Simple bead weaving and stringing techniques recall the elegance of another era by Nealay Patel materials • 5g seed beads, size 110, hex cut main color (MC) • 1g seed beads, size 110, (MC) • 1g seed beads, size 110, accent color (AC) • 1g seed beads, size 60, (AC) • Nymo D, conditioned with [...]

By: Katie Hacker MATERIALS 96 clear AB 4mm crystal rounds 26 tanzanite AB 8mm crystal rounds 48 assorted 20mm crackled quartz nuggets 1 sterling silver 20×30mm 2-strand box clasp with amethyst, garnet, and aquamarine inlay 4 silver 2mm crimp tubes 80″ of satin silver .018 beading wire TOOLS Wire cutters Crimping pliers FINISHED SIZE: 16″ [...]

Make a convertible bracelet/necklace by Julie D’Amico-Beres Wear an eclectic mix of beads as a bracelet or as a necklace —connecting a chain extender will double your options. This project provides the perfect opportunity to use leftover beads, so feel free to combine various shapes and colors. 1 To make a bead unit: On a [...]