jump ring, slide on other hole of medium crescent connector and through inner hole of large crescent connector. Close jump ring.
3. Slide other hole of large crescent connector through kidney earrings to sit inside earring loop. Cinch the opening of the hole to close.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Black Diamond Earrings

Items used in earrings: Z010760, Z001829 & A008807

Directions:

1. Open jump ring and slide on wood/resin charm and through hole of post earrings. Close jump ring.
2. Repeat for other earring.

Double Diamond Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: SW02265 (2), Z011872 & A001529

Directions:

1. Connect both Swarovski triangle sew-ons with two jump rings (A001529) at the bottom/base of the connector.
2. Remove both jump rings on sliding clasp.
3. Connect each end or points of the triangle to either ends of the sliding clasp with 6mm jump ring (A001529).

The holidays are upon us and we’re starting off your DIY holiday gifts with So Vang’s wrap bracelet using her new favorite Teal Brown Impression Jasper beads. Wrap bracelets are easy to make and design with Beadalon Memory Wire and your favorite beads! Here’s what you need to design this Teal Brown Impression Jasper Wrap Bracelet:

• 4mm Teal Brown Impression Jasper Round Bead – TBRIM4RD
• Heavy Duty Memory Wire – WR00120 or WR00121
• 50mm Silver Plated Curved Tube Bead – A014097
• Size 8/0 Galvanized Silver Miyuki Seed Bead – SB00106
• TOOLS: Memory Wire Shears & Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Directions:

1. Make a simple loop at one end of your memory wire with memory wire finishing pliers.
2. Slide the following SECTIONS onto the memory wire:
   1. Seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, 3 seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, 3 seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, and curved tube.
   2. Seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, 3 seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, seed bead and curved tube.
   3. Repeat SECTION 1.
   4. Repeat SECTION 2.
   5. Repeat SECTION 1.
   6. Repeat SECTION 2.
   7. Repeat SECTION 1.
   8. Seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, 3 seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone and seed bead.
3. Cut excess memory wire, leaving a 1/2″ end.
4. Make a simple loop to memory wire end you just cut. (Option: Wrap simple loop into a coil to tighten your designs.)

Talk about arm candy with this festive Satin Wrap Bracelet with memory wire, satin beads, miracle beads, Chinese crystals and gold split rings. Make it in time for the winter holidays because its got the fancy red, ivory and gold look!

Here is what you’ll need to make this wrap bracelet:

• 10mm Red Satin Beads – A017122
• 10mm Ivory Miracle Beads – A010143 (3 packs)
• 10mm Clear Chinese Crystals – A016821
• 10mm Brass Bead – A004737
• 9mm Gold Split Ring – A003159 (4 packs)
• Gold Bracelet Memory Wire – WR00126
• Other Tools: Memory Wire Finishing Pliers and Memory Wire Cutters

Directions:

1. Create a simple loop at one end of the memory wire using the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
2. Slide on the following sequence of beads onto the memory wire:
   1. 3 miracle bead, two split rings, three clear Chinese crystal and two split rings. Repeat two more times. Add three miracle beads, two split rings and three clear Chinese crystal.
   2. Three red satin beads and brass bead. Repeat 4 more times.
   3. Three red satin beads, two split rings, three clear Chinese crystal and two split ring. Repeat 4 more times. Omit last two split rings.
   4. Miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead, two split rings, red satin, two split rings, red satin, two split rings, red satin and two split rings. Repeat 2 more times.
   5. End with miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead.
3. Trim memory wire with Memory Wire Cutter so there is a 3/8” to 1/2” tail. Create a simple loop using Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.

We are in love with this tribal print leather from our Bold Leather Trend. Frame it with the Retro Frame Slider (Y006267) and you have an earthy and colorful bracelet!

What you’ll need for bracelet:

• 5mm Tribal Print Flat Leather – CH00933 (6″ – 8″)
• Retro Frame Slider – Y006267
• Flat Leather Clasp – Z002302
• Super New Glue – A015821

Directions:

1. Cut leather at the length of your wrist, subtract half an inch. (You can also leave length as is, slide on clasp with out gluing. If you find the bracelet took big, cut a bit off leather off to adjust the length.)
2. Slide slider frame onto the leather.
3. Glue both of your leather ends into the clasp using super new glue.