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Two Variations
Really looking for things to make....until some orders come in. These are okay...but really not my style.
Components: Fluorite, brass bead caps, Czech glass, Quartz Crystal, farfalle beads, copper toggle, copper cat charm, gold chain, Apatite?, Rhodochrosite and waxed linen
Mermaid Bracelets
I love the colors of the sea, so I decided if one bracelet was fun, why stop there? No such thing as too many bracelets.
Components: Anodized aluminum jump rings, stainless steel lobster class
Grapevine
I saw a pattern for this beaded bracelet and decided to give it a try. I love greens and purple together. I’m going to also try a blue version with...
Components: Czech glass tubelet beads, 8/0 seed beads and 3mm fire polished beads. Snap leather clasp.
True Blue
For lack of a better focal bead...this was it. Tt's pretty...but boring. I need some good focal beads.
Components: Lampwork pillow, Blue Haze Agate, raku imagine bead, I think...Apatite?, Lapis?, silver lobster and waxed linen.
Autumn Petals
Some of Nancy's new beads...I knew immediately what I wanted to make first. There will also be a lapis etc. version of this. I'm not sure what the...
Components: Rectangles?, Carnelian, copper beads, little beads that look like tiny freshwater pearls, Czech petals, links, gold toggle
Another Chunky Bird Bracelet
I had two birds...so I've got one to go. I've got multi gemstones now....but in need of supplies. I might be able to make a thing or two now, but...
Components: Ceramic bird...Gaea, red wood beads, Aqua terra Agate?, lampwork bead, toggle clasp, more ceramic beads, red PC beads.
Gilded Paradise Bracelet
I really liked the look of several types of gemstone nuggets mixed together, so I decided to create a funky mix of layered bracelets. I used some...
More Odds and Ends
I was determined to make something this morning and I had an excess of purple/lavender beads....thanks to Nancy. That was the only toggle I had. I...
Components: brass butterfly, ceramic beads, Lampwork lentil, farfalle, Czech glass, ribbed toggle and waxed linen
She wore blue velvet
“Bluer than velvet was the night. Softer than satin was the night. From the stars”🎼🎤. I was listening to oldies-Bobbie Vinton was dreamy....
Components: Suzie Q flower cuff. Ceramic beads by Etsy artist and Gaea. Lampwork bead by Etsy artist. Seed beads and 1mm waxed cord. The last picture is another bracelet with a different color cuff. I used several polymer clay beads with that one.
Red Bird Bracelet
I had these red birds as a necklace but was never happy with it. When I don't have anything better to do , I start taking things apart.
Components: PC bird, red wood beads, Blue Haze Agate, Golem daises bead, silver toggle, recycled bead and waxed linen
First Things, Packing, Réunion
Big Title. Lots going on. I am packing non essential items. Don't know where I am going or when but I'm moving forward. Among the jewelry I am...
Components: Fire polish beads, rhinestone spacers. Clasp, Fireline. The variations include chips, navettes, rhinestone sliders, amythst rounds, etc.
Unisex bracelet
This is a day of firsts for me. The first time I used a tying station and ribbon crimp ends. All of the materials for the bracelet I purchased from...
Components: Black microsuede flat cord, metallic sea mist round 2mm leather cord, TC gunmetal rings, antique silver basket weave ribbon crimp ends
A Few Fall Pieces
I've had this bracelet bar for forever, and it's been a number of different bracelets. So, here we go again. The Red Agate is Nancy's, along with...
Components: bracelet bar, Carnelian, small red beads, Farfalle, copper chain, PH copper toggle, waxed linen, bit of sari silk, Red Agate, PH bail, Amber chips, Autumn Agate, brass link, assorted dangles and copper hook
Flitter Flutter
I am still loving to see the butterflies and dragonflies around. I am always inspired by the beautiful nature around me. I don’t have any...
Components: Ceramic cuff, matubo 2/0’s in different colors, miyuki 6/0’s in opaque mustard( love that name), 8/0’s, tiny Czech rondells . Orange O beads, 1mm waxed cord. Butterfly charm. I purposely left some string showing so it wouldn’t be so heavy. I wanted a loose natural look. I hope it accomplished that.
