Chain link is not only great to add length to necklaces or as chain extenders for bracelets, but they are fun to create fringe with. With its popularity in fashion jewelry and accessories, we have some examples of how we’ve created fringed jewelry with chain.

Dangle chain for some crazy, fun fringe. Keep fringes simple or trail it with beaded dangles. Let these examples inspire the next time you create with chain links.

1. February Birthstone – Feb ’16 Trend
2. Beaded Tassel Jewelry – June ’16 Trend
3. Fringe Earrings – Aug ’15 Trend
4. Boho-Inspired Bib Necklaces – Blog
5. Folding Silk Ribbon – Blog

1. Swarovski® Raindrop Pendants – Blog 
2. Using Swarovski® Flat Back Crystals – Blog
3. Think Spring – Feb ’17 Trend
4. TierraCast Cord Ends – Blog
5. Jesse James Beads – Dec ’16 Trend

1. Feather – July ’16 Trend
2. Feather – July ’16 Trend
3. Sept Birthstone – Sept ’16 Trend
4. All About Fringe – Dec ’15 Trend
5. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
6. Swarovski Innovations – March ’16 Trend

You’ll soon feel the love in the air because Valentine’s Day is coming. Our GoodyBeads Designers have new Valentine’s Day DIY kits to bling out your lovely look.

These kits include all the beads and findings, along with simple step-by-step instructions. They are also easy to make and give away as gifts.

Eat your heart out with a box of chocolates and a beautiful selection of heart earrings.

Kit shown: KT00184, KT00187, KT00189

Slow dance to a romantic love song while being wrapped up with this leather bracelet.

Kit shown: KT00192

Or get carried away with a bouquet of flowers and this lovely flower necklace sprinkled with Swarovski® crystals.

Kit shown: KT00186

Check out NEW Valentine’s Kits today at GoodyBeads.com.

An easy idea for your holiday gift-giving or for a fun weekend project are charm earrings. All you need are charms, earwire findings and flat nose pliers.

Let the gift giving begin with easy charm earrings. Select from a variety of TierraCast® charms, metal charms, or resin. Or make mismatch charm earrings for the bold and daring jewelry wearers. The only tool you’ll need for this easy DIY project are flat nose pliers to open jump rings or earwire loops.

Here are some easy charm earrings that we’ve made with just charms and earwires.

Charm Earrings

Love sweets? Make these earrings with donut resin charms. YUM!

Items used: A012460, A008998

Celebrate the love of winter and fluffy snow with this pair of snowflake earrings.

Items used: FTEA0003, A011284

Embrace your wild side with gold feather earrings.

Items used: Z015964, A014108

Or even channel good dreams and positive vibes with these dreamcatcher charm earrings.

Items used: Z006627, A010966

From Beadalon® Artistic Wire® is the 3D Bracelet Jig. You can create bangle bracelets, cuff bracelets, and curved components. We have a great informational video from Artistic Wire to get you started on creating your own custom-made bracelet.

Video Tutorial

This video, provided by Beadalon/Artistic Wire, gives you a tutorial on how to use the 3D Bracelet Jig and creating a simple wire bangle bracelet.

Bangle with Czech Beads Tutorial

Now that you have learned how to create a 3D bangle from the video above, it is a great base to add beads to. Here is a tutorial on how to create the bracelet above using 8mm rondelle beads. You can choose from Czech, Millefiori, Gemstones, Chinese crystals or Swarovski®.

What you will need:

• 3D Bangle made with 3D Bracelet Jig and 18 Gauge Wire (from video above)
• 24 Gauge Artistic Wire
• 8mm Rondelle Beads (Czech, Millefiori, Gemstone, Chinese crystals or Swarovski)
• Wire Cutter

Tutorial

3D Bracelet Examples

Here are other examples of what you can make with the 3D Bracelet Jig.

Owls are a hoot – I mean a hot motif trend. With their symbolism of knowledge and power, we’ve created two pieces of jewelry to show our love of owls.

It’s a Hoot Beaded Bracelet

Selecting high-quality lampwork glass beads, fiery Czech beads and Swarovski® crystals, we pulled out hues of opaque turquoise, chalky browns and silver accents. Strung on elastic, this bracelet is easy to wear and perfect for an evening hike or bird watching.

What you will need to make this bracelet:

• (1 pk.) A009772 – Black Owl Beads
• (1 pk.) A009764 – Jewel Tones Glass Rondelle Beads
• (1 pk.) A006300 – White with Brown Dots Glass Beads
• (5) SW00243 – 4mm Ernite 2xAB Bicone Crystal
• (6) SWZ0562 – 4mm Light Grey Opal Bicone Crystal
• (1 pk.) A011389 – Bali Style Twisted Rings
• (1 pk.) A001656 – Silver Beaded Rondelle Beads
• (1 pk.) Z017190 – Baby Blue and Amber Faceted Rondelle Czech Glass Beads
• (1) A002290 – 0.7mm Elastic Cord
• (3) TC01257 – 2 Inch Silver Headpin
• (1 pk.) A021129 – Bai Style Round Toggle Clasp
• (1 pk.) A002413 – 4mm Jump Ring
• Tools: Crimping pliers, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, side cutter.

Instructions:

Step 1. Slide on headpin and make a wrapped loop: ernite crystal and owl bead.

