Auntie's Beads: Home Specials http://www.auntiesbeads.com Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST List of Home Featured Items at Auntie's Beads en-us <![CDATA[Film Star Peyote Bracelet Project]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Film-Star-Peyote-Bracelet-Project_p_22919.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST When Susie brought in these new clasps she couldn't wait to show them to me! I knew I was going to design with it, but in what application? It finally hit me that I wanted to do a peyote cuff, so Dena and I went through the color options and decided ...[Read More]
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]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Film-Star-Peyote-Bracelet-Project_p_22919.html When Susie brought in these new clasps she couldn't wait to show them to me! I knew I was going to design with it, but in what application? It finally hit me that I wanted to do a peyote cuff, so Dena and I went through the color options and decided ...[Read More]
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Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. Please watch the video on Even Count Peyote if you are not familiar with the stitch:

  2. Start with the longest amount of Fireline you are comfortable working with, about 6' is a good start, and thread a needle on one end.
  3. Add a stop bead to the end, leaving about a 10" tail.
  4. Following the pattern, work the dark areas in the 6/0 Black and the white areas in the S/l Matte Crystal.
  5. My first attempt at the pattern and the pattern pictured will work up to be about 7 3/4" in finished length, about 6" in length of the actual beaded length, if you desire it to be shorter, remove a row from each end, longer add a row.
  6. After you are satisfied with the length of the cuff, subtracting the clasp measurement, tie off the tail ends with a couple of half hitch knots within a few rows of the work. I liked to reinforce the ending rows, since some stress will be on them with the clasp connection.
  7. Open a 6mm jump ring and run it through the second bead on the first row, then one through the third and fourth.
  8. Attach the clasp to the first 6mm jump ring with two 4mm jump rings each and so on for the remain two jump rings.
  9. Repeat the jump ring application for the other end of the bracelet to complete the bracelet.



Tools and Materials Needed:

Silver Plated 3-Strand Black and White Marilyn Monroe Clasp, 36x42mm- 1pc
6/0 Black Miyuki Seed Beads- 12gr/a bit more than on tube
6/0 Matte S/L Crystal Miyuki Seed Beads-18gr/about 1 2/3rd tubes
Antique Silver Open Jump Rings, 4mm, Bag of 10- 12pc
Antique Silver Open Jump Rings, 6mm, Bag of 10- 6pc
Copper Plated 2" Head Pins, Bag Of 25, 22 Gauge- 2pc
Fireline Fine Crystal, 6 lb Thread, 125 Yards, .008
Big Eye Beading Needles, 2.25 Inch, 4 Pack
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Designer Beading Scissors
]]> <![CDATA[That's a Wrap Bracelet Project]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Thats-a-Wrap-Bracelet-Project_p_23326.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Shanna gave me this idea, she had made this bracelet in a single strand and said she wanted to do one that wrapped around her wrist. Next thing I know I am obsessed with the idea and made many!Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer Instructions: View ...[Read More]
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]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Thats-a-Wrap-Bracelet-Project_p_23326.html Shanna gave me this idea, she had made this bracelet in a single strand and said she wanted to do one that wrapped around her wrist. Next thing I know I am obsessed with the idea and made many!Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer Instructions: View ...[Read More]
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Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. View the Crimp Ends Video for a quick how.
    No Wrap Bracelet:
  2. Cut a piece of leather in 10" in length.
  3. Center the Slide onto the middle of the leather, tying an overhand knot on either side of the slide.
  4. Subtract the measurement of the hook and eye clasp from the finished length and cut the leather accordingly.
  5. Add the crimp ends according to the video or by inserting the leather end and mashing the middle channel with chain nose pliers.
    Single Wrap:
  6. Cut a piece of leather in 26" in length.
  7. Center the Slide onto the middle of the leather, tying an overhand knot on either side of the slide.
  8. For this one to wrap twice for a 7 1/2" bracelet, allow about 9" of leather from the knot on each side, that is accounting for the hook and eye as well. You may want to wrap around your wrist before cutting just to ensure that this is a correct fit.
  9. Add the crimp ends according to the video or by inserting the leather end and mashing the middle channel with chain nose pliers.
    Double Wrap:
  10. Cut a piece of leather in 37" in length.
  11. Center the Slide onto the middle of the leather, tying an overhand knot on either side of the slide.
  12. For this one to wrap four times (double wrapped on both sides of the slide when worn) for a 7 1/2" bracelet, allow about 16"of leather from the knot on each side, that is accounting for the hook and eye as well. You may want to wrap around your wrist before cutting just to ensure that this is a correct fit.
  13. Add the crimp ends according to the video or by inserting the leather end and mashing the middle channel with chain nose pliers.
    Note: for a more generous fit, add about a 1/4" to 1/2" each side which worked better for my wrist size, it is best to fit it before adding the crimp ends!

