Look your best with a DIY Rhinestone Chain Bracelet with an adjustable sliding clasp. Here are items you’ll need to make your own:

• 1 foot of 4mm Rhinestone Chain – CH00238 (Gold CH00239)
• 2 – 4mm Rhinestone Chain End Connector – Z008775 (Gold  Z008785)
• Silver Rollo Chain Bracelet Sliding Clasp – Z012151 (Gold Z012152)
• Flat Nose Pliers
  Or
• Optional: Nylon Pliers or Serrated Pliers

Directions:

1. Cut rhinestone chain to consist of 18 -20 rhinestones.
2. Cup the last rhinestone with the end connector.
3. Using flat nose pliers, nylon pliers or serrated pliers, gently push down the two prongs of the end connector to secure chain end.
4. Repeat Step 3 to other chain end.
5. Open both jump rings on the adjustable bracelet sliding clasp and set aside.
6. Cut 2 inches off  both open ends of the sliding clasp chain. (This will shorten your bracelet sliding clasp.)
7. Slide back on the jump ring onto the sliding clasp chain and through a loop of the end connector. Close jump ring.
8. Repeat Step 7 to other sliding clasp chain end and end connector.

Design this wrap bracelet with Amazonite large-hole faceted gemstones and Deertan Lace leather. It’s also adjustable with a sliding clasp and easy to make!

What you’ll need:

• Amazonite Large-Hole Gemstones – AMZ8RLLH-8
  Or You can use other Large-Hole Gemstones
• 3mm Saddle Deertan Lace – Z015557
  Or other colors of ‘Deertan Lace’
• Grooved Large Hole Bead – TC00210

Directions:

1. Cut a 36′ piece of deertan lace.
2. Slide 7 gemstones onto the leather. (Cut ends at and angle to help push leather through.)
3. Take both of your leather ends and slide through TierraCast bead.
4. Make a knot at each leather end.

We’ve got THREE easy projects using October’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Sapphire. Design bold and confident jewelry with this hue!

Sapphire Ombré Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: CH00724 (10″), TC01897 (4), Z008576, SW00072 (15), SW02049 (8) and SW00001 (8). Tool: Magical Crimping Pliers

This bracelet is designed using our popular beading chain, 2mm crimps and slide on clasp. We’ve also used Magical Crimping Pliers to finish the crimps! Check out how to use this tool in our BeadSmith Magical Crimping Pliers blog post.

1. Slide beading chain through slide on clasp.
2. On the beading chain, slide on the following:
   Crimp tube, 3 clear crystal, 1 light sapphire, one clear, 2 light sapphire, 1 sapphire, 1 light sapphire, 11 sapphire, 1 light sapphire, 1 sapphire, 2 light sapphire, 1 clear, 1 light sapphire, 3 clear crystal and crimp tube.
3. Slide chain through slide on clasp in the same direction you did in step one.
4. Center beads and make a crimp on both ends of your crystals with magical crimping pliers. Make sure to leave a gap so that the crystals lay nicely and not too rigid on the chain.
5. Slide bracelet over the larges width of your hand and cut excess chain ends if needed.
6. Add a crimp to both ends of the beading chain and make a crimp with the magical crimping pliers.

Sapphire Icicle Earrings

Items used in earrings: SW00183 (2), SW00182 (4), SW00181 (2), SW02088 (2), SW00634 (2), TCZ0078, A001495, A019697, TC00006 (4) and TC00032 (2).

1. On headpin, slide on the following and make a simple loop:
   8mm bicone, 5mm spacer, 2 6mm bicone, 4mm spacer and 4mm sapphire bicone.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide on crystal dangle from Step 1 and close loop.
3. On the eyepin, slide on the following and make a simple loop:
   4mm sapphire, 4mm spacer, 4mm light sapphire and 3mm crystal.
4. Open earwire loop, slide one crystal dangle and close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Swarovski Sapphire Bracelet

Our friends at Swarovski: Create Your Style has this stunning bracelet made with classic cut crystal pendants!