Step 2. Slide on headpin and make a wrapped loop: light grey crystal and Czech rondelle.

Step 3. Slide on headpin and make a wrapped loop: ernite crystal.

Step 4. Cut 9” of elastic cord. Pull elastic piece to loosed its elasticity, two times.

Step 5. Slide on the following bead sections: (OR refer to image for a visual sequence)

1. Crimp bead, ernite crystal, Czech rondelle, twisted spacer, jewel glass, twisted spacer, Czech rondelle, ernite crystal, Czech rondelle, beaded rondelle, Czech rondelle
2. Light grey crystal, Czech rondelle, twisted spacer, dot glass, twisted spacer, Czech rondelle, light grey crystal, Czech rondelle, beaded rondelle, Czech rondelle
3. Ernite crystal, Czech rondelle, twisted spacer, jewel glass, twisted spacer, Czech rondelle, ernite crystal, Czech rondelle, beaded rondelle, Czech rondelle
4. Light grey crystal, Czech rondelle, twisted spacer, dot glass, twisted spacer, Czech rondelle, light grey crystal, crimp bead

Step 6. Loop one elastic end through toggle bar loop and back through crimp tube. Crimp tube with crimping pliers.

Step 7. Loop other elastic end through toggle round loop and back through crimp tube. Crimp tube with crimping pliers.

Step 8. Open jump ring and slide on the three bead dangles and loop of round toggle clasp.

Step 9. Close jump ring.

Owl Be It Necklace

You can just feel autumn with this owl necklace. The gradation of colors in the fairy necklace to the dangling leaf charm entices your senses of seeing the changing colors of treetops to hearing leaves crackling as they brush across the sidewalk.

What you will need to make this necklace:

• (1 pk.) A009772 – Black Owl Beads
• (1 pk.) A009764 – Jewel Tones Glass Rondelle Beads
• (1 pk.) A006300 – White with Brown Dots Glass Beads
• (4) SW00243 – 4mm Ernite 2xAB Bicone Crystal
• (1) TC01083 – Silver Beaded Crown Large Hole Bail
• (1) TC00950 – Cabash Large Hole Bead
• (2) TC00374 – Rivet Large Hole Bead
• (2) TC00375 – Divot Large Hole Bead
• (1) SW01338 – 8mm Crystal Metallic Sunshine Rondelle Bead
• (1) A014045 – Antique Silver Small Leaf Pewter Charm
• (1 pk.) A019633 – 3 Inch Eyepin
• (1 pk.) A019656 – 1 Inch Headpin
• (1) A021371 – Tequila Sunrise Hand Dyed Silk Ribbon
• Tools: Round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, side cutter.

Instructions:

Step 1. Slide crystal on headpin and make a wrapped loop. Make a total of 3 dangles.

Step 2. Open eyepin loop and slide onto Crown Bail loop. Close loop.

Step 3. Slide these beads onto eyepin:

bicone crystal, owl (upside down), cabash bead, crystal rondelle

Step 4. Make a simple loop large enough to slide on dangle and charm.

Step 5. Open loop you just made and slide on 2 crystal dangles, leaf charm and 2 crystal dangle. Close loop.

Step 6. Slide bail through ribbon towards the middle. Make a knot on both sides of your bail.

Step 7. Slide on the following beads to one end of your ribbon, close to your knot:

jewel glass bead, divot bead, dot glass bead, rivet bead.

Step 8. Repeat to other ribbon end.

Step 9. Line your ribbon ends together and make a knot.

Here in GoodyBeads land, we can’t wait for Christmas. We love everything from the decorated trees, freshly fallen snowflakes, holiday music to the aroma of peppermint candy canes. Get your gift shopping done early by making some easy DIY necklaces. Fulfill all of your gifts and still have time to enjoy the holidays, even if it is six months away.

Chain

Choose your chain from larger links or dainty links, silver-plated or gold-plated, beaded chain or bar chain. One of the easiest necklace to wear is an extra-long style, like a 30” length is easy to slip over your bead or double for a different look. Though a shorter necklace length is doable, by adding your own clasp findings with jump rings. Check out our image below to determine your necklace preference.

Pendants

An stunning focal piece you can use to make an easy necklace are slice pendants or gemstone pendants. We are loving this quartz pendant as it comes with a bail that you can slip a chain through for easy making and wearing.

Pendants in image: Z007501 & Z001498

Charms & Links

Another easy addition to a necklace are charms and links. Choose a favorite charm or link and attach it to your necklace with a jump ring. Check out our bar connectors for a trendy boho look, alphabet charms for a personalized touch, or quirky TierraCast® or metal charm for a quirky personality.

Charms and links in image: Z017709, A019962, A018504, & Z00177 

Tassel

Tassels are everywhere. Slide on a leather/suede tassel or chain tassel for a street-smart, easy-to-create necklace everyone will love.

Tassels in image: Z008631/Z001388, A013214

Inspired Necklaces

Check for favorite trends to inspire your next necklace project:

• Easy to Make Trendy Tassel Necklaces
• Trendy Initial Jewelry
• Convertible Necklaces
• Layered Necklaces
• Mixed Media Necklaces

What kind of summer will you have? Whether it’s on the beach, surfing, roaming an outdoor mall or lounging on your back patio, be ready with our easy project using expandable wire bracelets and adjustable rings.