Wire and gems
I love these bracelets! They are made with several feet of artistic wire and round stones. I used 8mm and 10mm agates.
Components: 20 gauge artistic wire, agates
Some more Polymer Clay
Some more of Nancy's awesome PC collection. The only thing I contributed was the Pink Coral Agate, the toggle and the waxed linen. I love pink...
Components: PC disc, PC beads, Carnelian, Farfalle, Agate, copper toggle, bit of leather, orange tassel and waxed linen.
The Toggle That Became A Bracelet
I didn't say it was a great bracelet...but it actually became a piece of jewelry. I sanded it a little, like Robin suggested. I don't think it...
Components: PC toggle, Agate, Czech glass, wood bead, ceramic heart and Turquoise drop.
Crochet doodles
Having fun with crochet again. Used 3 different colors and interspersed with beads as the. Bracelet back. Many Czech beads.
Components: Irish waxed linen, 3 colors. Czech glass beads.
Another Birthday Present
A friend is coming over on Monday that I haven't seen in awhile, so I thought I would make her something...it's kinda a belated birthday present. I...
Components: PC rose, Multi Beryl, pink PC beads, Quartz Crystal, brass component, silver toggle and waxed linen
In the Galaxy
I love the Tibetan Bhodi seed beads...so decided to build a bracelet around it!
Components: Tibetan Bhodi seed bead, horn wheel beads, and silver connectors from Etsy. Cobalt Czech rondelles and round bead from LB. Clasp, bead caps, spacers from local shop. Wire from LB.
Summertime fun
I saw a bracelet like this on you tube- it was so easy and a great way to use up some of my 6/0’s. My granddaughter called dibs and actually had...
Components: 6/0 seed beads, 1mm leather cord, Czech glass button
Quote For The Day
Another reversible tin toggle....the quote on the back side says "change is the only constant" . Plus the Bumble Bee Jasper I just got went...
Components: reversible tin toggle, Bumble Bee Jasper, seeds, brass chain, Carved Carnelian, brass bead cap, enameled green leaf and waxed linen
Arm Candy
I’ve seen this style of bracelet online and women wearing them. So easy to make and they look so pretty on.
Components: Suzieqbeads bracelet cuff, 2 copper jump rings 10mm and a beautiful piece of ribbon.
Steak Dinner Bracelet
The older I get the more I realize that life just gets away from us. Even when we are sad there are things to be enjoyed. And if we don't find them...
Components: Lots and lots of Fireline! Lots and lots of seed beads, silver and silver lined gray. Silver superduos. 2 silver buttons. 2 gray pearls.
Sunday Morning
Bracelets just happen...usually on the way to finding other beads. I've had this Golem lentil for quite some time, and it's been in different...
Components: Golem lentil, Czech glass, Blue Agate discs, seeds, White Mtn. Jade, red bicone bead?, silver toggle and waxed linen
Pass The Olive (green)
It's been a few years since I have posted anything. I have been wanting to hone my wire skills and this past year gave me the time to do it!...
Components: Beads from LB as well as wire and one connector. All other wire connectors and clasp made by me.
Lovin the Purple
I’m making pieces for the local “Winter Market” . I originally got this focal to use with a pendant, but decided it was a little to big. Perfect...
Components: Purple Flower focal is by suzieqbeads. The yellow ceramic bead is Darcy Wishard. Lamp work beads from Etsy artist, glass cane beads, chain (LB), amethyst ((LB) and Czech glass from my stash. I made the button from polymer clay
Seaside Sunset Bracelet/Necklace
I love working with tiny faceted gemstones! I find that I am typically drawn to blues and turquoises for my color palette, so I wanted to expand...
Sunshine
My version of a pic I saw on Pinterest and wanted to make it for a while now, couldnt get this exact lentil bead on Lima so had to go to the Golem...
