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Saturday, November 29, 2014

How to make Beaded Earrings with Swarovski Crystals

How to make Beaded Earrings with Swarovski Crystals


Materials:


30 size 4mm Swarovski  bicone beads;
12 size 3mm Swarovski pearls;
11\0 seed beads;
2 ear wires;
Thread FireLine 0.006”;
Beading  needle.

This is a little different design than my other projects. First build a base using seed beads, this can be of any shape or size that you would like. The second step is to decorate this base with any color, shape or size of beads that you prefer.  This method can be adapted for making earrings, bracelets, or even necklaces. I will first show you an easy project of how to make earrings using this method.




Step 1: Thread your needle with 1.1m of FireLine. String 6 seed beads. Go through the first 3 seed beads again leaving a tail about 6-9cm. Pull the thread forming a circle.

Pick up a seed bead. Pass through the next seed bead and pull the thread. Do it 5 more times adding 5 more new seed beads.



String 4 seed beads. Skip one seed bead and pass through the next seed bead. Repeat it 5 more times.
Complete the circle and exit the thread through the 2nd seed bead of the first added 4seed beads

Pick up a seed bead. Pass through the next 5 seed beads. Repeat it 5 more times. Exit the thread through the first seed bead added in this row.

 There is only a slight difference between the 2 methods we just added seed beads: you add 5 seed beads at a time or step by step adding 4 seed beads and then go around again to add 1 more seed bead in the middle. I like the second way because it gives the piece a better shape.

 Using the same method you can add 1 more line of seed beads. The base is done.

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Step 2: String a seed bead, a 3mm pearl and a seed bead. Try to follow to the line as it shown on the diagram. Pull the thread.


String a seed bead, a 4mm bicone and a seed bead. Pass through the seed bead added in  the 1st line, in the opposite direction. Go back through the line of seed beads and 4mm bicone. Then, turn through the seed bead the thread exited and through the next 3 seed beads.


Repeat this Step five more times.


You can make a hook and attach your earring to an ear wire or add couple more elements. Here is how I finished my work.

 If you still have a questions watch this video.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Swarovski Crystals Beaded Ring DIY


Swarovski Crystals Beaded Ring DIY



Materials:


  • 8 Swarovski crystal, blue shade, 3.8-4mm roses montées;
  • Swarovski crystal rhinestone, 12 mm faceted rivoli, blue shade;
  • Seed beads size 11 Crystal Brown;
  • 2 beading needles;
  • FireLine 0.006” crystal clear.
Cross both your needles through a montie.
Then, repeat this Step placing 7 more new montees: string 2 seed beads with right needle and cross both needles through a new montees

Add the last 2 seed beads and cross both needles through the 1st montees. Exit the right needle through the 1st seed bead.

Add a seed bead between two seed beads in every odd section using the right needle only
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Repeat this Step adding seed beads in every even section using the left needle.

Exit the thread through the 1st seed bead we added.

String 3 seed beads and pass through the seed beads as shown.

Add 3 more seed beads and go through the next middle seed bead.



Complete the circle. Add a seed bead and go through the nearest seed bead. Pick up a seed bead and go through seed beads as shown. https://www.facebook.com/diy.jewerly


The next Step: string 3 seed beads, skip the seed bead and go through the next one. Then add 8 seed beads passing through the middle seed bead of the 3 just added

Complete your work by making a line of seed beads and then connect the two sides of the ring with your thread as shown.

Matching Earrings
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