Today’s tutorial features the DIY Suede and Gemstone Necklace. This necklace is easy to make and can be worn three different ways. First, let’s get to designing this necklace!

What you’ll need: 

• 3mm Micro-Fiber Ultra Suede Cord (Item used in example Z007132)
• 2 – Feather Charm (Z015963)
• 25mm TierraCast Hammertone Ring (TC00886)
• Crimp Cover End (Z009926)
• 4mm Jump Rings (A002413)
• Large-hole Gemstones (Item used in example APL8RDLH-8)

Directions:

1. Cut 50-60″ of suede.
2. Fold suede in half and make a lark’s head knot with the suede on the Hammertone ring.
3. Slide two large-hole beads on to both suede cords. (Cut ends at and angle to help get both ends through large-hole bead.)
4. At each suede end, fold over the Crimp Cover Ends.
5. Open a jump ring, slide on feather charm and loop end of Crimp Cover Ends. Repeat to other end.

3 Ways to Wear the Necklace

Here are three ways that you can chnage up your suede and gemstone necklace.

1. With the Hammertone ring at the front of your necklace, wrap the suede around your neck and slide both ends through the ring. This creates an illusion of two necklaces!

2. Wrap both suede ends around your neck in the same direction and loop both ends into the Hammertone ring!

With the Hammertone ring at the front, tie your suede ends at the back of your neck. Adjust length as needed.

Combining some of our favorite components, we have gemstones, acetate and an adjustable necklace sliding clasp in this simple link necklace!

What you’ll need:

• 8mm round gemstone (item used in necklace ONX8RD-8)
• 15mm Acetate Two Hole Coin Connector (Item used in necklace Z015018)
• 20mm Acetate Two Hole Coin Connector (Item used in necklace Z015028)
• 14mm Brush Silver Ring Connector/Link (Y018889)
• Silver Plated Adjustable Wheat Chain Necklace Sliding Clasp (Z011945)
• 1.5 Inch Silver Eyepin (A019606)
• 5mm Silver Jump Ring (A001528)

Directions:

1. Slide a gemstone on an eye pin and make a simple loop.
2. Open a jump ring and slide through necklace loop end and a gemstone link. Close jump ring.
3. Using jump ring in between each link, connect each link in the following order starting from gemstone link in Step 1:
   15mm acetate, brushed silver ring, gemstone link, 20mm acetate, brushed silver ring, gemstone link, 15mm acetate, brushed silver ring, gemstone link, 20mm acetate, brushed silver ring, and gemstone link.
4. Open another jump ring, slide on other end of gemstone link and through other necklace loop end. Close jump ring.

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.

We have three exciting projects using September’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Peridot. See how to energize yourself with this natural hue!

Peridot Wheel Pendant with Ball Chain Necklace

We designed a simple beaded wheel with round Peridor Shimmer crystals. Check out the simple TUTORIAL and all you need to make this Peridot Wheel Pendant on a a ball chain necklace!

What you’ll need:

• 4mm Round Crystal – SW02058 (12)
• 8/0 Silver Seed Bead – SB00106 (1 tube or 12 8/0 seed bead)
• 20mm Quick Link Rings – Z010632
• Crystal Fireline Beading Thread (Z006587/Z006585)
• Needle
• 1.5mm Ball Chain (2-3 feet)
• Silver Ball Chain Connector (Z004792)
  AND
• Peridot Wheel Pendant PDF Downloaded Tutorial

Brushed Peridot Earrings

Make your Peridot colors POP with brushed silver beads and components!

Items used in earrings: SW02060 (2), SW02058 (2), Z018411, A019694, A019606, Y018086 and TC02297.

1. On a headpin, slide on a 4mm crystal, 8 wavy disc (alternating them so it creates a wavy look) and an 8mm crystal. Make a simple loop.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide on loop from step 1, close eyepin loop.
3. On eyepin, slide on brushed silver bead and make a simple loop.
4. Open earwire loop and slide on brushed silver loop. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Swarovski: Peridot Passion

This sample and tutorial comes from our friends at Swarovski: Create Your Style, called Peridot Passion. You see how stunning Peridot looks with brass findings!

