Our latest 32/0 beads look spectacular in this bracelet designed by Nancy Donaldson.
She added a TierraCast lock and key antique silver toggle.
The TierraCast charms featured include Jasmine Star Flowers, Antique Silver letter J, Antique Silver letter B, Antique Silver leaf, butterfly and a key.
Our latest size 32 beads are linked here.
All our size 32 beads are linked here.
Have you tried crocheting with beads? Nancy Donaldson completed this lightweight fiber necklace with our Lovely Knots cord. She is an accomplished crocheter, so we wanted to give you a look at how quick it was for her to work on all the strands. This makes me want to take a crochet class now!
The necklace looks wonderful when worn!
Nancy used Aqua Blue Lovely Knots cord for her necklace.
The beads are from our Czech Glass Mixed Bead box collection. This is called Santorini Coast.
The comic reintegration of the Eye Fancy Stone wards off evil, injecting a quirky element to a serious symbol.
Instructions
Step 1: Using one head pin slide on one skull bead and make a simple loop. Repeat once and set aside.
Step 2: Using a round nose plier turn one end of the memory wire until you have a double turn.
Step 3: Onto the memory wire slide on one 5328 6mm jet bicone, {two 6mm pearls, two 4mm pearls, two 3mm pearls, two 4mm pearls, 6mm pearls, one 5328 6mm jet bicone, one BeCharmed bead, and one 5328 6mm jet bicone. Repeat the pearl section and add one Pave Ball, repeat the pearl section and add one 5328 4mm bicone, one 5238 6mm bicone and one 5328 6mm bicone. Repeat the pearl section and add one 5328 6mm bicone.} Repeat the entire pattern in brackets one more time to finish bracelet.
Step 4: Trim the memory wire to leave a 1” tail. Using the pliers turn the wire until it tightens to the last bead.
Step 5: Using the skulls from Step 1, add onto each of the loops on the bracelet to complete.
| Product Group | Article No. | Amount | Size | Color | Color Code | Available at John Bead |
| Crystal Pearls | 5810 | 18 pcs | 3mm | Crystal Neon Orange | 001 733 | 27758100032324 |
| Crystal Pearls | 5810 | 36 pcs | 4mm | Crystal Neon Orange | 001 733 | 27758101032324 |
| Crystal Pearls | 5810 | 36 pcs | 6mm | Crystal Neon Orange | 001 733 | 27758101096324 |
| Beads | 5750 | 2 pcs | 13mm | Jet | 280 | 27757500010280 |
| Beads | 5328 | 10 pcs | 6mm | Jet | 280 | 27753012017280 |
| Beads | 5328 | 4 pcs | 4mm | Jet | 280 | 27753012017280 |
| Pave Beads | 86001 | 2 pcs | 8mm | Jet | 280 | No 8mm or jet but consider black diamond 6mm 277860010610215 |
| BeCharmed Beads | 80901 | 2 pcs | 12mm | Jet | 280 | No but maybe consider 14mm 27780101015280 |
Supplies:
2 2” headpins 22601037
3½ rings of memory wire 25000769
Instructions
Step 1: Cut wire into two equal pieces 18” long.
Step 2: Load onto one piece of wire 13 Swarovski XILION Beads art. 5328 4 mm Sunflower. Moving 6 Beads off to one side and keeping the 7 remaining Beads in the center of the wire, take the wire exiting from the 6 Beads and string the wire through all 7 Beads. (Note: the wire tails should be exiting in opposite directions from the 7 Beads.
The 6 Beads should be sitting on top of and in between the 7 Beads art. 5328 Sunflower. It is important to keep tension on the wire when weaving.)
Step 3: String onto one of the wire sides, 5 Beads art. 5328 4 mm Hyacinth. Take the wire from the side with no Beads and string the wire through the 5 Beads. (Note: the wire tails should be exiting in opposite directions from the 5 Beads art. 5328 Hyacinth and the 5 Beads should be sitting on top and in between the 6 Beads art. 5328 Sunflower from the previous step.)
Step 4: Repeat step 3 using 4 Beads art. 5328 4 mm Hyacinth.
Step 5: Repeat step 4 using 3 Beads art. 5328 4 mm Hyacinth.
Step 6: Repeat step 5 using 2 Beads art. 5328 4 mm White Alabaster.
Step 7: Repeat step 6 using one Bead art. 5328 4 mm White Alabaster.
(You can exchange Tangerine for Hyacinth if preferred or Light Topaz for Sunflower)
Swarovski Crystals
| Product Group | Article No. | Amount | Size | Color | Color Code | |
| Beads | 5328 | 8 pcs | 4mm | White Alabaster | 281 | 27753011339281 |
| Beads | 5328 | 24 pcs | 4mm | Hyacinth | 236 | 27753011307236
tangerine: 27753011333259 |
| Beads | 5328 | 26 pcs | 4mm | Sunflower | 292 | 27753011337292 |
Tierracast earwires or Earwires
NEW COLORS & EFFECTS: Scarlet (276)
An antidote to our increasingly uncertain future, Scarlet symbolizes passion and excitement, offering a decadent, elegant edge to sensuous designs, and reminding us that we should celebrate life in all its beauty.
Scarlett is an elegant, classic red crystal shade with a hint of blue that is more subdued than Light Siam (227) and brighter than Ruby (501) and Siam (208).
Exceptionally brilliant color.
Cadmium-free
Shimmer (971)
The new Shimmer effect speaks to our increasing desire for heightened sensory experiences by merging futuristic shimmer with bold crystal colors in nature-tech, boundary-transgressing hues.
Unique new effect inspired by AB.
Soft and elegant effect that radiates multiple shades of a single color.
Highest quality, durability, and glamor for optimal performance.
Pearl Coating: Crystal Velvet Brown Pearl
With its vintage antique luxury feel, Crystal Velvet Brown Pearl creates a decadent, elegant edge, reminding us to celebrate the finer things in life. Combined with the passion and radiance of the new Scarlet, designs are given added elegance and a sophisticated allure.
A velvety brown color with a hint of copper
The silky matte effect creates an interesting look – the pearls appear both matte and shiny at the same time
Crystal core
Consistent hole diameter, as per Crystal Pearl assortment
GROWING CRYSTAL: DESIGNER EDITION IRIS VAN HERPEN FOR SWAROVSKI
Iris van Herpen’s boldly envisions the future of fashion. For Swarovski’s Designer Edition Series, van Herpen imagined two pendants inspired by the creative power of nature. The first, ‘Growing Crystal Rhombus,’ pays homage to the fractured and fissured elegance of crystals shaped by tectonic forces. The second, ‘Growing Crystal Rectangle,’ resembles the cross section of a druse crystal in both brilliance and complexity.
Growing Crystal Rectangle Pendant
Growing Crystal Rhombus Pendant
Part of the necklace designed by Lena Gillespie for John Bead is featured in our current advertising for our Euro Wood bead collection. We wanted you to see the entire piece so you can see the many ways wood beads were incorporated into this beautiful necklace.
Lena used round beads along with oval, spaghetti and large hole beads. Chain was added to create even more unique links and dangles. This lightweight necklace has movement.
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