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Australian Springtime Necklace - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Bead Weaving Course, Bead Weaving Experience
Australia's national flower is the Wattle. It is the very first sign of spring and blooms around August and September. It is everywhere on the highways and makes for sensational viewing. This necklace commemorates this seasonal change. The base of the necklace is netting. After the base is made the Wattle flowers and special Wattle leaf clusters are added. While Wattle is bright yellow, if you choose shades of purple you'll have an equally realistic arrangement of Lilacs.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, Bees wax, Clear nail polish.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Bead Weaving Course, Bead Weaving Experience
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, Bees wax, Clear nail polish.
Our price: $48.00
Crocheted Rope Bracelet - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: Using three different size beads you will learn to produce a most attractive bracelet. The spiraling pattern and the overall chunky effect make it a most unique accessory. But, perhaps most important, this crochet rope is so very simple to make that its an excellent starter project for the new beader. You need to know only two stitches chain stitch and slip stitch to create a truly stunning piece.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, Fray Check, Size 14 crochet hook.
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: Using three different size beads you will learn to produce a most attractive bracelet. The spiraling pattern and the overall chunky effect make it a most unique accessory. But, perhaps most important, this crochet rope is so very simple to make that its an excellent starter project for the new beader. You need to know only two stitches chain stitch and slip stitch to create a truly stunning piece.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, Fray Check, Size 14 crochet hook.
Our price: $29.00
Delicate Dahlias Crocheted Choker - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Some Crochet Experience
Description: Delicate Dahlias is the most delicate piece of jewelry that you can make. It is light and lacy and can be dressed up or down. In short, it looks great with anything. Just a small amount of crochet experience is required. The necklace is made in small, manageable pieces and then assembled making this an easy to accomplish project.
Additional Supplies Required: Wire cutter, flat nose or chain nose pliers, size 12 crochet hook.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Some Crochet Experience
Description: Delicate Dahlias is the most delicate piece of jewelry that you can make. It is light and lacy and can be dressed up or down. In short, it looks great with anything. Just a small amount of crochet experience is required. The necklace is made in small, manageable pieces and then assembled making this an easy to accomplish project.
Additional Supplies Required: Wire cutter, flat nose or chain nose pliers, size 12 crochet hook.
Our price: $40.00
Double Twist with Flower Connector Necklace - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Some beading Experience
Description: This is a most unique twisting stitch which yields an extremely stable thick rope using nothing but a beading needle, beads and thread. This project requires neither prior beading skills nor any special equipment.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bee's wax, clear nail polish.
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: Some beading Experience
Description: This is a most unique twisting stitch which yields an extremely stable thick rope using nothing but a beading needle, beads and thread. This project requires neither prior beading skills nor any special equipment.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bee's wax, clear nail polish.
Our price: $42.00
Flora and Fauna Tagua Nut Necklace - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: This project is made using a needle weaving technique that allows the ending on the second side to be exactly the same as the beginning. In making this piece you are encouraged to give free rein to the rain forest spirit; a place where almost anything can take root and grow. You will learn to needle weave using a rainbow of colored beads in a medley of sizes and shapes. The Tagua Nut focal bead is simply spectacular and is selected from a primordial area of South America. Each one is hand carved into a unique creation by a native artist using only traditional tools. The kit includes everything needed to duplicate the necklace as shown.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bee's wax.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: This project is made using a needle weaving technique that allows the ending on the second side to be exactly the same as the beginning. In making this piece you are encouraged to give free rein to the rain forest spirit; a place where almost anything can take root and grow. You will learn to needle weave using a rainbow of colored beads in a medley of sizes and shapes. The Tagua Nut focal bead is simply spectacular and is selected from a primordial area of South America. Each one is hand carved into a unique creation by a native artist using only traditional tools. The kit includes everything needed to duplicate the necklace as shown.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bee's wax.
