GoodyBeads Inspiration: Memory Wire

One of the most simple jewelry accessory to make are memory wire wrap bracelets. Memory wires are preformed to maintain its circular shape. All you have to do is add your choice of beads, leather, spacers and charms to memory wire and make a simple loop at both ends. Here are some fun examples of how we used memory wire.

 

GoodyBeads | Blog: Memory Wire Inspired Jewelry Examples

  1. Summer Wrap Bracelets – June ’16 Trend
  2. Beachy Flamingo and Palm Tree DIY Bracelets – Blog
  3. Pink Ribbon Bracelets – Sept ’15 Trend
  4. Memory Wire Leather Wrap Bracelets – Blog
  5. Flat Memory Wire – Aug 15′ Trend
  6. March Birthstone – March ’16 Trend

 

GoodyBeads | Blog: Memory Wire Inspired Jewelry Examples

  1. Cork Cord and Wood Beads – March ’16 Trend
  2. Beachy Bright Czech Glass – July ’15 Trend
  3. Leather Wrap Bracelets – July ’15 Trend
  4. Czech Glass Memory Wire Bracelets – Oct ‘ 15 Trend
  5. February Birthstone – Feb ’16 Trend
  6. March Birthstone – March ’16 Trend
  7. Memory Wire Bracelets – Dec ’14 Trend
  8. Wrap Suede & Chain Bracelets – Nov ’15 Trend

 




GoodyBeads Inspiration: Chain Fringe

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.

GoodyBeads | Blog: Examples of how to add chain fringe to jewelry.

  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

 

GoodyBeads | Blog: Examples of how to add chain fringe to jewelry.

  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

 

GoodyBeads | Blog: Examples of how to add chain fringe to jewelry.

  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

 




GoodyBeads Gift Kits

Introducing our new gift jewelry kits perfect for gift-giving. Created by our in-house designers, So Vang, Tory Vezina and Heidi Urlaub, these kits are easy to make and versatile to wear to all of your upcoming events and celebrations. Plus, the kits are conveniently packaged inside a plastic pillow-shaped container for easy gift giving to the DIYers in your life!

 

Thinking of what to give this holiday season or for birthdays or special occasions? Gift kits are the perfect gift to give to your girlfriends, sisters, bridesmaids, work buddies, etc.

 

Gift Kits by So Vang

GoodyBeads | Gift Kits by So Vang

(Kit Shown: KT00147, KT00152, KT00151)

So’s kits play with bold hues of porcelain, Czech and blown glass beads. Make a statement with Indonesian Dream Necklaces, style your nightlife with Maya Moon Earrings or stack up your love of arm candy with Peaceful Journey Stretch Bracelets.

 

Gift Kits by Heidi Urlaub

GoodyBeads | Gift Kits by Heidi Urlaub

(Kit shown: KT00166, KT00158)

Heidi’s kits have an earthy and edgy vibe with her love of leather and gemstones. You can easily wear her jewelry with the intent of going everywhere and still be on trend. Her Tears of Leather Earrings and On the Fringe Leather Earrings are so gorgeous, you’ll long to own one, two or all of her styles! Meditation Stretch Bracelets have a harmonic combination of round gemstones and emerald-cut Swarovski® crystals, while the Boho Belle Tube Necklace is decorated with small gemstones and curved tubes that gently hug your collarbone.

 

Gift Kits by Tory Vezina

GoodyBeads | Gift Kits by Tory Vezina

(Kit shown: KT00181, KT00171, KT00175)

Tory created artistically-inspired kit designs with popular memory wire bracelets, fringy tassels and beautifully handmade lampwork beads. Make a simple Free Spirit Leather Wrap Bracelet with memory wire, leather, tube beads and assorted silver-plated beads. Extend your love of tassels with a Bellisimo Bracelet or an Amalfi Leather Tassel Necklace. Or update your look with Modern Art Earrings or Celestial Jewel Earrings.




