Beading Projects

Summer is fleeting fast, but it’s not too late to create wonderful summer jewelry like this shell bracelet, and few things are easier than memory wire. Let’s get started!
Let’s round up the necessary items: chain nose pliers, wire cutters,…

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.…

Here’s a fun project that lets you combine two styles into one versatile and creative style. Let’s get started!
Round up your wire cutters and chain-nose pliers. You’ll also need a length of suede cord and a length of chain,…

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’m not exactly sure why I enjoy working with jump rings so much (rings of any sort, for that matter); perhaps it’s the harmony of the circles themselves. Maybe it’s the versatility of the jump rings that draws me. Whatever…

Sleek and feminine, this vibrant necklace is as colorful as it is creative. I have a feeling you’re up to the challenge of creating it, too. So, let’s get started.
First off, gather what you’ll need — and you’ll need…

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!…

Like chain? Here’s an easy project that adds life to ordinary chain.
First, you’ll need to round up chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, jump rings, a lobster clasp, a pendant and two types of chain, preferably one more ornate chain and…

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…

This sophisticated necklace and earring set has classic appeal and boasts easy wearable style for those who enjoy more understated accessories. And it’s insanely easy to create!
First things first. Round up some antique gold colored chain, faceted glass beads,…

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,…

Nothing says warm weather jewelry like anklets and toe rings. At this time of year it’s fun to play around with creative ideas just to see what you can come up with. I don’t make a lot of jewelry for…

These fun and playful earrings are a springtime and summer delight that go with nearly everything. You’ll have fun making them, too.
I’d actually had the placement of the beads different when I first began making these earrings. I’d placed…

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,…

Face it, blue is just a great color — versatile and cheery, it’s a color that’s hard to grow tired of. I knew at once when I spotted these heart-shaped glass beads that they’d make great earrings.
Round up your…

I really enjoy wearing white in the spring and summer. It goes with everything and brings out the depth of my skin tone. To me, silver paired with white is a natural combination — understated, yet classic. These earrings are…

As promised, here’s a cool and breezy bracelet to accompany your Ocean Breeze earrings we made last week. This one will challenge your skills a little, but nothing you can’t handle, I’m sure. Still, I hope you had a good…

These cool and breezy earrings are a warm weather delight you’re sure to enjoy all year round, and they’re as simple to make as they are pretty!
Round up: chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, wire cutters, two earwires, four 10mm jump…