Wednesday, April 27, 2016

DIY Handmade Pandora Beads Hoop Earrings

Hey, dear readers! Wanna make handmade beads earrings at home? Here I will share a pair of handmade hoop earrings with you all, and it is quite easy for both professionals and green hands to make. Hope you will like and make the DIY beads earrings then.
 Supplies you’ll need in making the Pandora beads jewelry:
11mm Alloy Rhinestone European Beads
6mm Tibetan Style Bead Spacers
6mm Brass Rhinestone Beads
14mm Glass European Beads
Iron Earring Hoop
Step 1: Prepare an earring hoop, a 14mm red European bead, 2 11mm rhinestone European beads, 2 6mm Tibetan style spacer beads and 2 6mm brass rhinestone beads. Slide all these beads to the earring hoop as alternatively as pictured. Repeat to make the other earring to make a pair.
Done! I choose other different colors Pandora beads to make the other pair earrings as well, how do you think of them?
Do you like the Pandora beads earrings? It is so easy to make such kinds of Pandora beads jewelry, so if you are also interested in making the handmade hoop earrings, just try to make yourself. Anyway, hope you have a nice day!

Thursday, April 21, 2016

DIY Handmade Pink Beaded Bracelet with Seed Beads and Pearl Beads

Are you searching for beading bracelet for spring? If yes, you are so lucky for here I will share a pink beaded bracelet with you guys. This handmade pearl bracelet is so cute and I can bet you will like it after seeing it. Well, just follow me to have a look~
Supplies you’ll need in making the DIY beaded bracelet:
12mm Glass Pearl Beads
6mm Glass Pearl Beads
6mm Bicone Glass Beads
4mm Round Seed Beads
Lobster Clasp
0.38mm Tiger Tail Wire
Wire Cutter Pliers
Side Cutting Pliers
Step 1: Cut a piece of 0.38mm tiger tail (with a length about 120cm). Attach a lobster clasp to the middle of the wire with a jump ring.
Step 2: Slide a 4mm pink seed bead, a 6mm pink pearl bead, a 4mm pink seed bead and a 5mm pink pearl bead to one wire, while slide 5 4mm pink seed beads to the other wire, and cross this wire through the 6mm pink pearl bead as pictured.
Step 3: Slide 2 4mm pink seed beads, 2 6mm bicone glass beads and 2 6mm pearl beads crossly to one wire, while slide 2 4mm pink seed bead, a 12mm pearl bead and a 4mm pink seed bead to the other wire, and cross this wire through the pink pearl bead.
Step 4: Repeat step 2 and step 3 to make more bead patterns until the length of the bracelet is fit to you.
Step 5: Slide a crimp bead and a jump ring to the 2 wires, cross the wires through the crimp bead and pinch the bead into flat to fix the wire.
Step 6: Slide 5 4mm pink seed beads and a 6mm pearl bead to one wire, cross the other wire through along the beads in middle part of the bracelet, and cross this wire through the 6mm pearl bead.
Step 7: cross the wire at left side through along the beads in middle part, and slide 2 4mm seed beads, 2 6mm bicone glass beads and 2 5mm pearl beads on the other wire crossly as pictured. Cross the other wire through the pearl bead.
Step 8: Repeat step 7 to make other more bead patterns as the right side of the bracelet, just like the left side.
Step 9: After finish the last bead pattern, tie the wire with the bracelet and cut off the excess wire.
Done~
Wow, such a seed beaded bracelet is finished now~ How do you think this pink beaded bracelet? I love it so much and I can’t wait to make one for myself. If you also like this handmade pearl bracelet, just try to make it at home! Hope to see your work~

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

DIY Handmade Pearl Beaded Flower Ring

Good afternoon, friends! Wanna DIY beaded ring? If yes, then you are so lucky for next I will share a beads ring with you guys. I think you will like this beaded flower ring after seeing it. Well, just follow me to have a see~
Supplies you’ll need in making the handmade beaded ring:
6mm Red Faceted Glass Beads
8mm Green Faceted Glass Beads
4mm Gold Brass Bead Spacers
12x8mm Blue Glass Pearl Beads
0.38mm Jewelry Wire
Felt Paper
Brass Ring Base
Scissors
Glue Gun
White Glue
Step 1: Cut a piece of jewelry wire, thread 4 blue glass pearl beads, 3 gold spacer beads and a 6mm red glass bead on the wire in order as pictured, and cross the other end of the wire through the red glass bead.
Step 2: Thread 3 blue pearl beads and 2 spacer beads on the wire as pictured, and cross the wire upward through the spacer bead and pearl bead.
Step 3: Cross the wire on the right side through the next pearl bead and spacer bead, and add 3 pearl beads and 2 spacer beads on the wire, then cross this wire through the red glass bead, and cross the wire on the left side through the next pearl bead and spacer bead as pictured.

