Whether you started with a pasta necklace for your mom as a child or
with Swarovski crystal necklace as a bride-to-be, jewelry is likely what got you
started working with beads.
Here is a look at some favourites and lesser known jewelry styles, with tips and ideas to make them your own.
Start
at the top, hair jewelry or accessories have become very popular thanks
to Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. Combining the needed comb or
clip with wire and crystals you can make elegant fascinator or hair
comb.
For something more elaboret you might what to try a tiara. There are metal forms to serve as the base for a tiara. You can then use the pinch and twist technique to add crystals, pearls and beads to create your one of a kind headpiece.
Cream Pearl Swarovski Tiara from Making Jewellry Magazine (project instructions)
Here is a video from Beads Direct showing how to make your own tiara.
Now
let's look at earrings. They range from simple, a bead on a head pin
or wire hoop, to an elaborated beadwoven design.
Lampwork beads and Swarovski crystals, beaded by J. Woolverton
Lucite Calla lilies and Swarovski crystals, beaded by J. Woolverton
Crystal drops embellished with no, some or lots of tiny pearls and crystal. (Collaboration by M. Rypan & J. Woolverton)
Bracelets range from simply strung beads to detailed bead embroidered or beadwoven cuff. Here are some great tips for ensure that it will fit the intended wrist.
Lizzie's Trio, child size bracelets, beaded by J. Woolverton
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For many of us the Internet is a distraction but it is also as source of information and inspiration.
Pinterest is sharing community. Follow your fellow bead artists, favorite bead designers and friends. You can also browse other pins by topic and repin your favourite. Follow Maria and myself.
Blogs by bead designs and artists are a great source of information and inspiration. I follow many bead related blogs but here are a few of my favorites -
