Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Tila Herringbone Bracelet by Marcia Balonis

Addicted to Tila beads? I know I am. And Marcia Balonis has just posted a beauty! Her Tila Herringbone Bracelet pattern is now for sale and it combines the best of both worlds—Tila Beads and the Herringbone stitch:


Right now, Marcia's patterns are available as print and mail, and payable via PayPal. She also has a number a kits for sale and will be teaching classes at this year's Bead & Button Show. For more information on how to purchase this lovely pattern, check out her Web site: BaublesByBalonis.net.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

New pattern uploaded: Tila Bands

I just uploaded a new pattern to my Web site: Tila Bands, $5, also available at Bead-patterns.com.

This pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions for two Tila bead bracelets: one using seed beads, bugle beads and Tila beads (left) and a second using seed beads, round beads and Tila beads (right). Note, I use 4mm tiger eye beads for the "round bead" but any 4mm bead will work: bicone crystals, fire-polished beads, round druks, etc. It's a very versatile pattern and one of my favorites so far.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

New pattern uploaded: Rivoli Heart Pendant

I just uploaded a new pattern to my Web site: Rivoli Heart Pendant, $4, also available at Bead-patterns.com:

This pendant is made by first creating a bezel using the peyote stitch to hold the 12mm rivoli. Next, use netting to add 3mm fire-polished beads and 11/0 seed beads around this rivoli base to form a heart. The pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions.


Friday, January 14, 2011

New pattern uploaded: Tila Curve Bracelets

I just uploaded a new pattern to my Web site: Tila Curve Bracelets, $5, also available at Bead-patterns.com:

This pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions for two bracelets using Miyuki's new Tila beads—one using seed beads, fire-polished beads and Tila beads (top bracelet) and a second using just seed beads and Tila beads (bottom bracelet).

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Free Beaded Heart Patterns

Here are some free beaded heart patterns on the Web. If you know of more, please share!

Ruby's Heart Motif Tutorial:



My Daily Bead's How to Make a Puffy Heart (video):



Severine's Le Coeur en 3D (in French):


BeadJewelryMaking.com's Beaded Crystal Heart:

 
 
Sandra Halpenny's Pretty Beaded Heart: