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2016年4月30日星期六

Easy method to make beaded jewelry with seed beads


Seed beads are small and are often used to ornament different beading plan. They are made from all kinds of materials and the mainly widely recognized material for them is glass. Glass seed beads are used in numerous different ways. They are used in among large beads in making diverse beading designs; they are also could be used as spacers after a crease and before insert the major bead. 

Most frequently, they are used to finish a fashion accessory or use it as an end bead. Additional method that use seed beads is often stringing them to form a numerous strand beaded fashion accessory and in peyote stitching by the use of five to seven thread to form a bulk necklace or bangle. You'll find that these pieces of art are most usually made from manipulate glass which is wound to form little beads. They are heated to a point that the bead makers are capable to mold them into little drops of glass. 



The Requirements For The Jewelry

Jewelry Supplies for beads will require: Seed beads, Beading floss a long, slim beading needle; Scissors; Charms of some sort; a variety of medium and large sized beads, which could be made of wood, glass, or plastic; wonderful glue; Jewelry clasps, & you can purchase these jewelry materials online.
One thread beaded bracelet. Charms and better jewelry beads can be added as well to make a pattern. A model can also be formed with using only seed beads too. No clasp is desired if not desired; it can be made big enough to slide over the wrist. Rings are easy to create and tons of them can be made rapidly. They can be made out of the entire seed beads or a larger bead can be added to the center of the ring.

Thread of large beads is attractive as well. These can be made into jewels or charms too and can be added to seed bead thread. Clasps which are one type of jewelry conclusion for jewelry making can be added to easy anklets, bracelets, jewels and chokers also this creates the adaptability to make the jewelry any size preferred.




Buying Glass Seed Beads

When looking to purchase these stunning objects, it is significant to choose unbiased colored or solid colored groups of these huge works of art. This way, they can be used in nearly all types of intend projects. There are diverse glass seed beads according to their shape and the best thing is they can all be used to improve a design.


2016年4月25日星期一

Why Prioritize Pearl Beads over Other Available Beads

There are a huge number of materials, forms and colors to select from and it is simple to get lost and not being capable to decide. Pearls are generally described as the most basic gemstones found by older man. Polished Pearl Beads are usually used for personal decoration and loved by several persons the whole over the world for many years and they are still on great demands even to this day. Pearls have been the elegance choice for several females for most formal events for several years. A simple bead prepared of pearl can deliver a woman the most astonishing appearance of all without any other jewelry. This capability of pearls to be used only without other jewels makes it even reasonable for a lady as she does not have to concern when she has a pearl bead.



Variety of range of pearl beads

A range of products can be formed by using polished pearl beads all over the globe. The most usual are the pearl necklace and these are generally used as a sign of social position and age. This usually means that the small sizes are worn by the woman and is most common. Females who are much older and have more riches generally wear the biggest pearls. Whole these features were particularly common in outdated societies.

First choice of most of the people

Given the point that pearls made in a natural way, the polished pearl beads formed tend to be of different variations and have dissimilar shapes &sizes. The different range said to make jewelry that is matchless from others that are present and this makes them even attractive to most ladies who love style and trendy accessories, which are distinctive and therefore think through them to be personal. Pearl bead necklaces are divided into several categories and these fundamentally reliant on the size of the bead & the length of the pearl bead necklace.

Modules, as with each portion of the dress, have a very good aim to offer. To determine what the aim of the pearl beads are which has certain dress, make a work to find out what exactly is added in to the dress with the aid of them. Whether or not this easily aids to make the clothing composition fuller, probabilities are they are needed to match the collection somewhat. When, however, the dress is flavorless without one, the beads are needed to combine pop. The point does certainly make any change in the color pattern necessary. Neutral colors in solid or several shades of similar color can harmonized attractively.