Tools and Materials Needed:

Gunmetal Curved Bar With Crystal Hearts, 6x46mm- 1pc
Silver Plated Curved Bar With Crystal Hearts, 6x46mm- 1pc
Gold Plated Spacer Bar With Crystal Hearts, 6x48mm- 1pc
Gunmetal Curved Bar With Crystals, 7x40mm- 1pc
Gunmetal Curved Bar With Crystals, 6x46mm- 1pc
Silver Plated Curved Bar With Crystals, 6x45mm- 1pc
Leather Cord, 2mm, Moroccan Red, 2 Yard Coil- 26"
Leather 2mm Cord, Light Violet, 2 Yard Coil- 37"
Leather Cording, 2 Yard Coil, Metallic Pearl, 2mm- 10"
Leather Cord, 2mm, Pacific Blue, 2 Yard Coil- 26"
Leather 2mm Cord, Silver, 2 Yard Coil- 37"
Leather 2mm Cord, Oasis Turquoise, 2 Yard Coil- 37"
Sterling Silver Crimp End Hook, 3mm- 1pc per bracelet
Sterling Silver Crimp End Cap, 3 mm- 1pc per bracelet
Antique Brass Pewter 4mm Hook And Eye Crimp Clasp
Chain Nose Pliers
Nipper Tool
]]> <![CDATA[I "Mustache" You a Question Necklace Project]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/I-Mustache-You-a-Question-Necklace-Project_p_23408.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST I mustache you a question? I am certain you all have seen this craze with the mustache, young and old are obsessed with them! I have to say I love them too, so I had to make mine with some bling...of course! So go ahead and sport your stache!Karla Sc...[Read More]
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]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/I-Mustache-You-a-Question-Necklace-Project_p_23408.html I mustache you a question? I am certain you all have seen this craze with the mustache, young and old are obsessed with them! I have to say I love them too, so I had to make mine with some bling...of course! So go ahead and sport your stache!Karla Sc...[Read More]
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Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. View the Drop Beading Video for a quick how to.
  2. Cut 1" of chain from the 36" length.
  3. Open an eye pin and slip the 1" of chain on and the right loop of the mustache connector and close.
  4. On the eye pin, drop a 4mm jet cube, 6mm siam cube, 4mm jet cube and start a loop.
  5. Slip one end of the remaining chain onto the loop and wrap it closed.
  6. Attach the other end of the chain to the other side of the connector, without the chain dangle, but adding the cubes as above.
  7. On a head pin, drop a 4mm jet cube, jet coin, start a loop slipping it into the last loop of the chain dangle and wrap it closed.
  8. For the chain links up the center, drop a 6mm siam cube on a head pin and add it to every other link wrapping them closed for a total of 5 siam cubes.
  9. Add a 4mm jet cube between the siam cubes utilizing every other side of the chain for a total of 4 jet cubes.
  10. Now to wear, put over your head and bring the mustache to your lips and give us your best pucker!

