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.
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Pinch and twist method (beaded by M. Rypan) |
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As worn by the bride with veil |
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.
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.
Now onto necklaces. A question often asked about making necklaces, other then techniques, is about the lengths for various styles.
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Guidelines for necklace lengths |
These are of course a good starting point that may need to be adjusted for the wearer.
Using an extender chain will allow the necklace to be worn at just the right length.
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Polka Dot Heart "Y" style necklace, beaded by J. Woolverton |
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Rope length pearl necklace, beaded by J. Woolverton |
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Rope length necklace doubled around to be choker, beaded by J. Woolverton |
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Electric Circus lariat, beaded by K. Harris |
Brooches and pins are another style of jewelry that can be fun to make as well.
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Blue Star pin, beaded by M. Rypan |
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.
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Lizzie's Trio, child size bracelets, beaded by J. Woolverton |
Rings can be quick and simple or detailed and statement pieces.
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Daisy Stitch Ring, beaded by J. Woolverton |
Why not make a special piece of jewelry for someone special...you!!
Happy Beading!
Great job picking out examples for the different styles of jewelry from top down. Fabulous ideas!
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