We invited Candie Cooper to tag along in this super fun video tutorial on how to make easy bracelets with beading chain and slide on clasps.

What you will need.

0.7mm Chain bracelets:

• 0.7mm chain (CH00724/CH00725)
• 4x5mm Slide on Clasp (Z008576/Z008577/Z008578)
• End Cap (X001505)

Or 1.25mm Chain Bracelets:

• 1.25mm chain (Silver CH01003/Gold CH01004/ Ant. Brass CH01005/ Ant. Copper CH001053)
• End Cap (Silver Z008570/ Gold Z008574/ Ant. Brass Z008575)
• 5.57mm Slide on Clasp (Silver Z008579/Gold Z008580/Ant. Brass Z008581/ Ant. Copper Z008565/ Satin Gold Z008566)
  -OR-
• 8×5 Round Slide on Clasp (Silver Z008584/ Gold Z008585/ Ant. Brass Z008586)

Tools:

• Super New Glue
• Flat Nose Pliers
• Memory Wire Cutter

Optional:

• Crimp Covers

A fun tip when making bracelet with beading chain, is for you not to be afraid to mix metals. Watch video for a step-by-step tutorial in making your own DIY adjustable bracelet!

Video

Beadable cuffs are an easy DIY bracelet to wear or gift. Here is an easy tutorial for making your very own beadable cuff with Miyuki Delicas.

This simple tutorial is easy for all beading levels. Plus, it’s a trendy piece of jewelry you can layer with all of your bracelets!

Items you will need to make a beadable cuff:

• beadable cuff finding (Silver Z001859/ Gold Z01860)
• Beading Thread (A006587)
• Miyuki Delica 11/0 Seed Beads

Ladder Stitch

One basic technique when bead stitching your beadable cuff is the ladder stitch, also known as the invisible stitch. For sewers or quilters, this technique is used to cleanly close fabric openings. But in our case, we are using the same technique to loop through the holes of the beadable cuff while adding Delica beads in between the channel of the cuff.

Add a stopper bead to the end of your beading thread. To do this, loop your thread TWICE through a seed bead, leaving a 6 inch tail end. Sew up through one hole and pick up three Delicas. Sew down through the hole across the channel. Sew up through the next hole, add three Delicas and sew down through the hole across the channel. Repeat until you’ve reach the end of your Cuff.

NOTE: to strengthen your beading thread, sew back up through the beads and holes using the same ladder stitch technique.

Tie both ends off and use a tiny dab of glue to secure the knots. Cut off excess thread.

Beadable Cuff

Items used in cuff:

TOP – Z001859, A006587, SB00269, SB00229, SB00223

BOTTOM – Z001859, A006587, SB03546, SB01824, SB02334

Wide Beadable Cuff

On our website, we also have a Wide Cuff (Silver Z001451/Gold Z001542) that requires 10 Delicas in between ladder stitched. Make fun designs like our chevron design we have here.

Items used in cuff: Z001451, A006587, SB03545, SB01822, SB02334, SB00269

Beadable Ring

Don’t forget to complete your cuff with a Beadable Ring (Z001454/Z001455). This beadable and adjustable ring can easily be designed with the same ladder stitch technique.

Items used in ring: Z001455, A006587, SB03546, SB01824, SB02334

Here at GoodyBeads, we love a good TierraCast® finding and tassels. So combined these favorites to make a fun and flirty pair of boho earrings.

This tutorial is as easy as opening and closing a jump ring, which is all there is to making this easy pair of DIY earrings.

Items you will need for a boho tassel earring:

Gold version –

• 2 – TierraCast Gold Ethnic Ring Fan Link (TC02461)
• TierraCast Gold Coil Earring Wire (TCZ0140)
• 5mm Gold Jump Rings (A011519)
• Tassel with Gold Cap

Silver version –

• 2 – TierraCast Silver Ethnic Ring Fan Link (TC02460)
• TierraCast Silver Coil Earring Wire (TCZ0078)
• 5mm Silver Jump Ring (A001528)
• Tassel with Silver Cap

EZ DIY Tutorial

Items used in tutorial: A011519, TCZ0140, Z013670, TC02461 (2)

Make an easy wire bangle bracelet using Artistic Wire 14 Gauge Artsy Olive Color Kit with Connectors (Z012739) and a few helpful tools.

