new free pattern: the Berry Band

Just a fun free pattern for a band using size 8 seed beads, SuperDuo beads and Czechmates tile beads. Click HERE or on the below above for step-by-step instructions and a downloadable PDF at the bottom of the web page:

Variations on a theme

Don't have (or want to use) Czech two-hole beadstuds for the Cupola Bracelet? You can use Rulla beads, as well as Czechmates brick or tile beads instead.

As always, my free Cupola Bracelet pattern is available by clicking HERE or on any of the photos in this blog.

Beads used in Rulla version above:
• About 150 size 11/0 seed beads: 11RR4204 Duracoat Champagne Miyuki Rocailles
• About 9 two-hole Rulla beads: Turquoise Blue Picasso
• About 54 size 4mm fire-polished beads: Matte Metallic Flax
• About 32 size 4mm bicone crystals: Swarovski Chrysolite Opal

Beads used in Czechmates Brick version above:
• About 150 size 11/0 seed beads: Miyuki 11-0001 Silver lined crystal
• About 9 two-hole Czechmates Brick beads: Silver
• About 54 size 4mm fire-polished beads: Dark Amethyst Opal
• About 32 size 4mm bicone crystals: Swarovski Air Blue Opal AB 2X

Beads used in Czechmates Tile version above:

• About 120 size 11/0 seed beads: Miyuki Bronze Rocailles #457
• About 7 two-hole Czechmates Tile beads: Persian Turquoise Moon Dust
• About 42 size 4mm fire-polished beads: Aquamarine Valentinit
• About 24 size 4mm bicone crystals: Swarovski Crystal Bronze Shade

Bronze and Silver Silky Stackers

My Silky Stacker pattern in all bronze and silver! This pattern is FREE and available by clicking HERE or on any of the pictures in this blog post.

Beads used in the Bronze Silky Stacker:
• About 200 size 11/0 seed beads: Miyuki Bronze rocailles #457
• 42 SuperDuo beads: Chocolate Bronze SuperDuo beads
• 11 two-hole Czech Silky beads: Jet Bronze Full Silky beads

Beads used in the Silver Silky Stacker:
• About 200 size 11/0 seed beads: Crystal Full Labrador seed beads #27000
• 42 SuperDuo beads: Full Labrador SuperDuos beads
• 11 two-hole Czech Silky beads: Full Labrador Silky beads

new FREE pattern: Cupola Bracelet

This pattern is a variation of my Pyramid Band but it was designed for 12mm Czech Glass Hex-shaped 2-Hole Beadstuds.

However, it also works great with size 12mm, 8mm and 6mm Czech Pyramid Beadstuds (shown below):

Betsy at RedPandaBeads.com beaded up some more Cupola Bracelets for her Gallery of Color Suggestions. Just click on the picture below to see the actual beads used:

a Red Luster Day!

For those who have emailed asking when RedPandaBeads.com will have those gorgeous red luster Silky beads that I used on the Nexus Bracelet and Earrings pattern back in stock, rejoice! They are in! Click HERE or on the photo below to purchase:

Here are some pictures of the Nexus Bracelet and Earrings using these scrumptious beads. Just click on the picture below to see a listing of the exact beads used. You can purchase the pattern by clicking HERE.

The red luster Silky beads also look fantastic used on my free Silky Stacker pattern. Again, just click on the picture below to see a listing of the exact beads used. My free Silky Stacker pattern is available by clicking HERE.

Batik Bracelet and Earrings pattern

Use any type 4mm beads (fire-polished beads, glass pearls, bicone crystals, etc.), SuperDuo beads and size 11/0 seed beads to create this bracelet and matching earrings.

Just click HERE or on the photo above or below for more details. 

Silky Stacker Blues

Beaded up some more Silky Stackers this week. My free Silky Stackers pattern is available by clicking HERE or on the photo below.

The Silky beads I used in these stacker bracelets are from RedPandaBeads.com. They are different colors on each side, which at first, I have to say, annoyed me, and then I realized that the color switch gives you some lovely options.

The top Stacker in the photo below uses Jet Azuro, which is black on one side and an electric blue on the other. The bottom stacker uses Lavender Valentine—bronze on one side and a light blue-lavender on the other. Exact beads used are linked below.

Beads used in the photo above:
Top
• About 200 size 11/0 seed beads: Miyuki #1457 Metallic Emerald/Dark Sapphire Miyuki Rocailles
• 42 SuperDuo beads: Jet
• 11 two-hole Czech Silky beads: Jet Azuro
Bottom
• About 200 size 11/0 seed beads: Miyuki #457 Bronze Miyuki Rocailles
• 42 SuperDuo beads: Chalk Blue Luster
• 11 two-hole Czech Silky beads: Lavender Valentine

new Silky bead pattern: Silky Squares Bracelet and Earrings

Step-by-step illustrated instructions for a bracelet and matching earrings pattern that uses the new Czech two-hole Silky beads. Directions are also included for variations on finishing the bracelet edge and for clasping with a regular single-hole clasp or a 16mm 2-strand tube bar clasp. 