Beadalon® Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig and Tutorial

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

GoodyBeads | Blog: Artistic Wire 3D Bracelet Jig 01

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:

Tutorial

3D Bracelet Examples

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

GoodyBeads | Blog: Artistic Wire 3D Bracelet Jig 02 GoodyBeads | Blog: Artistic Wire 3D Bracelet Jig 03 GoodyBeads | Blog: Artistic Wire 3D Bracelet Jig 04




Swarovski® Fall/Winter 2017/2018 NEW Collection: NEW Jewelry

Our selection of Swarovski® 2017/2018 Collection: Nature of Us, is here. Our fingers were itching to create with them! Here are three jewelry pieces featuring some of the new items GoodyBeads received!

 

Rainbow Pearl Earrings

GoodyBeads | Blog: Swarovski® Fall/Winter 2017/2018 Collection: Jewelry Inspiration - rainbow pearl earring
Designed by So Vang

We just love the matte vibrancy of the pearls and the gleaming dark rainbow effect from the crystal drop. Paired with disc spacers, amethyst 2x AB bicone crystals and gold-plated finding, it’s certainly the pair of earrings worth waiting for.

Components used: Z001355, SW00360, TCZ0140, A019611, A008801, SWZ0878SW01550

 

Instructions:

  1. Open jump ring and slide on drop crystal.
  2. Open eyepin loop and slide on jump ring of drop crystal dangle.
  3. Slide the following beads on the eyepin and make a simple loop:
    Bicone crystal, spacer, pearl, spacer, bicone crystal.
  4. Open dangle loop and slide through loop of ear wire. Close loop.
  5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

 

Gender Stone Necklace

GoodyBeads | Blog: Swarovski® Fall/Winter 2017/2018 Collection: Jewelry Inspiration - Gender Stone Necklace

The simplicity of these gender fancy stones makes it easy make and rock out to your favorite head-banging or -bobbing song.

Components Used: Z001684, A002413, A008346, SW01500, SW01514

 

Instructions:

  1. Clamp the stones with a pinch bail.
  2. Open a jump ring and slid on the male symbol bail. And closed jump ring.
  3. Open a jump ring and slide on the female symbol bail and closed the jump ring.
  4. Open another jump ring and slide previous jump ring with the female symbol. Close jump ring.
  5. Lastly, open another jump ring and slide the top jump rings of both stones and the chain of our necklace. Close jump ring.

 

Radiant Legacy Chandelier Earrings

Swarovski® Fall/Winter 2017/2018 Collection: Jewelry - radiant legacy earring
Design by Tory Vezina

We embellished these stunning Cross Tribe Pendants with a TierraCast® link and bicone crystals.

Components Used: TC00189, A008799, Z007856, A011528, FTEA0003, SW01516, SW00105, CH00806 

 

Instructions:

  1. Slide a bicone crystal on a headpin and make a simple loop. Make a total of two.
  2. Open loop of crystal dangle and slide on side loop of link. Close loop. Repeat to other end.
  3. Open oval jump ring and slide on cross pendant and middle loop of link. Close jump ring.
  4. Cut two 1/2” of chain.
  5. Open small jump ring and slide on one chain link end and top side loop of link. Close jump ring. Repeat to other chain link.
  6. Open oval jump ring and slide on both ends of chain link and loop of earwire. Close loop.
  7. Repeat all steps for other earring.

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Hooting Owl DIY Bracelet and Necklace

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

GoodyBeads | Blog: It's A Hoot Beaded Bracelet
Designed by So Vang

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

GoodyBeads | Blog: Owl Be It Necklace
Designed by Tory Vezina

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.




Lampwork Jewelry

Make your next jewelry POP with some lampwork beads. Our selection of these glass beads are quality handmade, which makes each bead uniquely one-of-a-kind. Check out our three simple designs that utilizes these stunning, focal beads.

Glass Menagerie Bracelet

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: Lampwork Jewelry - Glass Menagerie Bracelet
Designed by Tory Vezina

Mix up different glass lampwork and Bali style beads for this sandy and colorful bracelet.

