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Bronzed Bridal Earrings Hello and welcome to our new monthly project. This month, we are going to expand on the techniques used in the Pearls on the Halfshell Series last month. You will use Tubular Herringbone Stitch to create the teardrop component. Learn how to close the Bead Work and add the large Pearls in […]
Happy April Everyone Spring is finally here and I am so thankful for the beautiful weather and the renewal of life that the season brings. The budding of the trees and flowers and the sweet sounds of the returning birds fills me with not only a sense of peacefulness but also with an abundance of […]
Welcome to Part 4 of this month’s project, Pearls on the Halfshell Necklace and Earrings. In this Tutorial, I want to share a technique to spruce up ordinary Jewelry Chain using the same materials used in the previous segments of this month’s project. In Part 1, we created the Beaded Pearl Components, using a variation of […]
Welcome to Part 3 of this month’s project, Pearls on the Halfshell Necklace and Earrings. All the information you need for the project can be found in the Intro, so start there if you are just now joining the Series. In Part 1, we created the Beaded Pearl Components, using a variation of the Tubular […]
Welcome to Part 2 of the Pearls on the Halfshell Series. In Part 1, we made the Pearl Components for the Earrings and the Pendant using a modified version of the Tubular Herringbone Bead Weaving Stitch. In Part 2, you will learn to finish the Component using the Simple Loop and Wrapped Loops Techniques to […]
Wire Wrapped or Wrapped Loops are best used when you need a more secure connection between jewelry Components. Wrapped Loops are commonly used to make beaded chains, clasps and secure connectors. Once completed, they are closed for good and can only be used with an open connection such as a simple loop. When making a […]