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.

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.