Summer is about hot weather and even hotter trends. Layered or Neck-Mess Necklaces are a must-have for summer because they are easy to pair with your casual to dressy outfit. We’ve got a fun DIY for you using many different components like Limited Edition gemstones mixes, seed beads, necklace chain and instant pendants; all layered together.

We love the different gemstone shapes in the Blue Skies gemstone mix, where we used the heishi and round beads in this mix for our layered necklace.

Items used in necklace:

• Z001033 – 32 Inch Rhodium Plated Cable Chain Necklace
• X003062 – 5.5mm Jump Ring
• Y005033 – 6mm Closed Ring
• FTBW0001 – Fine SoftFlex Wire
• X009683 – Limited Edition Clear Blue Skies Candy Jade Mix from Dakota Stones
• SB00106 – 8/0 Galvanized Silver Seed Beads
• A004830 – 2mm Silver Plated Crimp Tubes
• Z010379/Z010376 – Wire Guardians
• CH01180 (1 foot)- 11.6mm Silver Finish Steel Thin Paperclip Cable Chain

Instant Pendant:
– Z016436 – Silver Instant Pendant with Cone
Get the components and pattern tutorial for the instant pendant in the Peyote Tube with Beadalon Instant Pendants blog post.

Directions:

1. Cut paperclip chain in half to make two 6 inch pieces.
2. Cut a 20″ piece of soft flex wire.
3. String on the following:
   1. Seed bead, crimp tube and seed bead.
   2. 5 round gemstones and seed bead. Repeat 6 more times.
   3. Crimp tube and seed bead.
4. Loop one end of flex wire through a Wire Guardian, making sure to loop the wire guardian through a link of a 6″ paperclip chain. Slide flex wire through seed bead and crimp tube. And crimp the tube with crimping pliers. Cut end to leave about a 1/2 inch tail. Slide beads over to repeat and crimp on other end and other chain link.
5. Open a jump ring and slide on other end of paperclip chain and link it to the ends of the chain necklace. This is where all the layers will link on.
6. Cut a 30″ piece of soft flex wire.
7. String on the following bead sections:
   1. Seed bead, crimp tube and seed bead
   2. Two small heishi and seed bead. Repeat and string on 24inches of this sequence.
   3. crimp tube and seed bead.
8. Feed one end of the flex wire through the Wire Guardian, making sure to loop the wire guardian through the end link of the chain necklace. (Same place you attached the paperclip chain in step 5) Slide flex wire through seed bead and crimp tube and make a crimp. Cut end to leave a 1/2 inch tail. Slide all the beads over to hide the tail end and repeat crimping on this this end.

9. Unclasp both of the clasp on the chain necklace. Open jump ring, slide on ring where all the layers are linked at and a closed ring. Do on both sides and add clasp back on.

10. Make peyote tube add to instant pendant. You can find pattern tutorial from the Peyote Tube with Beadalon Instant Pendants with components. Gently open the loop of the instant pendant just big enough to slide chain necklace on. And gently close it.

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Whether you’re celebrating summer or June’s Pride month, these rainbow earrings are what you need for summer fun! We have two rainbow earring designs, one using Delica seed beads with beadable components and another with round seed beads on a hoop! Check them out!

Rainbow Pendant Earrings Designed By So Vang

Be mesmerized with these pair of earrings using a using a rainbow of Delica seed beads! Items used in earrings:

• Z005128 (2) – Beadable Pendant
• A006585 – Crystal Fireline 4lb
• A006767 – Needle
• TCZ0078 – TierraCast Earring
• 11/0 Delica Seed Beads:
  • SB00292
  • SB02337
  • SB02336
  • SB03777
  • SB00290
  • SB02311
  • SB00284
  • SB03545
  • SB00295
  • SB03388
  • SB04034

Directions:

1. Add a 3 feet piece of thread to your needle.
2. Add a stopper bead to your thread, leaving a 5 inch tail.
3. Sew through top hole of the beadable channel. Pick up the 11 seed beads in the color sequence of the rainbow: SB00292, SB02337, SB02336, SB03777, SB00290, SB02311, SB00284, SB03545, SB00295, SB03388 & SB04034
4. Sew through bottom hole of channel. Sew back through all seed beads. Tie both ends together to secure pattern, tie two times. Sew through top hole and sew through a few beads before cutting off excess. Add need to thread tail you left in step 2, sew down through all the beads, sew through bottom hole, sew through a few beads and cut off excess thread.
5. Open ear wire and slide on beadable pendant.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 for other earring; you should have enough of the thread on your needle to do the second earring.

