Bead Stringing

Note: I’m using Hematine here, which is a synthetic equivalent of Hematite and virtually identical. Either will work for this project. I used the word Hematite in the title because it is a much more common word for both materials.…

Okay, so it sounds like a magician’s disappearing act, but it’s a fun way to sparkle without color. This bracelet has literally become my favorite; I wear it all the time and it goes with everything!
First, let’s round up…

I happened upon a fun idea after I went through my jewelry box recently. I keep saying how much I value simplicity, but you couldn’t tell that by looking through my jewelry box — there were way too many earrings!…

When my mother-in-law told mentioned she is planning a trip to Jamaica, I thought Mother’s Day would be a good opportunity to make her something fun and bright that she would enjoy wearing while there. She loves shells, so I…

My mother-in-law, God love her, took well to the idea of beading. But she’d never realized that there is more to beading than just stringing beads on wire. She is a busy lady, who’s always on the move, so when…

This unique bracelet is a simple beading project that’s a little artsy and loaded with style.
You’ll need between 20 and 26 of these lovely swirled, triangular glass beads, and between 5 and 7 of the smaller swirled glass beads,…

Thinking outside the box creatively and trying something new needn’t feel like you’re moving a mountain. I was a bit reluctant to give ribbon a try, but now I’m glad I did.
This necklace is a breeze to make, and…

The beads in this necklace caught my eye because I liked the unique way they moved on the bead strand; I thought it created a look of depth and texture and, with this deep olive color, a look of warmth,…

Artsy meets sophisticated in this simple but unique bracelet and earring set. Let’s try it on for size!
First, let’s round up our usual tools: wire cutters or nail clippers, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers and crimping pliers. You’ll need your…

It’s easy to find inspiration in the emerging beauty of spring, and it’s fun to think of all the colorful creations you can whip up with a little bit of effort and a few materials! Let’s get started on a…

My favorite little bead store, Edybeady’s Bead Shoppe, has such wonderful finds, it’s hard not to be inspired every time you go in! This project is a tribute to Edy, as many of the irresistible beads and crystals in this…

I’m beginning to really appreciate ceramic beads (as a newbie beader, I thought them gaudy!) and this elegant earring and bracelet set is as easy to create as it is beautiful.
Arrange your beads and spacers on your design board.…

If you have an eye for color and a taste for the bold (yet classic!) you’re going to love this necklace.
Round up your usual beading materials: gold beading wire, a gold hook clasp, crimp beads, crimping pliers, chain-nose pliers,…

Spring is in the air with this gorgeous gem and pearl treat!
This necklace idea started with the focal bead that I wanted to create a special piece for. It was especially eye-catching, and I knew only a spectacular supporting…

Green is my favorite color, so it’s not hard to imagine why I was drawn to these stones. I was completely inspired by them! This set is easy to create, is subtly classic, but sure to grab attention, too.
Though…

If you’re looking for a quick project, you can’t beat this bright and cheery bracelet that will have you wishing for an early spring!
First, you’ll need a unique focal piece with four eyelets. Choose something bright and colorful, preferably…

A few years back I bought my mother-in-law a jewelry gift set I thought she might like. Wrong! The set was just too plain for her. Now that I make jewelry, she recently gave the set back to me for…