Our price: $205.00
Garden Walk Bracelet - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: Many people believe that there are only two ways to insure 4 straight sides in beadwork, looming and square stitch. This is simply not true. Here is another way that will be a great stitch to add to your repertoire. This stitch is called Mosaic Stitch and since the holes will be going opposite of the previously mentioned techniques you will find this to a very useful stitch, indeed. What I present here is a new way of working that will produce not only straighter rows but a more stable result overall and the end result will be a fabulous bracelet which includes an interesting spiky flower, as well.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, Bee's wax, Clear nail polish, Chain nose pliers
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: Many people believe that there are only two ways to insure 4 straight sides in beadwork, looming and square stitch. This is simply not true. Here is another way that will be a great stitch to add to your repertoire. This stitch is called Mosaic Stitch and since the holes will be going opposite of the previously mentioned techniques you will find this to a very useful stitch, indeed. What I present here is a new way of working that will produce not only straighter rows but a more stable result overall and the end result will be a fabulous bracelet which includes an interesting spiky flower, as well.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, Bee's wax, Clear nail polish, Chain nose pliers
Our price: $48.00
Here Fishy Kumihimo Necklace - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Kumihimo Experience
Description: This tribute project is made on a Japanese Marudai braiding table. The literal translation for marudai is "round table" and that's exactly what it is - a round table about three feet high with a small hole in its center. With this kit you will learn both how to set up the Marudai and how to do the actual braiding. Your efforts will result in a charming round beaded rope upon which you can show off the special fish and bubble bead set. Making the Kumihimo necklace is so very fast that you will no doubt want to make lots of them. Also, learning this technique and the use of the Marudai will then allow you to continue with many more advanced projects.
Additional supplies required: Small sharp scissors, tape measure, new super glue of hypo cement, marudai braiding table, eight 85 gram tama (bobbins), small drawstring bag, weights for the bag equaling about 270 grams, half roll of quarters, utility S hook, chop stick.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Kumihimo Experience
Description: This tribute project is made on a Japanese Marudai braiding table. The literal translation for marudai is "round table" and that's exactly what it is - a round table about three feet high with a small hole in its center. With this kit you will learn both how to set up the Marudai and how to do the actual braiding. Your efforts will result in a charming round beaded rope upon which you can show off the special fish and bubble bead set. Making the Kumihimo necklace is so very fast that you will no doubt want to make lots of them. Also, learning this technique and the use of the Marudai will then allow you to continue with many more advanced projects.
Additional supplies required: Small sharp scissors, tape measure, new super glue of hypo cement, marudai braiding table, eight 85 gram tama (bobbins), small drawstring bag, weights for the bag equaling about 270 grams, half roll of quarters, utility S hook, chop stick.
Our price: $72.00
My Manolos Bracelet - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: And now it's your turn to be like Sarah Jessica Parker...only you'll be wearing your Manolos on your wrist. You can make many shoes and they won't cost thousands of dollars. They can be designed in many ways, from flip-flop sandals to drop-dead heels, and they can be made in any combination of colors. You will learn how to make several different styles along with the bracelet...which is a great way to show off all of your Manolos. You will also learn even-count peyote stitch and mosaic stitch...all while you add to your shoe collection.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, clear nail polish.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: And now it's your turn to be like Sarah Jessica Parker...only you'll be wearing your Manolos on your wrist. You can make many shoes and they won't cost thousands of dollars. They can be designed in many ways, from flip-flop sandals to drop-dead heels, and they can be made in any combination of colors. You will learn how to make several different styles along with the bracelet...which is a great way to show off all of your Manolos. You will also learn even-count peyote stitch and mosaic stitch...all while you add to your shoe collection.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, clear nail polish.
Our price: $48.00
Ndebele Bracelet - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: The Ndebele bracelet is both a very easy first project and a wonderful addition to your jewelry collection. Because its so quick to make, its a great gift idea. You will learn flat Ndebele and a lovely silk ribbon flower accent. The clasp is a sterling silver clasp that is the perfect accent to this piece.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, clear nail polish.
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: The Ndebele bracelet is both a very easy first project and a wonderful addition to your jewelry collection. Because its so quick to make, its a great gift idea. You will learn flat Ndebele and a lovely silk ribbon flower accent. The clasp is a sterling silver clasp that is the perfect accent to this piece.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, clear nail polish.
