Friday, November 5, 2010

New pattern uploaded: the Holiday Bracelet & Medallion

I just uploaded a new pattern to my Web site: Holiday Bracelet & Medallion, $5.00, also available at Bead-patterns.com:


The bracelet is made by first creating 5-7 separate rivoli medallions by encasing each rivoli in a peyote bezel and using netting to add seed beads, bicone crystals and glass pearls around the bezel. You then join these medallions together. Directions for matching medallion included.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

New pattern uploaded: Pebbled Earrings

I just uploaded a new pattern to my Web site: Pebbled Earrings, $3.25, also available at Bead-patterns.com:


Instructions are for both pair of earrings (with or without the chain) and they match the Pebbled Bracelet. These beaded bead earrings work up fast (under an hour) and instead of glass pearls, you can use any 4mm round beads, including gemstones such as garnets and amethyst.

Monday, October 25, 2010

More Free Tila Bead Bracelet Patterns

Everyone seems to be going Tila bead crazy with some wonderful new designs. Jennifer VanBenschoten, guide to About.com: Beadwork, has two new (and free) tutorials up for these incredibly lovely bracelets:

Elegant Tila Bead Bracelet


Fancy Tila Bead Bracelet