What you’ll need for bracelet:

• Z009912 (4)
• 23mm Heavy Hammered Ring Sterling Silver Plated – Vintaj® PT198-040 (4)
• A013159 ( This bracelet substitutes the chain and clasp)
• A008807 
• X003062
• SW001762 (8)
• SW01779 (8)
• SW01796 (4)

Directions:

1. Using 7mm jump rings attach one 8mm Sapphire pendant to one Heavy Hammered Ring. Then attach one 10mm Sapphire pendant, one 14mm pendant, one 10mm pendant and one 8mm pendant onto the hammered ring. Make sure all pendants face forward. Repeat this step 3 more times and set aside.
2. Now using the large charms made in Step 1 attach them evenly along the bracelet. Do this with a 7mm jump ring and attach the Heavy Hammered Ring and Dotted Dap Circles together.

We’re designing stretch bracelets with 50mm curve tubes beads and 3mm melon beads. Easy to make, stack and wear!

These bracelets are easy to make! Each bracelet is strung on and tied into one bracelet for fun stackable, arm candy fun.

What you’ll need:

• .5mm Clear Elasticity (A021633)
• 3mm Czech Melon Beads
• 50mm Curve Tubes Beads (A014097)
• TUTORIAL on tying Surgeon’s Knot

Items used in bracelets: A014097, A021634, A021914, A021930, A021929

Directions:

1. Cut a 10″ piece of elastic. Stretch elastic to loosen the elasticity.
2. Slide on the elastic the curve tube and 40 melon beads. (40 beads will loosely fit a 6.5″ wrist size. So add more melon beads to adjust to your sizing.)
3. Make a Surgeon’s Knot to your elastic ends. Gently stretch elastic to tighten the knot.
   
4. Cut off excess elastic and slide knot inside curve tube if you can.
   Optional: You can add a small spot of Super New Glue or Hypo Cement to the knot.
5. Repeat for MORE bracelets!

We’re highlighting the Imperial Jasper from Dakota Stones in these easy DIY tutorials using clam shell bead tips!

Imperial Jasper

Imperial Jasper occurs naturally in a beautiful range of colors including pinks, mossy greens, burgundy and milky white, with striking patterns of parallel banding. Jasper has a long and illustrious history, having been worn by shamans, priests and kings and believed to be a powerful protection stone. Ancient Egyptians sometimes buried their dead with amulets of Jasper for safe passage into the afterlife. Our stock of Imperial Jasper are from DakotaStones and North America mined!

For our tutorial, we’ve taken the large Oval Imperial Jasper (IMP20-40OV) and the Nugget Imperial Jasper (IMP6-20NUG-F) and making a simple necklace and bracelet. These two strands come pre-strung and knotted with cotton threads. The knots will help us add our chain and clasps for easy DIY jewelry.

 NOTE: If you are using different beads and are not strung on cotton thread, you can string them and knot them with Griffin Silk Cord. Refer to our previous blog posts on Knotting with Silk Cord. May I suggest using a Size 6 or 8 Griffin cord.

Imperial Jasper Knotted Necklace

We love the chunkiness of the large Oval Imperial Jasper beads (IMP20-40OV) and makes a stunning collar necklace. Becuse these strands are strung out to be about 16 inches, we only need a short piece of chain to complete our necklace. Use about 4-6 inches of chain for a short necklace. You can also lengthen your necklace by adding longer pieces of chain.

Items used in necklace: IMP20-40OV, Z008717, Z001124, X003062, CH00313 & A015821.

Imperial Jasper Knotted Bracelet

We are loving these Imperial Jasper nuggets (IMP6-20NUG-F). Their variation in size and shape really adds an organic look to our bracelet. These strands are also knotted, which makes it easy to customize a bracelet.

Items used in bracelet: IMP6-20NUG-F, Z008717, Z001124, X003062 & A015821.