Rainbow Hoop Earrings Designed by Heidi

Fall in love with these hoop earrings using a rainbow of seed beads. Items used in earrings:

• TCZ0078 – TierraCast Earring
• Z017106 – 40mm Hoop Frame
• Size 8/0 Round Miyuki Seed Beads
  • SB04002
  • SB04008
  • SB04009
  • SB00074
  • SB04012
  • SB04014
  • SB00106

Directions:

1. Open the hoop and slide on the following seed beads:
   1. 3 silver, 3 red, silver, 3 orange, silver, 3 yellow, silver, 3 green, silver, 3 blue, silver, 3 purple, 5 silver, 3 purple, silver, 3 blue, silver, 3 green, silver, 3 yellow, silver, 3 orange, silver, 3 red & 3 silver.
2. Slide hoop end back into place and use pliers to gently crimp down the hoop end.
3. Open earwire loop and slide on beaded hoop and close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

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Make these cute succulent earrings using TierraCast succulent findings from their Renewal Collection and Crazy Lace Agate gemstones from Dakota Stones.

Items used in earrings:

• TC02874 – 10mm Antique Silver Succulent Earring Post by TierraCast®
• TC02877 (2) – 12mm Antique Silver Succulent Charm by TierraCast
• GCL8RD-M-8 – MATTE Green Crazy Lace Agate 8mm Round 8-Inch
• TC01253 (2) – 2 Inch Silver 21 Gauge Eyepin by TierraCast
• TC01208 (2) – Clear Comfort Earring Back by Tierracast

Directions:

1. Open eyepin loop, slide on succulent charm and close loop.
2. Slide a gemstone onto the eyepin and make a simple loop.
3. Open loop and slide onto loop of post earring. Close loop. Make sure loops on eyepin are parallel and facing the same direction. This will help the succulent dangle to face forward.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

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We have a fun DIY bracelet project today using Beadable Triangular Links and Miyuki Delica seed beads. With this FREE pattern, you’ll see how easy it is to make this multi-strand bracelet!

What you’ll need for project:

• Miyuki 11/0 Delica Seed Beads
• Beadable 7 to 1 Triangular Link (Silver/Gold)
• Beading Thread Bobbin
• Needle A006767
• Jump Rings
• Clasp
• Optional: Tassel with Cap

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Items used in bracelet above: SB00128, SB00223, SB00229, Z005132 (2), A006599, X003062, A006767, Z001442 & Z013680.

Items used in bracelet above: A006597, Z005132 (2), SB02349, SB00269, A007665, A008801, A006767, Z013678.

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We’re kicking off the new year with another month of DIY Project a day. For the entire month of February, every day we will give you a DIY project. We will have everything from simple hoop earrings to fun bead-stitching designs. We’ll incorporate a lot of our favorites like gemstones, crystals, tassels, leather and more! Plus, as a bonus for this month, we have special guest designers to help inspire your month!

Each blog post and project will include a high quality image with a full components list and a simple, easy-to-follow directions.

Here is a calendar and list of our daily DIY projects to get you inspired!

List of Daily Projects:

1. Garnet Gemstone Wire Wrapped Cuff
2. Golden Goddess Earrings with Lapis Gemstones
3. Boho Babe Earrings
4. White Heart-Day Leather Bracelet
5. FLASHBACK Friday: Skipping Heartbeat Earrings
6. Easy Threader Earrings with Pearls
7. Leaf Drop and Straw Necklace with Beadable Accessories
8. Fan Tassel Hoop Earrings
9. Purple Garnet Hoop Earrings with Mircofacet Gemstones
10. Paradise Beading Necklace with Swarovski Crystals
11. Chunky Paperclip Chain Bracelet
12. FLASHBACK Friday: Statement Bib Necklace with Chinese Crystals
13. Cowrie Shell Earrings
14. Carabiner Wrap Bracelet or Necklace
15. Baroque Pearl Tiered Earrings
16. Hanging Earrings with Purple Lace Agates
17. Beadable Fan Earrings with Diamond Drop
18. Large Snowflake Earrings (Winter’s not over yet…)
19. FLASHBACK Friday: Easy Leather Hook Bracelet
20. Half Circle Chain Earrings with Turquoise Seed Beads
21. Hook Wrap Bracelet with Vegan Bolo Leather Cord
22. Starburst Post Earrings with Beadable Pendant
23. Arrow Leather Bracelet
24. Macrame Wheel Earrings
25. Tropical Statement Earrings
26. FLASHBACK Friday: Stone Ripple Leather Bracelet
27. Jacque Tassel Earrings
28. Fringe Earrings with Triangle Link

Winter isn’t over yet. Let’s make these golden snowflake earrings with snowflake acetate pendants with gold findings.

