Happy New Year!! Sorry if you missed me last week. Today, I have some seed bead patterns – 2 bracelets, 2 earrings and 2 necklaces. Start your New Year with some new jewelry!!
Cranberry Mint Spritzer Bracelet
Cranberry Mint Spritzer Bracelet
http://www.artbeads.com/learning-center-types-of-jewelry.html
The colors of our Artbeads Designer Seed Bead Blends are fascinating and fashionable and work wonderfully in patterns. Cheri used the colors in our Cranberry Bog Designer Blend to create the pattern for this herringbone bracelet. The result is a fabulous bracelet that looks refreshing and delicious.
RAW Silky Bead Bangle Bracelet
http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Beading-Projects.html
While trying to design something with the Czech Glass Silky Beads, I found myself working them in a Right Angle Weave. It actually started in a strip like I make the RAW Beaded Beads. So after working several squares, I decided that I could make it into a bangle and that it should slip over the wrist without a clasp!
Bead Crochet Tips and Tricks (12/24/2015)
While Bead Crochet is a mystery to me, I know there are those of you who love it. Instead of actual patterns, I’ve gathered basic tutorials, how-to’s, tips and techniques. Even if you are a experienced, I hope you learn something that helps!
How to Crochet a Bead Rope
http://im-in-the-loop.blogspot.com/
Even if you’ve crocheted for a long time, using beads creates a whole new dimension. Here’s a little photo tutorial for how to crochet a bead rope. If this is the first time you’ve tried this, feel free to start with larger beads strung on yarn until you get the rhythm of it.
How To Straighten C-lon Cord Macrame, Bead Crochet, Weaving
http://beadcrochetlessons.blogspot.com/
When designing a color pattern for a bead crochet rope, I sometimes unravel the entire project and start over. The cord will be very “squiggly” and that makes it difficult to crochet the rope again. I could move the beads to the other end and cut off that part; but, why do that when you can easily straighten the cord with a simple method you can apply to any nylon cord.
Chain Maille Tutorials (12/22/2015)
I found a BUNCH of chain maille patterns for you today – some I have never seen or heard of. Designers are getting really creative with new weaves and including all kinds of beads, colors, etc. in them. I especially like the 3D Christmas Tree.
Viper Basket Weave
11 Free Chain Maille Tutorials
http://www.udelovichchainmaille.com/
11 different PDF tutorials including Rolling Byzantine, Viper Basket Weave, Loopy Loop, Circles, Celtic Squares, Queens Links (Box Chain), Celtic Mandala, Drop Pearl Bracelet, Rivoli Bracelet, Pearl Cuff and Fyre Worm.
http://www.craftycristian.com/
For this tutorial you will need rings with an aspect ratio (AR= inner diameter – ID divided by the wire diameter – WD) of at least 3.8 and two pairs of chain nose pliers. For both methods, I will use rings with WR=0,95 mm and ID=4 mm.
Beaded Earring Patterns (12/17/2015)
Just in time for the holidays, I have some quick earring projects for you. Earrings “fit” everyone, unlike bracelets and necklaces. And you can make a lot very fast. Great for office parties, female relatives, white elephant gift exchanges and secret Santa’s!!
Crystal Butterfly Bow Earrings
Crystal Butterfly Bows Twinkle In Christmas Eve
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/
If you have browsed other projects, you may find a similar tutorial, which is also about butterfly bow; however the previous one is about how to make brooch, while this one is about Christmas earrings. The crystal butterfly bow earrings can beautifully glitter in dim lights; moreover the colors are full of Christmas atmosphere, which is rather suitable for wearing in Christmas Eve occasion.
Earrings are some of the most popular beading projects. Use the patterns and tutorials in this list to learn new techniques and beading stitches while creating your own customized collection of earrings.
Right Angle Weave Seed Bead Patterns (12/15/2015)
I think Right Angle Weave is a great stitch as there is so much you can do with it. There are many ways to embellish it, you can make shapes, and it makes a great base to do so many things on, almost like fabric.
Cubic Right Angle Weave with Beads
How to Video on Cubic Right Angle Weave with Beads with Doceri
http://gwenbeads.blogspot.com/
Cubic RAW (also known as three-dimensional right angle weave, or CRAW) is an extremely versatile weave. I used cubic RAW with size 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads to make this “impossible” triangle, “impossible” square, and actually quite possible jack.
Tubular Right Angle Weave Beading Stitch Tutorial
This free beading stitch tutorial teaches you how to do tubular right angle weave. Tubular right angle weave makes a soft and supple beaded rope that can be used to show off a beautiful slide or used as a beaded necklace all by itself.