The Artistic Wire kit consists of 3 feet of 14-gauge wire and 5 connectors/crimp connectors. Here are items/tools you will need to complete a bangle:

• Z012739 – Artistic Wire Olive Color Kit
• Tools:
  • Artistic Wire 6cm Round Sizing Drum – TL00320
  • Flush Cutter – TL00317
  • Crimp Tool for Large Wire Crimp Connectors – TL00310
  • Nylon Jaw Bending Pliers – TL00319
  • Straightner Tool – TL00208
• Optional Findings:
  • TC01187 & TC00598
  • Jump Rings

Here is a step-by-step instruction sheet that shows how easy it is to make a wire bangle bracelet.

Click for PDF file instructions. (Tutorial by Beadalon)

Candie Cooper is back with us again! Watch this informational video today and learn some tips and tricks to customize leather jewelry with Vintaj Patina paints.

Video Tutorial

Vintaj Patina is versatile to use with metal, wood and even leather! With the help of Candie Cooper, she and Tory have a fun and innovative way of making leather jewelry with Vintaj Patina and the Sizzix Big Shot.

Here are some tips and tricks that were used in the video tutorial:

• Use metallic patina paints over matte leather
• Paint patina on bubble wrap and press leather on bubble wrap
• Use a fan brush to lightly brush patina while creating hashing designs
• Glide the tip of the patina paint bottle over leather in quick strokes and scribbles

Sizzix Die Cuts used in video: Leaf Die Set (SZ00062) & Wide Bracelet Die (SZ00028) 

Make an easy necklace pendant when you have the Beadalon Instant Pendant.

The Instant Pendant has a removable ball or point end that unscrews off. The mandrel is 1.5mm thick and 33mm long, so it is perfect for large-hole gemstones, large heavy beads, etc.

There are two styles; one with a ball tip and the other is a cone tip. They come in silver or gold finish. AND you get THREE with each package. So many combinations to think of!

Gold: Z016435 (ball) & Z016437 (cone)

Silver: Z016434 (ball) & Z016436 (cone)

Here is a step-by-step instruction sheet that shows how easy it is to make a necklace with an Instant Pendant.

Click for PDF file instructions. (Tutorial by Beadalon)

Components in step-by-step tutorial:

Findings: Z016436, Z012742, Z012746

Tools: TL00316, TL00317, TL00318

Beads: WAF8RDLH-8, A009055, NBWB0011, A021464, A021481

Make this easy leather bracelet using strands of 2mm leather cord and connector clasp.

Items you will need for bracelet:

• 2mm Leather Cord
• Pointed Bar Slider – A015698
• Round Rustic Connector Clasp – A022107
• Super New Glue

Tutorial

Items used in bracelet: A022073, A015698, A022107, A015821

New to GoodyBeads are 2mm Swarovski Pearls! Their glossy shine is sure to add fanciness to your designs. Here is a simple beaded bead using 2mm Swarovski pearls, 4mm Swarovski bicone crystals and 8/0 seed beads.

What you will need for this pattern tutorial:

• Click Here for Pattern Tutorial PDF
• 2mm Swarovski Pearls (Qty 32)
• 4mm Swarovski Bicone Crystals (Qty 12)
• 8/0 Seed Beads
• 4lb Fireline Beading Thread(A006586/A006585)
• and Beading Needle 

Leather Bracelet

Use these beaded beads on 3mm leather cord!

1. Cut leather cord to wrist length. Glue end caps to each ends of the leather with Super New Glue.
2. Slide leather through beaded bead.
3. Add clasps to your choosing to complete your bracelet.

Right White Bracelet Components:
SB00106, A006587, A015211, SW01935, SW01049, A002413, A010432, CH00324, A001530, Z006500

Right White Bracelet Components:
SB00106, A006587, A015211, SW01911, SWZ0582, A002413, A010432, CH00329, Z001256

Here’s a fun pair of earrings using TierraCast hoops, Czech rondelle beads and 24-Gauge wire. This easy step-by-step tutorial will make you want to scream with delight!

