This lovely plover bead has been sitting on my studio table for way too long now. I’ve enjoyed looking at it but it was high time it got made into something wearable!
This bead was made by Shannon Vickers of Blue Blazes Lampwork. You can also see what she’s up to on her Facebook page.
Many of you have told me that you enjoy the tutorials where I explain the design process. That’s why today’s video is longer than usual.
Let me know which you prefer:
- shorter videos
- or more of my rambling about design.
Tools and Materials:
- focal bead of your choice
- charm dangles of your choice such as crystal points, teardrop pearls and starfish
- 20 gauge sterling silver filled wire (for making eye pins)
- 24 gauge sterling silver filled wire (for wrapping crystal point & teardrop bead)
- 4mm jump rings
- bead caps
- 3-4mm Czech glass faceted beads
- saucer shaped silver stardust beads
- bead stringing wire
- crimp beads
- wire protectors
- crimp covers
- chain & clasp
- One Step Looper
- One Step Crimper
- crimping pliers
- wire cutters
- round nose pliers
- chain nose pliers
- flat nose pliers
Enjoy the video and happy creating!
Watch the Beach Scene Necklace-Lampwork Focal Bead Jewelry Tutorial video at YouTube.
What a great project for the first of August! Love it. <3
Too true! I really should try to get to the beach some time this summer…
This was a very informative video, I especially enjoyed your decision making process . I watched the whole video , long detailed videos are my favorite .
Oh, I’m glad to hear it! I was afraid it was really too long.
I do like your long and tricky videos, please, Sandy, when you’re creating jewelry, explain your whole process, it’s SO interesting 🙂
Blessings,
Marie
Thanks for the nice comment, Marie. I guess I’ll have to get used to the idea that people LIKE the long videos! 🙂