Learn how to make easy DIY bracelets using the Half-Circle Magnetic Clasp with round, flat and licorice leather.

The half-circle magnetic clasp really transforms the overall style of any bracelet because it circles around half of your wrist, it is a clasp but also a bold, statement look. The Half-Circle Magnetic Clasp comes in 4 specific styles and works only with a specific leather. It has an end bezel/opening that will only accommodate 5mm round leather, 5mm flat leather, 10mm flat leather or licorice leather. Let’s go through the 4 different clasps AND how to determine leather length for each of the Half-Circle Magnetic Clasp.

Determining Leather Length

Before we start on the different types of clasps, let’s determine the length of leather you want to approximately use. This will depend on your wrist length and the amount of wraps you want.  These are approximate measurements, so make sure when you order or cut your leather, to give yourself an inch or two to test out your leather clasp. Always test out your leather length and clasp by assembling them together and carefully put your bracelet on. Cut excess leather if you need adjusting before finalizing with glue. There will be a bit of math involved, but don’t worry we aren’t testing you.

• Single-wrap bracelet: Take your wrist length and subtract 2.75 inches. (i.e. for a a 6.5″ wrist, subtract 2.75 for a length of 3.75″ piece of leather.)
• Double-wrap bracelet: Take your wrist length, multiply by 2 and take that total and subtract by 1.75 inches. (i.e for a 7″ wrist, you will get a total of 12.25″ of leather)
• Triple-wrap bracelet: Take your wrist length, multiply by 3 and take that total and subtract by 1.5 inches. (i.e for an 8″ wrist, you will get a total of 22.5″)
• Quadruple-wrap bracelet: Take your wrist length, multiply by 4 and take that total and subtract by 1. (i.e for a 6.5″ wrist, you will get a total of 25″)

Quick Tip for Leather Bracelets

• Make sure to check out our Cutter Tool and Adhesive blog for the right tools to cutting your leather
• Make sure when you make multi-wrap bracelets to work with the natural curve of your leather. When you gluing in your leather pieces, keep your magnetic clasp closed. Glue one side of your leather in your clasp with Super New Glue. Then mimic the wraps with your leather and then glue in the other end into your clasp.

5mm Flat Leather

When using 5mm Flat Leather you will want to use these half-circle magnetic clasp options because they are made specifically for 5mm flat leather.

• Silver – Z001190
• Gold – Z001004

With our two examples, we created a two and four wrap bracelet.

Items used in 6.5″ wrist bracelet example: CH00834 (12″) & Z001004.

Instead of using leather, we are using this bright neon orange synthetic flat leather. Make sure to try out the Neon Yellow and Green!

Items used in 6.5″ wrist bracelet example: A019004 & Z001190.

10mm Flat Leather

There is only one option for the 10mm Flat Leather and it’s the popular silver half-circle magnetic clasp: A007209 You can make a single wrap bracelet or multiple one. In our example, we went with the 10mm Pale Turquoise Flat Cork Cord.

Items used in 6.5″ wrist bracelet example: CH00438 (11″) & A007209

5mm Round Leather

When using 5mm Round Leather, you’ll want to use these half-circle clasp in four color options:

• Silver – Z006715
• Gold – Z006785
• Antique Copper – Z006746
• Antique Brass – Z006715

One thing to remember when using 5mm round leather on this clasp is the stiffness of the leather. It is rigid enough to hold its curve shape wonderfully but when making more than one wrap, the curves will be irregular. So when using the 5mm on this clasp, we suggest that you only make a single wrap bracelet.

Items used in this 6.5″ wrist bracelet: CH00605 (4″) & Z006715

In this example, because there wouldn’t be an issue with stiffness we made a double-wrap bracelet using 1.5mm leather. We’ve cut 5 strands of 1.5mm leather and insert the bulk ends to each end of your clasp.

