Spring Into Summer

By Kris

Materials List

1 foot soft touch wire

2.crimp beads
1 clasp

1 center bead

1 bottle 11-219 seed beads

6 light leaf beads

6 two tone green leaf beads

2 two tone blue/green flower beads
2 blue flower beads

2 red flower beads

2 two tone pink/clear flower beads

2 white flower beads

2 purple flower beads

12 4mm swarovski crysolite bicones

This blossoming little anklet will take you from spring right through summer. All you have to do is follow our pattern, refer to our free tutorial on our website for basic crimping, and get the wonderful kits we already have made up for you in our 82nd St location. You could also mix and match some of our other beautiful beads for this great project. So let's get started. This is just a basic beaded single strand anklet on wire. (As mentioned before just look on our website for a free tutorial on crimping to attach your clasp, but if you still need help feel free to ask any of our very helpful staff members.)

Here is your pattern:

3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 light green leaf bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1size 11-219 seed bead; 1 two tone blue/green flower bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 two tone leaf bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 light blue flower bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 light green leaf bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 red flower bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 two tone leaf bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 two tone pink/clear flower bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 light green leaf bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 white flower bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 two tone leaf bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 purple flower bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 large center cloisinne' flower bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 purple flower bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 two tone leaf bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 white flower bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 light green leaf bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 two tone pink/clear flower bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 two tone leaf bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 red flower bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 light green leaf bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 light blue flower beads; 3 size 11-219 seed beads; 1 two tone leaf bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 two tone blue/greenflower bead; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 4mm swarovski crysolite bicone; 1 size 11-219 seed bead; 1 light green leaf bead; 3 size 11-219 seed beads

Now that you have completed stringing your beads just watch the free tutorial for basic crimping on our website, and you will have a beautiful new piece of summer jewelry.

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Patriotic Necklace

By Cathy.

Show your patriotic pride by making and wearing this fun necklace.
Makes a 19" necklace

Materials:
6 feet fine (.014) beading wire
12 - 11mm white tube beads
24 - 5mm silver daisies
Size 8 - Red seed beads
Size 11 - Blue seed beads
Size 11 - White seed beads
2 - 2x3mm Silver crimps
1 - 5mm Connector ring
1 - 10mm Trigger clasp

Tools:
Clamp
Crimp Pliers
Wire Cutters

1) Cut your wire into 3 - 2 foot lengths. Clamp them together at one end.

2) String 11 red seed beads on one wire. String 14 white seed beads on another wire. String 14 blue seed beads on the third wire.

3) String all three wires through 1 5mm daisy, 1 white tube bead and one 5mm daisy.

4) Separate the wires and again string 11 red seed beads on one wire. String 14 white seed beads a second wire and string 14 blue seed beads on the third wire.

5) String all three wires through a daisy, a white bead and a daisy.

6) Continue in this pattern ( steps 4 and 5) until you have reached the desired length.

7) Thread all three wires through one crimp and the clasp. Thread the wires back through the crimp, tighten and crimp. (See Crimping Video at Beads Amore)

8) Do the same thing on the other side with the connector ring.
Wear and enjoy your necklace!

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New Beading Contest @ Beads Amore'!

We are trying something new here at Beads Amore'...a beading contest for our customers! We get to see all of the great things that you guys make from our beads and supplies and we want others to see them as well. What better theme for us to start with here in Indianapolis than BLACK & WHITE for raceday. We are hoping that this is something that people will get excited about and we are looking forward to doing more contests with themes. Starting now through May 31st you can bring in your item to our 82nd Street store to be photographed for our state-of-the-art website. After the 31st our customers will be able to vote online for their favorite piece. The winner will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate and runner up will recieve a $10.00 gift card! Here are the rules:

1) The item MUST be comprised of beads and supplies purchased from either of our Beads Amore' stores or our online bead store. You can use non-bead related items purchased from elsewhere if it is something that we do not sell (i.e. feathers, felt, leather).

2) The item can be a necklace, bracelet, earrings, a whole set, brooch, purse, wearable accessory, home decor item or whatever you can come up with!

3) The item must be made by you.

4) The item must be primarily black and white/clear. It can be made of semi-precious stones, seed beads, metal, wire, glass beads, etc. so long as it is primarily black and white/clear. It doesn't necessarily have to be race themed.

5)You must bring the item to our 82nd Street store to be photographed by the 31st of May. We are unfortunately unable to accept e-mailed photographs of your item. All entries will recieve a 15% off coupon.

6)After the 31st of May, all of our customers will be able to vote which of the items is their favorite and that one will be our winner!

7)Only one entry per person per contest.

8)Employees of Beads Amore' and their families are not eligible. Sorry, Paris and JoJo...maybe next year!

We love your work and we want everyone to see it. We hope that everyone takes advantage of this opportunity! Good Luck!

Here Balck & White example from one of our classes, Indy Cubes class # 447

Button & Drop Glass Beads Bracelet

By Cathy

Do you have some decorative buttons in your stash that you don’t know what to do with? Turn them into a bracelet!

Skill: Basic stringing, crimping
Tools: Crimp pliers, Clamp
Materials for 7 ½” bracelet:

• 3 – 18mm Shank Buttons
• 56 – 5mm Drop Beads
• 8 – 6mm Faceted Beads
• 6 – 7mm Oval Beads
• 2 – 1 foot lengths of .014 Soft Touch Beading Wire
• 2 Sterling Silver 2x2mm crimps
• 1 Sterling Silver Toggle

Clamp the two wires together at one end.
String on one faceted bead.
Separate the wires and string 7 drop beads on each wire.
String both wires through a 6mm faceted bead, pushing against the drop beads already on the wire to compress and fan them out.
Then string on one oval bead, one button, one oval bead and one faceted bead.
Again separate the wires and string 7 drop beads on each wire.
Then string on another series: faceted, oval, button, oval, faceted.
Separate the wires and add drop beads.
Continue with this sequence until you have used all the beads.
Thread the 2 wires through the crimp and the toggle, then crimp.
Do the same thing at the other end, checking for fit and making sure the bracelet forms a circle.
Make the bracelet smaller by adding fewer drops in each section or add drops to each section if you need it longer.
Wear & enjoy!

