Inspiration comes from so many places: nature, the work of other artists, color palettes and the like. I’m often inspired by materials, especially when somebody has put them together in a way I wouldn’t have thought of. This wire wrapped bracelet, full…
All the lovely strands of Czech fire polish beads that I’ve received in recent months from my Dollar Bead Bag subscription are what got me started on today’s bracelet. I knew they would look really pretty together as a multi-strand bracelet. Using…
This project is yet another one that was inspired by the materials. The soft pink and green pressed glass beads along with the frosted white crackle beads make for a delicate and feminine bracelet. Although stringing beads is fairly simple, it can…
Here’s yet another way to use memory wire. I love how this design looks like a stack of bangles, but is so easy to wear and take on & off. When I was first figuring out how to put this bracelet together…
This bracelet design is similar to ones I’ve done before, combining single strands of larger beads with smaller ones on multiple strands. It’s easy to do, and an interesting look. It’s also a great trick for stretching a few special beads to make an…
This bracelet design started with the beads. I bought these overlapping lentils a while ago and have just never found the right design for them. But then I pulled out all my “pending” strands of beads and saw them next to these…
With all its glass, crystal and pearls, this week’s bracelet is quite fancy and elegant. The bead caps also serve to make it more elaborate. You could get a more earthy look by using rustic looking beads, perhaps even try bead chips…
There are lots of different sources I use for my beads and jewelry findings, but the most convenient is my least favorite. The local craft stores such as Joann’s, Michael’s and A.C. Moore have plenty to choose from, but the quality isn’t…
This week’s bracelet design is a fairly basic one. Amethyst teardrop beads are strung onto eye pins to make bead connectors for the main part of the bracelet. They are then linked together by a single link of chain, or an oval jump ring,…
I just love how quickly you can put together this bracelet. The only thing that takes any time at all is stringing on the seed beads that you need for the loop. Choose any beads you like for this bracelet and you…
