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 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,…
Sometimes it’s fun to dig through the bead stash and pull out bits & pieces of chain, some orphan beads & put them all together in a pretty piece of jewelry. The gold chain and charms tie in all the differing components…
When I saw this set of ocean creature charms, sea glass seemed the natural choice to go with them. But I didn’t have any sea glass beads, and didn’t feel like going shopping for some. Instead, I made my own. So today…
My son saw me wire wrapping this bracelet with copper wire and decided to pull the wire out of a bunch of electronics he had saved for recycling. Now I’ve got piles of 28 gauge copper wire and figured I’d better do…
These Chan Luu style bracelets are quite popular now. I love the slightly earthy, hippie vibe you get from the cord wrapping. They’re also amazingly simple to put together. The website has some gorgeous combinations, with Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones, and…
In case you were wondering, here’s yet another way to use cuff bracelet links. This one is the simplest of all. (Here are the links for the steampunk bracelet tutorial and the pink floral cuff bracelet.) I love the way the silver, blue…
I’ve been having a blast, making these cuff bracelet links for my Etsy shop. Not only is making the links fun, but I’ve got loads of ideas for how to use them. In case you missed it, here’s a video for a…
I’ve been having fun, making some new items for my Etsy shop. Of course, as soon as the jewelry gets made, I have to wear it! So, I’m wearing my new steampunk bracelet right now, and loving it. What’s listed in my…
This super quick and easy bracelet of wooden beads has a great, earthy vibe. Using leather cord to string the beads means you don’t even need any jewelry making tools! I love the lightweight feel of these wooden beads; you hardly notice…