Stack multiple adjustable bracelets together. Or make a cluster of rings and wear them scattered around the base of your fingers or as knuckle rings. However you style it, remember to make it about you by personalizing and customizing them with simple charms and dangles with a quick open of a jump ring.

Expandable Bracelets

What makes these bracelets expandable is the way you can slip them on and off any wrist size without altering the shape. You can get an antique silver finish or gold finish bracelet and complement them with gold or antique silver charms. Or mix up the colors. Create a theme or select your favorite charms. Attach charms with a jump ring and you are ready for summer fun!

Adjustable Rings

We are loving the versatility of these rings. They come in three different sizes to give you options to place them on your knuckles, thumbs or simply at the base of your fingers. We’ve added simple charms to our rings, as well as a cute pearl dangle to tie in a beachside look.

• (2) Z003520 – Sterling Silver Adjustable Ring – Size 5-7
• (2) Z003521 – Sterling Silver Adjustable Ring – Size 6-8
• (1) Z003522 – Sterling Silver Adjustable Ring – Size 8-10

Boho Ring-Chain Bracelet

Of course you can use these rings to help achieve a popular ring-chain bracelet. First, we made a simple chain bracelet with a lobster clasp. Then we put the ring on and measured a loose length of our chevron chain across the back of the hand­_­. To finish, we connected the chevron chain to the ring and to the middle of the chain bracelet with two linked jump rings. It’s perfect for wearing with other selections of expandable bracelets and adjustable rings for a groovy summer!

Gold Adjustable Rings

Adjustable rings now in 14k gold filled! Z005593, Z005594, Z005595.

Version 1 Expandable Bracelet:

• (1) A021132 – Silver Plated Expandable Wire Charm Bracelet
• (1) CHPW0020 – 17mm Believe Charm
• (1) A005613 – 12mm Floral Pewter Charm
• (1) TC00843 – 11mm Wing Charm
• (1) A002209 – 12mm Peace Sign Pewter Charm
• (4) A008799 – 5mm Silver Plated Oval Jump Ring

Version 2 Bracelet:

• (1) A021132 – Silver Plated Expandable Wire Charm Bracelet
• (1) TC00464 – 17mm Lotus Flower Pewter Charm
• (1) TC00056 – 13mm Crescent Charm
• (1) A021738 – 10mm Round Pink Faceted Glass Charm with Silver Plating
• (1) TC00098 – 15mm Small Dragonfly Charm
• (4) A008799 – 5mm Silver Plated Oval Jump Ring

Rings:

• (2) Z003520 – Sterling Silver Adjustable Ring – Size 5-7
• (2) Z003521 – Sterling Silver Adjustable Ring – Size 6-8
• (1) Z003522 – Sterling Silver Adjustable Ring – Size 8-10
• (1) A019636 – 1 Inch Silver Plated 24 Gauge Headpins
• (1) SW00664 – 4mm White Swarovski Pearl
• (1) TC00076 – 13mm Paisley Charm
• (1) TC00093 – 10mm Aum Charm
• (1) TC00113 – 14mm Small Spindle Shell Charm
• (1) TC00055 – 13mm Open Star Charm
• (5) A008799 – 5mm Silver Plated Oval Jump Ring

Boho Ring-Chain Bracelet:

• (1) CH00800 – 6.5mm Bright Silver Chevron Chain
• (1) A012846 – 4mm Matte Silver Cable Chain
• (1) Z003522 – Sterling Silver Adjustable Ring – Size 8-10
• (2) Z007856 – 3mm Silver Plated Jump Rings
• (3) A008799 – 5mm Silver Plated Oval Jump Ring
• (1) A011534 – 10mm Silver-Plated Lobster Clasp

Memorial Day is a special day to honor those who have died while serving in the United States of America armed forces. We have a few DIY jewelry projects to commemorate this day and all American holidays.

Red, White and Blue Flat Leather Bracelet

Here’s a clean and sleek bracelet made from 5mm flat leather and rivets. First, measure four strands of leather at your wrist size plus two more inches for the loops. You can learn how to rivet leather loops by reading our previous blog. Make sure to loop your ends through the bar end before you hammer your rivets. Add a clasp and you are ready to rock to the beat of an American song.

• (9) CH00046 – 5mm Red Flat Leather
• (9) CHZ0044 – 5mm White Flat Leather
• (9) CH00184 – 5mm Navy Flat Leather
• (2) TC01720 – 1 Inch Gold Distressed End Bar
• (2) A011522 – 6mm Gold Plated Jump Ring
• (1) A019949 – Round Gold Magnetic Clasp
• (8) TC01450 – 4mm Brass Oxide Rivet

Red, White and Blue Wrap Around Cord Bracelet

We made this bracelet easy to wear, make, and adjust. Take a strand of red, white and blue 2mm leather cord and line them up at one end. Take a silver clamp and clamp the three ends with serrated chain nose pliers. Hold your strands together and evenly straighten your strands. Make a flush cut at the other end and use another silver clamp to clamp those ends. Add your clasp and a simple USA charm. What’s versatile about this bracelet is that you can add knots in between your leather cords if you find the bracelet to be a bit loose. Plus, we think the added knots are a neat feature to the bracelet. Wrap 4 or 5 times around your wrist for a fire cracking weekend.

