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Finished Jewelry Update, Project Share | Dec. 2020

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Hey beautiful! Today I am excited to bring you an up close look at my latest beaded jewelry creations. It’s my hope that these pieces spark your own inspiration and imagination. Isn’t it fun to see pieces go from random bags of beads and findings to gorgeous finished jewelry?! Please check out the video above to get a full look at the latest pieces, and detailed design info. Feel free to let me know if you have a favorite, or share what you’ve been up to!

A Few of the Finished Pieces Featured:

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goldstone moon and stars handmade necklace

Blue Goldstone Moon and Stars Beaded Necklace

All beads, including sparkly blue goldstone, electroplated agate, and iridescent clear glass stars, are from the December 2020 Bargain Bead Box subscription. I connected the large pendant with the two chandelier earring findings, as well as the loop sides of the toggle clasps. I meant to mention in the video that I snipped off two loops from each of the chandelier earring findings, and used a glass nail file to file the edges smooth.

Pleated Tila Beaded Bracelet

This original bracelet design incorporates Miyuki Tila, Half Tila, and 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads. I have decided to call this pattern the Pleated Tila bracelet since the center canal of beads become gathered together and form the look of pleating or ruched fabric. Please see the dedicated blog post and video to see how you can make one of your own.

Pleated Tila Beaded Bracelet - Turquoise/Bronze

garland beaded necklace - copper/purple iris

Garland Beaded Necklace with Aros, Minos, and Bridge Beads

This is another original design, which also has a dedicated blog post, tutorial video, and downloadable beading pattern. I was challenged to create a new design based on some of the contents of the December Beads of the Month Club; Hot & Trendy – theme “Royally-Minded.” This necklace incorporates the three hole Czech glass Bridge Beads and Arcos Par Puca, as well as Minos, Gekko, and 15/0 seed beads, It’s a lot simpler to put together than it looks!

Russian Spiral Beaded Bracelet – Bugle/Seed Bead

I made several of these seed and bugle bead Russian Spiral bracelets for the tutorial I shared at the very beginning of December. In addition to the bracelets, I also had a lot of fun with the same type of stitch, but using 3mm Fire Polish and 11/0 seed beads instead. I made longer woven ropes and turned them into necklaces. This stitch is a great way to show off beautiful faceted Czech Fire Polish beads, and it works up pretty quickly.

russian spiral beaded bugle bracelet

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You can find all of my FREE beading tutorial videos on the Tutorials tab, and each of my original beaded jewelry patterns in the Design Index. Below are just the latest beading tutorials posted this month:

Most of my pieces are inspired by the mystery contents of monthly bead boxes. Curious which bead box is the best (for you)? Check out this video for more info!

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