   

Just click HERE or on the photo above for more details. 

Playing with color: Eddy Band

I love silver and sparkly beads, even though they are so hard to photograph. Here is my Eddy Band (available for sale by clicking HERE or on the photo below) and the exact beads used linked below:

Beads used in the photo above:
• About 250 size 11/0 Czech Crystal Full Labrador seed beads
• About 26 size 3mm Deep Amethyst fire-polished beads
• About 64 size 4mm Silver fire-polished beads
• About 132 Violet Grey SuperDuo beads

Free Silky Stacker pattern

Free step-by-step illustrated instructions for a stacking bracelet that uses the new Czech two-hole Silky beads! Silky beads are 6x6mm in size, similar to the CzechMates Tile beads, but the two parallel holes are on the diagonal, with a raised bevel on the top of each bead that runs opposite of the diagonal thread path.

Just click HERE or on the photo above for free instructions.

Nexus Bracelet and Earrings

There’s another new 2-hole bead in town!

Czech “Silky” 2-hole beads are 6x6mm in size (similar to the CzechMates Tile beads) but the two parallel holes are on the diagonal, with a raised bevel on the top of each bead that runs opposite of this diagonal thread path.

The Nexus Bracelet is created by beading 7 or more separate motifs, which are then joined using seed beads and SuperDuo beads.

Single motifs make great Nexus Earrings: 
 

The Nexus Bracelet and Earrings pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions for both a bracelet and earrings. Just click on any picture for more details at AroundTheBeadingTable.com.

Linda Genaw has a list of online bead shops that sell Silky beads on her blog, Linda's Crafty Inspirations. Click HERE and scroll down to the end of the post for the list. She also has several free Silky patterns on her blog, including the Sophia Silky Bracelet (click HERE) and the Silky Deco Chain Bracelet (click HERE), both are truly gorgeous.

Eclipse Bracelet and Earrings

Use any type 3mm and 4mm beads (round beads, fire-polished beads, glass pearls, bicone crystals, gemstones etc.), SuperDuo beads and size 11/0 seed beads to create this bracelet and matching earrings (with and without a drop bead). Click on a picture for more details at AroundTheBeadingTable.com.

new SuperDuo pattern: Eddy Band

Use size 11 seed beads, SuperDuo beads and any type size 3mm and 4mm beads (round beads, glass pearls, gemstones, bicone crystals, fire-polished beads, etc.) to create this versatile band that is much easier to bead than it looks. The pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions. Click on a picture for more details at AroundTheBeadingTable.com.

Craving Crystal Necklace

The Craving Crystal Necklace pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions. I used bicone crystals and round beads because I liked the way they looked together but you can use any bead type and shape you wish as long as the beads are 4mm in size. Click on a picture for more details at AroundTheBeadingTable.com.

It matches the Craving Crystal pattern uploaded earlier that includes directions for four bands and two pair of earrings:

FREE SuperDuo pattern: Starlight!

The Starlight pattern can be used to make a pendant or ornament. It’s a great stash-buster!

Downloadable PDF at the bottom of the page HERE:
http://www.aroundthebeadingtable.com/Tutorials/Starlight.html

 

Crystal bead pattern now FREE!

The Hana-Ami Bracelets pattern is the very first tutorial that I ever wrote—over ten years ago! Since then, I have used this Japanese Hana-Ami motif in a number of patterns, and the triangle weave stitch technique still remains one of my personal favorites.

Free step-by-step instructions and downloadable PDF at the bottom of the page HERE: http://www.aroundthebeadingtable.com/Tutorials/HanaAmiBracelets.html

new SuperDuo pattern for sale: Maya Bands

The Maya Bands pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions for making three fun SuperDuo bands.

Here are some more pictures:

new pattern for sale: Cosmos Necklace and Earrings

Use SuperDuos, SuperUnos, size 11/0 seed beads, any type 4mm beads and 6-9mm accent beads (for the center drop) to create this necklace and matching earrings. This pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions and matches the Cosmos Bracelet and Earrings pattern released earlier.

Instructions are also incuded for attaching the center beaded motif to a chain rather than creating a beaded chain:

Payable through Paypal or major credit card for instant PDF download.
Also available for sale via credit card without Paypal at Bead-Patterns.com: