Beading Tutorial: Upcycling Old Sandals with Glass Seed Beads, Leather, and Natural Silk Thread - A Stylish Transformation!
March/03/2024 09:23 AM
Welcome to my creative journey of transforming old sandals into unique pieces of art! In this blog, I delve into the world of upcycling, where I breathe new life into worn-out sandals using glass seed beads, leather cord, and hand-made silk thread tassels. Join me as we explore the beauty of repurposing, adding a touch of elegance and sustainability to your footwear collection. Get ready to be inspired and learn how to turn simple sandals into stunning fashion statements that reflect your style and creativity.
1. Remove Embellishments: Start by removing all embellishments from your shoes, leaving only clean leather as the base for your beading project.
2. Make a beading base for your beads: Pick up the 2.5mm leather cord and glue it to the leather of the sandals. Use E6000 adhesive (allow time to dry) or use super glue.
Materials:
Nylon beading thread, brown color, size D
Cord, leather, and cotton (dyed), taupe, 2.5mm zigzag-stitched.
#15 Rocailles glass seed beads
3. Prepare the Thread: Cut a comfortable length of Nylon beading thread, ensuring it is manageable but long enough for your project.
4. Thread the Needle: Thread one end of the Nylon thread through a beading needle and tie a knot at the other end to secure the beads from slipping off.
5. Start Beading: Begin by passing the needle through the leather cord to anchor the thread. Add five or six #15 Rocailles glass seed beads onto the needle. Pass the needle back through the leather cord to secure the beads in place. Ensure to maintain even spacing and tension as you bead.
6. Finishing: Once you have embellished the leather cord to your desired length, secure the thread by weaving it back through previous beads. Tie off the thread securely and trim any excess.
7. Make a flat silk tassel:
Materials:
Nylon beading thread, brown color, size D.
Thread, Purely Silk™, gold, size F. Sold per 20-yard card, 2 cards.
Thread, Purely Silk™, light gray, size F. Sold per 20-yard card, 2 cards.
Scrap, leather (dyed), tan, 9-1/4 x 3-1/2 inches.
Lacy’s Stiff Stuff Beading Foundation
Cut a 70x25mm Lacy’s Stiff Stuff Beading Foundation or any other thin fabric. Fold it in half and draw the line 5,7mm from the bottom (this line will be the directional line, where you going to slide your needle through the fabric. Then cut the 70x80mm thick paper or cardboard, slide it inside the Lacy’s stiff beading foundation (till directional line).
Picture a and b: Wind thread around the board in loops going through the beading foundation with the needle, until you reach desired fullness (as you work, you can change thread colors if you wish – start with light gray color silk and on top put the gold color silk). In pictures I’m showing different colors from different projects.
Picture c: Cut through the looped ends.
Picture d: Put some glue on the top of the silk thread and on the beading foundation and fold the top of it the leather strip.
8. Make a beaded seed bead strip using flat peyote stitch:
Materials:
Delica glass seed beads #11
Opaque beige (DB2105), Opaque dark brown (DB2142), opaque toast (DB2110), opaque glazed luster linen (DB0261-1).
Make a beaded strip and attach it to the flat tassel’s leather: sew the needle through the leather, sew through the beadwork and weave the thread through the couple beads, sew back through the leather and repeat.
Finish the top beaded strip edge with #15 Rocailles: exiting one #11 Delica edge bead string five rocailles and sew the needle through the leather base and go up through the beaded strip beadwork. Weave the thread through the beads and exit next top edge Delica seed bead and repeat.
After you finish making the flat silk beaded tassel, put some glue on the sandal leather strip and attach the beadwork to the sandals. Make a total of four flat tassels (I used one bigger and one little bit smaller to each sandal).
9. Final Touches: Cut the sandal straps and attach to both leather ends (glue on it) the 26-inches (2.5mm diameter) leather cords.
Then make a simple silk around 1.5-inch (40mm) tassel or use pre-made ones. Make a beaded strip with #11 Delicas, wrap it around the tassel and finish it working around the top of it in circular peyote stitch.
Next if you wish you can add to the leather cords the beaded round beads. I used for this project 18mm round rubberized acrylic with a large hole and used #15 Rocaille beads.
Then pick up one end of the leather cord (which is attached to the sandal leather strap), slide on it the beaded bead, next add some glue on the top of the tassel and on the end of the leather cord and glue them together. I would suggest sewing them together too. And using the peyote tubular stitch, bead around the top of the tassel and the leather cord.
If you wish you can embellish the tassel with beads (for embellishments I used the Oh! 3mm Ring, rubber, white with 2mm hole and 2.5mm gold plated brass round beads). And repeat to the other side.
By Following these steps, you can transform your old sandals into stunning pieces that showcase your style and creativity. Embrace upcycling to add uniqueness and sustainability to your fashion accessories!
1. Remove Embellishments: Start by removing all embellishments from your shoes, leaving only clean leather as the base for your beading project.
2. Make a beading base for your beads: Pick up the 2.5mm leather cord and glue it to the leather of the sandals. Use E6000 adhesive (allow time to dry) or use super glue.
Materials:
Nylon beading thread, brown color, size D
Cord, leather, and cotton (dyed), taupe, 2.5mm zigzag-stitched.
#15 Rocailles glass seed beads
3. Prepare the Thread: Cut a comfortable length of Nylon beading thread, ensuring it is manageable but long enough for your project.
4. Thread the Needle: Thread one end of the Nylon thread through a beading needle and tie a knot at the other end to secure the beads from slipping off.
5. Start Beading: Begin by passing the needle through the leather cord to anchor the thread. Add five or six #15 Rocailles glass seed beads onto the needle. Pass the needle back through the leather cord to secure the beads in place. Ensure to maintain even spacing and tension as you bead.
6. Finishing: Once you have embellished the leather cord to your desired length, secure the thread by weaving it back through previous beads. Tie off the thread securely and trim any excess.
7. Make a flat silk tassel:
Materials:
Nylon beading thread, brown color, size D.
Thread, Purely Silk™, gold, size F. Sold per 20-yard card, 2 cards.
Thread, Purely Silk™, light gray, size F. Sold per 20-yard card, 2 cards.
Scrap, leather (dyed), tan, 9-1/4 x 3-1/2 inches.
Lacy’s Stiff Stuff Beading Foundation
Cut a 70x25mm Lacy’s Stiff Stuff Beading Foundation or any other thin fabric. Fold it in half and draw the line 5,7mm from the bottom (this line will be the directional line, where you going to slide your needle through the fabric. Then cut the 70x80mm thick paper or cardboard, slide it inside the Lacy’s stiff beading foundation (till directional line).
Picture a and b: Wind thread around the board in loops going through the beading foundation with the needle, until you reach desired fullness (as you work, you can change thread colors if you wish – start with light gray color silk and on top put the gold color silk). In pictures I’m showing different colors from different projects.
Picture c: Cut through the looped ends.
Picture d: Put some glue on the top of the silk thread and on the beading foundation and fold the top of it the leather strip.
8. Make a beaded seed bead strip using flat peyote stitch:
Materials:
Delica glass seed beads #11
Opaque beige (DB2105), Opaque dark brown (DB2142), opaque toast (DB2110), opaque glazed luster linen (DB0261-1).
Make a beaded strip and attach it to the flat tassel’s leather: sew the needle through the leather, sew through the beadwork and weave the thread through the couple beads, sew back through the leather and repeat.
Finish the top beaded strip edge with #15 Rocailles: exiting one #11 Delica edge bead string five rocailles and sew the needle through the leather base and go up through the beaded strip beadwork. Weave the thread through the beads and exit next top edge Delica seed bead and repeat.
After you finish making the flat silk beaded tassel, put some glue on the sandal leather strip and attach the beadwork to the sandals. Make a total of four flat tassels (I used one bigger and one little bit smaller to each sandal).
9. Final Touches: Cut the sandal straps and attach to both leather ends (glue on it) the 26-inches (2.5mm diameter) leather cords.