Our price: $47.00
Peyote Tubes Bracelet - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Peyote Experience
Description: Have you ever made something using peyote tubes only to have the tubes collapse and the ends show? Heres your chance to learn a great trick that I developed to make your peyote stitch tubes non-collapsible! You will also learn how to finish the tube so that it looks like a finished component complete with attached end caps or spacers. Ill also show you how to make speedy peyote tubes and then make a beautiful bracelet.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, E6000 Jewelers glue, bees wax, chain nose pliers, wire cutter, Wire Worker tool set, toothpick to spread the glue.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Peyote Experience
Description: Have you ever made something using peyote tubes only to have the tubes collapse and the ends show? Heres your chance to learn a great trick that I developed to make your peyote stitch tubes non-collapsible! You will also learn how to finish the tube so that it looks like a finished component complete with attached end caps or spacers. Ill also show you how to make speedy peyote tubes and then make a beautiful bracelet.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, E6000 Jewelers glue, bees wax, chain nose pliers, wire cutter, Wire Worker tool set, toothpick to spread the glue.
Our price: $28.00
Ruffles Cabachon Bracelet - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: Learn how to capture a cabochon using delica beads in conjunction with Size 15 beads and also how to make a beautiful bead ruffle. No glue or leather is used in this process. The cabochon in the kit is a hand-selected piece of dichroic glass. I have chosen the size 15 beads for the ruffle so as to perfectly compliment the cabochon. This is an intermediate level project.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, clear nail polish.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: Learn how to capture a cabochon using delica beads in conjunction with Size 15 beads and also how to make a beautiful bead ruffle. No glue or leather is used in this process. The cabochon in the kit is a hand-selected piece of dichroic glass. I have chosen the size 15 beads for the ruffle so as to perfectly compliment the cabochon. This is an intermediate level project.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, clear nail polish.
Our price: $46.00
Seafoam Necklace - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Kumihimo Experience
Description: This project is made on a Japanese Marudai braiding table. The literal translation for marudai is "round table" and that's exactly what it is - a round table about three feet high with a small hole in its center. With this kit you will learn both how to set up the Marudai and how to do the actual braiding. You can complete this necklace in just a few hours.
Additional supplies required: Small sharp scissors, tape measure, new super glue of hypo cement, wire cutters, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, marudai braiding table, twelve 85 gram tama (bobbins), small drawstring bag, weights for the bag equaling about 510 grams, half roll of quarters, utility S hook, chop stick.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Kumihimo Experience
Description: This project is made on a Japanese Marudai braiding table. The literal translation for marudai is "round table" and that's exactly what it is - a round table about three feet high with a small hole in its center. With this kit you will learn both how to set up the Marudai and how to do the actual braiding. You can complete this necklace in just a few hours.
Additional supplies required: Small sharp scissors, tape measure, new super glue of hypo cement, wire cutters, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, marudai braiding table, twelve 85 gram tama (bobbins), small drawstring bag, weights for the bag equaling about 510 grams, half roll of quarters, utility S hook, chop stick.
Our price: $94.00
Seaside Daisy Bracelet - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Peyote Experience
Description: Seaside Daisies grow along the lush, dark green, creeping vines that cover the California coastal dunes. This Seaside Daisy patterned bracelet is an exercise in peyote stitch beading and in following a peyote stitch graph. The kit also includes instructions for the wonderful spiky flowers and several fringing techniques.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, Clear nail polish.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Peyote Experience
Description: Seaside Daisies grow along the lush, dark green, creeping vines that cover the California coastal dunes. This Seaside Daisy patterned bracelet is an exercise in peyote stitch beading and in following a peyote stitch graph. The kit also includes instructions for the wonderful spiky flowers and several fringing techniques.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, Clear nail polish.
Our price: $38.00
Show It Off Kumihimo Necklace - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Kumihimo Experience
Description: This project looks a lot like a crocheted rope, but instead of taking days to make it will only take a few hours. It is made on a Japanese Marudai braiding table. You will learn both how to set up the Marudai and how to do the actual braiding. Making the Kumihimo necklace is so very fast that you will no doubt want to make lots of them. Learning this technique and the use of the Marudai will then allow you to continue with many more advanced projects.