Items used in bracelet example: Z006785 & Z019114

Licorice Leather

When using Licorice Leather, pair it with one of these Half-Circle Magnetic Clasp:

• Antique Silver – A019017
• Antique Brass – A019018
• Gold – Z009813

Just like 5mm round leather, Licorice Leather has a stiffness to it, so making a simple wrap bracelet with this clasp is highly suggested.

Items used in bracelet example: A015302 & A019018

Mix up shiny Swarovski crystals and natural gemstone beads in an easy memory wrap bracelet.

Mixing up different types beads makes for a modern and even edgy DIY jewelry, especially when you use Swarovski Fine Rocks Tube beads and round Dakota Stones gemstone beads. And to bring even a more edgy look, we’ve added some beautiful Star Cut Crystal Quartz gemstone.

What you’ll need for project:

• 6mm Round Gemstones
• 6mm Crystal Quartz Star Cut Beads
• 30mm Swarovski Fine Rocks Tube Crystal Bead
• 7mm Nugget Spacer (TC00034)
• Extra Heavy Duty Round Bracelet Memory Wire (Silver/Gold/Rose Gold)
  OR Heavy Duty Memory Wire (Silver/Gold)
• Tools: Memory Wire Shears and Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Minimal Fine Rocks Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: SW01736 & WR00131

Nothing like a simplistic DIY jewelry! Here, we used Extra Heavy Duty Memory Wire, cut a 1.25 coil and slide on the Fine Rocks Tube. The trick to getting the crystal tube curve is to gently curve the tube while sliding it on the memory wire. Center the tube and make a loop to both memory wire ends with the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers. The thick memory wire gives a hearty substance to a minimalistic design, without covering the whole wire!

Sparkly Starry Wrap with Gemstones

Items used in Onyx bracelet: WR00121, CRY6RD-SC, TC00034 (4), SW01736 (2) & ONX6RD-8.

Items used in Howlite bracelet: WR00121, CRY6RD-SC, TC00034 (4), SW01740 (2) & WHT6RD-8.

In these two bracelets are 6mm round gemstones and 6mm Crystal Quartz star cut beads. The star cut and fine rocks tube bead are both a compliment to an edgy and even punk-ish vibe!

1. Cut a coil and a half of heavy duty memory wire.
2. Make a loop to one end of your memory wire with memory wire finishing pliers.
3. Slide the following onto the memory wire:
   9 gemstone beads, nugget spacer, fine rocks tube, nugget spacer, 5 Crystal Quartz star cut beads, nugget spacer, fine rocks tube, nugget spacer and 9 gemstone beads.
4. Cut excess wire, leaving a 3/8 inch end. Make a loop.

Video Tutorial

Check out our previous Facebook LIVE episode, where Tory demonstrates how to easily create one of these wrap bracelets!

Here is a simple bracelet braided with macrame square knots using Chinese knotting cord and 1.5mm leather cord.

With the boho, fiber and minimalistic trend, macrame is making its comeback to wall decor and even jewelry making. Like our Macrame Leather Bracelet, we used Chinese knotting cord and made square knots on two strands of leather for a simple bracelet. The contrast of the white Chinese knotting cord still brings out the natural colors of the leather!

What you’ll need:

• 1mm Chinese Knotting Cord (Item used in example: A018859)
• 1.5mm Leather Round Cord (Item used in example: Z019114)
• Button (Item used in example: TC00897)
• Macramé Board or Clipboard
• T-Pins or general pins.
• Scissors and Lighter

You can use 2mm Chinese knotting cord or leather for this tutorial also!

Tutorial

Let’s get knotting!

Make a customizable and adjustable bracelet using your favorite beads, Griffin Silk Cord and Slide on Clasps.

Make sure to check out our FB video we did LIVE running through how easy it is making this bracelet. We made an adjustable bracelet with double strands of griffin cord strung with a side of metal beads and the other with seed beads and 4mm Gemstone beads.

What you’ll need:

• Griffin Silk Cord (Make sure to get Size No. 2 OR No. 4 and you’ll need a quantity of TWO)
• 4mm Gemstone Round Beads
• 11/0 Seed beads
• Metal Beads
• 4x5mm Slide on Clasp (Silver/Gold/Brass)

Directions

1. Unravel both your Silk Cord from its card and straighten them by running them through a wet towel a few times.
   
2. Flush both cord ends together and make an overhand knot with both ends.
3. Using both needles, slide on a gemstone bead.
4. Make another overhand knot with both cords about 4″ from the first knot you’ve made.
5. Using both needles, slide on the Slide on Clasp and pull it down next to the knot you’ve made.
6. With one silk cord, slide on a sequence of seed bead and metal bead until the length of these beads are long enough to wrap around your wrist. Make sure to end with a seed bead. Set this cord and needle aside.
7. With the other silk cord, slide on a sequence of seed bead and 4mm gemstone until the length of these beads are the same as the ones in step 6. Make sure to send with a seed bead..
8. Take both cords and make an overhand knot close enough to your seed bead.
9. Sew both needle through the Slide on Clasp, going the same way as you did in Step 4. This will criss cross the ends.
10. Using both needles, slide on a gemstone bead.
11. Slide the bracelet around your wrist to the widest part, which is around the middle part of your hand. This will lengthen your cord ends and determine where you will knot your ending knot. Make your knot and cut off excess cord.
12. The other end will be longer, so you will need to make another knot to sit closer to the Slide on Clasp.
13. Done! Slide your bracelet on and with your middle finger, hold one gemstone end while you pull the other gemstone end with your other hand to cinch the bracelet around your wrist.
    

Facebook Video

Bracelet Samples

We are LOVING this blue and silver combo! Heidi would agree also.

Items used in bracelet: SDL4RD-8, A006569 (2), SB00422, Z008576, A021442 (2)

In this bracelet, we did a full row of brass beads instead of a seed bead and metal sequence. Go ahead and make it your own!

Items used in Apple Jasper Bracelet: A022196, A006569, SB00423, APL4RD-8, Z008577

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 some NEW exclusive enamel components that we could not help but make some gorgeous DIY jewelry with! Here are 5 different DIY jewelry to inspire you!

Enamel Earrings

Items used in earrings: Z001831, (2) Z016108, Z004939, A011517

Directions:

1. Open loop of tassel, slide on a loop on enamel link and close loop.
2. Open jump ring, slide on other loop on enamel link and through hole of post earrings. Close jump ring.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Items used in earrings: (2) Z015957, Z016027, A011517

Directions: Open small jump ring and slide on enamel dangle and loop of post earrings. Close jump ring and repeat.

Enamel Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: Z016188, Z012152

Directions: Open jump rings on adjustable bracelet, slide on a loop from enamel link. Close jump ring. Repeat for other link loop.

Enamel Necklace

Items used in Necklace #1: A002735, (2)A008135, Z016017, A011517, A008808

Directions: 

1. Cut large Oval Chain with 4 Links.
2. Cut 2 inches off of the 2 feet of A008135, rollo chain.
3. Open large jump ring and attach oval chain to the 2″ rollo chain. Close jump ring.
4. Open another large jump ring and attach other end of oval chain and the remainder of the rollo chain. Close jump ring.
5. Open small jump ring, slide on one end of chained piece and through enamel pendant loop. Close jump ring.
6. Repeat step 5 with another small jump ring and other chain end.

Items used in Necklace #2: Z016327, Z007681, (2) CH00976, Z011514, Z011397

Directions:

1. Open large jump ring and slide through one hole of connector pendant and tassel loop. Close jump ring.
2. Open another large jump ring and slide through other hole of connector pendant. Close jump ring.
3. Open oval jump ring and slide on one end of your chain and through jump ring from Step 2. Close jump ring.
4. Repeat Step 3 to other chain end another another oval jump ring.