Tools and Materials Needed:

Pewter Mustache Connector, Black With Crystals, 11x53mm- 1pc
Chinese Crystal 4mm Cube Bead, Jet, 10pc- 9pc
Chinese Crystal 6mm Cube Beads, Siam, 10pc- 7pc
Chinese Crystal 12mm Coin Bead, Jet- 1pc
Silver Plate 2 Inch Eye Pins, 21 Gauge, 10pc- 2pc
Silver Plate 2" Head Pins With 2mm Ball, 22 Gauge, 10pc- 10pc
Silver Plated 3mm Rolo Chain By The Foot- 36"
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Nipper Tool
]]> <![CDATA[Birds Fly Necklace Project ]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Birds-Fly-Necklace-Project-_p_23426.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST The reason birds can fly and we can't is simply that they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.J.M. BARRIE, The Little White Bird! Take flight this spring with this asymmetric necklace design with the flying bird dangle and branch d...[Read More]
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]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Birds-Fly-Necklace-Project-_p_23426.html The reason birds can fly and we can't is simply that they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.J.M. BARRIE, The Little White Bird! Take flight this spring with this asymmetric necklace design with the flying bird dangle and branch d...[Read More]
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]]> Take flight this spring with this asymmetric necklace design with the flying bird dangle and branch detail in antique copper with the soft hue of seafoam Czech Glass and Chinese Crystal. The addition of the chain just adds to the aysemtry.

Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. View the Drop Beading Video for a quick how to.
  2. Separate a 1" piece (about 3 links); 2" piece (8 links) and a 7 1/4" piece of chain by opening the links with pliers.
  3. Lay the branch connector face up on your work surface and attach the 2" piece of chain to the left loop of it with a 5mm jump ring.
  4. Attach the 7 1/4" length of chain to the other side with a 5mm jump ring.
  5. Add the bird connector to the 5th link from the free end with a 5mm jump ring by the "beak" end.
  6. On the other end of the bird add the 1" piece of chain with a 5mm jump ring.
  7. Cut a 10" piece of beading wire and crimp the end into the free end of the chain.
  8. String the following pattern onto the wire: *3x4mm rondelle, faceted rondelle, 8mm round, wavy copper disc, 8mm round, faceted rondelle**.
  9. Repeat "*" to "**" 5 more times then a 3x4mm rondelle, faceted rondelle, 8mm round, faceted rondelle, 3x4mm rondelle, faceted rondelle, 3x4mm rondelle crimping the end into the bar end of the toggle.
  10. On the end of the 7 1/4" length of chain, add the round end of the toggle with a 5mm jump ring.
  11. Slip a 3x4mm rondelle, faceted rondelle, 8mm round on a head pin and start a loop, slipping it into the last link of the chain dangle and close it with some wraps.
  12. On either side of the that drop add a wavy spacer on an 8mm jump ring and then a 3x4mm rondelle, faceted rondelle, 3x4mm rondelle drop on either side of them.
  13. Slip an 8mm round on to a head pin and drop it from the next link.
  14. On the next link drop a wavy spacer on either side of the link with an 8mm jump ring and then a 3x4mm rondelle, faceted rondelle, 3x4mm rondelle drop on either side of them.
  15. Slip an 8mm round on to a head pin and drop it from the jump ring connecting the connector to the chain to complete the necklace.

Tools and Materials Needed:

Antique Copper Pewter Flower Branch Connector, 32x54mm- 1pc
Antique Copper Pewter Bird Connector, 33x40mm- 1pc
Chinese Crystal Rondelle Bead Strand, Golden Seafoam, 3x4mm- 18pc
Designer Czech Glass 8mm Bead Strand, Seafoam- 16pc
Designer Czech Glass Faceted Rondelle Bead Strand, Sage- 20pc
Antique Copper 10mm Pewter Wavy Disc Spacer, 20pc- 10pc
Antique Copper 8mm Round Link Chain By The Foot- 11"
Antique Copper Jump Rings, Open, 10pc, 5mm, 20 Gauge- 5pc
Antique Copper Jump Rings, Open, 8mm, 18 Gauge, 10pc- 4pc
Antique Copper Pewter 16mm Twisted Rope Toggle- 1pc
Antique Copper Plated Head Pins, 2 Inch, 21 Gauge, 10pc- 7pc
Beadalon 49-strand Wire, 30 ft., .018
Antique Copper Plated Recycled Copper Crimp Beads, 100pc- 2pc
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Nipper Tool
]]> <![CDATA[What Time It Really Is? Bracelet]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/What-Time-It-Really-Is-Bracelet_p_23521.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Does anybody really know what time it is?ChicagoA bit of whimsy makes up this bracelet with antique brass watch face and heart charms dangling form antique brass chain. I add a dotted Czech glass bead dropped between the charms for extra charm. So ca...[Read More]
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]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/What-Time-It-Really-Is-Bracelet_p_23521.html Does anybody really know what time it is?ChicagoA bit of whimsy makes up this bracelet with antique brass watch face and heart charms dangling form antique brass chain. I add a dotted Czech glass bead dropped between the charms for extra charm. So ca...[Read More]
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A bit of whimsy makes up this bracelet with antique brass watch face and heart charms dangling form antique brass chain. I add a dotted Czech glass bead dropped between the charms for extra charm. So can you tell what time it is?

Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. View the Drop Beading Video for a quick how to.
  2. Cut a 7" of the chain to make a 7 1/2" bracelet.
  3. Attach half of the toggle clasp to each end with a spilt ring.
  4. Layout the made charm bracelet round toggle end to the left and find the center link.
  5. Add the larger clock charm to the center link with a split ring.
  6. Pull the bracelet taught and add a charm to every third link sitting like the center link with the large clock charm.
  7. From the center to the right, add the following charms on the referred links above: 12mm heart charm, 20mm watch face w/rope charm, Dali style watch face charm.
  8. Working from the center to the left, add the following charms on the referred links from above: 16mm heart charm, 16mm plain watch face charm and the last watch face charm (add this one to the split ring connecting the toggle to the chain).
  9. Add the small heart charm to the last watch face charm using the jump ring on the heart.
  10. Drop bead a rectangle bead on either side of the center charm and on the other sides of the others for a total of 6 dropped beads. (refer to photo for placement.)

Tools and Materials Needed:

Antique Brass Pewter 25mm Watch Pendant With Resin Face- 1pc
Antique Brass Pewter 20mm Watch Charm With Roped Trim- 1pc
Antique Brass Pewter 16mm Watch Charm With Resin Face- 1pc
Antique Brass Pewter 16mm Watch Charm With Resin Face- 1pc
Antique Brass Pewter Dali Style Watch Face, 12x22mm- 1pc
Antique Brass 6mm Puffed Heart Charm- 1pc
Antique Brass 12mm Puffed Heart Charm- 1pc
Antique Brass 16mm Heart Charm- 1pc
Designer Czech Glass Rectangle Bead Strand, Dots 'O Fun- 6pc
Antique Brass 14mm Toggle With Flower- 1pc
Antique Brass 2" Ball Head Pins, 10pc, 24 Gauge, 2mm Ball- 6pc
Antique Brass 6mm Split Rings, 25pc- 9pc
Antique Brass 8mm Interlocking Chain By The Foot- 7"
Round Nose Pliers
Bent Nose Tweezers
Or
Stainless Steel Tweezers, 5"
Nipper Tool
]]> <![CDATA[Flight of Fancy Bracelet Project]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Flight-of-Fancy-Bracelet-Project_p_23056.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Spring is in the air! I couldn't resist combining some winged critters with these bright acrylic faceted rounds in a flight of fancy drop beaded bracelet!Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer Instructions: View the Drop Beading Video for a quick how ...[Read More]
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]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Flight-of-Fancy-Bracelet-Project_p_23056.html Spring is in the air! I couldn't resist combining some winged critters with these bright acrylic faceted rounds in a flight of fancy drop beaded bracelet!Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer Instructions: View the Drop Beading Video for a quick how ...[Read More]
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Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. View the Drop Beading Video for a quick how to.
  2. We will first need to construct our charm bracelet, so cut the chain to 6" for a 7 1/2" finished bracelet.
  3. Open an eye pin slipping the loop end of toggle on it and close.
  4. Drop a seed bead, round, seed bead and start a loop adding it to the end of the chain and wrap.
  5. Repeat the above steps for the other end of the bracelet to add the bar.
  6. Lay out your newly made bracelet on your work surface to layout your charm pattern.
  7. I added the first charm to the first link of chain near the loop end of the toggle and then added each additional charm every 5 links and the square flower bead the third link from the charm.
  8. Attach the charms first, using an eye pin and round wrapping a loop.
  9. Then go back and add the square beads dropping a seed bead, square, seed bead on a head pin and wrapping a loop.
  10. I filled in my spaces with a random mix of the acrylic rounds, dropping a seed bead, round, seed bead on the head pins.
  11. For a fuller effect, I added a round/seed bead drop to both sides of my links with the exception of the charmed links!