Additional supplies required: Small sharp scissors, tape measure, new super glue of hypo cement, marudai braiding table, eight 85 gram tama (bobbins), small drawstring bag, weights for the bag equaling about 270 grams, half roll of quarters, utility S hook, chop stick.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Kumihimo Experience
Description: This project looks a lot like a crocheted rope, but instead of taking days to make it will only take a few hours. It is made on a Japanese Marudai braiding table. You will learn both how to set up the Marudai and how to do the actual braiding. Making the Kumihimo necklace is so very fast that you will no doubt want to make lots of them. Learning this technique and the use of the Marudai will then allow you to continue with many more advanced projects.
Additional supplies required: Small sharp scissors, tape measure, new super glue of hypo cement, marudai braiding table, eight 85 gram tama (bobbins), small drawstring bag, weights for the bag equaling about 270 grams, half roll of quarters, utility S hook, chop stick.
Our price: $86.00
Soft Flex Twist Bracelet - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: Learning how to use a Hamanaka is great fun. It will enable you to make this twisted spiral using Soft Flex wire bracelet. It is the only way to achieve this effect. You will also learn how to make the attached twisted end caps. What makes this piece especially appealing is that, once learned, you can make more and attach all those special items in your stash that youve just been waiting to show off. Making this spiral as a longer piece for a necklace will be the perfect spiral upon which to hang all the wonderful pendants that you have made in classes or those that you have purchased. In any event it is a great technique to add to your repertoire.
Additional Supplies Required: Flush cut wire cutter, old scissors, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, chain nose pliers, Hamanaka,kumihimo disk, 16 no-tangle plastic bobbins, E6000, toothpick, blue painters tape, liver of sulfur (optional).
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: Learning how to use a Hamanaka is great fun. It will enable you to make this twisted spiral using Soft Flex wire bracelet. It is the only way to achieve this effect. You will also learn how to make the attached twisted end caps. What makes this piece especially appealing is that, once learned, you can make more and attach all those special items in your stash that youve just been waiting to show off. Making this spiral as a longer piece for a necklace will be the perfect spiral upon which to hang all the wonderful pendants that you have made in classes or those that you have purchased. In any event it is a great technique to add to your repertoire.
Additional Supplies Required: Flush cut wire cutter, old scissors, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, chain nose pliers, Hamanaka,kumihimo disk, 16 no-tangle plastic bobbins, E6000, toothpick, blue painters tape, liver of sulfur (optional).
Our price: $56.00
Sparkling Summer Sun Necklace - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Kumihimo Experience
Description: This circle of double ribbed Ndebele rays makes a dazzling sunflower focal point that may be worn on either a necklace (as shown) or removed and worn on a bracelet. You will learn how to make a double Ndebele ruffle and to capture a dichroic cabochon using only beads. The kit includes all of the materials to make the necklace as shown. Instructions for making a matching bracelet are included in the instruction packet.
Additional supplies required: Small scissors, bee's wax, clear nail polish.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Kumihimo Experience
Description: This circle of double ribbed Ndebele rays makes a dazzling sunflower focal point that may be worn on either a necklace (as shown) or removed and worn on a bracelet. You will learn how to make a double Ndebele ruffle and to capture a dichroic cabochon using only beads. The kit includes all of the materials to make the necklace as shown. Instructions for making a matching bracelet are included in the instruction packet.
Additional supplies required: Small scissors, bee's wax, clear nail polish.
Our price: $54.00
Spring Bouquet Bracelet - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: The fantastic stitch is Mosaic Stitch. This stitch is most unique and quick. There are ribbon embellishments that finish off this beautiful bracelet.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, E6000 glue, clear nail polish, toothpick.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: The fantastic stitch is Mosaic Stitch. This stitch is most unique and quick. There are ribbon embellishments that finish off this beautiful bracelet.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, E6000 glue, clear nail polish, toothpick.
Our price: $45.00
Stars and Moon Bracelet - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: If youve ever wanted to learn basic looming, this is the perfect project for you. In just a few hours, you will learn how to dress the loom, the difference between warp and weft threads and how to follow a loom graph. You will also learn a neat trick that makes finishing off your threads a snap. This bracelet is so beautiful in its design that no doubt you will want to make a matching choker.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, medium bead loom, 2 toothpicks, transparent tape, flat nose pliers, chain nose pliers.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: If youve ever wanted to learn basic looming, this is the perfect project for you. In just a few hours, you will learn how to dress the loom, the difference between warp and weft threads and how to follow a loom graph. You will also learn a neat trick that makes finishing off your threads a snap. This bracelet is so beautiful in its design that no doubt you will want to make a matching choker.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, medium bead loom, 2 toothpicks, transparent tape, flat nose pliers, chain nose pliers.