• (1) A013401 – 2mm Navy Leather Cord
• (1) A013406 – 2mm White Leather Cord
• (1) A013408 – 2mm Burgundy Leather Cord
• (2) A012441 – 10mm Silver Plated Clamp
• (1) A019951 – Round Silver Magnetic Clasp
• (3) A001529 – 6mm Silver Plated Jump Ring
• (1) Z010064 – USA with Stars and Stripes Charm

Red Poppy Pin and Ring

You will find red poppies being adorned and worn on Memorial day. Here is a quick tutorial on how to make these red poppy pin and ring.

Red Poppy Pin

What you will need:

• (19) A010294 – 12mm Siam Glass Dagger Czech Beads
• (7) A010288 – 12mm Jet Glass Dagger Czech Beads
• (1) SW00135 – Swarovski® 8mm Bicone Crystal Beads Light Siam
• (1) SW00101 – Swarovski® 8mm Round Crystal Beads Jet
• (1) TC01257 – 2 Inch Silver 21 Gauge Headpins by TeirraCast
• (1) MCPN0001 – 1 Inch Long Silver Plated Bow Tie Pins
• A006588 – Smoke Fireline Thread

To make the pin, you will make Czech dagger rings by threading on Czech daggers and making a knot with the thread ends. Cut off excess thread. You will need to make three rings with 10 red Czech dagger beads, 9 red Czech dagger beads and 7 black Czech dagger beads.

Next, slide on your headpin the 8mm black round crystal, black dagger ring, red dagger smaller ring, red dagger larger ring and 8mm red bicone crystal. Make a simple loop. Open the headpin dangle loop and attach to the loop on the bow pin.

Red Poppy Ring

What you will need:

• (17) A010294 – 12mm Siam Glass Dagger Czech Beads
• (1) SW00101 – Swarovski® 8mm Round Crystal Beads Jet
• (1) A015180 – 12mm Adjustable Silver-Plated Ring
• A015821 – Super New Glue
• A006588 – Smoke Fireline Thread

For this ring, you will need to make two rings with 10 red dagger beads and 7 red dagger beads. Use a fast-drying glue, like Super New Glue to add to the base of your ring. Lay the larger red ring on top and press down with your finger. This will help the ring to lay flat. This should only take a few seconds to dry. Add some glue on the inner part of the red dagger ring and add your smaller red dagger ring. Hold it in place with your finger for a few seconds. Add some glue to that layer and place the jet round crystal on top.

Mother’s Day is approaching and what better way to say thanks to our mothers by customizing a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day locket. We have two easy DIY locket gift ideas for the loving mothers, special aunts, and caring grandmothers in your lives.

Charmed Locket

Lockets and floating charms are an easy gift to make for Mother’s Day. Choose your glass locket and fill it with floating charms and mementos. Here, we have filled our pink locket with a brass heart stamping blank and three floating charms.

Picture Love Locket

Tell her that you love her with this love locket with a picture inside, so that she can wear it close to her heart. We filled this LOVE locket with a ½” gold-plated blank and used stamping tools to stamp MOM along with two small hearts. We then sized a photo down to fit inside a ½” circle. Glue both pieces inside the locket and add a necklace. This heart-filled necklace is ready for a box and bow for Mother’s Day.

Charmed Locket

(1) Z007505 – 30 Inch Rhodium Necklace

(1) Z006118 – 30mm Round Pink Glass Locket

(1) Z003779 – 16mm Heart Stamping Blank

(1) A020560 – MOM Heart Floating Charm

(1) A020583 – Round White Opal Floating Charm

(1) Z011743 – Pink Enamel Flower Floating Charm

Picture Love Locket

(1) A015258 – 23mm Round Love Pewter Locket

(1) A011799 – ½ Inch Circle Stamping Blank

(1) Z004116 – 18” Sterling Silver Chain Necklace

TL00123 – Bridgette Letter Stamping Set

by Kristal Wick

One of the easiest “go-to” designs I have found is a multi-strand necklace or bracelet. WHAT? You say these look soooooooo difficult? Not true! Once you master the multi-strand, you’ll be hooked! I like to start by making piles of my fave components; for example, sitting in my studio on a chilly (16 degrees below zero) January day in Minnesota, I CRAVED a splash of beach so I grabbed some TierraCast® dolphins and seashells, beautiful blue Swarovski Tahitian pearls and crystals and frosted seed beads to give the piece a sea glass effect. Use three different colors of beading wire with one exposed to add an additional dimension to the necklace. It’s trendy these days to mix metals so I threw in copper components to reflect the shades of glistening sand and a bit of silver to represent the crest of the waves breaking up on shore. Whether you’re physically on a beach or visiting one in your mind, I hope this seashore delight will help you get through this long winter! Use three colors of beading wire – one color exposed – to add an additional dimension to the necklace.