Items used in snowflake earrings:

• Z006136 – 35mm Pearl Acetate Cutout Snowflake Pendant
• CH00998 – 15mm Matte Gold Donut Chain
• A008801 – 5mm Oval Jump Rings
• TC02298 – Gold Filled Front Loop Earring Wire by Tierracast®

Directions:

1. Take two donut links from the chain link.
2. Open jump ring, slide through one hole of donut link and loop of snowflake pendant. Close jump ring
3. Open earwire loop, slide on other hole of donut link and close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Earrings Designed by Tory

This pair of earring is very unique because all the findings are handmade using multi-color Artistic Wire. Add the fine beauty of Purple Lace Agate to match the wires for a bold pop of color!

Items used in earrings:

• AW00230 – 20 gauge multi colored artistic wire
• AW00224 – 18 gauge multi colored artistic wire
• AW00236 – 22 gauge multi colored artistic wir
• PCA4RD-8 – 4mm purple crazy lace agate
• PCA8RD-8 – 8mm purple crazy lace agate
• Z014352 – 1.5-2.0 mm green Chinese glass
• Z013504 – 3.0 mm grey Chinese glass
• CH00718 – Chain

Tools:

• Flat nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Flush cutter
• Pen or small dowel

Directions:

1. String TEN 4mm gemstone and TEN Chinese glass alternating them on the 22-gauge wire. (Do not cut wire off of spool.)
2. Make a loop an inch from the end then pull one of each bead next to the loop you’ve made and then make a loop on the other side, without cutting wire. Continue making loops, alternating in different directions, while pulling beads up until you have loops after all of the beads.
3. Cut loop of beads from the spool, leaving an inch of wire on either side. Gently wrap it around the pen/dowl working it to form a bead.
4. Slide bead off the pen and onto a 3.25 inch piece of 18-gauge wire. Slide on a 3mm Chinese glass next to the wire bead followed by an 8mm gemstone and another 3mm Chinese glass and make a simple loop. Repeat on the other side and curve thee wire slightly.
5. To make ear wires, cut two 3-inch pieces of 20-gauge wire. Make a loop to one end of both of the wires. Add a 3mm Chinese glass bead to each wire, then bend wires at a 45 degree angle on top of the bead. (Try to bend and make the ear wires both at the same time for consistency.) Wrap wire around pen to create an ear wire shape. Cut off excess wire if needed. Use a soft grit file to smooth out the ends or a Bur Cup tool.        
6. Loop and coil 20-gauge wire with round nose pliers, making a 5-6mm loop. Cut loops to make 2 jump rings.
7.  Trim chain link to have large loops on top and bottom. Cut 2 pieces.
8. Open one loop of your curved gemstone link, slide on a chain link end and close. Repeat to other end of link and chain.
9. Open jump rings you made, slide on both of your other chain ends and through loop of ear wires you made. Close jump rings.
10. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Earring Designed by Tia.

Fall in love with this versatile piece of jewelry that acts as a necklace and a wrap bracelet. Designed with paperclip chain and a bold carabiner clasp, it’s a showstopper piece with a large Starburst Charm.

Items used in jewelry:

• Z006008 – 20.5mm Stainless Steel Round Starburst Charm
• Z004793 – 20mm Silver Plated Jewelry Carabiner Rhinestone Lock Clasp
• CH01172 (2) – 10.9mm Silver Finish Steel Paperclip Cable Chain
• X003062 – 5.5mm Silver Plated 18 Gauge Round Jump Rings

Get all the components for this project here

Directions:

1. Cut chain to 15 inches.
2. Open jump ring and slide on one end of chain. Close jump ring.
3. Open another jump ring, slide through jump ring from step 2 and through charm loop. Close jump ring.
4. Unscrew carabiner clasp and slide through other end of chain.
5. Wear it wrapped around twice for a wrap bracelet or as a necklace.