Step 4: Thread 2 pearl beads and a spacer bead on the same wire, then cross this wire through a spacer bead and a pearl bead to form a circle. Cross the same wire through the red glass bead and tighten up. 
Step 5: Cross the wires through the pearl bead on both side respectively, and then cross the wires through an 8mm green glass bead. Repeat to add a green glass bead on the other 3 sides as pictured. Cut a piece of white felt paper, stick it to the bead pattern and add a brass ring base to the felt with glue.
Done~
This pearl bead ring is finished now. Do you like it? The color is fresh and clear, also, you can choose the color that you like. Anyway, have a nice try and enjoy your DIY journey!

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Wholesale Beads Ensures Spend Little Enjoy More

There are people making jewelry on own. Some make pieces for personal use, for gifting and some sell. Jewelry makers always need more supplies and the money spent on the supplies adds up quickly and so considering wholesale beads purchase is the best way to keep costs low and to offer same style of jewelry.

Why buy?

Wholesale beads are bought so that it offers you the benefit of paying less on each bead. In fact, it appears as a fraction of the beads cost than buying from retail merchants. The wholesale beads purchase also offers you large quantities and the reduced prices. Supplies stocked in wholesale pricing offers you an opportunity to buy more and pay less. This is definitely money saving.

How to manage buying?

There are possibilities that you may not need large quantities of beads, but need at frequent intervals. Another reason hindering your wholesale beads purchase may be the amount required. Even if it works out to be cheaper on buying wholesale, initially you have to shell out bigger money than expected. In such times, learn to manage buying by finding a person who can help you with split purchase. Even if there are a group doing the same crafting types, place together large orders and spend little, enjoy more.

Ordering online



Ordering online wholesale beads help in getting beads at a low cost, but bear in mind there is the shipping price for which the amount needs to be paid. High shipping costs are sure to increase the beads cost per pieces and so ensure the suppliers offer free shipping. Check over what amount of placing online order you can get shipping free and set the same amount so that you need not spend even a single dollar or penny more than you planned or calculated. Thus ensure proper savings and enjoy the worth of your wholesale purchase.

Worth considering


Another worth considering point is to compare wholesale beads to retail beads purchases. This refers to the time and gas you save on doing online purchases.  Shop for the beads of your choice from your home, it is valuable. Each hour is worthy and so are the costs to buy wholesale beads. Buying wholesale is sure to save a lot, but when it is done online, do not miss out on the shipping and handling costs. Read or ask for reviews and take a clear decision.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Handmade Glass Beaded Statement Necklace DIY

Are you interested in making beaded necklace? Next I will share a beading necklace with you all. This DIY beads necklace is quite simple in making, and it is suitable for spring. Well, just follow me to have a look~

Supplies you’ll need in making the handmade statement necklace:
10mm Green Faceted Glass Beads
8mm Green Faceted Glass Beads
4mm Red Glass Pearl Beads
Gold Cross Chain
Gold Iron Bead Tip
Gold Jump Rings
Gold Iron Headpin
0.3mm Jewelry Wire
Long Nose Plier
Round Nose Plier
Scissors

Step 1: Cut a long piece of jewelry wire (with a length about 50cm), attach a gold bead tip on middle of the wire, and tighten the bead tip. Thread a 10mm green glass bead, an 8mm green glass bead, a 4mm red pearl bead and a 10mm glass bead on the 2 wires in sequence.
Step 2: Thread 4 red pearl beads, 3 8mm glass beads on one wire, and cross this wire through a green glass bead as pictured. Continue to thread a 3mm red pearl, an 8mm glass bead, a 3mm red pearl and a 10mm glass bead on the 2 wires, and then repeat to make another bead drop as pictured.
Step 3: Thread 4 8mm and 3 10mm glass beads, 7 red pearl beads on one wire, cross the wire through the second 10mm glass bead, and add 2 red pearl beads and an 8mm glass bead on this wire, then cross this wire through the last 10mm glass bead on the main 2 wires.
Step 4: Repeat above steps to make the next 2 bead drop patterns as pictured. Add a bead tip on the end of the 2 wires and trim off the excessive wires.
Step 5: Cut a piece of golden cross chain, link the chain to the bead tips, and attach a lobster clasp on one end of the chain. Thread a 10mm glass bead on a head pin, making a loop on the end and attach it to the end of the chain as pictured.
Done~
Hey, this handmade statement necklace is finished now. You may feel it is a little complex in making beading necklace, but it is really worth your time in making such a glass beaded necklace. Just have a nice try!