What you will need:

  • (1) A013548 – 20mm Spiral with Spots Glass Disc Beads
  • (2) A013547 – 20mm Blue Waves Glass Disc Beads
  • (2) A006193 – 13mm Clear with Brown Spots Rondelle Glass Beads
  • (2) A009764 – 9mm Jewel Tones Glass Rondelle Beads
  • (2) A008498 – 14mm Clear with Green Stripes Rondelle Lampwork Beads
  • (2) A011827 – 12mm Turquoise Hurricane Round Lampwork Beads
  • (4) TC00412 – 5mm Antique Silver Beaded Heishi Flower Spacer by TierraCast
  • (4) A021428 – 8mm Silver Plated Fluted Bali Style Round Beads
  • (2) A021138 – 6mm Silver Plated Bali Style Beads
  • (2) A003568 – 9mm Silver Plated Bali Style Spacer
  • (2) Z008718 – 4mm Silver Plate Crimp Bead Covers
  • (1) A004215 – Silver Toggle Clasp
  • FTBW0001 – Soft Flex FINE Beading Wire
  • (2) TC01897 – 2mm Silver Crimp Tube

Instructions:

  1. Compile your beads and tools. (List of components below.)
  2. Cut your beading wire to 9” with flex wire cutters.
  3. Slide on your crimp tube and beads. Refer to image to slide on the bead sequence. End with a crimp tube. (Click on image for a larger view)
  4. Crimp both sides to the toggle clasp loops. Cut excess wire with flex wire cutters.
  5. Place a crimp cover over the crimped tube. Use a flat-nose plier or serrated pliers to gently close the cover over the crimped tube. And you are done.

Coastal Ripples Bracelet

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: Lampwork Jewelry - Coastal Ripples Bracelet
Designed by Tory Vezina

Sail away with beautiful thoughts of the ocean wearing our Coastal Ripples Bracelet. Our ocean waves disc bead is dressed with sparkling Swarovski® crystals and elongated with Bali style tube beads.

What you will need:

  • (1) A021393 – 20mm Ocean Waves Glass Disc Beads
  • (2) A021127 – 41mm Silver Plated Bali Style Long Tube Beads
  • (2) A021138 – 6mm Silver Plated Bali Style Beads
  • (4) TC00412 – 5mm Antique Silver Beaded Heishi Flower Spacer
  • (1) A021129 – 13mm Silver Plated Bali Style Round Toggle Clasp
  • (2) SW00062 – Swarovski® 8mm Round Crystal Beads Emerald
  • (2) SW00073 – Swarovski® 6mm Round Crystal Beads Sapphire
  • (2) SW00168 – Swarovski 6mm Bicone Crystal Beads Emerald
  • (2) SW00183 – Swarovski® 8mm Bicone Crystal Beads Sapphire
  • FTBW0001 – Soft Flex FINE Beading Wire
  • (2) TC01897 – 2mm Silver Crimp Tube

Instructions:

  1. Compile your beads and tools. (List of components below.)
  2. Cut your beading wire to 9” with flex wire cutters.
  3. Slide on your crimp tube and beads. Refer to image for bead sequence. End with a crimp tube. (Click on image for a larger view)
  4. Crimp both sides to the toggle clasp loops. Cut excess wire with flex wire cutters.

Seashell with Crystal Dangle Earrings

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: Lampwork Jewelry - Seashell Dangle Earrings
Designed by Tory Vezina

Love collecting seashells off the beach? Well, you’ll love this pair of earrings with clusters of Swarovski® pearl and crystal dangles.

What you will need:

  • (2) Z014215 – 21mm Shell on Ocean Floor Rectangle Lampwork Beads
  • (12) SW00670 – 4mm Cream Swarovski Pearl
  • (8) SW00181 – Swarovski® 4mm Bicone Crystal Beads Sapphire
  • (8) SW00808 – Swarovski® 4mm Bicone Crystal Blue Shade
  • A012846 – 4mm Matte Silver Plated Cable Chain Link
  • (2) A019633 – 3 Inch Silver Plated 20 Gauge Eyepin
  • (1 pair) FTEA0003 – Sterling Silver French Wire Earrings
  • (24) A019672 – 1 Inch Silver Plated 20 Gauge Headpins
  • (4) TC00252 – 5mm Antique Silver Beaded Cap

Instructions:

  1. Compile your beads and tools. (List of components below.)
  2. Slide a blue bicone crystal on headpin and make a simple loop. Make 4 bead dangles.
  3. Slide a darker blue bicone crystal on headpin and make a simple loop. Make 4 bead dangles.
  4. Slide a pearl on headpin and make a simple loop. Make 4 bead dangles.
  5. Cut chain link to have 5 links.
  6. Open eyepin and slip on chain link.
  7. Attach two different bead dangles to each link and eyepin loop.
  8. Slide these beads onto the eyepin and make a wrapped loop: pearl, bead cap, lampwork bead, bead cap, pearl.
  9. Open earring loop and slide on eyepin dangle.
  10. Repeat to other earring.