Multi-Strand Blue Necklace

(1) A005473 – Soft Flex TRIOS Beading Wire – Tranquility

(10) FTCT0001 – 2mm Sterling Silver Crimp Tube Beads

(10) Z008729 – 4mm Antique Copper Plate Crimp Bead Covers

(1) TC00690 – 22mm Antique Copper Vine Hook & Eye Clasp Set by TierraCast

(1) CH00018 – 3.4mm Antique Silver Plated Double Cable Chain (Sample shown uses 2 pieces of 2’ chain)

(2) TC01253 – 2 Inch Silver 21 Gauge Eyepin by TierraCast

(2) TC00001 – 6mm Copper Oval Jump Ring by TierraCast

(2) TC00545 – 4mm Antique Copper Beaded Bead Cap by TierraCast

(2) SW00839 – Swarovski® 6mm Indicolite Round Mini Bead Style #5052

(2) TC00304 – 9mm Antique Silver Spiral Cone Bead Cap by TierraCast

Strand 1

(1) SB00367 11-9263 – Lined Light Seafoam AB Miyuki Seed Beads Tube

(1) SB01996 LDP-1F – Matte Transparent Silver Lined Crystal Long Drop Miyuki Seed Beads Tube

(6) TC00314 – 11mm Antique Silver Diamond Bead Frame by TierraCast

(6) SW00839 – Swarovski® 6mm Indicolite Round Mini Bead Style #5052

Strand 2

(10) FTCT0001 – 2mm Sterling Silver Crimp Tube Beads

(10) Z008729 – 4mm Antique Copper Plate Crimp Bead Covers

(10) TC01116 – 4mm Antique Silver Beaded Heishi Spacer by TierraCast

(10) TC00018 – 3mm Antique Silver Beaded Heishi Spacer by TierraCast

(5) SW00680 – 12mm Tahitian Swarovski Pearl

Strand 3

(1) SB00486 6-9149S – Silver Lined Capri Blue Miyuki Seed Beads Tube

(8) TC01150 – 9mm Antique Copper Small Shell Bead by TierraCast

(32) TC00632 – 4mm Antique Copper Scalloped Bead Cap by TierraCast

(16) SW00512 – Swarovski® 6mm Bicone Crystal Denim Blue AB2X Style #5328

(4) TC00001 – 6mm Copper Oval Jump Ring by TierraCast

(4) TC00066 – 16mm Antique Silver Dolphin Charm by TierraCast

(4) TC00113 – 14mm Antique Silver Small Spindle Shell Charm by TierraCast

Strand 4

(1) SB01832 DB1847F – 11/0 Matte Dark Seafoam Delica Duracoat Galvanized Seed Beads Tube

