Take it up a level. If you have enjoyed getting to learn how to make jewelry and basic strung necklaces, this video should be your next inspiration and opportunity to learn and new and simple technique. Learn how to get a jeweler's look by wrapping seed beads around beads without them flopping to one side.
In this video tutorial, titled "Not So Basic Bracelet - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads," the host demonstrates how to create a unique and artistic beaded bracelet that goes beyond basic beading. Here's what you will learn:
How to use a treasure box to create simple jewelry designs that can be worn repeatedly.
How to use seed beads and other beads to create necklaces and bracelets.
How to encapsulate beads to give them a bezel-like appearance.
How to thread a needle and flatten the thread using chain nose pliers.
How to tie a clasp onto a thread and create a bracelet.
How to tie knots, use pliers for crimping, and attach the clasp.
How to add beads and threading a needle through them in a specific pattern.
How to tie the thread and reinforce it, as well as how to reverse the thread and go back through the beads.
How to sew seed beads and crystals onto a bicone shape, and how to continue adding beads along the length of the bracelet.
How to create a beaded bracelet that is not basic.
How to tie a knot at the end of the clasp to hide it, and suggests using the needle and thread to separate and burn the thread ends for a more polished look.
Bring your Czech glass beads to life with this necklace of dancing and floating flashes of color. All you need is stainless steel beading wire, crimp tubes, a clasp, and any collection of Czech glass beads to make this on beat necklace.
Technique learned:CrimpingBasic Beading
Bring your Czech glass beads to life with this necklace of dancing and floating flashes of color. All you need is stainless steel beading wire, crimp tubes, a clasp, and any collection of Czech glass beads to make this on beat necklace.
Technique learned:
Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
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Take it up a level. If you have enjoyed getting to learn how to make jewelry and basic strung necklaces, this video should be your next inspiration and opportunity to learn and new and simple technique. Learn how to get a jeweler's look by wrapping seed beads around beads without them flopping to one side.
In this video tutorial, titled "Not So Basic Bracelet - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads," the host demonstrates how to create a unique and artistic beaded bracelet that goes beyond basic beading. Here's what you will learn:
How to use a treasure box to create simple jewelry designs that can be worn repeatedly.
How to use seed beads and other beads to create necklaces and bracelets.
How to encapsulate beads to give them a bezel-like appearance.
How to thread a needle and flatten the thread using chain nose pliers.
How to tie a clasp onto a thread and create a bracelet.
How to tie knots, use pliers for crimping, and attach the clasp.
How to add beads and threading a needle through them in a specific pattern.
How to tie the thread and reinforce it, as well as how to reverse the thread and go back through the beads.
How to sew seed beads and crystals onto a bicone shape, and how to continue adding beads along the length of the bracelet.
How to create a beaded bracelet that is not basic.
How to tie a knot at the end of the clasp to hide it, and suggests using the needle and thread to separate and burn the thread ends for a more polished look.
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