2016年4月24日星期日

DIY Handmade Gold Chain Tassel Necklace with Beads

Wanna make tassels necklace yourself? With chain and beads, you can also make a nice beads chain necklace at home today. No matter you are a professional jewelry maker, or just a green hand, this handmade gold chain necklace is really easy to make. Hope you will like!
Jewelry making supplies you’ll need in making the gold tassel necklaces:
11x8mm Faceted Glass Beads
3mm Gold Bead Spacers
3x2mm Gold Twisted Chains
6x4mm Gold Cross Chains
Gold Jump Ring
Gold Spring Clasp
Gold Headpin
Long Nose Plier
Round Nose Plier 
Step 1: Cut a piece of gold cross chain (with a length about 70cm), and attach a gold clasp to a proper position of the chain by a jump ring. Attach a jump ring to the other end of the chain. Thread an 11x8mm glass bead and a gold spacer bead to a headpin and make enough such bead patterns with colorful faceted glass beads.

Step 2Make a loop of a headpin and link the headpin with a bead to the end of the chain.
Step 3: Make a loop at each end of the headpin. Attach all the bead patterns to the chain on by one, and link several pieces of gold twisted chains (5cm – 10cm) between each 2 bead patterns to the gold cross chain.

Done~
Then, you will finish the chain necklace with beads like this. How do you think of the beads chain necklace? I think it is great for hoe summer day~ If you are also interested in the handmade gold chain necklace, just follow here to make one!

2016年4月20日星期三

Buying good quality Seed Beads Smartly

Though the art of making your individual jewelry is nothing new there is a lot of singular ideas of where to purchase seed beads. There are numerous people who look to have an artistic and imaginative mind and can channel this into the creation of good-looking jewelry. Over the previous few years this art seems to have grown extra popular, as the status of the Internet has grown so too has the reputation of the beading craft.



First choice of most of the people


A few years ago maximum people who were concerned in making accessories would have to go to their nearby arts & craft store to purchase their resources or look out for a fair that was coming to their region. Since the recession hit lots of craft shops have closed their doors and huge retail outlets have extremely little choice of materials as they increase in further regions to compete with additional stores. This time was a struggling time for the sellers.

Variety of choices in the market

Seed beads come in sizes between 6's to 22's. Different glass beads, they can be of special finish, like matt or semi-lustrous. As the majority of jewelry prepared with beads is finished up of seed beads the query has to be asked where to purchase seed beads now. The reply has to be that the most excellent place is online because there is so much option. If you were to use a search engine such as Google you would find lots of advertisements for seed beads and the option of shape, size and color is amazing. As today beads are in fashion and it always enhances our persona making it more beautiful. One can always go for the one which suits their personality the best.


When you purchase seed beads online there are a few things you have to keep in mind. First thing is that seed beads are normally quite small as the name involves but they can also be quite great. Until you become known with different sizes of beads it's a high-quality idea to keep a ruler alongside you so you have several point of reference. Another thing is that the pictures are frequently improved and are taken under light and might not give an accurate expression of the color. So while selecting the bead for yourself look into all the factors and then take a wise decision. Online purchasing is convenient as well as reasonable also.

2016年4月19日星期二

Making a Pair of Simple Seed Beaded Tassel Earrings

Hi, friends! Do you like tassel earrings? Here I will share with you a pair of seed bed tassel earrings. If you are searching for DIY seed bead earrings, then you can follow me to see this pair of simple beaded earrings now. Hope you will like it and make ones later.