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Macrame Hemp Fun Summertime Anklet

By Kris

Supply List:
Hemp Card 4 colors - $3.95 (enough material for 4 to 6 anklets)
Bead - Large Hole Bead approx $1.25

Here is a quick and easy summertime project to show off those bare ankles. A hemp ankle bracelet using one simple knot repeated over and over again. This will create a spiral effect that looks a more complicated than it really is.

To get started you will need 2 pieces of hemp or cord.

One will be used for the inside of the ankle bracelet, this will be your base. It should be about six inches longer than the finished piece. You will double that number for the total length to allow for the loop on one end and knot clasp on the other end. (You will use loose strands at end to tie to loop for finish as clasp.)

The second piece should be 7 to 8 times the total length of the finished piece. You will need a lot of length for the knot tieing.

Now that you have your hemp cut put both pieces together, double it in half, and tie a knot to form a 1/2" loop.

The next step will be the forming of the knots. Fold right strands (green) over base strands (pink), and under the left strand (other green) (Figure green).

Bring left strand (other green) under base strands (pink) then up over right strand (first green)

Tighten into knot.

Just repeat this step until desired length adding beads if you would like.

When you have it as long as needed just tie all strands together to form one knot (Figure 4).

Enjoy.

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Three Strand Sterling Chain Bracelet

By Ginny

Sterling silver is a chameleon. The finish can be brilliantly shiny or given a dark patina. The surface can be smooth, brushed, or embellished. This project uses brightly polished chain, sterling beads in a traditional “squash blossom” shape, and a toggle clasp joined together with wire wraps. This is a quick project that has a rich look. It can be adapted to your own style using Swarovski crystals, glass beads, or gemstone beads.

Wire wrapping is one of the most popular classes at Beads Amore. The technique allows you to make chains, links, earrings, pendants, and embellishments. For a photograph see: Primer to wire working . Check the schedule online, or pick up a printed schedule in either store. All our beading.

Skill: Wire Wrapping

Tools: Chain nose pliers, round nose pliers

Materials: for 7 ½ inch Bracelet(fits average 6- 6 ¼ inch wrist)

• 14 inches of sterling


• silver chain


• 4 – 8mm fluted sterling beads


• 1 toggle clasp22 gauge


• German Jewelry Wire

After measuring your wrist and allowing for any differences in wrist size or bead chosen, cut the chain in 9 equal pieces.

As pictured, cut the pieces one and one half inches long. (Since you are cutting links away, you will need about to allow one half inch more chain)Making a small loop, attach the first bead to the toggle clasp with a wire wrap.

At the other side of the bead, make a larger loop on which 3 strands of chain will move easily after the wrap is closed.

Continue in this fashion, adding two more beads wire wrapped with large loops, and two more sets of chains.

Wire wrap the fourth bead with a large loop one the chain end, and a small loop to which the other end of the toggle is attached.

Your bracelet is complete.

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Little Black Crystal and Sterling Necklace and Earrings for Your Little Black Dress.

By Ginny

To avoid fashion emergencies, every woman needs a classic “little black dress” in a simple style that can be dressed up or down by the choice of accessories. This sleek “Y” necklace made with jet-black Swarovski crystal will be equally wearable.

Skill: Basic wire loops – View the Create a Loop Instructional Video in the projects section of the Beads Amore website for assistance.

Tools: Wire cutter, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers

Materials for 17” necklace and earrings:
14 inches of fine sterling silver chain
1 pair sterling lever back earrings
1 – 10mm sterling lobster claw clasp
1 – 5mm sterling closed ring
15 - 22 gauge sterling eye pins or 22 gauge German jewelry wire
15 – 4mm jet Swarovski crystal beads
3 – one inch 22 gauge sterling headpins
3 – 8mm jet Swarovski crystals
6 – 2.5 mm sterling round beads
6 – 4mm sterling daisy spacers

Place the fifteen 4 mm crystals onto the 15 eye pins. *Bend each eye pin over at the top of the bead, trim to ¼ inch, and then turn the second loop with the roundnose pliers. If desired, you may use 22 gauge German jewelry wire and turn both of the loops yourself.

On each of the three headpins, create a pendant by placing one 2.5 mm round, one 4mm daisy spacer, an 8mm jet crystal, another 4mm daisy spacer and another 2.5 mm round. Bend the headpin over at the top of the beads, trim to one-quarter inch, and turn a loop.

Cut the sterling silver chain into eleven pieces one inch long, one piece that is approximately one and a quarter inches long and has an odd number of links, and two half-inch pieces.

With the chain nose pliers, add one of the pendant drops to a one-inch piece of chain to form the Y drop. Place a 4mm crystal link at the top of this piece of chain, and attach all to the center link of the longest piece of chain.

Begin assembling by linking the 5 mm closed ring to the first 4mm crystal link. Add a one-inch link of chain, and continue alternating 4mm crystal links and one-inch chains until you have five pieces of chain and six crystals. Add the longest piece of chain with the drop attached next to create the focal point of the necklace, and continue adding crystals and pieces of chain until you have repeated the second half of the pattern. Finish the necklace by adding the lobster claw clasp to the last crystal.

Add the other two pendant drops to one end of the half-inch pieces of chain. Add the last two 4mm crystals to the top of the chains, and link these shorter drops to your earrings.

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