What you’ll need for necklace:

• SW02060 (13)
• SW02059 (7)
• Vintaj Pattern Leaf in Natural Brass
• 4mm Cable Chain in Natural Brass (Our recommendation CH00514 or A008181)
• TC00710 (8)
• Z016115
• TC01256 (7)
• TC00547 (1)
• Z006523

Instructions

1. Cut the chain into fifteen 1 ½” pieces and set aside.
2. Using one eye pin slide on one 6mm Crystal, one 8mm Crystal and one 6mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Repeat this step 5 more times and set aside.
3. Using one eye pin slide on one 6mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Set aside.
4. Using one head pin slide on one 8mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Set aside.
5. Using the leaf pendant attach seven of the 5mm jump rings across the top of the opening.
6. Using the 1st jump ring on the left of the top of the leaf pendant attach one piece of chain, then attach one 9mm jump ring, then attach another piece of chain. Now attach one component made in Step 2 and to the other side of the component attach another piece of chain. Repeat this pattern two more times and then attach the lobster clasp with a 5mm jump ring.
7. Using the last jump ring on the right of the top of the leaf pendant attach one piece of chain, then attach to the 7.25mm jump ring already on the left of the necklace, then attach another piece of chain. Now attach one component made in Step 2 and to the other side of the component attach another piece of chain. Repeat this pattern two more times and then attach one 9mm jump ring.
8. Using the component made in Step 3 attach one end of this component to the bottom middle of the 9mm jump ring hanging above the leaf pendant. Now attach the component made in Step 4 to the bottom of the 6mm bead.

For September, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors pick is Peridot. Check out how earthy and natural this hue is!

Jump into this color with high spirits and peacefulness! Peridot is a fresh and energetic color that makes you want to just relax and smell the roses! Here are some Swarovski colors to match this earthy hue:

• Peridot
• Peridot Shimmer
• Chartreuse
• Light Green
• Iridescent Green
• Chrysolite Opal
• Luminous Green

Peridot Jewelry

Check out our other blog post with designs using Swarovski Peridot and Peridot Shimmer crystals!

Our DIY lariat feature many of our most popular products: beading chain, tassels, slide clasp, gemstones and clamshell bead tips! Check out all you need to make one of your own along with our previous Facebook LIVE video!

We’ve combined many of our favorite products in this lovely necklace set. It’s adjustable with the sliding clasp, colorful with quality gemstones and simplistic with the popular beading chain. Plus, it’s tied together at the front with clamshell bead tips and tassels!

What you’ll need:

• 3 Feet – Beading Chain (CH00724)
• 2mm Crimp Tube (A004830)
• Clamshell Bead Tip (Z010740)
• 4x5mm Slide on Clasp (Z008576)
• 4mm or 6mm Gemstone Beads
• Spacer Beads (Item used in sample Z019080)
• 52mm Tassel with Cone Cap

Video Tutorial

Blue Impression Jasper Necklace

Items used in necklace: CH00724 (3 feet), A004830, Z010740, Z008576, Z019080, IJR6RL and Z004964.

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Purple Impression Jasper Necklace

We’ve used 4mm Purple Impression Jasper & Pyrite Round Beads by Dakota Stones (PPLPYR4RD) in this necklace. It’s definitely a stunning color!

Items used in necklace: CH00724 (3 feet), A004830, Z010740, Z008576, Z019080, PPLPYR4RD and Z006096.

Blue is always one of the most popular color to design with. There’s no exception to how the earthy blues and browns are in this Impression Jasper Rondelle Beads (IJR6RL) look.

Make easy DIY jewelry using Beadable Components and adding POPS of color with Miyuki Delica Seed Beads. Here are ways to bead and use the beadable components.

From our recent Trends We Love, our new Beadable Components are what you need for an easy bead-stitch project. These pairs well with our 11/0 Miyuki Delica Seed Beads or beads with a width of 1.5mm or thinner. Our projects uses the basic ladder stitch. Here is a look at how a ladder stitch is done to sew through the channels. Make sure when you’ve sewn through your pattern or channels, to sew through them again to strengthen the pattern.

Here are some projects using these beadable components:

Beadable Ring Pendant

The Beadable Ring Pendant (Silver or Gold) has 24 channels and fun options to designing with this piece. Each channel holds 3 Delica beads. Here are a few ideas.

