Seed Bead Earring Tutorials (4/7/2016)
It’s Spring, so time for new seed bead earrings. OK, it’s supposed to be Spring, so let’s pretend and make some cute seed bead earrings in Spring colors to cheer ourselves up. Maybe, it will bring Spring on for good!
Arabella Earrings
http://craftyinspirationbylinda.blogspot.com
This pattern is made with the new DiamonDuo beads which I blogged about… This design might look a little familiar because I adapted it from our “Elinor Earrings” pattern… I had to make a few changes to make it work with the larger DiamonDuo beads. I like both patterns but I think these are especially nice because they are a little larger than the Elinore Earrings.
Survivor Awareness Ribbon Earrings
http://www.artbeads.com/learning-center-types-of-jewelry.html
Show the world that you are a survivor or support someone who is with these wonderful earrings! You can make them with beads of your cause’s color; the colors in this design are just a suggestion.
Double Needle Right Angle Weave (4/5/2016)
While we all (should) know how to do Right Angle Weave (RAW), perhaps you have come across “Two Needle” or Double Right Angle Weave, also known as Cross Weave. Here are 4 written tutorials and 2 video tutorials to get you started.
DIY Double Needle Right Angle Weave Beading
DIY Double Needle Right Angle Weave Beading
http://handmade-jewelry-club.com/
Double Needle Right Angle Weave is a quick way of weaving a RAW beading project. With Double Needle RAW you’ll be using left and right threads as you weave, going up, down, left, right and sideways in a figure 8 motion; thus, sometimes it’s called, the “Figure 8 Weave.” Just like with Single Needle RAW you can combine different sizes and shapes of beads. You can also embellish it and combine with other beading stitches.
Are Two Needles Better Than One? Double Needle Right-angle Weave
http://www.beadingdaily.com/blog/
Using two needles for right-angle weave means that there are less thread passes through each bead. This comes in handy when you want to use beads with smaller holes, like my beloved Czech seed beads or vintage seed beads. You can also use a thicker thread without worrying much about breaking beads or needles with these tiny seed beads.
Crystal Bead Jewelry Tutorials (3/30/2016)
Who doesn’t like crystals?? Well, I have met a few beaders who don’t…what’s up with that? Here’s some great free patterns for using all those shiny crystals in your bead stash.
Easy Crystal Bracelet
http://www.aroundthebeadingtable.com/
This Deborah Roberti pattern can be made with just about any 4mm beads you have on hand. It’s a simple right angle weave bracelet. You’ll want to experiment with different kinds of beads and colors for totally different looks.
http://simplebeadpatterns.com/
This simple beading pattern will easily teach you how to make a sparkly “Eye Candy Cuff” bracelet! With over 20 high resolution full color photos and easy to follow step by step directions, you’ll be able to hand-make this beautiful eye catching bracelet in all of your favorite summer colors! Don’t be afraid to tackle this project if you don’t have much beading experience. This project is great for beginners! Happy beading!
Beaded Easter Jewelry and Ornaments (3/23/2016)
Lately I’ve been kind of obsessed with beaded Easter eggs. I have a few free patterns below, but there are some fabulous patterns for sale out there. I’ve also included some beaded Easter jewelry.
Easter Fun Bracelet
http://www.fusionbeads.com/inspiration-projects
Create an adorable Easter egg bracelet using wire wrapping and beading around a bead. Use fun Easter colors for Easter weekend, but create a bracelet you can wear all spring.
Using Beads and Geometry to Decorate Eggs
Seed beads are close to my heart, they’re one of the first crafty things I ever got into. They’re incredibly versatile, and in this case pretty festive, too. They work well with math, a lot of common beadwork stitches are influenced by fractal-like increases and, in this case, I’m working with the relationship between hexagons and circles.
Easter Basket Bracelet
http://www.beadaholique.com/t-ba-inspiration.aspx
Swarovski crystal bicones in airy opalescent pastel colors evoke tiny hand-dyed eggs in this sparkling right angle weave bracelet. A pretty Easter accessory!
I found you some great netting tutorials for you today. I love netting because, as I’ve said before, it’s fast, it’s pretty and it uses less beads than most other stitches. If you haven’t tried netting, today might be the day to start!
Horizontal Netting Stitch
How to do Horizontal Netting Stitch
http://www.goldenagebeads.com/blog/
You can use netting stitch to form a base for bracelets and necklaces. On its own, netting stitch creates a pretty, lacy effect. Once you’ve created a base of netting stitch, it’s easy to embellish your beadwork by creating another beaded layer on top of (or in between) those lacy windows. This tutorial is based on horizontal netting stitch. You’ll be working side to side to create the beadwork and it’s quite straightforward to learn, making this an ideal project for beginners or intermediate level beaders. You’ll only need a few materials to get started!
How to Do a Netting Stitch for Beaded Jewelry
http://jewelry-crafts.wonderhowto.com/
Watch this video for an introduction to a very versatile stitch, the Netting Stitch. In this tutorial, the process is shown step-by-step to create angular pendants and drops for necklaces with seed beads. Learn how to do a netting stitch for beaded jewelry by watching and following along.