Jewelry making supplies you’ll need in making beaded earrings:
3mm White Seed Beads
2mm Dark Goldenrod Seed Beads
Silver Headpins  
Silver Earring Hooks
Silver Jump Rings
Silver Eyepins
Round Nose Plier
Diagonal Plier
Step 1: Slide about 8 2mm dark goldenrod seed beads, 10 3mm white seed beads and 8 2mm dark goldenrod seed beads in sequence to a headpin. Slide 10 2mm dark goldenrod seed beads, 10 3mm white seed beads and 7 2mm dark goldenrod beads in sequence to another headpin. Slide 12 2mm dark goldenrod seed beads, 10 3mm white seed beads and 4 2mm dark goldenrod seed beads in sequence to a headpin. Slide 14 2mm goldenrod seed beads, 8 3mm white seed beads and 6 2mm goldenrod seed beads in sequence to a silver headpin. Slide 16 2mm goldenrod seed beads, 5 3mm white seed beads and 9 2mm goldenrod seed beads in sequence to a silver headpin.
Step 2: Repeat above steps to make other 5 bead patterns like the first 5. Slide 28 2mm goldenrod seed beads to a headpin and make another one like this one. Make a small loop at each end of the headpin, and then attach all the bead patterns to another eyepin and make a loop at the other end of the eyepin as pictured. Make sure there is a goldenrod seed bead between each bead pattern. 
Step 3: Prepare 3 eye pins, make a loop at the other end of each eye pin, and link these 2 eye pins to another eye pin with beading tassels. Attach an earring hook to the eye pins with jump rings.

Done!
This pair of seed bead tassel earrings is finished now, love? You can see there is a heart shape in middle of the tassel, how cute it is! If you also wanna make such tassels earrings, just follow my detailed steps to have a nice try!


2016年4月12日星期二

Use Pearl Beads To Create Gifts

Pearls are good-looking, classic and female so that gem beads are constantly used to make jewelry for women, from antique till now, even in the upcoming. On today's style jewelry market, the pearl beads you see are essentially freshwater gem beads. They come in diverse quality, colors and shapes, so that you have a broad range of range for your designs.
Pearl jewelry under your budget
In ancient time, normal deep sea pearls were the jewelry or beautification of noble or rich women only. But nowadays, every woman has capability to own pearls because there are a lot of freshwater pearl beads accessible on fashion jewelry marketplace. They are good-looking as sea pearls but much cheaper. And people who like to make pearl jewelries don't require spending a lot of currency any more.

Pearl always the first choice for many
Gem beads are extremely versatile in jewelry making & they are used for jewels, brooches, jewelry and bracelets. You can buy extremely high class luxurious looking pearl beads like the Swarovski ones which are ready to be completely flawless and will never chip or become paler. You can obtain much cheaper pearls though which will look about as good and if you add several extra details to your jewelry items then you can make a very particular piece by adding in a few extra items like crystal beads and small bits of band.
Different categories of pearl
Gem beads come in a great variety of shapes. The most well-liked is the round, perfectly round shape, this is essentially very rare in real pearls but the extra flawless the pearl is, the classier it will be and that is why mainly fake pearl beads are made to be round. Possibly the next popular shape, chiefly in earrings, is the drop and then there is the flat, mother of gem beads which are shaped into something from which can be stars or tubes or currency shapes.

Generally when people make their jewelry they use numerous different types of beads in 1 piece but, when it comes to pearls they think that less is extra. It is believed that by totaling in extras you can cheapen the look, a little piece can be added or possibly one other type of bead but no extra than that. Also try to keep the colors like and only use up to three colors per piece of jewels unless you are making a bit for a child.
There are also shell pearl beads these are formed from the shells and not the real pearl itself, they are immobile extremely nice and have an extremely shiny look and look like a real pearl with its sparkling (when a thing appears to alter shape when you look at it from a diverse angle) attractiveness.

2016年4月10日星期日

Making Simple Handmade Stretchy Tattoo Choker Necklace

Love DIY tattoo choker necklace? Next I will bring you a simple choker necklace, which is easy in making and cool in wearing. If you are interested in making choker necklace, then you should not miss this handmade choker necklace tutorial. Well, just follow me to have a look~

Jewelry makingsupplies in making the stretchy choker necklace:
8mm White Round Pearl Beads
Black Leather Threads
Silver Twisted Chain
Silver Lobster Clasp
Cord Ends
Silver Headpins  
Silver Jump Rings
Needle Nose Plier
Round Nose Plier
Stainless-Steel Scissor
Black Clamp
Step 1: Cut 4 pieces of black leather threads and combine each 2 as one part, and then add a cord end to one end one the threads. Fix the black threads with a clamp, making a knot with the threads at the right side as pictured and then make another knot with the threads at the left side. Repeat above steps to make more knots with the threads crossly until the length is fit to you yourself.
Step 2: Add another cord end to the other end of the threads. Cut 2 pieces of chains, add one chain on a cord end, and add a lobster clasp to one chain, while the other chain with an 8mm white round pearl bead.