Tools and Materials Needed:

Faceted Acrylic Bead Mix, 8mm, 25 Gram Bag- 35pc
8/0 S/L Chartreuse Miyuki Seed Beads
Silver Pewter Dragonfly Charm, 16x20mm- 1pc
Silver Pewter 19mm Butterfly Charm- 1pc
Silver Pewter Dotted Butterfly Charm, 24mm- 1pc
Silver Pewter Butterfly Charm, 23mm- 1pc
Silver Pewter 8mm Square Flower Beads, Bag Of 5- 4pc
Antique Silver Plated 20mm Fancy Butterfly Toggle
Silver Plated 10mm Link Chain By The Foot- 6"
Silver Plated Recycled Copper 2 Inch Eye Pins, Bag of 10- 6pc
Silver Plated 24 Gauge 2 Inch Head Pins, Bag of 50- 39pc
Round Nose Pliers
Nipper Tool
]]> <![CDATA[Golden Greek Necklace]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Golden-Greek-Necklace_p_23168.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST The Greeks thought that gold was a dense combination of water and sunlight. Whatever the make up, Gold has long been sought and worn by many. The juxtaposition of the triangular earring findings make up the focal of the necklace, with the rich hues o...[Read More]
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]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Golden-Greek-Necklace_p_23168.html The Greeks thought that gold was a dense combination of water and sunlight. Whatever the make up, Gold has long been sought and worn by many. The juxtaposition of the triangular earring findings make up the focal of the necklace, with the rich hues o...[Read More]
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Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. View the Y-Necklace Video for a quick how to on rosary loops.
  2. Cut two pieces of chain 7" in length and set aside.
  3. To create the focal point of the necklace, we will join the two earring findings together with crystal links.
  4. Open an eye pin slipping it into the first of the three loops and close.
  5. Slip on a fern bicone, bali spacer, purple velvet bicone, bali spacer, sun bicone.
  6. Create a rosary loop at the end of the link and add it to the second earring finding in the first of the three loops.
  7. Create the second link as above, but slide on a sun bicone, bali spacer, fern bicone and connecting it with another rosary loop .
  8. Create the last link with just the purple velvet bicone, thus creating the angle of the focal.
  9. Add the focal to the two pieces of chain with a beaded link, sun bicone, bali spacer, purple velvet, bali spacer, fern bicone, again using the rosary link technique connecting to the single loops on each end of the focal. To complete the necklace, add the lobster clasp to one end of the chain.

Tools and Materials Needed:

Gold Plated Triangle Earring Finding, 15x32mm, Pair- 1pr
Swarovski Crystal Xilion Bicone (5328) 4mm, Sun, 10pc- 4pc
Swarovski Crystal Xilion Bicone (5328) 4mm, Fern Green, 10pc- 4pc
Swarovski Crystal Xilion Bicone (5328) 4mm, Purple Velvet- 4pc
Tierracast Gold Pewter Heishi Flat Bali Spacers, 4 mm, Bag of 10- 7pc
Gold Plated Oval Ring Chain By The Foot, 4x6mm- 14"
Gold Plated 12mm Lobster Clasp- 1pc
Gold Plated 5mm Open Jump Rings, Bag of 50- 1pc
Gold Filled Eye Pins, 1 And 1/2", Bag Of 10, 24 Gauge- 5pc
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Nipper Tool
]]> <![CDATA[Mermaid Bookmark Project]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Mermaid-Bookmark-Project_p_23629.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Don't loose your place, but do mark your spot in style! A beaded book mark will add a bit of bling to your book and be functional! Add some glimmering, shimmering beads in four shades to the mermaid in Antique Gold bookmark to give it an ethereal fee...[Read More]
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]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Mermaid-Bookmark-Project_p_23629.html Don't loose your place, but do mark your spot in style! A beaded book mark will add a bit of bling to your book and be functional! Add some glimmering, shimmering beads in four shades to the mermaid in Antique Gold bookmark to give it an ethereal fee...[Read More]
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Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. View the Drop Beading Video for a quick how to.
  2. Cut a 3" piece of the chain.
  3. Gently open one of the end loops with a pair of chain nose pliers and round nose pliers, adding it to the bookmark finding and close.
  4. Work the drop beading from the bottom link up, start by adding 1 bead of each of the 4 colors on head pins. Start a loop on each and add them to the bottom link, in no particular order, closing each one with wraps.
  5. Continue the random mix or develop your own pattern and add 2 bead drops to each side of the link, each with 1 bead. Add the drops to every other link, up to the book mark finding.
  6. Add 4 more beaded drops to the loop of the bookmark to finish.

Tools and Materials Needed:

Gold Plated Pewter Mermaid Bookmark, 3"- 1pc
Designer Czech Glass 5mm Bead Strand, Lt. Sapphire AB- 10pc
Designer Czech Glass 5mm Bead Strand, Opaque Green- 10pc
Designer Czech Glass 5mm Bead Strand, White Linen- 10pc
Designer Czech Glass 5mm Bead Strand, Teal Travertine- 10pc
Gold Plated 6mm Rolo Chain By The Foot- 3"
Gold Plated 24 Gauge Head Pins, 50pc- 40pc
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Stainless Steel Tweezers, 5"
Nipper Tool
]]> <![CDATA[Ombre Blue to Purple Flat Even Count Bracelet Project]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Ombre-Blue-to-Purple-Flat-Even-Count-Bracelet-Project_p_23722.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST I love the ombre effect of colors fading into the next, so I created one for this flat even count peyote bracelet! I created the pattern on the Beader's Canvas software that we just got! Click here to download the PDF of this pattern.Karla Schafer, A...[Read More]
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]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Ombre-Blue-to-Purple-Flat-Even-Count-Bracelet-Project_p_23722.html I love the ombre effect of colors fading into the next, so I created one for this flat even count peyote bracelet! I created the pattern on the Beader's Canvas software that we just got! Click here to download the PDF of this pattern.Karla Schafer, A...[Read More]
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Click here to download the PDF of this pattern.

Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. View the Peyote Stitch Instructional Video for a how to on peyote stitch.
  2. Cut a 1yd piece of Fireline or longer, what ever you are comfortable working with, you will need to tie in a couple of times.
  3. String on a stop bead. To string a stop bead, pick up a bead and pass needle and thread through the bead in the same direction so that the thread wraps around the bead.
  4. Pick up 10 seed beads and let them slide down the thread to the stop bead.
  5. Pick up one seed bead; skip the last bead strung and pass through the next bead, going back towards the stop bead.
  6. Continue to pick up one bead, skip a bead, and pass through the next bead until you reach the end of the row.
  7. Continue to pick up beads and pass through the beads that are jutting out from the previous row. You will be filling in the gaps with beads as you stitch.
  8. To turn at the end of each row, simply pick up a bead and pass through the bead you just stitched into place. You may have to hold on to your working thread to keep your tension so as not to allow the work to loosen up.
  9. Follow the pattern for the color changes, using an index card to help mark your rows. As I worked this pattern I found that if I counted 5 beads per column of one color, I was more aware of when I need to change my colors.
  10. As mentioned you will need to add thread a couple of times, so be sure to secure your working thread by working it back through the stitches, half hitch knotting a couple of times. Add the thread in the same manner careful to end up where you stopped.
  11. Work the pattern until you reach your desired length, remembering the clasp will add about an inch or more to the length.
  12. To add the clasp, re-enforce the last two rows by tracing the thread back through the previous stitches out the second "UP" bead, string on 7 to 8 seed beads run the thread through the loop end of the toggle and secure by running the thread back through the top two rows and the string of beads of the toggle loop and half hitch knot a couple of times with in the work.
  13. For the bar part of the toggle used in this project, I had to adjust for the hole of the finding, as the seed beads did not go flow through, this is also a good place to add a bit of length if needed to fit properly. I added a few more seed beads and used an even amount on either side of the finding, re-enforcing and knotting as above.

Tools and Materials Needed:

11/0 Op Turquoise Green Miyuki Seed Beads- 1tube
11/0 SF Pale Blue Lined Cornflower Miyuki Seed Beads- 1tube
11/0 SF Blue Lined Crystal Miyuki Seed Beads- 1tube
11/0 SF Lilac Lined Crystal Miyuki Seed Beads- 1tube
11/0 Matte Op Dusty Orchid Miyuki Seed Beads- 1tube
Fireline Fine Crystal, 6 lb. Thread, 50 Yards, .008
English Beading Needles, Size 12, 4-Pack
Nipper Tool
]]> <![CDATA[Crown Jewels Necklace Project ]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Crown-Jewels-Necklace-Project-_p_23726.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST With all eyes on the Royals lately, isn't it fitting to wear some Crown Jewels of you own? Drop the colors of royalty from your own crown pendant, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds amd Topaz...well Swarovski Crystals in those colors that is the next best...[Read More]
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Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. View the Rosary Loop Video for a quick how to.
  2. Drop a 4mm round sapphire, 6mm round topaz and 10mm bicone crystal on a head pin and create a rosary loop adding it to the pendant finding.
  3. Drop a 4mm round sapphire, 8mm bicone emerald on a head pin and create a rosary loop. (repeat) Add the drops to either side of the above drop.
  4. Drog a 4mm round sapphire, 6mm round topaz on a head pin and create a rosary loop. (repeat) Add the drops to either side of the above drops.
  5. Drop the remaining 4mm rounds each on their own head pin, making rosary loops and place them in between the drops with.
  6. Apply a split ring onto the loop of the Crown Pendant, using tweezers or split ring pliers.
  7. Cut the chain to length or 30" as the sample and slip it through the split ring.
  8. Add the connector to the end of the chain to connect to fasten it.

Tools and Materials Needed:

Antique Silver Pewter Open Crown Pendant, 23x40mm- 1pc
Swarovski Crystal Round (5000) 4mm, Sapphire, 10pc- 10pc
Swarovski Crystal Round (5000) 6mm, Topaz- 3pc
Swarovski Crystal Xilion Bicone (5328) 8mm, Emerald- 2pc
Swarovski Crystal Xilion Bicone (5328) 10mm, Crystal- 1pc
Gunmetal Plate Head Pins, 2 inch, 21 Gauge, 10pc- 10pc
Gunmetal Plated 6mm Split Rings, 10pc- 1pc
Ball Chain Connector, 3 x 9mm- 1pc
Silver Plate Ball Chain by the Foot, 3mm- 30"
Round Nose Pliers
or
Chain Nose Pliers
Nipper Tool
]]> <![CDATA[Odyssey of Sea Glass Bracelet Project ]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Odyssey-of-Sea-Glass-Bracelet-Project-_p_23842.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Life is a journey and some times so is designing. As I pondered what I was going to do with this sea glass, I just began connecting the rings with the peyote strips with no real idea of where and how it would end... So enjoy the odyssey of sea glass!...[Read More]
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]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Odyssey-of-Sea-Glass-Bracelet-Project-_p_23842.html Life is a journey and some times so is designing. As I pondered what I was going to do with this sea glass, I just began connecting the rings with the peyote strips with no real idea of where and how it would end... So enjoy the odyssey of sea glass!...[Read More]
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Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. View the Even Count Peyote Stitch Tube Beads Video for a quick how to.
  2. Create a peyote strip 6 beads wide and about 20 or more rows, the strip size may have varied depending on the irregular thickness of the glass.
  3. I connected each ring as I made the strips, so from beginning to end this is the order: 16mm tangerine, 23mm clear, 16mm pacific blue, 16mm tangerine, 23mm clear, 16mm pacific blue, 16mm tangerine, 23mm clear.
  4. To properly connect the strips you must be able to zip the edges together, thus why you may want to watch the above mentioned video.
  5. Once all the rings are connected together, you can add the jump rings to add the clasp.
  6. Add a jump ring to the end 16mm tangerine ring and close adding another jump ring to this one with the trigger clasp.
  7. The trigger clasp will connect into the 23mm clear ring at the other end to complete the journey.
  8. My finished length is right at 7 1/2", if a longer size is desired, you can increase the length of the strips or add another jump ring. For a smaller bracelet, you can use one jump ring at the trigger clasp or omit rings within the design.