Then make a simple silk around 1.5-inch (40mm) tassel or use pre-made ones. Make a beaded strip with #11 Delicas, wrap it around the tassel and finish it working around the top of it in circular peyote stitch.
Next if you wish you can add to the leather cords the beaded round beads. I used for this project 18mm round rubberized acrylic with a large hole and used #15 Rocaille beads.
Then pick up one end of the leather cord (which is attached to the sandal leather strap), slide on it the beaded bead, next add some glue on the top of the tassel and on the end of the leather cord and glue them together. I would suggest sewing them together too. And using the peyote tubular stitch, bead around the top of the tassel and the leather cord.
If you wish you can embellish the tassel with beads (for embellishments I used the Oh! 3mm Ring, rubber, white with 2mm hole and 2.5mm gold plated brass round beads). And repeat to the other side.
By Following these steps, you can transform your old sandals into stunning pieces that showcase your style and creativity. Embrace upcycling to add uniqueness and sustainability to your fashion accessories!
Free Beading Tutorials with Instructions for Beginners | Ezartesa
October/26/2023 04:47 AM
This is a super easy beading tutorial with basic stitches and is suitable for beginners.
Lemon Quartz Beaded Pendant
Materials for a pendant.
This is a step-by-step beading and jewelry making tutorial for beginners that will teach you how to make a very simple but super cute pendant.
Beaded Lemon Quartz Bead
Step 1: On 1.5yd. of fireline and leaving a 12” tale, string 17x17mm puffed diamond lemon quartz bead, one 6.5x4mm leaf bead, one 5x1mm flower bead cap, one 2mm avocado Zircon bead (photo a-1) and sew the needle back through the 5x1mm flower bead, leaf bead and exit through the other end of the quartz bead (photo a-1).
Step 2: Then secure the other end (tale) of the thread and string one 6.5x4mm leaf bead, one 5x1mm flower bead cap, one 2mm avocado Zircon bead and sew the needle back through the 5x1mm flower bead, 6.5x4mm leaf bead and exit through the other end of the quartz bead (photo a-2).
Step 3: Next secure the other end of the thread, string two 15o As and sew the needle up through the first bead added to this step (photo a-3). Position the beads the closest you can near the quartz bead on the right side. Then use the square stitch:
Step 5: Then pick up the other end of the thread and sew the needle up through the two 15oAs (at the left) of the beaded strip (photo a-8).
Step 6: Secure the other end of the thread, string one 15o A, skip one bead and sew the needle through the next two 15oAs (photo a-9). Then sew the needle up through the leaf bead, flower bead, 2mm zircon (photo a-10), then sew back through the leaf bead, flower and exit through the opposite 15o A bead. Then secure the other end of the thread, string one 15o A, skip one bead and sew the needle through the next two 15oAs (photo a-11).
Step 7: Next exiting 15o A bead string one 15o A bead and sew the needle to the left through the 15o A bead you added at the step 6, then string 15o A bead and sew the needle to the right through the last 15o A (photo a-12).
Step 8: Secure the other end of the thread and repeat step 7 at the opposite side (photo a-13).
Step 9: Next exiting 15o A bead sew the needle up through the next 15o A bead (photo a-13) then string one 2x1.5mm micro round bead, skip the middle bead and sew the needle diagonally through the other rows 15o A bead (photo a-14). Then sew the needle to the left through the opposite 15o A bead, go diagonally through the 2x1.5mm micro bead (photo a-15) and exit through the 15o A bead (opposite 15o A bead you started) (photo a-15).
Step 10: Next sew the needle down to the left through the opposite 15o A, then string one 8x2.5mm glass honey ring, one soldered 4mm jump-ring, one 3mm smoky quartz bead and sew the needle back through the jump-ring, glass ring and exit through the opposite 15o A bead (photo a-16). Secure the thread tale in the beadwork and trim.
Step 11: Next secure the other end of the thread, exit one lower 15o A bead, string one 2mm avocado Zircon bead and exit through the next 15o A bead (photo a-17). Secure the thread tale in the beadwork with a few half-hitch knots and trim.
Step 12: Next pick up the 4mm jump-ring, open it, slide on it the 7.5x5mm oval jump-ring (photo a-18). Then slide the 4mm jump-ring through the micro bead and close the 4mm jump-ring (photo a-19,20).
Suggestion: Instead of the 3mm Smoky Quartz bead you can add any other gemstone bead like amethyst or cranberry color 3mm zircon bead. Play with the pendant and add to the golden chain other pendants like the smoky quartz, gold-finished sterling silver, 9x8mm-11x8mm hand-cut faceted cone drop.
You can purchase and download this tutorial at my Etsy shop https://ezartesajewelry.etsy.com
Don’t forget to search in my shop for more advanced beading patterns.
Lemon Quartz Beaded Pendant
Materials for a pendant.
- Nylon beading thread, green color (conditioned with beeswax) or Fireline 6lb.test
- Beading needles #12.
- Scissors.
- Pliers.
- Jump-ring tool.
- Bead, lemon quartz (heated), 17x17mm hand-cut top-drilled faceted puffed diamond, B grade, 1 bead.
- Bead, smoky quartz (heated / irradiated), light to medium, 3mm round, B grade, 1 bead.
- Bead, Czech pressed glass, honey, 8x2.5mm ring, 1bead.
- Bead, Zircon, avocado, 2mm faceted round, 3 beads.
- Bead cap, 14Kt gold-filled, 5x1mm flower, 2 beads
- Charm gold-plated brass, 6.5x4mm leaf, 2 beads.
- Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 4mm soldered round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge, 1 bead.
- Jump ring, 14Kt gold-filled, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge, 1 bead.
- Jumpring – 14Kt golf-filled, open, 7.5x5mm oval, 6x3.3mm inside diameter, 18 gauge, 1 ring.
- Chain, gold-finished brass, 2mm cable.
- Bead, gold-plated brass, 2x1.5mm micro round, 2 beads.
- Rocailles Seed Beads
This is a step-by-step beading and jewelry making tutorial for beginners that will teach you how to make a very simple but super cute pendant.
Beaded Lemon Quartz Bead
Step 1: On 1.5yd. of fireline and leaving a 12” tale, string 17x17mm puffed diamond lemon quartz bead, one 6.5x4mm leaf bead, one 5x1mm flower bead cap, one 2mm avocado Zircon bead (photo a-1) and sew the needle back through the 5x1mm flower bead, leaf bead and exit through the other end of the quartz bead (photo a-1).
Step 2: Then secure the other end (tale) of the thread and string one 6.5x4mm leaf bead, one 5x1mm flower bead cap, one 2mm avocado Zircon bead and sew the needle back through the 5x1mm flower bead, 6.5x4mm leaf bead and exit through the other end of the quartz bead (photo a-2).
Step 3: Next secure the other end of the thread, string two 15o As and sew the needle up through the first bead added to this step (photo a-3). Position the beads the closest you can near the quartz bead on the right side. Then use the square stitch:
- Be sure the working thread is emerging from the top of the first bead and pick up two 15o A beads.
- Pass down through the next bead to the right on the row below and up through the following two beads (photo a-4). Add a total of five rows of 15o A beads (photo a-5).
Step 5: Then pick up the other end of the thread and sew the needle up through the two 15oAs (at the left) of the beaded strip (photo a-8).
Step 6: Secure the other end of the thread, string one 15o A, skip one bead and sew the needle through the next two 15oAs (photo a-9). Then sew the needle up through the leaf bead, flower bead, 2mm zircon (photo a-10), then sew back through the leaf bead, flower and exit through the opposite 15o A bead. Then secure the other end of the thread, string one 15o A, skip one bead and sew the needle through the next two 15oAs (photo a-11).
Step 7: Next exiting 15o A bead string one 15o A bead and sew the needle to the left through the 15o A bead you added at the step 6, then string 15o A bead and sew the needle to the right through the last 15o A (photo a-12).
Step 8: Secure the other end of the thread and repeat step 7 at the opposite side (photo a-13).