 




Expandable Bracelets and Rings

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

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: Customize our selection of expandable bracelets with charms and dangles.
Designed by So Vang

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

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: Customize adjustable rings with charms and dangles. Wear them at the base of your finger or wear them as knuckle rings.
Designed by So Vang

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

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: Make this boho-inspired ring-chain bracelet with our adjustable rings. Stack or layer them up for a fun-filled summer accessory.
Designed by So Vang

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

GoodyBeads | Blog: 14k Gold filled 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



Using Swarovski® Flat Back Crystals

We just got some NEW Swarovski® flat backs crystals to play with. We love the subtle sparkle they brings to trending minimalist jewelry. Here are a few projects that use flat back crystals.

To get started, we recommend these tools to help you start BLINGING your jewelry with Swarovski flat back crystals:

  1. Adhesive: Check our Adhesive page for options. Fast-drying glue are ideal for quick placements of flat backs. When you are covering a larger area, we recommend using E-6000 as you still have time to adjust the flat backs when it has been placed. Please keep in mind when using adhesives, to make sure you are in a well-ventilated area.
  2. Pick Tools/Tweezers: Because Swarovski crystals are small, pick tools will help to accurately place your flat backs. We recommended handling them by using a BeadSmith® Magic Pick or a Crystal Kanata. Tweezers will also help with adjusting your crystals once they have been placed.

Emerald Bangle and Earring StudsGoodyBeads.com Blog | Using Swarovski Flat Back - Emerald Bangle and Studs

 

For this simple bangle, it consists of flat memory wire with Round Silver Flat Memory Wire Finding (A021628) with 7mm flat back crystal studs. First, cut one round of the flat memory wire with a memory wire cutter. Slide on the flat findings and hold it in place while you add your adhesive and flat back crystals. When you have finished gluing all your flat back crystals and it has dried, glue on a Flat Memory Wire End Cap to both ends of the memory wire.

For these stud earrings, we also used 7mm Swarovski crystals. Glue crystals onto Flat Post Earrings and you have simple, crystal studs to glam up your ears!

 

Tierra Cast® Bezel Earrings

GoodyBeads.com Blog | Using Swarovski Flat Back - Capri Earrings

TierraCast® has bezel charms that accommodate the 7mm Swarovski flat back crystals. These bezel charms are available in a selection of finishes and are perfect for showcasing the color of crystals you want to use. We used the bright rhodium bezel with a vibrant Capri Blue crystal in this pair of earrings.

 

Gold and Red Earrings

GoodyBeads.com Blog | Using Swarovski Flat Back - Red Gold Earrings

 

Flat backs are a versatile jewelry embellishment because you can adhere them to charms and even jewelry findings. For these earrings, we used 3mm flat back crystals to embellish the top two rows of these Chandelier Earrings. Adding an inch of gold chain to the bottom rows with a jump ring and you have yourself a boho-style earring.

There are endless possibilities for flat backs. Flat back are easy to use as an embellishment to charms, jewelry, and even everyday items around the house, such as your tape dispenser or thumbtacks. Add Swarovski flat back crystals to your phone case, wallet, or couture clothing! Even nail artists, uses flat backs for a 3D design. How will you use it?


Emerald Bangle

  • WR00119 – Large Silver Flat Bracelet Memory Wire
  • A021628 – Round Silver Flat Memory Wire Finding
  • SW01249 – 7mm Swarovski Emerald Flat Back

Emerald Stud

  • A015178 – Silver Plated Flat Post Earrings
  • SW01249 – 7mm Swarovski Emerald Flat Back

TierraCast Bezel Earrings

  • TC02098 – 16mm Bright Rhodium Beaded Bezel Charm
  • SW01217 – 7mm Swarovski Capri Flat Back
  • A002413 – 4mm Jump Ring

Gold and Red Earrings

  • A010238 – 35mm Cold Chandelier Earring
  • SW01266 – 3mm Swarovski Light Siam Flat Back
  • A014109 – Gold Plated French Wire Earrings
  • A011517 – 4mm Gold Plated Jump Ring
  • A008191 – 4mm Gold Plated Cable Chain Link