Designed by Heidi

Paperclip chain and chunky jewelry is the new statement accessory for this new year. It’s simplistic and draws your attention because of its bold presence. Top it off with a large TierraCast 8 Fold Path Pendant and you’re set for your own runway!

Items used in Paperclip Chain Bracelet:

• TC02496 – 32mm Antique Silver 8 Fold Path Pendant by TierraCast
• CH01170 – 26.5mm Imitation Rhodium Finish Jumbo Paperclip Cable Chain
• A008807 – 7mm Silver Plated 16 Gauge Round Jump Rings
• Z008325/Z008360 – 33mm Large Swivel Lobster Clasp

Get all the components for this project here

Directions:

1. Cut a piece of chain consisting of 9 links.
2. Open jump ring, slide on one end of the chain and through clasp loop. Close jump ring.
3. Open another jump ring, slide in charm and close jump ring.
4. Open another jump ring, slide through chain end again, through jump ring of the pendant charm and close jump ring.

Designed by Heidi

Heidi is a fan of silver jewelry and her Boho Babe Earrings definitely hits the mark! Made with silver findings, charms and beads, this easy-to-make pair of earrings will be a staple to your spring style!

Items used in earrings:

• Z017106 – 40mm Silver Plated Brass Hoop Frame
• A010966 – Silver Plated Earring Wire with Bali Style Design
• Y006450 – 12mm Silver Plated Round Disc Drop
• A022190 – 4.5mm Cornerless Cube Silver-Plated Brass Beads
• A008799 – 5mm Oval Silver Plated 21 Gauge Jump Rings
• Z011500 – 4mm Silver Plated 20 Gauge Round Jump Ring
• A015821 – Super New Glue

Get all the components for this project here

Directions:

1. Open a round jump ring, slide on a silver charm and close jump ring.
2. Open an oval jump ring, slide round jump ring from step 1 and close jump ring. Open another oval jump ring, slide through previous oval jump ring and close jump ring.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make a total of 10 dangles.
4. Gently open the hoop by taking out one of its ends. (Only one side is crimped in, so make sure you pull out the other.)
5. Slide on the the following:
   silver bead, oval ring of silver charm dangle, two silver bead, silver charm, two silver bead, silver charm, two silver bead, silver charm, two silver bead, silver charm, and a silver bead.
6. Add a small dot of glue on the hoop end and slide hoop end back in the slot you took it out of. Use thin flat nose pliers to crimp down this end to secure it.
7. Open earwire loop and slide on hoop dangle. Close loop.
8. Repeat steps 4 -7 for other earring.

Designed by Heidi.

One of our newest products for 2020 is the Carabiner Lock Clasp. We have 5 examples for designing DIY jewelry with this clasp.

Chunky and Cool Bracelets

Items used in bracelets:

• (Left) CH01171 & Z020542.
• (Right) CH00313 & Z004793.

In our bracelet examples above, we’ve only used 2 components: chain and carabiner lock clasps. Because it opens by unscrewing its side, you can easily cut your chain to your bracelet length and slide your chain ends through the clasp. No jump rings required, just fun bracelets to pair with your arm candy collection. Plus, these bracelets are the perfect starter to add your charms or tassels to personalize it!

Neck Mess Love

Items used in necklace:

• (Left) CH01158 (2), Z011522, & Z020547
• (Middle) CH01095 (2-3), A002413, Z008282 & Z004798
• (Right Necklace with Baroque Pearl) Z020541, CH01166 (2′), SW02580, Z006005, X003062 & A019694

In our 3 necklaces, we’re making the clasp the focal/statement piece. Create a fun pendant drop with tassels, charms or baubles. Or design a modern, minimalistic lariat chain necklace.

Spring into Spring with a flowery wrap bracelet with Czech flower beads. We’re featuring a variated design with Raven’s Journey Czech beads strung on memory wire.

What you’ll need:

• Czech Flower Beads
• Czech Rondelle Beads
• Czech Drop Beads
• Or try other Czech beads like Druks or Fire Polish
• Memory Wire Bracelet – WR00120

Pick out a few of your Czech flower favorites.

Make a simple loop to one end of your memory wire and slide on a few Czech beads. This sequence does not have to be planned and can be random. This is the natural beauty of this design. Then slide on one of your flower beads and repeat.