It can be tricky to string your beaded jewelry so it’s neither too tight nor too loose. In today’s video I’ll demonstrate why this is so, and give tips for overcoming the problem.
Want to get the look of bead weaving, but without the needle & thread? Today’s bracelet uses 2-hole beads and stringing for a complex design with the appearance of bead weaving.
It probably won’t come as a big surprise to those of you who have been following me for a while to find out that this necklace started with the ceramic seahorse beads. I find interesting and creative materials to be so inspiring!…
It occurred to me the other day that I hadn’t done any question and answers videos in quite some time. Sorry about that! Even though I try to answer most questions in the comments sections of the videos, it’s always nice to…
This necklace is all about the beads and the ombre shading from dark to light. Once you’ve chosen all your beads the little silver spacers tie everything together and the stringing is simple. As usual I chose to make mine adjustable. In the video…
Sure we’ve had fun making our own jewelry, but have you ever thought about making your own beads? Just think of the possibilities, you can choose any colors for the base, any colors for the accents, make them any size and shape you…
I LOVE the colors in these blue sky jasper beads and copper seemed like the perfect accent for them. This stringing project is a little more involved than many I’ve done, but the results are well worth it. Enjoy the video and…
Here’s another necklace I’ll be teaching soon at my local Joann’s. We’ll be focusing on the basics of bead stringing. As I mention in the video, the stringing of beads is the easy part. Just use the wire like a needle…
Who says jewelry has to be all one thing or another? This fun bracelet is half beaded and half dangly charm bracelet. It’s also a fun way to use your stash. My furry little friend, Cheech, makes a cameo appearance helping me…
Hello Wednesday, again! Sorry it’s been a week since I’ve posted. Things are settling down and I’m trying to get back into the normal swing of things after the holidays and then moving my son twice in one week. My son, Dan,…