 

 




Make a Multi-Strand Necklace with Swarovski® Tahitian Pearls

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.
    GoodyBeads.com Blog | Follow these steps to make this Beachykeen Multi Strand Necklace designed by Kristal Wick.
  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.GoodyBeads.com Blog | Follow these steps to make this Beachykeen Multi Strand Necklace designed by Kristal Wick.
  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.GoodyBeads.com Blog | Follow these steps to make this Beachykeen Multi Strand Necklace designed by Kristal Wick.
  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.
    GoodyBeads.com Blog | Follow these steps to make this Beachykeen Multi Strand Necklace designed by Kristal Wick.
  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.BeachykeenNecklace_04

 




How to Make Leather Wrap Bracelets with Illustrated Tutorial

Leather wrap bracelets is a trending favorite to spice up a boho outfit or rock out to a head-banging concert or add to a casual outing with your girlfriends. Wrap bracelets are a must-have for 2016. We will show you how to make wrap bracelets with illustrated tutorial that you can download.

They may look difficult to make, but after a few attempts, they are honestly easy to make. We will show you a tutorial on how to make these bracelets using one-hole beads and super duo beads, as well as a few tips and tricks to help you make these wrap bracelets.

 

The basic components you need for these bracelets are:

  1. Button findings: which will act as your clasp. Button Ends will work well, also.
  2. Leather or cotton round cord: these could range from 1mm to 2mm or larger, depending your preference and on the size of beads you are going to use. The length of cord needed for your bracelet will be determined below.
  3. Thread: you can match the thread to your leather cord to hide the look or to add color. Check out some Beading Thread options but keep in mind that you will need a thin enough thread to go through the hole of your beads twice.
  4. Beading Needle: size will be according to your thread and bead’s hole size.
  5. Adhesive: Hypo-Cement with precision tip, is a good choice to glue thread ends or any fast-drying glue will do.
  6. Beads: use your preference of beads or seed beads. Have enough if you plan to have a multi-wrap bracelet.

 

Determine leather length needed for a wrap bracelet

Use this method to determine the leather cord length you may need for a multi-wrap bracelet.

Take your wrist length and double the length. Multiply that by the number of wraps you want and then add 12”. That will give you an approximate cord length you will need to start your bracelet. (The extra 12” factors in the button knot, end knot(s) and bead size.)

Example:

2 wraps for an 8.5” bracelet: (8.5” x2) x 2 wraps = 34 + 12 = 46” needed.

Or

4 wraps for a 7.5” bracelet: (7.5” x2) x 4 wraps = 60 + 12 = 72” needed.

Keep in mind, these total numbers are approximate. You will want to test the wrap length while you’re making your bracelet. Having extra length is better than being short on your wrapped length goal.

 

Basic Leather Wrap Bracelet Tutorial

The basic weaving of the thread will be going under the leather cords and then coming over leather cords.

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to make a Wrap Bracelet w/ illustrated tutorial- wrap bracelet threading tutorial steps

 

Click HERE to View and Download an illustrated PDF tutorial on how to make these Wrap Bracelets. You can also save/download this pdf file.

 

Czech SuperDuo Leather Wrap Bracelet Tutorial

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to make a Super Duo Seed Bead and Leather Wrap Bracelet
Designed by So Vang

 

With Czech SuperDuo seed beads, you will be layering the bead holes to create a layer sequence. Below is a tutorial on how to make this SuperDuo wrap around bracelet.

Click HERE to View and Download the SuperDuo bead wrap bracelet PDF tutorial and to download illustrated pdf tutorial.

 

Example Wrap Bracelets

Here are some of our inspired wrap bracelets.

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to make Wrap Bracelets with Illustrated Tutorials - Single Wrap Bracelet

This is a simple one-wrap bracelet. Think about using a different thread color than your leather cord color for a mix of colors.

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to make Wrap Bracelets with Illustrated Tutorials - Faceted And Gold Nugget Wrap Bracelet

Use more than one bead on each layer for more embellishment options.

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to make Wrap Bracelets with Illustrated Tutorials - Pink and Pearl Wrap Bracelet

Make a bracelet with multiple combinations of beads to create a fun layered look.