Done~
I make this simple choker necklace within a quite short time, and then do you wanna have a try? DIY tattoo choker necklace is more and more popular, so if you also wanna make one for yourself, just try to make one with this detailed introduction. Good luck~

2016年4月7日星期四

Seed Beads, What Are They And The Importance Of Buying

Seed beads are widely used in crafting projects as they are suitable for an array of projects and are small in size. In fact, seed beads are used in garments to jewelry. These beads range in different configuration and color that they are found in local craft stores or may be purchased online.

Seed beads quality



Seed beads quality varies with each company depending on their precise methods of glass blowing.  The seed beads made in precise methods are available in higher costs. Companies use different methods of producing beads and so there is irregularity in shape and size. In fact, owing to these irregularities, they are available in cheap prices. However, seed beads may be purchased online or at any local craft stores.

Seed Beads Shape

Seed beads represent their name and are spherical in shape. They resemble seeds having flattened ends and can be strung together.  They are in 1mm and 5mm size, and some are a bit larger.  In fact, their size is advertised normally as an inch. There are elongated varieties of seed beads and they dazzle in the light. These beads are made using different types of glass such as transparent to opaque. They have a lustrous finish and come in various colors. Any reputable supplier’s seed beads are produced in plastic, glass or other materials.

Used for

Seed beads are tiny and are used in making jewelry.  They are used in different projects, varying with what you wish to achieve. Jewelry projects are the main, while they are sewed on garments or fabrics to add extra sparkle. Besides they are found in art projects to enhance the texture. These beads are used in jewelry projects as a filler substance or to separate larger beads marking as spacers. They also suit delicate jewelry pieces.

Is it easy to work with?



The seed beads tiny size is the main barrier to work with. Basically, picking the same is also difficult and people with low dexterity may find it harder. However, such people also have trouble in threading these beads and if so, use threading machines.

Buying tips

Buying seed beads in wholesale online are the best. However, consider these buying tips:

·         Seed Beads are chemically altered, heat treated, stabilized, dyed and plated. In case the seller does not provide details, assume it is low quality seed beads.

·         Check the size by placing a small order first so that you check the size and beads quality.

2016年4月5日星期二

Making Easy Handmade Felt Flower Brooch for Women

Hello, do you wanna DIY flower brooch? Today I will share a felt flower brooch with you, and you can follow me to make your own’ then. Hope you can get some inspirations from this handmade felt brooch.

Supplies you’ll need in making brooch:
13mm Round 2-Hole Buttons
28x5mm 4-Hole Buttons
Mixed Color Felt
4mm White Round Pearl Beads
4mm Pink Round Pearl Beads
6mm White Round Pearl Beads
61mm Brass Flower Brooch
2mm Mixed Color Seed Beads
3mm Orange Seed Beads
Scissors
Threads
Needle
Glue Gun

Step 1: Tailor a 6-petal flower shape with white felt, sewing a 4-Hole Button and a 2-Hole Button on the felt with needle and white thread. Sew several orange and pink seed beads on the flower petals around the buttons as pictured.

Step 2: Tailor a bigger 6-petal flower shape with pink felt, and add the ready white flower on the pink flower with needle and thread. Add some white, pink, orange seed beads and pink pearl beads on the pink flower petals as pictured.

Step 3: Tailor another bigger 6-petal glower with red felt, add it with the ready felt flower, then add a 4mm white pearl bead and a 6mm white pearl bead on each petal of the red flower as pictured. Attach a brass flower brooch on the back of the felt flower with glue and then fix it with needle and thread.
Done!

Wow, such a DIY flower brooch is finished now~ so easy yet pretty, right? If you also wanna make brooch for women, then this one is a good choice for you to have a nice try!