Today’s product highlight is the Two Tone Hook Clasp it uses two different 4mm or 5mm round cords to make a complete bracelet. See below for instructions on how to make a trendy bracelet with this hook clasp.

What you’ll need:

• Two Tone Hook Clasp (X005030)
• 3-4″ of 4mm or 5mm Round Leather or Bolo Cord (item used in bracelet: CH01028)
• 13-16″ of 4mm or 5mm Round Leather or Bolo Cord (item used in bracelet: CH01025)
  OR cord should be double the length of desired wrist size.
• Super New Glue (A015821)

Directions

1. Add a drop of glue into the clasp channel, on the side opposite of where the hook is curved. (Swirl glue around to coat the channel)
2. Fold the short piece of round cord and insert both cord ends into glued channel. Hold for a few seconds before letting go of the cords.
3. Add a drop of glue into the other side of the clasp. (Swirl glue around to coat the channel)
4. Fold the long piece of round cord and insert both cord ends into the other glued channel. Hold for a few seconds before letting go of the cords.
5. Let glue set and dry for a few hours before wearing bracelet.

Bead mixes comes in various shapes, sizes and color. Here are 3 simple ways you can easily use Bead Mixes.

We are working with the Assorted Long Oval Cane Glass Beads Grab Bag (Z014786), which has an array of colors and a long oval-shaped bead. You can certainly use a different assortment of bead mixes to make design similar to our DIY projects.

Assorted Bracelet Set

We made a set of three bracelets using 9 inches of stretchy cord, 6 beads each bracelet and small 8/0 seed beads. After stretching out the cord, slide a cane glass and seed bead sequence. Make a surgeon’s knot to secure the bracelet. Cut excess leaving a small tail and as an option, you can glue the knot. (optional, add another cane bead and seed bead sequence for a 7.5-8″ wrist size.)

Items used in bracelet: Z001460, Z014686, SB00106

Cane Pendant Necklace with Tassel

You can make a load of necklaces when you turn each cane bead into a pendant. Plus, we paired the pendant with a sweet tassel! To make this necklace, on a headpin, slide on a seed bead, cane bead and another seed bead and make a wrapped or simple loop. Open a jump ring and slide on the cane dangle and chain of your necklace. Close jump ring. Open another jump ring, slide on tassel and chain of your necklace. Close jump ring.

Items used in necklace: Z014686, Z010981, Z001033, Z013719, SB00106, TC01257

Cane Glass Earrings

Try matching a pair of beads for this simple pair of earrings. Even a mix-match set would be cute! On a headpin, slide on a seed bead, cane bead and another seed make. Make a wrapped or simple loop. Open ear wire loop and slide on cane dangle. Repeat all steps for other earrings!

Items used in earrings: Z014686, SB00106, TC01257 (2), TC02297

Fiber jewelry is a trend that keeps coming back in style. Check out this easy tutorial for making a simple adjustable bracelet with out Fabric Adjustable Bracelet Sliding Clasp with Tassels.

What you’ll need for this bracelet:

• Fabric Adjustable Bracelet (Pink/ Teal/ Bordeaux/ Black)
• TierraCast Amor Bar Link
• Nylon Bending Pliers

TIP: If you find that your fiber bracelet or tassel has a kink, wet your fingers and run your fingers along the tassel or bracelet. Let it dampen and dry to straighten out its shape.

Directions:

1. Use nylon bending pliers to bend a curve in the Amor link.
2. Open a jump ring on the adjustable sliding clasp and feed it through one of the holes on the Amor link. Close jump ring.
3. Repeat Step 2 to other jump ring.

Design this easy DIY leather bracelet with flat leather, a clamp end and GoodyBeads’ Exclusive Bracelet Adjustable Sliding Clasp.

What you’ll need for bracelet:

• 10mm Flat Leather
• Silver Clamp
• Bracelet Adjustable Sliding Clasp

Tutorial

Items used in bracelet tutorial: Z012150, CH00949 (6″), A012441