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to make Wrap Bracelets with Illustrated Tutorials - Super Duo Wrap Bracelet

These SuperDuo beads look like tiny stone pebbles, don’t you think? Try a SuperDuo mix set for a colorful bracelet or create a zigzag pattern. What will you try?

 

Other Tips

How to add on additional thread: Tie thread to closest leather cord and glue with Hypo Cement or fast-drying glue. Cut off excess. Tie new thread to leather cord, glue knot and continue.

How to hold leather strands: An alternative to holding the leather strands, for stability when adding beads, is to clamp the button to a clipboard.

How to straighten leather cords: While you are stringing on beads, adjust previous beads with fingers to straighten out leather cords. Or when you have reached your desired bracelet length, lay the bracelet down and run your hand across your bracelet. This will help to smoothen and straighten your leather cords.

How to tighten threads/bead layers: If you find that your thread does not keep your bead(s) sandwiched in place or the bead sits loosely, sew up and under the cords and through the bead again. Over and down through the bead. Sewing through the bead twice on the leather cords will give your beads a tighter hold.

Tighten leather knots: If your leather cord knots are loosening, add a small dab of fast-drying glue or Hypo-Cement to knot(s) for tighter holds.

How to make an adjustable bracelet: Make additional knotted ends for an adjustable bracelet.

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to Make Wrap Bracelets - Make additional knots for an adjustable wrap bracelet.


Single Wrap Bracelet

  • (1) Z005069 – 2mm Emerald Green Leather Cord
  • TCZ0194 – 17mm Flower Button
  • A006596 – Brown Beading Thread
  • GS00490 –6mm Blue Dyed Impression Jasper
  • A018854 – Gold Eye Beading Needles

 

Faceted and Gold Nugget wrap bracelet

  • (1) A020532 – 1mm White Leather Cord
  • BT00038 – 12.5mm Gold Circles Button
  • A020510 – 4mm Gold Hematite Rondelle Bead
  • GS00414 – 6mm Faceted Blue, Red & Brown Tiger Eye Gemstone
  • A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline Thread
  • A018854 – Gold Eye Beading Needles

 

Pink and Pearl Wrap Bracelet

  • TC01262 – 15mm Brass Round Radiant Button
  • A016808 – 8mm Pink AB Round Chinese Crystal Glass
  • PR00284 – 8mm Preciosa Round Cream Rose Pearl
  • Z001553 – 8mm Czech Fire Polish Shiny Gold Beads
  • A019038 – 2mm Dark Pink Economy Leather Cord
  • A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline Thread
  • A018854 – Gold Eye Beading Needles

 

Arianna Caribe SuperDuo Wrap Bracelet

  • (1) A020113 – 1mm Natural Red Brown Leather Cord
  • TC01263 – 15mm Antique Pewter Round Radiant Button
  • SB02239 – Turquoise Blue Picasso Super Duo
  • A006596 – Brown Beading Thread
  • A018854 – Gold Eye Beading Needles




January Birthstone – Garnet/Siam

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.

Jan Garnet Birthstone

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

GoodyBeads.com Blog | January Birthstone: Garnet/Siam - January Crystal Earrings
Designed by So Vang

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

GoodyBeads.com Blog | January Birthstone: Garnet/Siam - January Bangle Bracelet
Designed by So Vang

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

GoodyBeads.com Blog | January Birthstone: Garnet/Siam - RedGold Dagger Necklace
Designed by So Vang

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

2in1-Jan-Braclet-Necklace
Designed by So Vang

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




Using Cold Connection in Jewelry: How to Rivet Leather

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.

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to Rivet - Leather Bracelet Rivet
Designed by So Vang

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.

TwoPartRivet01

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

Rivet Leather (Part Two)

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to Rivet - Watch Rivet
Designed by So Vang

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

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



New Year’s Eve Swarovski® Earrings, PLUS How to Wire Wrap Briolette Beads

Who doesn’t love ringing in the New Year? You may find yourself at a rooftop party, celebrating New Year’s Eve with cheerful faces, sparkling fireworks, glittering streamers, plastic party hats, bubbly beverages, and midnight kisses! Whether you are dancing the night away or making a toast, we have the perfect earrings, made with Swarovski® crystals, to help ring in the New Year! PLUS, learn how to wire wrap Briolette Beads!

