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GoodyBeads
3y ago
We’re combining seed bead and gemstones together in this FREE bead-stitch Pointed Earrings pattern tutorial.. It involves peyote stitching around a 10mm round gemstone bead and adding bursts of bead around the bezel. This earring pattern uses: 10mm round gemstones, 4mm round gemstones, wire guardians, 11/0 Delica seed beads and 15/0 round seed beads. And earwires, beading thread and needle.
Items used in this example:
ONX10RD-8 – 10mm Round Onyx Gemstone
BGA4RD-8 – 4mm Round Black-Gold Amazonite Gemstone
SB00269 – 11/0 Galvanized Gold Delica Seed Beads
SB01136 – 15/0 Galvanized Yellow Gold S ..read more
GoodyBeads
3y ago
Get this free tutorial for the Paw Print Bracelet our friend Tracy from TierraCast provided. She accompanied Tory during one of our Facebook LIVE episodes and demonstrated this easy bead-stitching pattern. You can even check out the video or check out the instructions below to get you started!
Items you’ll need for pattern:
(2) Stitch-In Links by TierraCast (Hammertone or Oasis style)
Czech Honeycomb Two-Hole Beads
(4) Paw Print Bead by TierraCast
Beading Thread
Beading Needle
— CLICK for FREE Downloadable Pattern Tutorial —
— CLICK for FREE Downloadable Pattern Tutorial — Video Tutorial
T ..read more
GoodyBeads
3y ago
We’ve got a special DIY for your summer outfits! Create a leather bracelet with large-hole gemstones and braided with silk ribbon. This tutorial is a revamp of our previous blog post: Criss Cross Leather Bracelet by Dakota Stones. Check out this blog post for written directions on how to make these bracelets. Plus, below is a previous LIVE episode where Tory demonstrates how to braid and make this leather bracelet!
Items used in bracelets:
TC02349 – 16.5mm Antique Pewter Amor Round Button by TierraCast®
A022076 – 2mm Natural Light Brown Round Leather Cord
A021777 – Tutti Frutti Hand Dyed Si ..read more
GoodyBeads
3y ago
Design with NEW Leather Cuffs with snaps. Paint, rivet, or weave stringing materials between the strands. Or leave it as it since it’s a ready-to-wear cuffs that has two snaps to easily adjust between two size lengths.
Leather Cuffs
Our selection of leather cuffs comes in three different sizes. The similarities with all three sizes is their two snap option. You can adjust between the two snaps to lengthen or shorten the cuff.
20.5cmx1.5cm Leather Cuff: These cuffs are 20.5cm in length, while it’s 1.5cm wide. They are made with genuine leather from LeatherCord USA. Get them in 7 colors:
Z011 ..read more
GoodyBeads
3y ago
So summer is about hot weather and even hotter trends. Layered or Neck-Mess Necklaces are a must-have for summer because they are easy to pair with your casual to dressy outfit. We’ve got a fun DIY for you using many different components like Limited Edition gemstones mixes, seed beads, necklace chain and instant pendants; all layered together.
We love the different gemstone shapes in the Blue Skies gemstone mix, where we used the heishi and round beads in this mix for our layered necklace.
Items used in necklace:
Z001033 – 32 Inch Rhodium Plated Cable Chain Necklace
X003062 – 5.5mm Jump Rin ..read more
GoodyBeads
3y ago
Whether you’re celebrating summer or June’s Pride month, these rainbow earrings are what you need for summer fun! We have two rainbow earring designs, one using Delica seed beads with beadable components and another with round seed beads on a hoop! Check them out out!
Rainbow Drop Earrings with Beadable Pendant Designed By So Vang
Be mesmerized with these pair of earrings using a using a rainbow of Delica seed beads! Items used in earrings:
Z005128 (2) – Beadable Pendant
A006585 – Crystal Fireline 4lb
A006767 – Needle
TCZ0078 – TierraCast Earring
11/0 Delica Seed Beads:
SB00292
SB02337
SB ..read more
GoodyBeads
3y ago
So Vang made this pair of earrings during one of our Facebook Lives and it has quickly become a favorite among jewelry makers! Dakota Stones 2mm gemstone cube beads were bead stitched onto a Beadalon® Quick Link, you’ll see on the PDF just how easy this pair of earrings are to make. Plus, check out the live episode where So demonstrates how to make them.
Items used in fringe earrings:
TQS2CUB-F-B – Turquoise Faceted, Banded 2mm Cube 15-16 Inch
Use other 2mm cube gemstones for more colors options.
SB00422 – 11-91051 Galvanized Silver Miyuki Seed Beads Tube
Z010358 – 20mm Silver Plated Round S ..read more
GoodyBeads
3y ago
Make these cute succulent earrings using TierraCast succulent findings from their Renewal Collection and Crazy Lace Agate gemstones from Dakota Stones.
Items used in earrings:
TC02874 – 10mm Antique Silver Succulent Earring Post by TierraCast®
TC02877 (2) – 12mm Antique Silver Succulent Charm by TierraCast
GCL8RD-M-8 – MATTE Green Crazy Lace Agate 8mm Round 8-Inch
TC01253 (2) – 2 Inch Silver 21 Gauge Eyepin by TierraCast
TC01208 (2) – Clear Comfort Earring Back by Tierracast
Directions:
Open eyepin loop, slide on succulent charm and close loop.
Slide a gemstone onto the eyepin and make a ..read more
GoodyBeads
3y ago
When I think about Mother’s Day, I think about pearls. They are what encompasses a mom; they’re precious, glowing and a treasure to have. Plus, these earrings are great to wear for any occasion! The rhinestones are laid around to frame the pearl. You can check out our other Rhinestone Pavé beads for more options!
Items used in earrings:
Z003029 (2) – 17mm Rhinestone Pavé Embellished Pearl Coin Bead
Try out other Rhinestone Pavé beads.
Z009730 – 35mm Gunmetal Kidney with Clear Rhinestone Ear Wire
A019645 – 1.5 Inch Gunmetal Plated 22 Gauge Headpins
Directions:
Slide a bead onto a headpin a ..read more
GoodyBeads
3y ago
Catch this summer vibe with trendy summer stretch bracelets with Vinyl Beads. We’re pairing the fun array of colors with heishi silver beads and wood beads; all strung together on Beadalon Elasticity to make three different bracelets!
Items used in bracelet set:
X001271 – 8mm Green Mixed Vinyl
Also, try out other 8mm Vinyl Beads colors!
Z017110 – 8mm Silver Plated Heishi
You can also try the Gold Heishi – Z017112
Y004712 – 8mm Natural Wood Beads
Also, try out other 8mm Round Wood Beads.
A021633 – 0.5mm Elasticity Cord
A010587 – Big Eye Needle
Directions:
Cut a piece of elastic cord to abo ..read more