Step 9: Next exiting 15o A bead sew the needle up through the next 15o A bead (photo a-13) then string one 2x1.5mm micro round bead, skip the middle bead and sew the needle diagonally through the other rows 15o A bead (photo a-14). Then sew the needle to the left through the opposite 15o A bead, go diagonally through the 2x1.5mm micro bead (photo a-15) and exit through the 15o A bead (opposite 15o A bead you started) (photo a-15).
Step 10: Next sew the needle down to the left through the opposite 15o A, then string one 8x2.5mm glass honey ring, one soldered 4mm jump-ring, one 3mm smoky quartz bead and sew the needle back through the jump-ring, glass ring and exit through the opposite 15o A bead (photo a-16). Secure the thread tale in the beadwork and trim.
Step 11: Next secure the other end of the thread, exit one lower 15o A bead, string one 2mm avocado Zircon bead and exit through the next 15o A bead (photo a-17). Secure the thread tale in the beadwork with a few half-hitch knots and trim.
Step 12: Next pick up the 4mm jump-ring, open it, slide on it the 7.5x5mm oval jump-ring (photo a-18). Then slide the 4mm jump-ring through the micro bead and close the 4mm jump-ring (photo a-19,20).
Suggestion: Instead of the 3mm Smoky Quartz bead you can add any other gemstone bead like amethyst or cranberry color 3mm zircon bead. Play with the pendant and add to the golden chain other pendants like the smoky quartz, gold-finished sterling silver, 9x8mm-11x8mm hand-cut faceted cone drop.
You can purchase and download this tutorial at my Etsy shop https://ezartesajewelry.etsy.com
Don’t forget to search in my shop for more advanced beading patterns.
Why Do People Like Jewelry Created From Beach Found Objects?
March/23/2023 05:16 AM
Did you ever wondered why people like the jewelry created from the beach found objects?
Jewelry made from beach found objects is becoming an increasingly popular trend. It involves creating unique pieces of jewelry using natural materials such as shells, driftwood, stones, sea glass, and other treasures found on the beach.
Not only does this form of jewelry-making provide an opportunity to repurpose and recycle natural materials, but it also allows creators to express their creativity and personal style.
Each piece of beach-found jewelry is unique and carries its own story and character. Some popular beach-found jewelry pieces include bracelets made of sea glass, necklaces made of shells, earrings made of driftwood, and rings made of beach stones. These pieces can be simple or intricate and can be worn on any occasion, from casual beach outings to formal events.
By crafting jewelry from beach found objects, enthusiasts can create one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art that evoke the beauty and tranquility of the ocean.
Jewelry made from beach found objects is becoming an increasingly popular trend. It involves creating unique pieces of jewelry using natural materials such as shells, driftwood, stones, sea glass, and other treasures found on the beach.
Not only does this form of jewelry-making provide an opportunity to repurpose and recycle natural materials, but it also allows creators to express their creativity and personal style.
Each piece of beach-found jewelry is unique and carries its own story and character. Some popular beach-found jewelry pieces include bracelets made of sea glass, necklaces made of shells, earrings made of driftwood, and rings made of beach stones. These pieces can be simple or intricate and can be worn on any occasion, from casual beach outings to formal events.
By crafting jewelry from beach found objects, enthusiasts can create one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art that evoke the beauty and tranquility of the ocean.
Learn to Bead with my Step-By-Step Free Beading Tutorial.
March/14/2023 09:05 AM
Get started on your beading journey with my step-by-step tutorial. Create stunning jewelry in no time!
Materials For a Pair of Beaded Circle Earrings.
- Nylon beading thread color red (conditioned with beeswax).
- Beading needles #12.
- Scissors.
- 30mm Gold-Plated, Cooper-Plated or Steel, Double-Sided Hammered Open Round, 2 rings.
- 10mm round, red coral bead or any other material bead, 2 beads.
- Japanese Cylinder, Delica Seed Beads
approx. 0,5g size 11o B – Opaque brick red (DB0654).
approx. 0,5g size 11o C – Opaque vermillion red (DB0727).
- Rocailles Seed Beads
approx. 1g size 15o E – Opaque red (RR408).
- Ear-wire, sterling silver 18mm fishhook with open loop.
Step-by-step instruction
Beaded Circle Earrings
Step (1) On 2yd. of conditioned thread pick up seventy-two Delicas (changing between one 11o A and one 11o B bead) and form a ring in the middle of thread (photo a-1).
Step (2) Working in peyote stitch, exiting one 11o A pick up a 15o D, and sew through the next 11o A (photo a-2). Repeat around the ring for a total of thirty-six stitches and step up.
Step (3) Work two rounds with 15o D s, of tubular-peyote stitch around the ring and step up (photo a-3).
Step (4) Pick up the thread at the other end of the beadwork an existing one edge 11o B bead work one round with 11o Cs of tubular-peyote stitch around the ring and step up (photo a-4).
Step (5) Exiting 11o C bead work one round with 11o B s of tubular-peyote stitch around the ring and step up (photo a-5).
Step (6) Exiting 11o B bead work one round with 11o A s of tubular-peyote stitch around the ring and step up (photo a-6).
Step (7) Next pick up 30mm open round component, and put on the beadwork, and holding the ring on the beadwork (photo a-7) work one round with 15o D s pulling tight so that the beadwork begins to come up around the ring (photo a-8).
Step (8) Work two rounds with 15o D s, of tubular-peyote stitch around the ring and step up (photo a-9).
Step (9) Start to decrease the width of a piece and work one round with 15o D s skipping fifth space without adding a bead, repeat around the ring (you will have a total of 29 beads around the ring), (photo a-10). Pull the thread firmly to narrow the gap between beads.
Step (10) On the following round work a single 15o D bead above the decrease (you will have a total of 29 beads around the ring), (photo a-11).
Step (11) Work two rounds with 15oD s of peyote and step up (photo a-12).
Step (12) Start to decrease the width of a piece and work one round with 15o D s skipping third space without adding a bead, repeat around the ring (you will have a total of 19 beads around the ring), (photo a-13). Pull the thread firmly to narrow the gap between beads.
Step (13) Work two rounds of peyote with 15o Ds (photo a-14,15).
Step (14) Next string one 10mm round coral bead and exit through the nineth opposite 15o D bead, weave the thread through the couple beads, sew the needle through the next tenth 15o D bead, sew the needle back through the 10mm coral bead and exit through the opposite 15o D bead at the other side (photo a-16).
Step (15) Then weave the thread through the beads to the one edge 11o C bead. Work one round of peyote around the beaded circle edge with 11o Cs (photo a-17).
Step (16) Next exiting one edge 11o C bead string one 15oE bead, ear-wire, one 15o E bead and sew through the next 11o C bead (photo a-18).
Step (17) Weave the thread through the beadwork and exit through the opposite 11o B bead (opposite to 11o C bead where you added the ear-wire) at the back side of the earring. Then string two 15oD beads, sew the needle through the ear-wire, string two 15o D beads and exit through the next 11o B bead (photo a-19). Secure the thread tales in the beadwork with a few half-hitch knots and trim. Make the second earring.
I made this free beading pattern just to share with you my passion for the beaded jewelry. I hope to show you that it is easy to make your own jewelry.
If you loved this free beading pattern and would like to learn and discover more of my creations, you can visit my Etsy shop.
Wonderful DIY ways to transform your old jeans.
July/31/2022 07:20 AM
For some time, l had this awesome idea to make fun and artsy shorts from my old jeans. Finally, I did it! I had these oversized and slouchy jeans which were perfect for this project.
First, measure, mark, and cut one leg. Then folding in half and matching out seams from waistband down, mark and cut the second leg.
Second, distress your shorts and wash.
Third, have fun embroidering, patching & mending if you wish…
I used the matte finish glass seed beads, tiny rubber rings and embroidery cotton thread to embellish my shorts.
The basic Sachiko stitch was perfect for adding some texture to the jeans.
For the edging I used the blanket and satin stitches.
