Open jump ring and slide on teardrop and hoop. Close jump ring.
Repeat for other earring.
DIY Meteorite and Shungite Stretch Bracelet
Take a break and breathe. Our DIY today helps ground yourself and bring positivity to the wearer. It consists of Shungite beads, which can “aid in pulling negative energy from the wearer in general, which may help you to keep a more positive, focused attitude” and Muonionalusta Meteorite, which promotes clarity and spiritual growth.
Plus, when you wear these stones, feel its weight. Its solid form has a tangible weight and know that you have a piece of prehistoric stones and ‘out-of-this-world’ kind of beads!
Take two links from the bead chain link by opening and closing the loops.
Open jump ring, slide on one end of beaded chain and through crystal pendant. Close jump ring.
Open earwire loop, slide on other beaded link end and close loop.
Repeat all steps for other earring.
Easy DIY Chain Bracelets
Today’s tutorial demonstrates how easy making simple bracelets can be. Simple and dainty with only three components; chain, jump rings and lobster clasp.
Measure chain to wrist size and then cut a link short of your measurement.
Open 4mm jump ring, slide on one end of chain end and through lobster clasp. Close jump ring.
Gently open split ring with a split ring pliers (FTTL0006) and slide split ring through other end of chain. Note: If you find that your bracelet is a bit long, take off clasp end, cut another chain link off and reattach lobster clasp. If you find that your bracelet is short, add another split ring with a 4mm jump ring to the first split ring you attached to the chain.
Repeat all steps for other bracelets.
DIY Jewelry with Swarovski® Around the World: Ireland
This month’s trip is Ireland. Find out how rich and romantic this country is from its green landscapes and historical architects. Plus, venture the lush hues Swarovski suggests to inspire your Ireland trip along with a DIY jewelry project for you to try.
Ireland
As you follow the rolling hills from the Causeway Coast to the Sunny South East, your heart will be one with Ireland. Filled with centuries of ancient stories, rich culture and rugged, romantic landscapes, the “Emerald Isle,” is sure to put a sparkle in your eye. The wild unruly countryside and awe-inspiring sights lead to countless photographs in the hopes of capturing nature in its most majestic state. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but these pieces capture all the heritage and beauty that is Ireland.
Here are some fun facts for your visit:
Ireland is named the Emerald Isles, first mentioned in William Brennan’s poem ‘When Erin first rose.”
Ireland is home to Guinness Beer
Riverdance consists of traditional Irish music and dance
The origins of Halloween is from Ireland
St. Patrick’s Day is a national Ireland holiday
Ireland has a history of world-known writers such as James Joyce, Oscar Wilde W. B. Yeats
Make a simple loop to one end of your memory wire.
Slide on 6 seed beads.
Make various sequence of 1-3 crystals with a seed bead in between. And 6 seed beads in between each sequence.
DIY Criss Cross Leather Bracelet
We have a cute DIY for you today and it involves one of our favorite products, leather cord! We’re making an easy DIY leather bracelet with 2mm and 1mm leather cord to braid and make a criss cross design with flat ring links.
Your choice of button – (Item used in sample TC01245)
Directions:
Slide button onto the middle of a 30 Inch piece of 2mm leather and tie an overhand knot about ¾ of an inch from the button.
Do 7 macramé square knots starting right up against the overhand knot with 50 inches of 1mm leather cord.
Slide on a ring. In front of the ring cross the left piece of the 1mm over the 2 strands of 2mm cord and then cross the right piece over the left piece.
Take the ends of your 2 cords of 2mm leather and bend them back over the crisscrossed strands and go back thru the ring. Tighten, adjust and straighten your strands.
Repeat steps 3 and 4, 8 more times. Adjust number of rings to make bracelet larger or smaller.
After last ring do 7 macramé square knots.
With all 4 pieces of cord make an overhand knot where the macramé ends. Trim ends of the 1mm cord
Place another overhand knot using just the 2mm cords about one inch from first to create your button hole clasp.
Cut paper clip to chain to consist of 15 links (6 inches).
Open ring on star charm, slide through middle chain link and close ring.
Open jump ring, slide through link two links right from the middle link and slide on moon charm. Close jump ring.
Open jump ring, slide through link two from the left side of the middle link and slide on heart charm. Close jump ring.
Open jump ring from sliding clasp and attach to either ends of the paper clip chain. Close jump ring. Repeat on other end. NOTE: If adjustable clasp is too long, trim chain on each side 1-2 inches.
DIY Beadable Diamond Ring & Pendant with FREE Pattern Template
Some of our newer beadable products are in and we, meaning So Vang, is pretty excited to get designing! We have new Diamond Beadable Pendant and Diamond Beadable Ring, with example designs and templates so that you can get designing on your own!
It’s getting warmer out, so why not plan for a stargazing trip? Let’s get your gear ready with some appropriate star earrings with acetate components. Here are two DIY Starry Acetate Earrings to get you started, from the Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Trend.
Open 8mm jump ring, slide on star acetate and inner loop of teardrop hoop. Close jump ring.
Open 5mm jump ring, side on top loop of teardrop hoop, through one hole of acetate connector and close loop.
Open earwire loop and slide on other hole of acetate connector. Close loop.
Repeat all steps for other earring.
DIY Czech Flower Wrap Bracelet with Memory Wire
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.
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.
DIY Gemstone Donut & Deerskin Necklace
Today’s DIY Gemstone Donut and Deerskin Necklace features three of our favorite brands. Dakota Stones gemstone donuts, LeatherCord USA deerskin lace and TierraCast barrel bead.
Cut deerskin lace in half (if you’re using the 2 meter product item) or cut 3.5 feet of lace.
Fold lace in half and slide through gemstone donut and make a lark’s head knot. Make sure the front side of the lace is facing outwards and evening out your lace ends.
Slide barrel beads through both lace ends and slide to sit on top of lark’s head knot.
Make an overhand knot to both of your lace end to complete your necklace.
DIY Flower Blossom Necklace
Spring is here and flowers are blooming! So we have this sweet DIY flower blossom necklace.
Open jump ring, slide on tassel and eyepin loop. Close jump ring.
On eyepin, slide on pearl bead and make a simple loop.
Open another jump ring, slide on loop you made in step 2, and another loop of eyepin. Close jump ring.
On eyepin you added, slide on gold round bead, flower lampwork and another gold round bead. Make a simple loop.
Open loop you made in step 4 and slide on loop of bail. Close loop.
Unhook necklace clasp and slide necklace chain through bail.
Delicate Delica Wrap Bracelets with Memory Wire
11/0 Miyuki Delica Mixes are some of our newer items here at GoodyBeads. And an interesting way of designing with them are some simple Memory Wire Bracelet. They are perfect for all ages and also the perfect bracelet to wear in warm summer months!
Memory Wire WR00126/WR00127 – Item used in bracelet WR00126 Note: do not use the Heavy or Extra Heavy Memory Wire. The thickness may not fit the Delicas.
Make a simple loop to one end of your memory wire.
Slide on Delica seed beads on memory wire. Make two wraps or more.
Cut excess memory wire leaving a 1/4″ end. Make a simple loop.
DIY Jewelry with Swarovski® Around the World: Austria
Take a trip to Austria for this month’s destination. Find out how majestic and traditional this country is from its humble villages to intricate architecture to the majestic mountain. Plus, venture the cool hues Swarovski suggests to inspire your Austria trip along with a DIY jewelry project for you to try.
Austria
Austria may be one of Europe’s smallest countries, but it is also one of the most popular destinations in the world. Whether you’re traversing across its drawbridges or hiking up the Alps, the region’s roaring waters and crisp mountain air will greet you as if you were home. The inspiration of these pieces is derived from a multitude of Austria’s most iconic wonders — deep valleys, vast farmland, whimsical woodlands, raging rivers, and of course, its majestic mountains.
Here are some fun facts:
Swarovski Kristallwelten or Swarovski Crystal World is located in Austria – featuring a garden, sculptures and playground!
“Sound of Music” was filmed and set in Salzburg, Austria.
Many of the Classical music icons were born and lived in Austria, such as Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, Schubert, and others.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Austria
The first zoo was established here.
Austria – Swarovski Colors
Swarovski Create Your Style, has selected three colors to depict the majestic sites of Austria:
Crystal Clear
Crystal Clear AB
Denim Blue
Austria Inspired DIY Jewelry
Using a variation of round and bicone beads in the three colors, we made a chain link necklace by making wrapped loop links. Refer to our Wire Wrapped blog post on a visual tutorial.
Make a wrapped loop to one end of a 2-3 inch piece of wire. Slide on a seed bead, crystal and seed bead. Make another wrapped loop.
Create another wrapped loop while sliding on link you made in step 1 before completing the loop. Slide on a seed bead, crystal and seed bead. Make another wrapped loop.
Repeat step 2 with various different of crystals to create 7-10 links. With the last link wrapped loop, slide on the diamond link before completing the wrapped loop.
Make next set of wrapped beaded links, linking the diamond link in Step 3.
Repeat to your desired length. We made a length of 28 inches.
Open jump ring of the bracelet sliding clasp and link each end of your beaded links to clasp.
As an alternative, you can use 20 gauge wire and make simple loops to create your beaded links.