(26) SW00779 – 3mm Crystal Jade Swarovski Pearl

(1) SB00483 6-9148FR – Matte Transparent Light Blue Miyuki Seed Beads Tube

(10) TC00545 – 4mm Antique Copper Beaded Bead Cap by TierraCast

(5) SW01150 – Swarovski® Crystal 14mm Aquamarine Emerald Cut Bead – Style 5515

Strand 5

(1) SB00485 6-9148 – Transparent Aqua Miyuki Seed Beads Tube

(1) SB00041 8-9234 – Sparkle Metallic Gold Lined Crystal Miyuki Seed Beads Tube

(1) A018807 – 8mm Baby Blue Czech Faceted Rondelle Glass Beads

Multi-Strand Blue Necklace Steps

1. Cut five 16 inch pieces of beading wire (various colors).
2. Crimp one end of the wire leaving a small loop.
   
3. String the following onto strand #1:
   Three Lined Light Seafoam AB Miyuki Seed Beads
   Seven Matte Transparent Silver Lined Crystal Long Drop Miyuki Seed Beads
   Antique Silver Diamond Bead Frame
   Indicolite Round Mini Bead
   Series: 20 Matte Transparent Silver Lined Crystal Long Drop Miyuki Seed Beads
   Antique Silver Diamond Bead Frame
   Indicolite Round Mini Bead
   Repeat the series four more times and add the following:
   Seven Matte Transparent Silver Lined Crystal Long Drop Miyuki Seed Beads
   Three Lined Light Seafoam AB Miyuki Seed Beads
4. Crimp beading wire end leaving a small loop.
5. Add Copper Oval Jump Rings to the four dolphin charms
6. Crimp one end of the wire leaving a small loop and string the following onto strand #2:
7. Slide the following series onto the beading wire:
   Series: Crimp tube
   3mm Antique Silver Beaded Heishi Spacer
   4mm Antique Silver Beaded Heishi Spacer
   12mm Tahitian Swarovski Pearl
   4mm Antique Silver Beaded Heishi Spacer
   3mm Antique Silver Beaded Heishi Spacer
   Crimp tube
8. Lay this strand down next to Strand # 1 and space the pearl series in the center of the first 20 Matte Transparent Silver Lined Crystal Long Drop Miyuki Seed Bead series and crimp on either side of the pearl series.
9. Gently squeeze the crimp covers over the crimps.
10. Add the series again and crimp about an inch down the beading wire. Repeat steps 8–10 for the remaining three pearl series.
    NOTE: Before doing the final crimp on each strand, make sure they all end up the same length. Adjust the number of beads on each strand to ensure this.
11. Crimp beading wire end leaving a small loop.
12. Crimp one end of the wire leaving a small loop and string the following onto strand #3:
    Three Silver Lined Capri Blue Miyuki Seed Beads
    Series: Antique Copper Scalloped Bead Cap
    Bicone Crystal Denim Blue AB2X
    Antique Copper Scalloped Bead Cap
    Silver Lined Capri Blue Miyuki Seed Bead
    Antique Silver Small Spindle Shell Charm
    Silver Lined Capri Blue Miyuki Seed Bead
    Antique Copper Scalloped Bead Cap
    Bicone Crystal Denim Blue AB2X
    Antique Copper Scalloped Bead Cap
    Silver Lined Capri Blue Miyuki Seed Bead
    Antique Copper Small Shell Bead
    Silver Lined Capri Blue Miyuki Seed Bead
    Repeat the series seven more times alternating the Dolphin charms and Spindle Shell charms, then add two Silver Lined Capri Blue Miyuki Seed Beads.
13. Crimp beading wire end leaving a small loop.
14. Crimp one end of the wire leaving a small loop and string the following onto strand #4:
    Two Matte Transparent Light Blue Miyuki Seed Beads
    3mm Crystal Jade Swarovski Pearl
    Series: Five Matte Dark Seafoam Delica Duracoat Galvanized Seed Beads
    3mm Crystal Jade Swarovski Pearl
    Matte Transparent Light Blue Miyuki Seed Bead
    3mm Crystal Jade Swarovski Pearl
    Five Matte Dark Seafoam Delica Duracoat Galvanized Seed Beads
    3mm Crystal Jade Swarovski Pearl
    Matte Transparent Light Blue Miyuki Seed Bead
    3mm Crystal Jade Swarovski Pearl
    Five Matte Dark Seafoam Delica Duracoat Galvanized Seed Beads
    4mm Antique Copper Beaded Bead Cap by TierraCast
    Swarovski® Crystal 14mm Aquamarine Emerald Cut Bead
    4mm Antique Copper Beaded Bead Cap by TierraCast
15. Repeat the series four more times then add the following:
    Five Matte Dark Seafoam Delica Duracoat Galvanized Seed Beads
    3mm Crystal Jade Swarovski Pearl
    Matte Transparent Light Blue Miyuki Seed Bead
    3mm Crystal Jade Swarovski Pearl
    Five Matte Dark Seafoam Delica Duracoat Galvanized Seed Beads
    3mm Crystal Jade Swarovski Pearl
    Matte Transparent Light Blue Miyuki Seed Bead
    3mm Crystal Jade Swarovski Pearl
    Five Matte Dark Seafoam Delica Duracoat Galvanized Seed Beads
    3mm Crystal Jade Swarovski Pearl
    Two Matte Transparent Light Blue Miyuki Seed Beads
16. Crimp beading wire end leaving a small loop as in Step #2.
17. Crimp one end of the wire leaving a small loop and string the following onto strand #5:
    Transparent Aqua Miyuki Seed Bead
    Series: 8mm Baby Blue Czech Faceted Rondelle Glass Bead
    Transparent Aqua Miyuki Seed Bead
    Sparkle Metallic Gold Lined Crystal Miyuki Seed Bead
    Transparent Aqua Miyuki Seed Bead
    Sparkle Metallic Gold Lined Crystal Miyuki Seed Bead
    Transparent Aqua Miyuki Seed Bead
18. Repeat this series 17 more times. Add a Transparent Aqua Miyuki Seed Bead and then crimp beading wire end leaving a small loop.
19. Open eyepin, insert one end loop of all five strands and close the eye pin. Repeat for the other necklace end.
20. Slide on Antique Silver Spiral Cone Bead Cap, Swarovski® 6mm Indicolite Round Mini Bead, Antique Copper Beaded Bead Cap and make a simple loop on the end. Repeat for the other necklace end.
    
21. Add desired chain length (the sample shown uses 2-¼”) to simple loop.
22. Using a jump ring, add the toggle to the other end of the chain. Repeat steps 20-21 for the other necklace end.

Happy January Birthdays! Being the first birthstone of the year, January’s garnet, also know as the “Gem of Faith,” derived its name from the Latin word Granatum or pomegranate, because it resembles a dark red fruit. While garnet is a rich red hue, it “signifies power, victory, truth, purity, faith, and protection,” (BirthstoneZodiac) as well as life, happiness and strength.

Swarovski® defines January birthstones with garnet and siam crystals. We have four simple jewelry projects to start your new year! Wear garnet or siam this year whether it is for showcasing your birthstone color or to showcase this vibrant red color.

January Crystal Earrings

This pair of earrings is made with TierraCast® bezel charm that uses Swarovski® crystals. Simply open up your sterling silver ear wire loop and slip these glimmering charms on. Because these charms are 18mm, they are the perfect statement earrings for January 2016!

January Bangle Bracelet

The fun thing about these expandable bracelets is that you can add any of your favorite charms. Add your garnet crystal charm and your favorite charms for this easy to do and wear popular expandable bracelet.

Red Golden Dagger Necklace

For this necklace, we paired sharp red dagger Czech beads with copper/gold-tone beads. Take some 22 gauge artistic wire and make a full loop. Before you finish it with a coiled wrap, insert your gold chain. Finish your loop with a wrapped coil. Insert your beads alternating between the dagger beads and copper/gold beads. Make another wrap loop at the other end while adding another piece of your gold chain. Bend your beaded wire piece to create a slight curve. Add your lobster clasp to one end of your chain and a jump ring to the other.

2-in-1 Necklace and Bracelet

We used Chinese crystal beads, brass bali beads, seed beads and Czech O beads to create this simple elastic-strung jewelry piece that doubles as a wrap around bracelet or necklace. Create this fun sequential design as long as you want for an everlasting jewelry piece you can wear year round.