Our price: $42.00
Strawberry Box Necklace - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Peyote Experience
Description: Basic peyote stitch knowledge is essential for the Strawberry Box Necklace. This unique necklace is perfect for summer. It is called a box because it actually opens up - just like a box - so you can store a favorite little whimsical charm inside. You will learn how to shape the strawberry box and how to perfectly fit the lid. You will also learn how to make the embellished spiral rope necklace. I keep a small beaded Froggy Friend inside my personal Strawberry Box necklace and I have included the instructions and materials for him in the kit.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, clear nail polish.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Peyote Experience
Description: Basic peyote stitch knowledge is essential for the Strawberry Box Necklace. This unique necklace is perfect for summer. It is called a box because it actually opens up - just like a box - so you can store a favorite little whimsical charm inside. You will learn how to shape the strawberry box and how to perfectly fit the lid. You will also learn how to make the embellished spiral rope necklace. I keep a small beaded Froggy Friend inside my personal Strawberry Box necklace and I have included the instructions and materials for him in the kit.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, clear nail polish.
Our price: $84.00
Twist Counter Twist Necklace - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Bead Weaving Course, Bead Weaving Experience
Description: Twist & Counter Twist is a most unique and inventive kumihimo braid. When properly completed, it will seem as though strands of interior beads are caged inside of an exterior braid. Using this ancient Japanese braiding technique, you will easily be able to complete the braided portion of your necklace in just a few hours. You will then learn how to add some Coraling and Frothy Fringing for a super fringe effect.
Additional supplies required: Small sharp scissors, tape measure, new super glue of hypo cement, marudai braiding table, twelve 85 gram tama (bobbins), small drawstring bag, weights for the bag equaling about 510 grams, half roll of quarters, utility S hook, chop stick.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Bead Weaving Course, Bead Weaving Experience
Description: Twist & Counter Twist is a most unique and inventive kumihimo braid. When properly completed, it will seem as though strands of interior beads are caged inside of an exterior braid. Using this ancient Japanese braiding technique, you will easily be able to complete the braided portion of your necklace in just a few hours. You will then learn how to add some Coraling and Frothy Fringing for a super fringe effect.
Additional supplies required: Small sharp scissors, tape measure, new super glue of hypo cement, marudai braiding table, twelve 85 gram tama (bobbins), small drawstring bag, weights for the bag equaling about 510 grams, half roll of quarters, utility S hook, chop stick.
Our price: $58.00
Wild Rosesand Ndebele Necklace - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: This thick, gently twisting Ndebele cord is a piece that, because of all its nooks and crannies, provides places for many beautiful flowers and leaves to be attached. Included in the Wild Roses kit are several leaf patterns, two flower patterns and all the materials needed to make the Wild Roses necklace.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, clear nail polish.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Beading Experience
Description: This thick, gently twisting Ndebele cord is a piece that, because of all its nooks and crannies, provides places for many beautiful flowers and leaves to be attached. Included in the Wild Roses kit are several leaf patterns, two flower patterns and all the materials needed to make the Wild Roses necklace.
Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, bees wax, clear nail polish.
Our price: $114.00
Wire Wonder Necklace - Beading Kit
Prerequisites: Peyote Experience
Description: This wire creation is most unusual in the manner in which it is created. Technically, it is knitted, but the technique is completely unique. You will learn the wire knit technique, peyote stitch for the connectors, and how to make the strand finishing. You've never done anything quite like this before.
Additional Supplies Required: Wire cutter, flat nose pliers, size 12 crochet hook.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Peyote Experience
Description: This wire creation is most unusual in the manner in which it is created. Technically, it is knitted, but the technique is completely unique. You will learn the wire knit technique, peyote stitch for the connectors, and how to make the strand finishing. You've never done anything quite like this before.
Additional Supplies Required: Wire cutter, flat nose pliers, size 12 crochet hook.
Our price: $38.00
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