What you will need for Earrings:

• 2 – TierraCast 42mm Wire Hoops (TC02417)
• Brass French hook Earrings (A009402)
• 24-Gauge Brass Wire (AW00050)
• 5×3 Czech Rondelles (Beads used in tutorial: A022126 & A0022128)

Tutorial

We love Autumn. You get to bundle up and be cute in fashionable layers, scarves, boots and fluffy hats! We have this super simple DIY necklace and earrings set using Amber and Green Leaves Set (Y001056).

What you will need for Necklace and Earring:

• Amber and Green Leaves and Rondelle Glass Beads Set (Y001056)
• (3) 4mm Swarovski Crystal Bicone – Topaz (SW00208)
• (3) 4mm Swarovski Crystal Bicone – Fern Green/Topaz (SW00583)
• 24-Gauge Antique Brass Artistic Wire (AW00050)
• Brass Earring (A009402)
• Antique Brass Donut Shaped Link (Z018047)
• (2-3′) Brass Chain (A008130) – NOTE: chain suggestion is different from image.
• 5mm Brass Jump Ring (TC00708)
• Brass Clasp (Z006528)

Earrings Instructions:

1. Cut a 4″ wire. Make a wrapped loop at one end while sliding on a glass bead before wrapping the loop. Make sure loop is big enough for glass leaf loop.
2. Slide on a fern/topaz bicone, the orange rondelle bead, the green bead and a topaz bicone.
3. Make a wrapped loop.
4. Open ear wire loop and slide on leaf dangle. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earrings.

Necklace Instructions:

1. Cut chain in half.
2. Cut a 3″ wire. Make a wrapped loop at one end while sliding on a glass bead before wrapping the loop. Make sure loop is big enough for glass leaf loop.
3. Slide on fern/topaz bicone and make a wrapped loop, while sliding on one end of the brass link. Finish wrapped loop.
4. Cut another 3″ wire and begin making a wrapped loop, while sliding on the other end of the brass link through. Finish wrapped loop.
5. Slide on topaz bicone crystal and beginning making another wrapped loop, while sliding on both ends of the two cut chain. Finish wrapped loop.
6. Open jump ring and slide on clasp loop and one end of chain. Close jump ring.

We are in love with our beadable findings! And with a simple knowledge of peyote-stitching Miyuki 11/0 Delicas, create a tube, attached through the Beadable Bar Pendant, to make a minimalistic neckalce.

Products you will need:

• Beadable Bar Pendant – Gold (Z001466) or Silver (Z001465)
• Miyuki 11/0 Delicas 
• Chain
• Jump Rings and Clasp Findings
• Fireline Beading Thread
• Needle

Tutorial

Make sure to check out our previous blog post on how to do an Even Count Peyote Stitch as you will use the even count stitch for this tutorial.

Items used in this beadable finding: Z001466, SB03545, Z006587, A015211, 

You don’t have to stick to the 14 rows of peyote rows. You can make the tube longer and with different pattern designs for a longer and unique pendant.

Items used in this beadable finding necklace: Z001465, SB02322, SB00269, 

Learn to bead stitch this easy pair of Boho Feather Earrings with Miyuki delica beads and beadable feather findings.

Items used in feather earrings:

• Delica Beads – SB03545, SB01822, SB02334, SB00269
• 2 Gold Beadable Feather – Z001470
• Beading Needle and Beading Thread – A015211, A006587
• 5mm Jump Ring – A008801
• Earring Wire – TCZ0140
• Red Fabric Tassel with Gold Cap – Z013676

We’ve launched a beautiful selection of new Swarovski from their new Fall/Winter 2019/2020 Innovation: Be Yourself. Our first selection consists of new Crystal Shimmer and Amethyst Shimmer bicone crystals, and Crystal Iridescent Tahitian Look Pearl. Plus, we have two lovely jewelry pieces to compliment the hues of these new Swarovski.

Passion Pearl Wrap Bracelet

In this three -wrap bracelet, we used Griffin Silk Cord knotted with Tahitian Look Pearls, Amethyst Shimmer bicone crystals and 6mm Labradorite round beads with size 8/0 gold seed beads. Plus, we finished up this piece with gold findings.

