This stunning statement bracelet goes together far more easily than you might think. The key is to find a set of cling stamps that works for you. (The one I used is called “Asian Influences” by Inkadinkado.) You can create any kind…
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…
Some folks love to create complex bead weaving designs, often using only little tiny seed beads. They build amazingly intricate patterns and scenes that leave me in awe of their skill and in fear for their eyesight. Like the stunning example above from this…
It must be summertime, with beachy cocktails on the brain, if this is the best title I can come up with for this bracelet. 🙂 This beadweaving technique is one of the most basic, and often a starting point for more complicated…
When I was trying to think of a name for this bracelet, what popped into my mind was what I thought was the beginning of a poem, something about summer and green and gold. (Have you noticed that I’ve been trying to be…
I’m always intrigued by different and unusual shapes of beads. So for today’s memory wire bracelet I decided to try using these long curved tube beads. Using them makes the bracelet much lighter than other multiple wrap projects. Memory wire bracelets are…
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…
Sometimes it’s fun to make a very simple design, but use unique and interesting components. The nice folks at Endless Leather sent me three different leathers (cowhide, kangaroo and stingray!) along with gold plated findings to make a project perfect for guys &…
It’s always fun to go through your supplies and discover new ways to combine things. I’ve had these hammered stainless steel links for quite a while and thought they could use some dressing up. You could make this same design but turn…
Since our bracelets always seem to twist themselves clasp side up, let’s turn that into a positive by creating our own gorgeous focal toggle clasp out of polymer clay and wire. Then it will be beautiful no matter which way it’s facing. Although the…