 

Pendulum Posh

GoodyBeads.com Blog |New Years Eve Swarovski® Earrings: Pendulum Earrings
Designed by Tory Vezina

Make these fun statement earrings with GoodyBeads.com NEW stock of Swarovski® pendulum beads. Take an eyepin and thread on the 10mm and 8mm crystal beads and make a simple loop. Attach the TierraCast® bar link to each loop. Connect the two bar links with the 6mm jump ring. Add your favorite choice of ear wires. Can’t you see yourself at a FABULOUS party wearing these FABULOUS earrings?!

 

Swarovski® and Rhinestone Earrings

You can’t have enough sparkle when it comes to dressing up for New Year’s. You have to sparkle as much as the flashy New Year’s ball!

GoodyBeads.com Blog |New Years Eve Swarovski® Earrings: Swarovski® Rhinestone Earrings
Designed by So Vang

We’ve given these Swarovski® an extra boost of bling with rhinestone rondelles. We made these earrings with an eyepin, 8mm round Swarovski® bead, 6mm rhinestone rondelle bead and a 4mm bicone Swarovski® crystal. Thread on beads and make a simple loop. Open the eyepin loop closest to the 4mm crystal and attach 1 inch of CH00412 – 5mm Filigree Leaves Chain. Open the other loop and attach 1 inch of CH00533 – 2.5mm Soldered Cable Chain. Attach the other end of CH00533 chain to your choice of ear wire. You are ready to rock the night away when the ball drops for 2016!

 

Wrapped Crystal Drop Earrings

GoodyBeads.com Blog |New Years Eve Swarovski® Earrings: Crystal Drop Earrings
Designed by So Vang

We love these pear-shaped Swarovski® earrings with patina sparkle that add a glittery shine. Paired with gold earring hooks and gold artistic wire, heads will turn to ask, “Where’d you get those?” Check out our tutorial below on how to wire wrap a briolette or top-drilled bead.

 


Jewelry Components List

Pendulum Posh

  • (1 pair) A012827 – Sterling Silver Filled French Wire Earrings
  • (4) TC01295 – Rhodium Bar Link
  • (1) A001529 – 6mm Jump Ring
  • (2) A019612 – 2 Inch Eyepins
  • (2) SW01205 – 10x7mm Silver Night Pendulum Bead
  • (4) SW01204 – 8×5.5mm Silver Night Pendulum Bead

Swarovski® and Rhinestone Earrings

  • (1 pair) A012827 – Sterling Silver Filled French Wire Earrings
  • (2) A019612 – 2 Inch Eyepins
  • (2) SW00039 – 8mm Round Light Colorado Topaz
  • (2) SW00204 – 4mm Bicone Light Colorado Topaz
  • (2) A004469 – 6mm Clear Rhinestone Rondelle
  • (1) CH00412 – 5mm Filigree Leaves Chain
  • (1) CH00533 – 2.5mm Cable Chain

Crystal Drop Earrings

  • (2) SW01029 – 16mm White Patina Pear Shaped Pendant
  • (1 pair) Z001082 – Gold Filled Ear Wire
  • AW00028 – 22 Gauge Natural Artistic Wire




Terrific Tassels

By Kristal Wick

We love everything about a good tassel here at Goodybeads. You can create the simplest of jewelry designs, add a tassel and violà you’ve got instant glam! Traditionally, tassels were popular for embellishing home goods (Aunt Gertrude’s curtains, pillows, lampshades and even chandeliers), but they’ve “trended” their way into our jewelry and DIY projects — thank goodness! “Tassel” originated from “tassau”, a Latin term referring to a clasp at the neck of a garment that was originally worn by military officers and priests as talismans to ward off evil spirits. Also known as “passementerie” in France, “passamanaria” in Italy and “aziamentos” in Spain, the simple tassel can be traced back to the ancient tombs of the pharaohs in Egypt.

The Chinese incorporated tassels into their woven silks. But it was those trendsetting French folks that turned tassels into some serious ornamentation. In the 16th century, the first Guild of the Passementiers was founded and passementiers had to complete a seven year apprenticeship in order to become a Master in one of the many guilds. Each tassel was made from highly valued materials like silk or metallic gold-and-silver threads, so they became a symbol of wealth, power and prestige. With at least 300 threads per tassel, it is no wonder that the passementiers took such great pride in their work (and you thought seed beading took a lot of time to perfect)!