The gorgeous and tiny mate glass seed beads added the fun and artsy feeling to the jean shorts.
Materials:
Old jeans Delica glass seed beads #11 matte sea glass green DB0385
Oh! Rubber rings, dark green, 1.5mm round with 0.5mm hole.
DMC cotton embroidery floss:
Sea green 502
Dark sea green 501
Burnt sienna 921
Ochre 817
White 3033
FireLine 6lb smoke
I’m so happy to have these well-loved jeans back in rotation!
TUTORIAL: Ouroboros Beaded Hoop Earrings Beading Pattern
February/05/2022 08:22 AM
Ouroboros is a symbol of eternal cyclic renewal or a cycle of life, death and rebirth.
This is the ancient Egyptian symbol of which it is said: It slays, weds, and impregnates himself. It is man and woman, begetting and conceiving, devouring and giving birth, active and passive, above and below, at once.
As symbol of the origin and of the opposites in it the ouroboros the “Great Round” in which positive and negative, male and female, elements of consciousness, elements hostile to consciousness and unconscious elements are intermingled…
This is the ancient Egyptian symbol of which it is said: It slays, weds, and impregnates himself. It is man and woman, begetting and conceiving, devouring and giving birth, active and passive, above and below, at once.
As symbol of the origin and of the opposites in it the ouroboros the “Great Round” in which positive and negative, male and female, elements of consciousness, elements hostile to consciousness and unconscious elements are intermingled…
Hello, l made new beading tutorial Ouroboros Beaded Hoop Earrings!
Living the cycle of it’s own life, it is the circular snake, the primal dragon of the beginning, that bites it’s own tale, the self-begetting #HandmadeHour @HandmadeHour https://t.co/4Y6VsbLMUI #handmade #DIY pic.twitter.com/WZsrFYyc4N
This beading pattern is fun to make…learn how to make beaded circle from the herringbone rope and how to make the tiny serpent’s head. The seed beads I use: Delica #11, Toho #11 and Rocaille #15 size glass seed beads. And I’m using the simple tubular peyote and herringbone rope stitches.
Free Beading Patterns with Instructions for Beginners | Ezartesa
February/28/2021 09:57 AM
Free Beading Patterns with Instructions for Beginners by Ezartesa
Bead weaving is my passion, and I am incredibly happy to share with you this free beading pattern of “Turquoise Beaded Circle drop dangle earrings”. It is easy project with basic stitches and is suitable for beginners.
Materials for a pair of earrings.
- Nylon beading thread (conditioned with beeswax).
- Beading needles #12.
- Scissors.
- 10mm Turquoise Swarovski Crystal Pearls, 2 pearls.
- 3mm Turquoise Swarovski Crystal Pearls, 34 beads.
- 3x3.2mm Pacific Opal Swarovski Crystals Rose Montees, silver-plated pewter, 10 beads.
- 2.5mm round gold plated bead, 72 beads.
- Component, Oh! Ring, rubber, light green, 1.5mm round with 0.5mm hole, 24 beads.
- Component, Oh! Ring, rubber, light blue, 3mm round with 2mm hole, 34 beads.
- Component, Oh! Ring, rubber, yellow, 3mm round with 2mm hole, 72 beads.
- Component, antique brass-plated brass, 18mm open round with 16mm hole, 2 rings.
- Japanese Cylinder, Delica Seed Beads
approx. 0,5g size 11o B – light gold-plated beads
Rocailles Seed Beads
approx. 1g size 15o C – 24Kt gold plated.
- Ear wire, gold plated stainless steel, 11mm fishhook with open loop.
This is a step-by-step beading and jewelry making tutorial for beginners that will teach you how to make these beautiful, beaded circles drop dangle earrings. Learn how to use tiny glass seed beads to form the base around the metal rings and how embellish it with crystal pearls, metal beads and rubber rings.
Step-by-step instruction
(1) On about 1yd. (.9m) of (ivory) thread, and leaving an 32in.(84cm) tail, make a two-bead ladder with 11o A color seed beads (photo a-1).
- Then pick up 18mm open round, and those two 15o A beads, hold them outside the ring (photo a-2), go with the needle through the ring and exit up through the second bead (photo a-3).
- Then pick up one 11o A and sew up through the second 11o A (photo a-4), then sew through the ring, and sew up through the last bead (photo a-5).
- Repeat around the ring for a total of 35 11o A beads.
(3) Then pick up one 3mm light blue Component, Oh! Rubber Ring, one 3mm Swarovski turquoise crystal pearl, and sew back through the rubber ring and down through the next bead (photo a-10), come up through the next bead to the right (photo a-11). Repeat around the ring for a total of seventeen turquoise Swarovski pearls and rubber rings (photo a-12, a-13).
(4) Then secure the other end of the thread and sew down through the next bead to the right. Pick up one 3mm yellow Component, Oh! Rubber Ring, one 2,5mm round gold platted bead, and sew back through the rubber ring and up through the next bead (photo a-14) and sew down through the next bead to the right (photo a-15). Repeat around the ring for a total of seventeen 2,5mm round gold platted beads, and rubber rings (photo a-16, a-17).
(5) Then secure the thread tail and sew down through the next bead to the right (work at other side of ring). Pick up one 3mm yellow Component, Oh! Rubber Ring, one 2,5mm round gold platted bead, and sew back through the rubber ring and up through the next bead (photo a-18) and sew down through the next bead to the right. Repeat around the ring for a total of seventeen beads and rings.
(6) Then sew up through the blue rubber ring and 3mm turquoise Swarovski crystal pearl (photo a-19), pick up one 15o C, and sew through the next 3mm turquoise pearl. Repeat around the ring for a total of sixteen 15o C s (photo a-20). and sew down through the next bead to the right. Repeat around the ring for a total of seventeen beads and rings.
(7) Secure the other end (that exiting 11o A bead) of the thread and pick up two 11o B s (photo a-21), skip one 11o A, and sew down through the next 11o A. Then skip one 11o A and sew up through the next 11o A and 11o B that you just added (photo a-22).
(8) Then pick up two 11o B s (photo a-23), and sew down through the one 11o B bead, come back up through the next (opposite) 11o B bead, and one 11o B that you just added. Then work thirteen pairs with 15o C s (photo a-24).
(9) After you added thirteen pairs of 15o C s (photo a-25), pick up one light green 1,5mm rubber ring, two 15o C s, one light green 1,5mm rubber ring and sew down through the one 15o C bead, come back sewing up through the next (opposite) 15o C bead, rubber ring, and 15o C that you just added (photo a-26). Repeat step (9) two more times (photo a-27, a-28).
(10) Then pick up 11o B, tree 15o C s, ear-wire, three 15o C s, one 11o B, and sew through the opposite 15o C, and rubber ring (photo a-28).
(11) Sew up through the opposite rubber ring, 15o C and one 11o B bead, pick up one Swarovski 3x3.2mm Pacific Opal montee, and sew diagonally through the one 15o C, ear-wire, 15o C (photo a-29). Then sew diagonally through the other end of Pacific Opal montee and exit through 11o B (photo a-30) (FIGURE 1).
(12) Reinforce the Swarovski 3x3.2mm Pacific Opal montee by sewing through the opposite 11o B (photo a-31), sew diagonally through the montee, one 15o C, ear-wire, 15o C, then diagonally through the other end of Pacific Opal montee, and 11o B. Secure the thread in the beadwork and trim.
(13) Then secure the threat (tail) and sew up through the 11o B (photo a-32), then sew down through the opposite 11o B, down 11o A, and pick-up tree light green rubber rings, two 15o C s, 10mm Swarovski pearl and one 15o C (photo a-33).
(14) Sew back through the 10mm pearl two 15o Cs, pick up three light green rubber rings (photo a- 34) and turn the beadwork upside down, and sew through the 11o A bead, and go up through the 11o B (photo a-35).