On the left is a pretty pair of pink and gold earrings. We even added a pearl dangle at the bottom! Make sure to use size 24-gauge headpins if adding dangles to beadable components.

Items used in earrings: Z011337 (2), A019635, SW00665 (2), TC02298, SB00269, SB02332 (A015211 & A006587)

In the middle, we’ve made a rainbow wheel with the beadable pendant. Attach it to your necklace chain for this easy DIY necklace!

Items used in rainbow pendant necklace: Z011336 (2), SB03546, SB02343, SB02336, SB02310, SB02311, SB03545, SB02327, SB02349, A001528, Z001033 (A015211 & A006587)

And lastly we created an ombré effect with the pendant on the right.

Items used in right pendant: Z011336 (2), SB01824, SB01822, SB01826 (A015211 & A006587)

Beadable Teardrop Pendant

Love the shape of the classic teardrop! This beadable component is much easier to sew through since it only has 5 channels to work with. Each channel holds different amounts of Delica beads. The outer channel holds 13 Delicas, the inner two holds 15 Delicas and the middle holds 16. Here are two ways to using this beadable component.

The necklace on the right uses the amount of correct amount of Delicas for each channel. We’ve also used two colors to add a design to its channels. Then, using 24-gauge jump rings, we’ve added small tassels to the bottom holes of the pendant before making a fun necklace with it!

Items used in necklace: Z011339, SB00269, SB02336, A002413, Z013681, Z001033 (A015211 & A006587)

And who wouldn’t love a pair of earrings! On the right, we have a charming pair of gold earrings using Delica beads and metal tube beads. The tube beads has the small thickness as Delica seed beads and works perfectly for these beadable components.

Items used in earrings: Z011342 (2), Z009196, SB003545, A014108 (A015211 & A006587)

Check out this lovely tutorial courtesy of Leather Cord USA. Learn to make celtic knots with leather cord and use the skill to make fun jewelry designs!

Our friend, Michelle from Leather Cord USA provided us with this great tutorial on how to tie the double celtic knot using two pieces of leather cord! Make yours today.

What You’ll Need:

• 2 – 1.5mm LeatherCord USA Leather (2 Meter Length)
• 2 – End Cap (Suggestion item# A010436)
• Large-Hole Gemstones
• 10″ or More of Chain link
• Clasp & Jump Ring
• Needle Nose Pliers & Cutter

Step by step instructions:

1. Take the two strands of Round Leather Cords and place evenly side by side then fold in half, creating four strands grouped in two.
2. Lay leather flat on a table or board
3. Take the right side group of two strands and create a loop laying it on top of the left strands. This will create three openings: top, middle and left (outside) as indicated in the photo below.
4. Take the left side and cross the cord over the tail of the right side then under the base of the top opening and feed through then back down the middle opening and up through the left opening.
5. Gently pull both tails while adjusting the knot into place. (Be sure to keep the strands lying flat while pulling.)
6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the left side: Take the left tail and create a loop laying it on top of the right strands. Take the right side and feed the cord over the left tail then under the base of the top opening and feed through then back down the middle opening and up through the left opening.
7. Repeat all steps to create five individual knots.
8. Feed one Large Hole Bead on the two center strands
9. Feed one Large Hole Bead on the two left strands and one on the two right strands
10. Feed a final Large Hole Bead on the two center strands
11. Repeat the knot pattern from above for another five knots.
12. Cut the top loop (starting point) in half
13. Add a drop of adhesive to the inside of the end cap and place all four strands in, give a slight twist and hold everything in place for a few seconds.
14. Repeat step 13 for the opposite side
15. Take the chain provided and judge the exact length you want the final piece to be. Cut chain in half.
16. Attach each side of the chain to the leather piece by attaching chain to end cap with jump ring. Repeat process to other end cap and chain.
17. Attach the lobster claw to one end of your chain with a jump ring. Add a jump ring to other chain end.
18. Voila!!!! You are done! Now go show off your work of art for the world to see!

Visual look at how you will continue your necklace braids:

Other Examples

Simplify this knot by making one knot and adding a gemstone pendant to it’s center loop!

You can even make a smaller version for earrings!

This DIY statement necklace will become your glamorous accessory of the season. Designed with our Bib connectors and Chinese crystals, all you need to know in order to make this necklace is the basics of making a simple loop and opening a jump ring!