Items used in 6.5″ bracelet: SB00107, LBT6RD-8, SW01915 (10), SW01916 (6), SW01908 (6), SW01906 (7), Z008768, A006581, TC02395, A008801, 

1. Make a knot at the end of the silk cord and cut excess end. Slide over knot with a clamshell bead tip (Check previous blog on examples). Optional, add a small dab of Super New Glue to the knot before sliding the clamshell over.
2. Slide on a seed bead and make another knot flushed to the seed bead.
3. Slide on a 6mm Tahitian Pearl and make a knot.
4. Side on a seed bead and make another knot.
5. Repeat with alternating with pearl beads or 6mm Labradorite beads until you reach your desired wrist length. This will be your first row.
6. Next row, alternate a knot between an 8mm Amethyst Shimmer bicone crystal, seed bead, 4mm Amythest Shimmer bicone crystal, seed bead, 8mm Tahitian Pearl and seed bead. Repeat until your desired wrist length.
7. For your third row, alternate seed beads and Labradorite beads in no particular order to wrist length.
8. End with a knot, add a small dab of glue and cap off with a clamshell bead tip.
9. Open jump ring and attach either clamshell bead tip end to a toggle clasp. Repeat to other bead tip end.

Passion Flower Necklace

We used the Griffin Silk cord to complete the bracelet with a necklace with similar beads as in the bracelet with TierraCast Findings.

Items used in necklace: TC02387, A019617, SW01908 (2), Z018414, Z018257, TC02397, A008801, Z008768, A006581, SW01912 (6), SW01905 (6), SB00107

1. Open loop of eyepin and slide on TierraCast Mehndi charm. Close loop.
2. Slide on the following beads onto the eyepin and make a simple loop or wrap loop: 8mm Ameythst Shimmer bicone crystal, wavy disc (concave down), Czech Hibiscus, wavy disc (concave up) and 8mm Amythest Shimmer bicone crystal. (If making a wrapped loop, make sure to slide on TierraCast magnetic clasp end before finishing loop off.)
3. Make a knot at the end of the silk cord. Slide on a seed bead, 3mm bicone, a seed bead, a pearl, 2 seed bead, 3mm bicone, 2 seed bead, a pearl, 3 seed bead, a 3mm bicone, 3 seed bead and a pearl.
4. Slide on seed beads to accomodate a length large enough to slide over your head.
5. End silk cord with pearl, 3 seed bead, 3mm bicone, 3 seed bead, a pearl, 2 seed bead, 3mm bicone, 2 seed bead, pearl, a seed bead, 3mm bicone and seed bead.
6. Take both ends of your silk cord and make a knot to tied the ends together.
7. Slide a clamshell bead tip over the knot.
8. Open jump ring and slide on loop of bead tip and other end of the TierraCast magnetic clasp. Close loop.

Halloween is creeping up on us soon! Inspired by a Halloween movie favorite, Nightmare Before Christmas, we have these spooky DIY earrings dedicated to the pumpkin king himself!

We dressed these lampwork skull beads with black findings, Swarovski® jet crystals, black rhinestone rondelles and shiney silver crown. Be ready for Halloween with this pair of frightening earrings.

Items used

• 2 – Black Headpins – TC00546
• 2 – Silver Heishi Spacer – TC00007
• 1pr – Black Earrings – TC02301
• 1pk – Lampwork Skulls – A005575
• 2 – 4mm Swarovski Jet Bicone – SW00227
• 2 – 6mm Swarovski Jet Bicone – SW00228
• 1pk – Black Rhinestone Beads – A004475
• 1pk – Silver Bead Cap – A002934

Instructions

1. Slide on a headpin the following and make a simple loop: 4mm bicone, heishi spacer, skull bead, rhinestone rondelle, bead cap (concave up) and 6mm bicone.
2. Open loop of earwire and slide on skull dangle. Close loop.
3. Repeat for other earring.

Tory and Candie Cooper are back with another inspiring video, recycling ties into fiber jewelry using the Sizzix Big Shot. Don’t miss out on this trendy DIY.

Layering Sizzix leather and old ties, create trendy fiber jewelry for any casual outfit! How will you use the Sizzix Big Shot Machine.