(15) Pick up one Swarovski 3x3.2mm Pacific Opal montee and sew diagonally through the yellow rubber ring (photo a-36), then sew back through the same hole of montee and up through 11o B (photo a-37). Sew through the opposite 11o B, other end of montee, and go diagonally through the other yellow rubber ring (photo a-38). Then sew back through the Swarovski 3x3.2mm Pacific Opal montee (photo a-39) and exit up through 11o B (photo a-39).
(16) Exiting the 11o B, pick up one Swarovski 3x3.2mm Pacific Opal montee, and sew up diagonally through the third 15o C (photo a-40). Then sew through the opposite 15o C, the other end of Pacific Opal montee, and diagonally (skipping two15o Cs), through the 11o B (photo a-41).
Repeat steps (15), (16) to the other side of earring.
(17) Exiting the second 11o B, pick up one yellow rubber ring, one 2,5mm gold plated round, and sew back through the rubber ring, and exit up through the third 15o C (photo a-42). Then turn the beadwork upside down and sew down to the right through the opposite 15o C, pick up one yellow rubber ring, one 2,5mm gold plated round, and sew back through the rubber ring, and exit down through the 11o B (photo a-43).
Secure the thread tail in the beadwork with half-hitch knots, and trim.
Repeat to make a second earring.
I created these earrings in turquoise blue color palette, but you can mix and match different colors and materials to create the different look and feel of these earrings.
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Free Beading Patterns with Instructions | Ezartesa
February/21/2021 09:25 AM
I love beading and making tutorials very much, and I cannot wait to share with you this free beading pattern of evil eye beaded drop dangle earrings. It is easy project and earrings are so much fun to wear!
This is the list of Materials for a pair of earrings.
- Nylon beading thread (conditioned with beeswax).
- Beading needles #12.
- Scissors.
- Preciosa twin roller, Czech pressed glass, opaque mustard yellow 9x3.5mm capsule with two holes, 2 beads.
- Preciosa Czech Twin, two-hole seed bead 5x2.5mm opaque gold, 2 beads.
- 2x1mm Hemalyke (manmade) antique gold, heishe beads, 12 beads.
- 6mm Turquoise Swarovski Crystal Pearls, 2 pearls.
- 3x3.2mm Pacific Opal Swarovski Crystals Rose Montees, silver plated pewter, 4 beads.
- Miyuki, Half Tila beads, half-cut 5x2.3mm, Ceylon opaque antique ivory pearl, 4 beads.
- 2mm Squared Round bead (gold plated brass), 2 beads.
- Bugle bead, Miyuki, glass, opaque dark gold, (#457), 9x1.9mm tube, 20 beads.
- 26x12mm Magnesite teardrop beads, 2 beads.
- Japanese Cylinder, Delica Seed Beads
approx. 0,5g size 11o B – 24Kt light gold plated
- Rocailles Seed Beads
- approx. 0,5g size 15o C – 24Kt gold plated
- Ear-wire, gold-plated brass, 17mm lever-back with open loop.
Evil Eye
- (1) On 1 yd. of conditioned thread, pick up one bugle bead, one Ivory color 5x2.3mm Miyuki Half Tila bead, two bugle beads (photo a-1). Leaving 8-in. tail, go back through the other hole of Half Tila bead, and pick up one bugle bead (photo a-2).
- (2) Then sew back through the first bugle bead and go back through the last bugle bead that you just added (photo a-3).
- (3) Sew back through the first bugle bead, Ivory color Half Tila, and bugle bead (photo a-4). Snug two bugle beads together (photo a-5): sew back through one bugle bead and exit through the other bugle bead.
- (4) Then pick up one bugle bead, one Ivory Half Tila bead, two bugle beads, sew through the second hole of Half Tila bead, pick up bugle bead and sew through bugle bead, Half Tila bead and exit through the last bugle bead (photo a-6).
- (5) Then fold the second bugle bead segment (just added grope of beads) on top of firs bugle bead segment and sew through second bugle segment firs bugle bead (photo a-7) and exit back through the next bugle bead.
- (6) Sew through the first bugle segment one bugle bead, Half Tila bead and next bugle bead (photo a-8). Then go through the second segment one lower bugle bead and sew up through the next bugle and then come back through lower bugle bead (photo a-9).
- (7) Sew through Half Tila bead, and pick up one 15o C, 6mm Turquoise Swarovski Crystal Pearland, 15o C, and sew through lower Half Tila bead (photo a-10). Pick up one 15o C, sew back through the Turquoise pearl, string one 15o C, and sew through upper Half Tila bead and bugle bead (photo a-11).
- (8) Turn the beadwork upside down, sew through the upper bugle bead and Half Tila bead (photo a-12). Pick up one 15o C, and sew through 6mm Turquoise Swarovski Crystal Pearland, pick up 15oC (photo a-13), and sew through Half Tila bead, pick up 15oC, sew back through the Turquoise Pearl pick up 15oC and exit through the Half Tila bead and bugle bead (photo a-14).
- (9) String one Swarovski Rose Montee in pacific opal color and sew diagonally through next bugle bead (photo a-15 a). Then sew through the upper bugle bead, go diagonally through Swarovski Rose Montee, and bugle bead (photo a-15 b) (photo a-16).
- (10) Secure the 18-in tale and repeat the step (9) to another end. Secure the thread in the beadwork and trim.
- (11) Pick up the working thread and string one 15o C, 2x1mm Hemalyke bead, 9x3.5mm Preciosa twin roller, Hemalyke, bugle bead, Hemalyke, Preciosa Czech 5x2.5 gold bead, two 15o C s, ear-wire, two 15o C s, go through the second hole of Preciosa bead, and string one Hemalyke, bugle bead, Hemalyke, then sew through the second hole of twin roller, string one Hemalyke, 15o C, and exit through the bugle bead, and come up through lower bugle bead (photo a-17).
- (12) String one 15o C, and go through the Hemalyke heishe bead, and up through the all-bead combination from step 11 just at the end skip 15o C, and add one 15o C, exit through the bugle bead (photo a-18).
- (13) Retrace the pathway from step 12 one more time, just this time start with Half Tila bead, and exit through Half Tila bead (photo a-19). Secure the thread in the beadwork and trim.
Beaded Turquoise Drop
- (1) On 1 yd. of thread, and leaving an 18-in tail, pick up four 15o C seed beads. Tie the beads into a ring using a square knot and sew through the first 15o C picked up (photo b-1).
- (2) Working in circular peyote stitch, pick up a 15o C, and sew through the next 15o C (figure 1 a) (photo b-2). Repeat around the ring for a total of four stitches and step up.
- (3) Working in peyote stitch, pick up a two 15o Cs, skip a 15o C on the ring, and sew through the next 15o C (figure 1 b) (photo b-3). Repeat around the ring for a total of four stitches. Step up through the first 15o C of the first pair picked up in this round.
- (4) Pick up a 15o C and go through the second 15o C of the pair (figure 1 c) (photo b-4). Repeat around, inserting one 15o C in the middle of the pairs and one 15o C between each pair. Step up through the first added in this round.
- (5) Secure the 18-in tale, string Magnesite teardrop, 2mm squared gold plated bead, and sew back through the Magnesite bead, exit through the middle of 15o C beadwork (photos b-5,6) (figure 2 a). Exit one 15o C (figure 2 b) and retrace the thread pathway one more time and come back through the middle of beadwork.
- (6) Secure the thread at another end of beadwork (from step 3) and work two rounds of peyote with 15o C s around the teardrop, step up (photo b-7) (figure 1 d, e ) .
- (7) Work one round of peyote changing between one 15o C, and one 11o B (photo b-8), (figure 1 f). Step up.
- (8) Work one round of peyote with 11o B s. Step up.
- (9) Work one round of peyote changing between two 15o C s per stich and one 11o B per stich (photo b-9). Step up through one 15o C of last two 15o C s.
- (10) Work one round of peyote changing between one 15o C between pairs and two stitches with 11o B s around the drop (photo b-10).
- (11) Work one round of peyote changing between two stitches with 15o C s and one stich with 11o A around the drop (photo b-11).