What you’ll need to make this necklace:

• Diamond Design Curved Bib Pendant Connector (Z021568)
• 3 Inch Headpins (A019679)
• 11mm Teardrop Chinese Crystal (Used in necklace: A016579)
• 4mm Antiqued Silver-Plated Corrugated Round Bead (Z001371)
• 2 feet of Antique Silver Chain (Used in necklace: CH00025)
• 5.5mm Antique Silver Jump Rings (X003062)
• Clasp (Used in necklace: Y012952)

Directions

1. On a headpin, slide on a round bead and teardrop bead. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide dangle to first hole of bib connector.
2. On a headpin, slide on a round bead, teardrop bead and round bead. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide dangle to next hole of bib connector.
3. On a headpin, slide on a round bead, teardrop bead, round bead and teardrop. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide dangle to next hole of bib connector.
4. On a headpin, slide on a round bead, teardrop bead, round bead, teardrop and two round bead. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide dangle to next hole of bib connector.
5. On a headpin, slide on a round bead, teardrop bead, round bead, teardrop, round bead and teardrop. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide dangle to next hole of bib connector.
6. On a headpin, slide on a round bead, teardrop bead, round bead, teardrop, round bead, teardrop and two round bead. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide dangle to next hole of bib connector.
7. On a headpin, slide on a round bead, teardrop bead, round bead, teardrop, round bead, teardrop, round bead and teardrop. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide dangle to next hole of bib connector.
8. On a headpin, slide on a round bead, teardrop bead, round bead, teardrop, round bead, teardrop, round bead, teardrop and round bead. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide dangle to next hole of bib connector.
9. Repeat step 7 for next hole on bib connector.
10. Repeat step 6 for next hole on bib connector.
11. Repeat step 5 for next hole on bib connector.
12. Repeat step 4 for next hole on bib connector.
13. Repeat step 3 for next hole on bib connector.
14. Repeat step 2 for next hole on bib connector.
15. Repeat step 1 for next hole on bib connector.
16. Cut two pieces of chain at 6″ to 8″ long.
17. Open jump ring and slide on one end of chain and one end of bib connector. Close jump ring.
18. Open another jump ring and slide on other chain and to other end of bib connector. Close jump ring.
19. Open another jump ring and slide on one end of the chain and through ring of clasp.
20. Repeat steps 9 with another jump ring and other clasp ring.

Leather necklaces with a gemstone pendant are easy to make once you get the basic sliding/slip leather knot down. Check out our easy tutorial to tying a gemstone necklace of your own.

The functionality of the sliding knot is mainly what it states, it slides. When you make a sliding knot, you are making a knot over the other leather piece so that the other piece slides back and forth, which can make a necklace or bracelet adjustable. You can check out our previous blog post on making a sliding knot.

If you’ve watched the video, you will see that we’ve altered the first portion of the necklace video by creating a two, coiled sliding knot to pinch the leather together at the top of the pendant. This will create somewhat of a bail so that pendant swingings nicely back and forth.

What you’ll need for tutorial:

• 1.5mm leather cord
• Dakota Stones Gemstone Pendants (with a side, top-drilled hole)

Tutorial

Sliding/Slip Knot Tutorial

Check out video/blog post on how to make a sliding knot in Step 8. Knot tutorial begins at 0:40.

Necklace with Gemstones

Items used in necklaces: Z019148,  PEN-YJD28X32DP-FF, MRQ16-60NUG, PEN-PDC35-64FF

We have three lovely projects using August’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Rose Water Opal.

Beaded Fan Necklace with Swarovski Crystals

Items used in necklace: (12) SWZ0469, SB00107, SB00423, A021148, A006585, A015211, A011519, (2) CH01096

Get FREE Downloadable PDF Pattern Tutorial Here!

Gold & Silver Rose Opal Earrings

Items used in earrings: (4) SWZ0469, SB00423, A011519, Y018889, Z010751, A007659, A011528, Z012031

We mixed up the fun in this pair of earrings with gold and silver findings. It adds stunning layers and surely makes the crystals stand out!

Directions:

1. On a headpin, slide on a gold seed bead, bicone and another seed bead.
2. On an eyepin, slide on a gold seed bead, bicone and another seed bead.
3. Open loop from Step One and slide on brushed ring link. Close loop.
4. Open gold jump ring, slide on brushed ring link and one hole of gold brushed disc. Close jump ring.
5. Open a loop of link from Step Two, slide on other hole of gold brushed disc and close loop.
6. Open earwire loop and slide on other end of crystal link and close earwire loop.
7. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Rose Water Rhapsody

Our friends at Swarovski Create your Style, designed this stunning necklace with Rose Water Opal crystals and Fine Rocks Tube beads.

What you’ll need:

• (24) 3mm Rose Water Opal Bacon Crystal
• (88) SWZ0469
• (44) SWZ0470
• (42) SW01900
• (6) SW01902
• (2) SW02020
• (1) SW01733
• (3) 14x10mm Rose Water Opal Fancy Stone
• (3) 14x10mm Rhodium Plated Fancy Stone Setting
• (1) TC01871
• (6) TC00278
• (3) TC01253
• (2) TC00853
• (2) TC01899
• (1) FTBW0001
• SW01830
• Alcohol Wipes

Directions:

1. Using alcohol to wipe clean all the findings and set to dry.
2. Using one fancy stone, blue in matching setting and set aside for 24 hours to dry. Repeat two times and set aside.
3. Using one eyepin, attach one pendant made in Step 2, then slide on a bead cap, on SW02020 and another bead cap. Make a simple loop. Repeat one more time and set aside. Repeat one more time and set aside.
4. Using another eypin, attach one pendant made in Step 2, then slide on a bead cap, on SW01733 and another bead cap. Make a simple loop.
5. Cut beading wire into two 20″ pieces.
6. Using both wires together, slide on a SW01902, component made in Step 3, SW01902, SWZ0469, SWZ0470, SWZ0469, SW01902, one component made in Step 4, SW01902, SWZ0469, SWZ0470, SWZ0469, SW01902, component made in Step 3, and SW01902. Position all these in the center of the two strands of wire.
7. Take all remaining 4mm bicone beads and pour them onto your bead mat. Mix them all together.
8. Starting with the right side of the necklace and only using one of the two wires coming out of the 6mm bicone bead, string on three 3mm bicone beads. Now using your bead mix you created in Step 7 randomly string on 42 4mm bicone beads. String on three 3mm bicone beads. Repeat for this step for the second empty wire.
9. Using both wires, slide on one crimp bead and one end of the toggle. Crimp to close and add crimp cover.
10. Repeat Steps 8-9 to make left side of the necklace.

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.

We all love a good donut, right? Especially gemstone donuts! We have an easy way to dangle gemstone donut using a donut bail. See our easy tutorial today!

Donut bails are different from your traditional bails. Instead of cupping your dangle or pendant from the top, donut bails cup from the hole of the donut upwards. NOTE: be careful when opening up your bail. If you pull out too wide, it can weaken the curved part and snap in half.

What you’ll need for tutorial

• 40mm Gemstone Donuts
• Donut Bails (Silver, Gold, Copper, Sterling, Gunmetal)
• AND choice of stringing material or necklace

Here are some examples using the donut bails!

Items used in necklace: Z001738, A022075, SDM40DNT

Items used in necklace: Z001740, MOB40DNT, Y003724

Indulge yourself with this simple stringing project made with Griffin silk cord, chinese crystals and seed beads.

You will love how versatile this long necklace can be. Wrap it twice around for a layered necklace, wear it long or cinch a knot for a cute lariat. Here is how you can make one for you!

What you’ll need for necklace:

• 2 strands of 3-6mm round Chinese crystals (items used in necklace example: A016737 &  A016746)
• 11/0 silver seed bead (SB00422)
• Griffin Silk Cord – Size No. 2 or No. 4 (Item used in necklace example: A019188)

With two strands of 3mm chinese crystals, it makes for a 54″ long necklace. Switch up the color sequence, keep it one color, design it without seed beads. You have a large option of how to create a long necklace of your own with this simple stringing project!

Directions

1. Unravel silk cord from card.
2. Slide on the following sequence of beads: seed bead, black bead, bronze, black, seed bead, bronze, black, bronze.
3. Repeat sequence until you’ve used up all your chinese crystals.
4. Tie off bot end together with two knots. (Optional: you can also use clam shell bead tips) Add a small dot of glue to secure knots. Cut off excess.

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