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