- (12) Work one round of peyote changing between two stiches with 11o B s and one stitch with 15o C around the drop (photo b-12).
- (13) Work one round of peyote changing between two stitches with 15o C s and one stich with 11o A around the drop (photo b-13).
- (14) Work one round of peyote with 11o B s around the drop (photo b-14).
- (15) Work one round of peyote changing between two stitches with 11o B s and one stich with 11o A around the drop (photo b-14).
- (16) Repeat step (14). Secure the thread with a few half-hitch knots,
- and trim.
- (1) Secure the 18-in tail, exit one 15o C seed bead (figure 3 a), pick up two 15o C s and sew through the Half Tila bead first hole, then string two 15o C and sew through opposite 15o C bead in the same direction how you started with the first bead (photo b-15). Then pick up two 15o C s (figure 3 b) and sew through the other hole of Half Tila bead, string two 15o C s and exit through 15o C (the bead where you started this step) (photo b-16).
- (2) Sew through the one 15o C (figure 3 c) then go up through the two 15o C s added in step (1), sew through the first hole of Half Tila bead, go through two 15o C s, and exit through the 15o C. Weave the thread through the beadwork to another side of beadwork and repeat (this time you will sew through the second hole of Half Tila bead. Secure the thread in the beadwork with a few half-hitch knots, and trim. Repeat to make a second earring.
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Beading Tutorials, Jewelry, Crystal Stones and Colors Based on Cancer Zodiac Sign
February/14/2021 02:03 PM
Beading Tutorials, Jewelry, Crystal Stones and Colors Based on Cancer Zodiac Sign
Cancer is both peaceful and passionate. Deeply intuitive and sentimental, Cancer can be one of the most challenging zodiac signs to get know. You are very emotional and sensitive, and care deeply about matters of the family and home. Cancer is sympathetic and attached to people they keep close. Those born with their sun in Cancer are very loyal and able to empathize with other people’s pain and suffering.
This is the list of some stones that are recommended for everyone who was born under this star sign.
Ruby, moonstone, labradorite, rose quartz, smokey quartz, emerald, malachite, carnelian, Opal, Abalone shell, amber.
Ruby stone provides strength, vitality, boosts self-esteem, it acts as a positive energy and a great support in handling relationships. Ruby stone helps protect its wearer from the evils in the world. It signifies Love and passion, while attracting good friends and good luck.
I created fun and easy beading tutorial inspired by Cancer zodiac sign birthstones and colors. This “Sea Dragon Wrap Bracelet Tutorial” includes 14 color pages, with 133 color pictures and 4 diagrams.
Learn how to make beautifully beaded, detailed Dragon wrap bracelet. Bracelet is quite easy to put it on or take it off. I used simple tubular herring bone, brick stitch, circle and flat odd count peyote stitches. For this bracelet I used ruby Swarovski crystal bicones, seed bead Delicas in red, topaz, blue zircon, neon green and blue colors.
In the art of the Feng Shui, Dragon represents fortune, luck, growth and development.
There is a sense of mystery tied to Dragons…
Labradorite Stimulates intuition and raises consciousness. Increases energy flow to all chakras, stabilizing your aura. Reduces anxiety & stress.
This gorgeous statement necklace is created by using natural Labradorite cabochons and beads, faceted Czech glass beads and tiny glass seed beads in green, grey, dark olivine, silver lined light green and blue.
Moonstone the nurturing moon energy and vibrant water energy to the ground. It can also help develop and inspire your psychic intuition.
Opal removes fear during the times you are doubting yourself and encourages personal power when you are feeling confident. It is another stone that enhances your intuition.
This dragonfly pendant beading tutorial is quite easy to follow and has many clear colorful pictures. It is made of 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads using peyote, herringbone and square stitches. I have used Swarovski pearls for the body and opal beads for the eyes. It is a versatile design. You can try different color combination of beads to create your own style. It can be used for brooches, pendants, ornaments, charms and so on.
Dragonflies are the keepers of the dreams, the energy within that sees all our true potential and ability. Dragonflies inspire spirituality and creativity; they help us on the path of discovery and enlightenment. They remind us that everything is possible. This material includes 8 color pages.
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Fun and gorgeous beaded green serpent wrap bracelet tutorial / pattern. Created from tiny glass seed beads, opal beads and Swarovski emerald crystals.
Bracelet is comfortable and looks stunning on! Inspired by the one of the best-known Lithuanian fairy tales Eglė the Queen of Serpents.
The serpents (žaltys) of the tale are grass snake in Lithuanian, but because they inhabit the sea, the word may mean a mythical water snake.
This material includes 12 color pages, with 112 color pictures and 6 diagrams.
Emerald helps dealing with stressful situations by boosting spiritual growth and effective communication with others. Emerald promotes emotional stability and peace, helping Cancer signs to balance their emotional state.
This necklace is created from tiny Japanese glass seed beads, Malachite cabochons and beads, Swarovski crystals and Emerald beads.
Amber stone has great qualities to heal the physical and emotional body and if negative comes from undesirable sources, it is especially useful to help you.
This Sunny Amber Bracelet is created from glass seed beads and large natural amber bead.
I created this “Austėja the Queen of Bees” Bracelet from glass seed beads, Swarovski crystals and Czech amber color glass beads.
Austėja is the Bee Goddess of Lithuania where the honeybee is a symbol of friendship. According to Baltic mythology she offers special protection to brides, pregnant women, and beekeepers too.
Learn how to create honeycomb beads, clasp, and bees of different sizes from tiny glass seed beads and Swarovski crystals. This sunning beaded bracelet is perfect for the party time!
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Cancers love to bring brightness and life to any situation, and the right color can give them the courage and confidence they need to face the world.
Here are five colors that are best for the Cancer zodiac sign.
- Color for cancer zodiac sign: Seaweed Green. The color represents harmony and health, freshness, fertility, growth and the environment.
- Sea Glass Blue. This color represents truth, confidence, faith, coolness and intelligence.
- Sky Blue. The color represents ocean where the crabs live. Blue also offers direction and empathy.
- Sand-Brown. Brown is a stable and grounded color which means stability and orderliness.
- Whitish Gray. This color represents cleanliness, safety and successful beginnings. It is a diplomatic color. Light grays can carry some of the attributes of the color white.
This butterfly wrap bracelet beading pattern includes many color pictures and clear instructions to make a gorgeous bracelet. Purchase this pattern at my EzartesaJewelry Etsy shop.
Your Zodiac sign can give you powerful insight into your past, present and future, but it is not an isolated system. Your body and mind form a complex matrix that responds to colors and crystals. The way you respond to color is usually very individual and is related to your own past experiences and your personality. I would suggest experimenting with colors and jewelry designs and try to understand what feels wright to you and your soul.
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Gemini Zodiac Sign Birthstones
June/24/2019 06:57 AM
Gemini sees that you don’t care, they won’t either. They follow the rule of reciprocity. Show them love, friendship, effort and you shall receive it tenfold. Gemini are gifted in many areas and smarter than most, they will always make a way out of no way. They don’t settle just for anything.
Gemini has a lot of patience and it takes a lot to make them angry, but when they boil over, they are like volcano! Watch out!
This is the list of some crystals that are recommended for everyone who was born under this star sign.
Citrine, Botswana Agate, Clear Quartz, Alexandrite, Pearl, Chrysocolla, Tigers Eye, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Dalmatian stone.
Botswana Agate a supportive stone that holds warmth energy, gently encouraging and engaging your creative spirit.
Blue Lace Agate is a gentle, calming crystal. Wearing this stone helps to calm your mind and reduce stress and anxiety.
This gorgeous statement necklace is created by using natural Botswana Agate cabochons, Blue Lace Agate large beads, faceted Czech glass beads and tiny glass seed beads in dark smoke, blue lace, peach and black. Necklace is available at my Etsy Shop.
I created fun and easy beading tutorial inspired by Gemini zodiac sign colors and birthstone - Alexandrite.
Alexandrite is a symbol of luck and love. June birthstone.
The beading tutorial includes instructions to make a fun modern flower dangle earring.
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Citrine a stone for finding your power and using your abilities to unlock your soul potential and attract prosperity.
This necklace is created from tiny glass seed beads, natural Citrine gemstone, Agate beads, Genuine blue sea glass and Swarovski crystals.Clear Quartz is the most powerful healing stone on earth. It energizes and activated your chakras. Helps us to see things more clearly.
The beading tutorial includes instructions to make a gorgeous pair of Clear Quartz point dangle earrings. Golden beaded cap is created from tiny glass seed beads #11 and #15 (rocaille).
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Power Color: Neon Yellow. Wearing yellow and green bring luck and prosperity to Geminis.
Beaded friendship bracelet is created from tiny glass seed beads in neon green, yellow, blue.
This beading tutorials is inspired by Ancient Egypt pyramids.
The beading pattern includes very clear instructions to make a gorgeous bracelet. Purchase this pattern at my: EzartesaJewelry Etsy shop.
Taurus Zodiac Sign Birthstones, Jewelry and Beading Tutorials
May/10/2019 10:48 AM
Taurus Zodiac Sign Birthstones, Jewelry and Beading Tutorials.
April 20-May 20
Incredibly creative and multitalented people, possibly the most gifted sign of them all in terms of ability in both music and the visual arts. Taurus lives a life of art-it literary is their life.
Taurus is too honest to play with your emotions. Never question the loyalty of these people. They will take it personally. If a Taurus feels like they are being taken for granted they will fade out of your life, just as quickly as they appeared.
Taurus likes to help others sort through they problems but doesn’t want anyone to help them when they have something going on. Taurus work in silence and make it look easy.
A Taurus is extremely generous sign. If there is something that you need and you let them know, they will make it happen. Taurus is a sign who hardly ever will lose hope and has fate that everything they do is either for the better or for a reason or meant to be.
This is the list of some crystals that are recommended for everyone who was born under this star sign.
Emerald, Rose Quartz, Diamond, Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Green Aventurine, Tiger Eye, Turquoise
Emerald is the birthstone for May-born people. Emerald is believed to keep wearer calm and healthy. It stands for true love.
Beaded Necklace Emerald Isle is created from Malachite cabochons, Peridot gemstones beads, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochons, Swarovski crystals and tiny glass seed beads.
Rose Quartz - the love stone and is believed to enhance creativity, heal emotional wounds and mend broken hearts. It is also often used to increase self-esteem and self-worth by increasing the love and forgiveness towards oneself.
Flowering Cherry hand beaded necklace is created from tiny glass seed beads, Swarovski crystals and Rose Quartz cabochon.
Green Aventurine is calming and comforting for all matters of the heart. It is very positive stone for prosperity. Believed to amplified creativity and openness to relationships. Aventurine balances male-female energy.
This necklace is available at my etsy shop
Green Eye hand beaded bracelet and necklace are created from tiny glass seed beads, Green Aventurine cabochons and German glass beads.
Tiger Eye is a solar gemstone of courage. It strengthens your will and gives clarity to intention. Helps one to see clearly without subjectivity. Brings good luck and prosperity.
This necklace is hand beaded from tiny glass seed beads, Tiger Eye cabochons, Black Onyx cabochons, Czech glass beads, Turquoise beads and Citrine gemstone beads.
Diamond is the hardest and most durable gemstone, symbolizing everlasting love and invincibility. Its wearers are thought to carry great courage, making it possible to conquer hardships.
The representative color for Taurus is Green. All shades of green nurtures Taurus’ spirit and reinforces its connection to nature and growth.
The other colors which are also associated with Taurus are pink and blue.
Secret Garden glass seed bead and Swarovski Crystal hand beaded necklace.
I designed gorgeous teardrop earrings beading tutorial with Taurus zodiac sign colors.
Create your own beaded teardrop dangle earrings inspired by Taurus zodiac sign colors and birthstones. Beading pattern is available there.
April 20-May 20
Incredibly creative and multitalented people, possibly the most gifted sign of them all in terms of ability in both music and the visual arts. Taurus lives a life of art-it literary is their life.
Taurus is too honest to play with your emotions. Never question the loyalty of these people. They will take it personally. If a Taurus feels like they are being taken for granted they will fade out of your life, just as quickly as they appeared.
Taurus likes to help others sort through they problems but doesn’t want anyone to help them when they have something going on. Taurus work in silence and make it look easy.
A Taurus is extremely generous sign. If there is something that you need and you let them know, they will make it happen. Taurus is a sign who hardly ever will lose hope and has fate that everything they do is either for the better or for a reason or meant to be.
This is the list of some crystals that are recommended for everyone who was born under this star sign.
Emerald, Rose Quartz, Diamond, Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Green Aventurine, Tiger Eye, Turquoise
Emerald is the birthstone for May-born people. Emerald is believed to keep wearer calm and healthy. It stands for true love.
Beaded Necklace Emerald Isle is created from Malachite cabochons, Peridot gemstones beads, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochons, Swarovski crystals and tiny glass seed beads.
Rose Quartz - the love stone and is believed to enhance creativity, heal emotional wounds and mend broken hearts. It is also often used to increase self-esteem and self-worth by increasing the love and forgiveness towards oneself.
Flowering Cherry hand beaded necklace is created from tiny glass seed beads, Swarovski crystals and Rose Quartz cabochon.
Green Aventurine is calming and comforting for all matters of the heart. It is very positive stone for prosperity. Believed to amplified creativity and openness to relationships. Aventurine balances male-female energy.
This necklace is available at my etsy shop
Green Eye hand beaded bracelet and necklace are created from tiny glass seed beads, Green Aventurine cabochons and German glass beads.
Tiger Eye is a solar gemstone of courage. It strengthens your will and gives clarity to intention. Helps one to see clearly without subjectivity. Brings good luck and prosperity.
This necklace is hand beaded from tiny glass seed beads, Tiger Eye cabochons, Black Onyx cabochons, Czech glass beads, Turquoise beads and Citrine gemstone beads.
Diamond is the hardest and most durable gemstone, symbolizing everlasting love and invincibility. Its wearers are thought to carry great courage, making it possible to conquer hardships.
The representative color for Taurus is Green. All shades of green nurtures Taurus’ spirit and reinforces its connection to nature and growth.
The other colors which are also associated with Taurus are pink and blue.
Secret Garden glass seed bead and Swarovski Crystal hand beaded necklace.
I designed gorgeous teardrop earrings beading tutorial with Taurus zodiac sign colors.
Create your own beaded teardrop dangle earrings inspired by Taurus zodiac sign colors and birthstones. Beading pattern is available there.
Aries Zodiac Sign Birthstones, Jewelry and Beading Tutorials
April/06/2019 01:55 PM
Aries Zodiac Sign Birthstones, Jewelry and Beading Tutorials.
Aries are free and independent thinkers who run a mile in a opposite direction if they sense that somebody is trying to infringe upon their freedoms. They are highly observant-nothing gets past them! Aries are playful, and fun is always on their mind. Even the most normal and boring day will turn thrilling with them. Aries does not talk about their problems, they fight them. Aries believe that anything is possible. They never put up emotional barriers and don’t have that "can’t be done" mentality.
Aries best traits: intelligent, witty, loyal, committed, hard-workers, energetic and adventurous.
This is the list of some crystals that are recommended for everyone who was born under this star sign.
Diamond, Citrine, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Fire Agate, Amethyst, Blue Kyanite, Emerald, Aventurine, Aquamarine, Red Jasper.
Color Choices: Shades of red, orange and blue.
I designed gorgeous fun flower earrings beading tutorial inspired by Aries zodiac sign color palette. BUY THIS TUTORIAL
These beaded earrings are created from tiny glass seed beads in orange and deep purple colors. The red orange stone is a Cubic Zirconia in color of Carnelian.
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Power Color: White and orange.
Diamond is the “king” of all precious gems, symbol of purity and invincibility. Provides harmony and beauty in any confusing and uncertain situation bringing clarity and protecting from anything you don’t need. Diamonds have been known to attract inspiration, genius and abundance.
“Universe” hand beaded grey Druzy, Diamond, Moonstone, Swarovski crystal, pearl and tiny glass seed bead necklace.
Diamond connects to universal power, clears aura and fills it with light. Powerful enough to drive away evil and bring good fortune.
Red Jasper is known as the “supreme nurturer”. It protects against psychical danger, provides insight into difficult situations, brings problems to light before they become super big.
“Flower Power” hand beaded Red Jasper and Turquoise seed bead belt.
This necklace is created from tiny glass seed beads in colors of orange, yellow, cream, brown and black. Necklace pendant is made from Picture Jasper and Crazy Lace Agate stones.
Citrine is the gemstone of light, happiness and abundance. It is the most powerful gemstone for manifestation, helping you to achieve your goals. Creates clear thinking, increases creativity and imagination. It also encourages generosity and the sharing of good fortune. Citrine protects the aura and cleans the chakras.
Blue Kyanite stimulates intuition and spirituality. It encourages you to speak the truth, cutting through fears and blockages. Kyanite provides truth and insight for difficult situations while it’s calming properties ready the mind for meditation.
This hand beaded necklace is created from tiny glass seed beads, natural feathers, beach stone, leather, sea shell heishi and Blue Kyanite beads.
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more beading tutorials.
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Aries are free and independent thinkers who run a mile in a opposite direction if they sense that somebody is trying to infringe upon their freedoms. They are highly observant-nothing gets past them! Aries are playful, and fun is always on their mind. Even the most normal and boring day will turn thrilling with them. Aries does not talk about their problems, they fight them. Aries believe that anything is possible. They never put up emotional barriers and don’t have that "can’t be done" mentality.
Aries best traits: intelligent, witty, loyal, committed, hard-workers, energetic and adventurous.
This is the list of some crystals that are recommended for everyone who was born under this star sign.
Diamond, Citrine, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Fire Agate, Amethyst, Blue Kyanite, Emerald, Aventurine, Aquamarine, Red Jasper.
Color Choices: Shades of red, orange and blue.
I designed gorgeous fun flower earrings beading tutorial inspired by Aries zodiac sign color palette. BUY THIS TUTORIAL
These beaded earrings are created from tiny glass seed beads in orange and deep purple colors. The red orange stone is a Cubic Zirconia in color of Carnelian.
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Power Color: White and orange.
Diamond is the “king” of all precious gems, symbol of purity and invincibility. Provides harmony and beauty in any confusing and uncertain situation bringing clarity and protecting from anything you don’t need. Diamonds have been known to attract inspiration, genius and abundance.
“Universe” hand beaded grey Druzy, Diamond, Moonstone, Swarovski crystal, pearl and tiny glass seed bead necklace.
Diamond connects to universal power, clears aura and fills it with light. Powerful enough to drive away evil and bring good fortune.
Red Jasper is known as the “supreme nurturer”. It protects against psychical danger, provides insight into difficult situations, brings problems to light before they become super big.
“Flower Power” hand beaded Red Jasper and Turquoise seed bead belt.
This necklace is created from tiny glass seed beads in colors of orange, yellow, cream, brown and black. Necklace pendant is made from Picture Jasper and Crazy Lace Agate stones.
Citrine is the gemstone of light, happiness and abundance. It is the most powerful gemstone for manifestation, helping you to achieve your goals. Creates clear thinking, increases creativity and imagination. It also encourages generosity and the sharing of good fortune. Citrine protects the aura and cleans the chakras.
Blue Kyanite stimulates intuition and spirituality. It encourages you to speak the truth, cutting through fears and blockages. Kyanite provides truth and insight for difficult situations while it’s calming properties ready the mind for meditation.
This hand beaded necklace is created from tiny glass seed beads, natural feathers, beach stone, leather, sea shell heishi and Blue Kyanite beads.
Check my other blogs about zodiac signs, birthstones.
more beading tutorials.
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How to make sea glass jewelry with glass seed beads
March/23/2019 02:30 PM
How to make sea glass jewelry with glass seed beads.
Sea glass is a glass pieces from the broken bottles and jars that had been worn smooth by the tumbling action of the sea waves against the shore. Ocean weaves drags the pieces of glass across the sand and stones, smoothing it and shaping in different shapes, creating frosted and worn surfaces.
Sea glass is so pretty that it deserves to be adorned. Use your most precious founded sea glass pieces to make a unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
There are many ways to make sea glass jewelry. Most common are:
I like to incorporate in sea glass necklaces sea shells and drift wood pieces. Tu create this mixed necklace you will have to learn basic peyote stitch, circular and tubular peyote stitches.
The supplies I usually use for my sea glass jewelry:
Some shells already have holes for stringing.
I love combining natural materials in to one big and complicated piece of jewelry.
Beach stone, sea glass, feather and driftwood beaded Beachcomber necklace by Ezartesa. To buy this stunning sea glass necklace press here.
Sea glass for sure is the most gorgeous beach find you’ll ever see. If you are lucky, you have stunning ocean tumbled sea glass piece that you can turn into unique jewelry with the wonderful story.
Sea glass is a glass pieces from the broken bottles and jars that had been worn smooth by the tumbling action of the sea waves against the shore. Ocean weaves drags the pieces of glass across the sand and stones, smoothing it and shaping in different shapes, creating frosted and worn surfaces.
Sea glass is so pretty that it deserves to be adorned. Use your most precious founded sea glass pieces to make a unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
There are many ways to make sea glass jewelry. Most common are:
- Wire wrapping. You would need 20gauge sterling silver, copper or gold-plated wire.
- Drilling. You would need Dremel drill and drilling press.
- Bezeling requires more training than drilling or wrapping sea glass.
I like to incorporate in sea glass necklaces sea shells and drift wood pieces. Tu create this mixed necklace you will have to learn basic peyote stitch, circular and tubular peyote stitches.
The supplies I usually use for my sea glass jewelry:
- Sea glass, beach stones
- Driftwood
- Sea shell
Some shells already have holes for stringing.
- Natural Feathers
- Leather
- Cotton Cord
- Cotton thread
- Nylon beading thread (conditioned with beeswax).
- Needles #12, #12 sharps
- Scissors
- E-6000 glue
- Delica Glass Seed Beads
- Rocailles seed beads
- Beading foundation
- Usually I start by playing with different shapes of drift wood, beach stones, sea glass pieces till I create the desirable composition.
- Then I glue the chosen pieces to beading foundation: Put a dab of E-6000 glue on beading foundation, and then glue the material to the back (or around) of the piece of sea glass (beach stone, shell or driftwood).
- Set the sea glass (beach stone, shell or driftwood) aside and left the glue dry and cure for at least 4 hours (best would be 24 hours).
- Tie an overhand knot at the end of 2yd. (1.8m) of conditioned thread. Using a # 12 sharps needle, sew through the beading foundation fabric from back to front, next to the stone edge.
- Pick up six Delica Japanese seed beads and position them along the stone’s edge. Sew through the last three beads (figure 1). Continue working in beaded backstitch around the edge of the cab, adding an even number of beads (photo c).
- Using a regular beading needle and Delica seed beads, work in tubular, even-count peyote stitch around the ring. Changing seed bead colors for each round, continue adding rounds of peyote until the top edge of the cab is covered (photo d, e).
- Then I create a bail for pendant: usually I cut desirable piece of natural leather. Then I create gorgeous print/pattern from tiny glass seed beads.
- For necklace strap I use cotton cord and make an adjustable, sliding clasp.
I love combining natural materials in to one big and complicated piece of jewelry.
Beach stone, sea glass, feather and driftwood beaded Beachcomber necklace by Ezartesa. To buy this stunning sea glass necklace press here.
Sea glass for sure is the most gorgeous beach find you’ll ever see. If you are lucky, you have stunning ocean tumbled sea glass piece that you can turn into unique jewelry with the wonderful story.