Got Beading Wire? Four Necklace Ideas with Beading Wire

October 26, 2016 By 1 Comment

This post brought to you by BEADALON.  Thanks Beadalon for helping me to keep the lights on at my work bench.  All opinions shared here are my own.

Got Beading Wire?

Beadalon .024 Diameter Nylon Coated Beading WireSo after the post that explains all the ins and out of how to choose wire for beading, I thought it might be helpful to share some jewelry projects that actually use beading wire.  Here are 4 of my favorite DIY jewelry making projects that use various beading wires. All four of these necklaces can be made using Beadalon’s selection of beading wire.

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Jewelry Making Crystal Quartz Layering Necklace from Candie Cooper

The quartz layering necklace.  This jewelry piece has been a staple in my wardrobe with it’s neutral tones and exotic nature.
Illusion Layering Necklace with Beadalon WireThe illusion style necklace with .024in diameter gold, nylon coated wire.Quartz layering necklace–I wore this thing until it fell off!

DIY Jewelry Making Boho Bead and Chain Necklace tutorialBig chunky beads with Czech glass for the win in this fun necklace!

DIY multi-strand gemstone necklace with LeatherCordUSA.com thick braided leather element

And the multi-strand gemstone Eden necklace to top this post off.

Filed Under: Bead Love, stringing

Candie Cooper on Etsy

September 14, 2016 By 1 Comment

 

Blank Butterfly CuffHave you checked out the Candie Cooper Etsy store?

For the last two months I’ve been loading the shop with unique DIY jewelry components.  There’s a whole lotta rustic charm and sparkle.

Speaking of sparkle.,,,Sparkle Bracelet-Blue Jean LouiseOne of our faves right now is the Blue Jean Louise Swarovski bracelet kit.  It goes together in a snap and packs some mega sparkle.  Good for gifts.  Amazing for bridal accessories.  Honestly, we can’t get enough of them around here.

Check out all 12 Swarovski DIY crystal bracelet kits here. 

Filed Under: Beads, DIY Wedding Jewelry, Party, Uncategorized

LIVE from Beadalon-Wire Wrapped Cabochon Pendants with Wyatt White

August 17, 2016 By 1 Comment

This post sponsored by Beadalon.  All opinions are my own.  Thanks Beadalon for supporting mine and many others love of DIY jewelry.Wire Wrapping BailsIs anyone else intrigued with pendants like these?

They just. don’t. stop.

Wire turning and twisting, up then down and around and ta daaaa–you’ve got a pendant.

Yesterday on the live show, I had Wyatt White from Beadalon show the basics of making wire wrapped cabochon pendants.  He actually shows how to make the wrapped crystal on the right using a Swarovski faceted flat back.

According to Wyatt, you can set lots of things with this technique.  He’s a wizard and if you’re curious about wire wrapping and setting cabs, definitely watch this video.  He has designed special banding pliers from Beadalon that make the wrapping process really easy.  So many comments were expressing excitement about these pliers.  We like easy around here so thanks Wyatt!Beadalon Wire Wrapping Giveaway

Materials:

Wire Wrapping Component & Stone Setting Booklet, by Wyatt White

Double Band Banding Pliers

Single Band Banding Pliers

Practice Wire Kit

Candie Cooper and Wyatt WhiteWatch the replay of the live video for how to make amazing pendants like these.  And join us daily on my Facebook page at 2:30 EST for fun daily doses of DIY jewelry and mixed media techniques.

 

Filed Under: Giveaways, Jewelry, Tutorials, Uncategorized

Free Spirit Dragonfly Pendant Kits Available

August 16, 2016 By 1 Comment

Full disclosure: the companies mentioned in this post are either sponsoring me to teach, sent product for me to play with or both.  All opinions are my own.dragonfly detailIt’s Bead Fest Summer prep time here in my world.  I’m teaching 13 classes and hosting a tailgate party Saturday morning with Jesse James Beads.

I love throwing parties and am lucky to have found Jesse James Beads who does also.

If you follow me on Facebook, you might’ve caught the live video where I showed how to paint dragonfly pendants like the one above.  It also happens to be one of my classes at this weekend’s Bead Fest sponsored by Beadalon, Jesse James Beads and Vintaj.

I know some of you can’t make it, so I assembled some fun, one of a kind kits for this piece in my Etsy shop.  A little piece of Bead Fest sent right to your door when I get back next week (kits ship Aug. 26th).  I hope you love them as much as I do.  dragonfly

Materials:

Dragonfly kit

Gemstone Chain from JesseJamesBeads.com

Ranger Patina Paints from JesseJamesBeads.com

Beads from JesseJamesBeads.com

Fine sandpaper (600 grit)

Gold leaf paint from Plaid Enterprises

Acrylic sealer

If you missed the video, you can watch it here and feel free to add comments or questions about this technique in the post.

Filed Under: Bead Love

Scenic Drive Stone Slab Necklace

August 14, 2016 By 4 Comments

Full Disclosure:  I work with Beadalon and LeatherCord USA.  They are sponsoring this post.  All opinions are mine.
Stone Slab Necklace PendantThis stone slab pendant (here me sigh a sigh of aw).

One of the women in this week’s Facebook Live video said it was picture Jasper.  I believe it because each one is a landscape painting, a forrest, the painted dessert or whatever you see ….
Stone Slab Necklace Flat Wire ConnectionI wire wrapped leather lace with Beadalon’s flat Artistic Wire.  So easy!  Simply make your leather link, then wrap the middle with the flat wire, crimping it with chain nose pliers in between each wrap to cinch it.
Stone Slab Necklace Pendant DetailLittle knots give the ends of the leather a finished look.
Stone Slab Necklace Pendant connection

Materials list:

Beadalon flat artistic wire, 3mm width

Leathercord USA deertan lacing, 1/8″ width

Picture jasper pendant:  etsy.com/shop/candiecooper

Watch the live video recap here and join me almost daily at 2:30 EST for the Candie Cooper Facebook Live Show featuring easy DIY jewelry making ideas.

Filed Under: Beads, Jewelry, Tutorials, Uncategorized

Fringe Benefits: DIY Tassels

July 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment

This post brought to you by Beadalon–Makers of great findings and DIY jewelry supplies.  Thanks Beadalon for the sponsor love!IMG_1057Tassels are still having their moment.

Everywhere.

I ain’t mad about it either.  I love flair.IMG_0986You can make your own tassels super easy with Beadalon’s tassel maker and some of that embroidery floss you were gonna use for that cross stitch project.  For a tip-I like suctioning the tool to the top of a plastic bead storage box.IMG_0985This is the tassel maker.  You can adjust the mandrels and make a ton of different sized tassels.  In this tutorial, I’m showing how to make tassel charms.  You can also loop a wire through and make a wrapped loop if you want to add a bead cap over the top of the tassel (see bracelets above).IMG_0984Either way, I like to tie off the top of the tassel so it is bound.  You can use a contrasting thread color too.IMG_0982Loosen the mandrels and slide the bundle off.  I tied mine at both ends so I could get two tassels for the work of one.IMG_0981Cut the bundle in the middle to create the two tassels.IMG_0979You can leave them like this or….IMG_0988Comb them out with a fork to make them nice and fluffy.  You can also wrap wire around the tie or add seed beads.IMG_1052Get the tassel maker tool from Beadalon.com.IMG_0978IMG_1053You just never know where a quick little project like this will take you…All you have to do is start.

Filed Under: Beads, Crafting

Cue the Coachella Playlist and Make these Earrings

May 17, 2016 By 3 Comments

This post is sponsored by LeatherCord USA.  Thanks LCUSA for making awesome leather and sponsoring this post!  All opinions shared here are my own.
Leather Jewelry Making Free Spirit Leather Earrings with leather from LeatherCordUSA from Candie Cooper13I’m still sad I missed Coachella.  But there’s always next year!

And there’s also more music events to go to this summer.  After this post, I’m officially locked and loaded on summer style earrings made with LeatherCord USA round leather.
Leather Jewelry Making Free Spirit Leather Earrings with leather from LeatherCordUSA from Candie Cooper11For these earrings, I’m using 1 to 2mm diameter leather in pretty metallics. Leather Jewelry Making Free Spirit Leather Earrings with leather from LeatherCordUSA from Candie Cooper2Here’s what else I had nearby so I could whip these up.  End findings for leather where the inside diameter matched the diameter, Loctite Gel adhesive, ear wires, head pins, extra beads and charms, wire cutters, chain nose pliers, and round nose pliers.
Leather Jewelry Making Free Spirit Leather Earrings with leather from LeatherCordUSA from Candie Cooper3First, determine how big you want the teardrop leather shape.  Cut two pieces the exact same length.Leather Jewelry Making Free Spirit Leather Earrings with leather from LeatherCordUSA from Candie Cooper6String some beads–these are large holed spacers from Tierra Cast.Leather Jewelry Making Free Spirit Leather Earrings with leather from LeatherCordUSA from Candie Cooper4Glue the end finding on the end of the leather. Leather Jewelry Making Free Spirit Leather Earrings with leather from LeatherCordUSA from Candie Cooper5Connect the two ends together with a jump ring, adding the ear wire before closing up the ring.

Seriously.

How long did that take?

Five minutes?

Leather Jewelry Making Free Spirit Leather Earrings with leather from LeatherCordUSA from Candie Cooper10Leather Jewelry Making Free Spirit Leather Earrings with leather from LeatherCordUSA from Candie Cooper8It looks cute to add beaded dangles like this for a variation…
Leather Jewelry Making Free Spirit Leather Earrings with leather from LeatherCordUSA from Candie Cooper9I love the hammered silver beads with the silver metallic jewelry making leather.
File May 17, 1 12 21 PMI’m wearing another pair that I added a beaded dangle plus a feather charm on the bottom.
Leather Jewelry Making Free Spirit Leather Earrings with leather from LeatherCordUSA from Candie Cooper14Visit LeatherCordUSA.com to get the goods!

See me make these earrings in this video, but first, you need to know I filmed this video live which means I interact with comments as they come in on my Facebook page.  You know, just in case I was talking to my imaginary friend. If you’re watching the replay you can always fast forward to the 8-minute mark where I start to make the leather earrings!

Catch more live videos on my Candie Cooper Facebook page!

Filed Under: Leather
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