Sources: Birthstone Zodiac: January Birthstone – Garnet. http://www.birthstonezodiac.com/birthstones/january-birthstone/

January Crystal Earrings

• (2) TC02118 – 18mm Siam Crystal Charm
• (1 pair) FTEA0003 – Sterling Silver Earrings

January Bangle Bracelet

• (1) TC02103 – 16mm Siam Crystal Charm
• (1) A021132 – Silver Plated expandable Bracelet
• (1) TC01969 – 16.6mm Letter M Alphabet Charm
• (1) TC00141 – 22mm Key Charm
• (1) A011729 – Small Anchor Charm
• (5) A002413 – 4mm Jump Ring

Red/Golden Dagger Necklace

• AW00028 – 22 Gauge Natural Artistic Wire
• (2) CH00721 – 2mm Petite Cable Chain with Soldered Links
• (2) A011517 – 5mm Gold Plated Jump Ring
• (1) A011537 – 10mm Gold Lobster Clasp
• (7) A010294 – 12mm Siam Glass Dagger Bead
• (6) A020510 – 4mm Gold Hematite Rondelle

2-in-1 Necklace and Bracelet

• (1) A002290 – .7mm Stretch Magic Elastic Cord
• (49) A016781 – Light Siam Chinese Crystal Glass
• (7) A004246 – Silver Brass Plated Bali Style
• (84) SB02042 – Czech O Beads
• (140+) SB00066 – Size 8/0 Black Miyuki Seed Bead

Cold connection is a unique metal technique that connects metal components without the use of heat. While you can connect metal pieces by glue or other adhesive, we will demonstrate some basic steps on how to use rivets with leather.

You will find many cold connection and riveting techniques in steampunk jewelry and metalworking. Once you have the basic tools and components for metal working and rivets, you will find how easy this versatile skill can be used for jewelry making.

Rivet Leather (Part One)

For this project, we are using TierraCast® Rivets to show how to rivet on leather. When riveting on leather, use a two-part compression rivet, which will have a bottom and cap piece. Two-part compression rivets are best for leather, as they will create a tighter hold if you are adding embellishments with the rivets.

Tools Needed for Leather Riveting:
Steel Hammer, Bench Block, Leather Hole Punch Pliers, and TierraCast® Rivet Setter.

Rivet Leather (Part Two)

Make leather loop for jump rings, clasps, or joining components together. Create this wrap-around leather watch by using these two part compression rivets. Cut two 12” 5mm flat leather. Make leather loops on all four ends. Attach your clasps and watch face for a fun wrap-around leather watch.

Leather Bracelet

• (1) TC02030 – Breathe Link
• (1) Z003952 – Brass Magnetic Clasp
• (7) CH00259 – 10mm Burnt Orange Flat Leather
• (1) TC01450 – 4mm Brass Rivet
• A015821 – Super New Glue

Wrap-Around Leather Watch

• (1) Z001647 – Gold Watch Face
• (4) TC01450 – 4mm Brass Rivet
• (1) A019947 – Antique Brass Magnetic Clasp
• (2) Z011513 – 5mm Brass Jump Ring
• (24) CH00043 – 5mm Tan/Black Flat Leather

by Kristal Wick
Customized purse charms and accessories have been on trend for many moons and for good reason! They’re darling reminders of what we carry near and dear to our hearts from kitties to cupcakes. Designs are all up to your own imagination and creativity.

Nylah Glass Tiles

Here at GoodyBeads, we love our kids and pets (they’re kind of the same thing to many of us) so we’ve come up with some super easy instructions for making your own personalized glass tile charms for purse charms, pendants and rings, with the cutest models Nylah, Sparkle and Bling (we realize we’re slightly biased but you have to admit, they are adorable)! Embellish a chain with Swarovski pearls, TierraCast® charms and other “Goodys” and you’ve created a masterpiece.

Bling and Sparkle Glass Tiles

Nylah is Carlee’s — our Graphics Designers’ – four-year-old daughter. Sparkle and Bling are my rescue pups who pose for treats any time — day or night! Whether you’re making these customized glass tiles for yourself, grandma or a BFF, let your creative juices flow when in design mode. They make great custom holiday and birthday gifts, wedding party jewelry and school picture memorabilia pieces – for just a few ideas.

Nylah, Sparkle and Bling Tiles

(1) A013854 – 35mm Large Circle Glass Tile (Nylah tile)

(1) A013863 – 35mm Large Square Glass Tile (Sparkle and Bling tile)

(1) A013850 – 23mm Small Square Glass Tile (Nylah tile and Bling ring)

(1) A013856 – 23mm Oval Dome Cabochon Glass Tile (Nylah ring tile)

(1) Z010105 – 20mm Adjustable Silver-Plated Flat Ring with Glue Pad (Nylah ring)

(1) A015180 – 12mm Adjustable Silver-Plated Ring with Glue Pad (Nylah ring)

(1) A013610 – 2 oz Diamond Glaze

(1) A011455 – E-6000

Paint Brush
Scissors
Sharpie Oil-Based Metallic Markers

Assorted images printed on an ink jet printer

Steps for a Custom Glass Tile

1. Size and print out your images on a laser printer (the ink from ink jet printers tends to run).
2. Cut out your image(s) to fit a specific glass tile, making sure the image is a tad smaller than the tile itself.
3. Using a soft paint brush, apply a light coat of Diamond Glaze to the back of a tile.
4. Carefully press the colored side of the image to the Diamond Glaze and press out any bubbles or air pockets.
5. When dry, color the edges of the tile with a metallic oil-based Sharpie maker (we used silver and gold in our samples). Let dry.

For a Pendant

6. Attach the pendant finding to the back of the pendant using E6000 and let dry.

For a Ring

6. Color the back of the tile with the Sharpie pen and let dry. Then attach to ring back using E6000 and let dry.

Threader Earrings are a chic, modern jewelry that’s dainty and subtle, yet offers a simple to sophisticated look. These threader earrings are easy to make and wear. At one end you have a jump ring, where it is best to add a charm or wire-looped dangle of beads or crystals. Simple enough.

Below we have some simple and easy threader earrings that we’ve made. What will you add to your threader earring?

Golden Star Earrings

Get ready to rock out to your favorite head-banging song with these pair of star charm earrings. We used 4mm gold-plated jump rings to attach these cut-out gold-plated stars to the threader earrings. Let’s get jamming!

Golden Gear Earrings

For your secret love of steampunk fashion and jewelry, gear charms offers a modern, Victorian, and mechanical edge. Also attached with 4mm gold-plated jump rings to the threader earrings, these earrings bring an awareness to all types of fashion jewelry we are yet to explore.

Sparkly Ball Earrings

Using 1” headpins, we made rhinestone ball dangles to attach to our threader earrings. They add a pop of sparkle and shimmer! 

Turquoise Drop Earrings

Still using the 1” headpins, we used turquoise beads to give these threader earrings a dab of color.

Golden Star Earrings:

• (1) Y001135 – U-Threader Gold Filled Chain Drop Earrings
• (2) TC01186 – Gold Star Charm
• (2) A011517 – 4mm Gold Plated Jump Ring

Golden Gear Earrings:

• (1) Y001135 – U-Threader Gold Filled Chain Drop Earrings
• (2) A015816 – Open Gear Stamping Blank
• (2) A011517 – 4mm Gold Plated Jump Ring

Sparkly Ball Earrings:

• (1) Y001148 – U-Threader Sterling Silver Charm Drop Earring
• (2) A009998 – 6mm Crystal Rhinestone Bead
• (2) A001494 – 1 Inch Headpin

Turquoise Drop Earrings

• (1) Y001148 – U-Threader Sterling Silver Charm Drop Earring
• (4) A020983 – Rondelle Blue Magnasite Gemstone
• (2) A001494 – 1 Inch Headpin

Making charm jewelry is fun, versatile and easy! There are literally hundreds of charms to choose from, giving you numerous options for creating a customized piece you’ll love. Here are a few of our favorite charm projects to be inspired by. Which will you make next?

Sweet Handbag Charm Accessory

Charms come in a variety of material, including resin for a colorful 3D effect. For this project, we made an on-trend handbag charm with yummy dessert theme resin charms. Stagger the resin charms attached to jump rings along a 2.5” chain link. Attach the large clasp to the top of the chain and the tassel at the bottom. This handbag charm is sure to get your mouth watering for some tasty sweets every time you go out.

Items used: CH00533, A019700 , A011299, A003854, A001528, A002413, Resin Mix and Choice of Resin Charms

Charm Expandable bracelet

A popular trend is expandable bracelets. They are easy to complete and fun to wear. Choose an expandable bracelet and customize it with different charms to personalize your style. Our Calm Bracelet features gold-tone metal charms to relax the mind and soul. Perfect for your next yoga or Pilates class. Our Coastal Bracelet is pulled together with one of our ready-made charm sets. Make sure to wear this bracelet to your next beach outing or cruise getaway.

Feathered Earrings

For this charmed earring project, we show two different ways to use the same feather charm. Our first pair of earrings is simple and easy: just attach the feather charms to ear wires. To express more personality, our second pair of earrings consists of an inch of chain link and a bead component using an eyepin and Czech beads. Linking it all together with the feather charms, you get a cute boho-inspired pair of earrings ready to wear with your loose tee and bellbottoms. A popular modern trend is to wear asymmetrical earrings; one long and one short.

Supplies

Charm Expandable Bracelet

Calm Bracelet:

• (1) Z009775 – Gold Expandable Bracelet
• (1) Z005612 – Gold Flower Charm
• (1) TC01993 – Lotus Flower
• (1) TC02001 – Yin Yang Charm
• (2) TC00428 – Gold Round Drop
• (1) TC01997 – Om Charm
• (9) Z011514 – 5mm Gold Jump Rings

Coastal Bracelet:

• (1) TC01907 – Sealife Charm Mix
• (1) A021134 – Silver Wire Expandable Bracelet
• (5) A001528 – 5mm Jump Rings

Feathered Earrings

(Version 1)

• (2) A010839 – Feather Charm
• (1 pair) – A008998 –Base Metal Wire Earrings

(Version 2)

• (2) A010839 – Feather Charm
• (1 pair) – A008998 – Base Metal Wire Earrings
• (2) A019595 – Silver Eyepin
• (1) CH00341 – 2.1mm Chain Link
• (2) A014363 – Turquoise Czech Bead
• (2) A014364 – Butter Pecan Czech Bead