Tools and Materials Needed:

Recycled Glass 16mm Bottle Neck Style Ring, Pacific Blue- 2pc
Recycled Glass 16mm Bottle Neck Style Ring, Tangerine- 3pc
Recycled Glass 23mm Bottle Neck Style Ring, Clear- 3pc
11/0 Miyuki Delica Beads, Dyed Semi-Frosted Transparent Amber- 6grams
Antique Silver Pewter Large Fancy Trigger Clasp, 17x30mm- 1pc
Silver Filled 18 Gauge 10mm Open Jump Rings, 10pc- 2pc
Fireline Fine Crystal, 6 lb. Thread, 50 Yards, .008
English Beading Needles, Assorted Sizes, 4-Pack
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Nipper Tool
]]> <![CDATA[Girly with an Edge Earrings Project ]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Girly-with-an-Edge-Earrings-Project-_p_23858.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST How can you feel girly, but yet still show that edge about you? Say it in a statement in the form of color, soft pink with black is a good place to start. The soft dusty rose of the saucer Czech Glass beads really pop off the hard steel black chain a...[Read More]
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]]> http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Girly-with-an-Edge-Earrings-Project-_p_23858.html How can you feel girly, but yet still show that edge about you? Say it in a statement in the form of color, soft pink with black is a good place to start. The soft dusty rose of the saucer Czech Glass beads really pop off the hard steel black chain a...[Read More]
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Karla Schafer, Aunties Beads Designer

Instructions:

  1. View the Drop Beading Video for a quick how to.
  2. Cut two pieces of chain, 10 links each.
  3. Working with one piece of chain at a time, drop a 3mm round, saucer bead on a head pin and start a loop.
  4. Slip the drop onto the end link of chain and close the loop with wraps.
  5. Load another head pin, 3mm round, saucer and start a loop.
  6. Slip this drop onto the 4th link of chain and close with wraps.
  7. Repeat the above steps two more times adding the last drop onto the last link of chain.
  8. Open an eye pin and slip it into the last link of chain that you added the last drop on and close.
  9. Add a 3mm round, saucer to the eye pin and wrap a loop.
  10. Add the ear wire to the loop just formed on the eye pin.
  11. Repeat all steps above to complete the pair.

Tools and Materials Needed:

Designer Czech Glass 10mm Saucer Bead Strand, Dusty Rose- 10pc
Gunmetal Round Beads, 25pc, 3mm- 10pc
Matte Black 4mm Curb Chain By The Foot- 2 3/4"
Gunmetal Curved Wires With Front Bead, Pair
Gunmetal Plate Head Pins, 2 inch, 21 Gauge, 10pc- 8pc
Gunmetal Plate Eye Pins, 2 inch, 21 Gauge, 10pc- 2pc
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Nipper Tool
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