Tassel Earrings

"GoodyBeads.com Blog" Terrific Tassel Earrings

You can actually make your own tassel (perhaps not quite as elaborate as the passementiers’ version) or you can use ready-to-wear tassels such as these in our earring and bracelet projects. They come in some very popular colors so you can customize to your liking. Earrings can also become dangle purse charms, or make a necklace using a single tassel. Here’s the #411 on how to make these terrific tassel beauties:


Tassel Earrings

(2) Z007553 – 8cm Small Black Suede Leather Tassel

(2) A016387 – 2 Inch Hematite Enameled Copper 20 Gauge Eyepins

(2) TC01903 – Silver Filled French Hoop Wire Earrings by Tierracast

(4) TC00030 – 4mm Antique Silver Quad Heishi Spacer by TierraCast

(4) TC00252 – 5mm Antique Silver Beaded Cap by TierraCast

(1) GS00530 – 8mm Apple Jasper Faceted Rondelle Gemstone Beads from Dakota Stones

Tool: A013734 – EUROnomic 2K German Side Cutter

Tool: A013728 – Classic Wubbers Round Nose Pliers

Tool: A013727 – Classic Wubbers Chain Nose Pliers

Steps

  1. Open eye pin and insert tassel. Close eye pin.
  2. String onto eyepin: bead cap, rondelle, spacer, rondelle, spacer, rondelle, bead cap and create a small loop at the top of the eye pin.
  3. Open earwire loop and add eye pin. Close loop and trim tassel to desired length.
  4. Repeat for the other earring.
  5. Trim tassels to your liking.

Tassel Bracelet

"GoodyBeads.com Blog" Terrific Tassel BraceletTassel Bracelet

(2) Z007553 – 8cm Small Black Suede Leather Tassel

(2) A021663 –  Small Bead Stoppers

(1) FTBW0002 – Soft Flex MEDIUM Gauge 0.019 Inch Diameter Beading Wire

(1) A012857 – 2mm Crimp Tube Assortment Pack

(2) TC01899 – 3mm Silver Crimp Cover by TierraCast

(1) TC00439 – 17mm Silver Oval Pewter Toggle Clasp by Tierracast

(3) Z011515 – 5mm Silver Plated Round Jump Rings

(1) GS00537 – 8mm Black Silver Leaf Jasper Gemstone Faceted Rondelle Beads from Dakota Stones (20)

(40) TC00030 – 4mm Antique Silver Quad Heishi Spacer by TierraCast

(22) TC01132 – 4mm Black Kenyan Heishi Spacer by TierraCast

Tool: A013734 – EUROnomic 2K German Side Cutter

Tool: A013728– Classic Wubbers Round Nose Pliers

Tool: A013727– Classic Wubbers Chain Nose Pliers

Tool: FTTL0003– Crimping Pliers

Steps

  1. Open jump ring, insert tassel and close jumpring.
  2. Cut a piece of beading wire 12 inches long, add a beadstopper to one end.
  3. String on silver spacer, black spacer, silver spacer, rondelle.
  4. Repeat Step #3 nine more times.
  5. Add black spacer, tassel jumpring, black spacer, rondelle and repeat Step #3 ten more times.
  6. Slide a crimp tube into the wire, add the toggle and pass the wire back through the crimp tube.
  7. Place the crimp tube into the crimping pliers’ notch closest to the handle and squeeze the pliers until you feel the crimp tube squish into a little taco shape.
  8. Place the crimp in the first notch of the pliers so the taco is standing up.
  9. Squeeze the pliers until the crimp is fully squished. Give the wire a gentle tug to make sure the wire is secured.
  10. Trim the wire using your wire cutter so the wire is flush with the crimp tube.
  11. Add a crimp cover over the crimp end and place in the 1st notch of the crimping pliers. Gently squeeze until the crimp tube is completely surrounding the crimp forming a round bead shape.
  12. Repeat crimping the other bracelet end attaching the toggle bar using two jumprings.
  13. Repeat Step #11 on the other bracelet end.
  14. Trim tassel to your liking.