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

DIY Handmade Fresh Seed Beads Snowflake Earrings

Hey, dear readers! Wanna make a pair of fresh earrings? Today’s project is a pair of snowflake earrings which is really clear and fresh in color. This pair of earrings is used by 2-hole seed beads, and I can bet you will like them when you see them. So, just follow me to have a look~
Jewelry making supplies you will need in making the DIY beads earrings:
5x3.5x3mm Yellow 2-hole Seed Beads
5x3.5x3mm Orange 2-hole Seed Beads
Iron Jump Rings
Iron Earring Hooks
0.5mm Jewelry Wire
Long Nose Plier
Scissors

Step 1: Cut a long piece of jewelry wire (with a length about 40cm), thread 6 orange 2-hole seed beads on the wire, and cross the wire through first seed bead. Cross one wire from the upper hole of the bead, and thread a yellow seed bead on it, then cross the wire through the next orange seed bead.
Step 2: Thread 3 yellow seed beads to the wire, cross the wire through the next orange seed bead. Add a yellow seed bead and cross the wire through the next orange seed bead, and repeat above steps to finish the next part.
Step 3: Thread an orange seed bead on the wire, crossing the wire through the next orange and yellow seed bead at the left side. Add 2 yellow seed beads and cross the wire through the next yellow bead.
Step 4: Cross the wire at the left side back through the upper hole of the yellow beads, and the next orange bead, and then cross the wire back through the lower hole of the orange bead, the upper hole of the yellow bead as pictured.

Step 5: Cross the wire through the upper hole of the orange bead, the lower hole of the orange bead, and then the upper hole of the orange bead and then cross the wire back through the yellow bead at the left side as pictured.
Step 6: Repeat above steps to make the other sides of the bead pattern, and fix the wires. Attach an earring hook to the bead pattern by a jump ring.
Done~
Wow, the handmade bead earrings are finished now. I feel it is a little difficult to make such a pair of seed beads earrings, for the wire is a little complex. But it worth your time for this pair of snowflake earrings is really nice! 

Friday, March 25, 2016

The History Of Wooden Beads

Wood is easy to find, so whenever there is you, you are sure to find wood beads. Wooden beads have a lot of history, but are sometimes not appreciated in modern artwork. There are many inspirations that come from wood, and when wood beads were first introduced, it created a new and establishing look for people worldwide. There are a variety of astonishing sizes, forms and style for these beautiful wood beads.

Common Source of Wood Beads

Wooden beads come from many different species of trees. These trees provide the perfect material to create a distributed and unique style. The sources of wood come form, olive, bamboo, ebony, sandalwood, palm, rose, pear, ironwood, bayong and many, many more sources.


All of these beautiful types of wood have been integrated in bead making for many reasons. Either it is because of the type of grain the wood consists of, or the aromatics of the wood. Olive trees are the most common in making wood beads because of the natural red and wavy grain darkens and hardens as the age progresses. This creates an elegant pattern.

Exotic Wooden Beads

Some of the most exotic places that these wood beads originate from is in Europe, Czech Republic, southern Asia, or the Middle East. In the Czech Republic, it is where the inexpensive bass wood and pine is found. It is here that they make children's toys, as well as the inexpensive wood beads that you find in most of the bead shops around the world. There are all forms of wood beads that is also generated here in America. There are artists who actually make their own wooden beads from their collection of exotic woods that are found all over the world.


Aromatic Wood Beads

Wood beads are most commonly made out of Sandalwood and Rosewood. Sandalwood beads give a light in color and weight, and have a distinct and soothing aroma. It is also believed by many to bring clearer perception to the person who is wearing these special wood beads.

Rosewood wooden beads is dark and heavy, and is also cherished for it's unique aroma. It is believed that wearing Rosewood beads ward off any negative energy, and strengthen the aura of the person who is wearing them.  When it comes to making wood beads, there is more to it that meets the eye.