Components: Yello flowery lentil bead, a few beads from a trading post in So.Dakota, a blue seaglass bead, 2 blue O rings from Lima, yellow picasso seed beads, 2 mm leather cord and a flat piece of leather riveted to hold seed beads together
Purple is the New Orange
I got a lot of purple beads from Nancy...these are just two of what I've made so far. I realized I hardly had any purple pieces in my shop.
Components: purple pc? bracelet bar, ceramic and Lampworked beads, Quartz Crystal nuggets, Czech glass, seeds, silver toggles, waxed linen and brass stars
Great Balls Of Color
Just for fun in summer, more beach glass!
Components: 8 mm pink/peach seaglass rounds, large hammered metal round, wax linen cord
A Very Pink Bracelet
I 've made a few bracelets with this focal by Gaea, and I must like them because I buy more. Each , of course, are different.
Components: ceramic focal..LB, vintage pink beads, vintage white bead, silver teardrop, Czech tulips, ceramic flower bead, waxed linen and Saki toggle
Season of the Witch
In the 80s I briefly dated a man who grew up on a midwest farm. I mentioned to him once that I hate Spring because it speeds me up, and if there's...
Components: Pearl gray 8/0 Toho seed beads that I did buy here at LB. 3mm crystal bicones. 2 8mm blue crystal cubes. 4mm gray lentil beads. And a favorite earring. The mate was lost long ago.
Wildflower Bracelet Stack
I used a mix of seed beads, gemstones, gold & silver rounds, and druzy charms to create this colorful, easy-to-make bracelet stack.
New Stuff
New beads from Nancy arrived and I was buried amongst them all day. These two bracelets are what I came up with so far. I like the red barn but not...
Components: Pc barn, various glass and pc beads, gold spacers, vermeil toggle, Czech glass, orange shell? copper rose, copper lobster and waxed linen.
The Lumpy Bracelet
I should have called this the whiner's bracelet because inside lately there is a constant whining. In fact, I even wined a little to LB LOL. Not...
Components: Faceted oval green crystal. What I assume must be 10/0 metallic hot pink seed beads of poor quality but pretty. Toho 11/0 seed beads that did come from LB.11/0 cream seed beads. 2 amber pearls. 1 large Czech button that I am pretty sure I bought at LB. Lots and lots of Fireline bead thread.
Madbeader Strikes Again
The madbeader is what I used to call myself...before I settled down to my now name of Sixty East Designs. Anyway...I guess I'm on a roll..taking...
Components: I think they are polymer clay, Carnelian, Ethiopian wire spacers, PH copper toggle, Rutilated Quartz, A. copper farfalle, Brecciated Jasper, waxed linen and a bit of leather
Moon and Star
I was looking for a spot for my little Gaea moon...then I just decided to pot it on this bracelet that I was fooling around with. I guess it turned...
Components: Carnelian nuggets, Red Jasper, Brecciated Jasper, Amber chips, brass leaves, gold toggle, copper resin star, Gaea moon and waxed linen
Hello Sunshine
I had a vintage bead I wanted to use as a focal along with some fun Czech glass beads. I strung this with waxed linen and added some tierracast...
Components: Czech glass beads, waxed linen, tierracast findings.
Chatter
on “Black and Copper Necklace”:“Beady- this is beautiful. love black and copper together! Fall here we come!…” read »
- on “Two Variations”:
“very pretty! I especially like the focal in the bottom pics. Awesome for going in to…” read »
on “Two Variations”:“Beautiful bracelets! My favorite is the one with the dark bronze, gold, and pink beads.…” read »
on “Two Variations”:“It's very pretty Sweetjane. I love the focal bead. The bead caps also add a nice…” read »
- on “Black and Copper Necklace”:
“These are gorgeous beads. And you have made them into something special. The flower bead cap…” read »
- on “Mermaid Bracelets”:
“This looks amazingly difficult. I love the blues. And I agree. There's no such thing as…” read »
on “Autumn Petals”:“Thanks so much for all your comments!! I really like this bracelet...the colors especially. I added…” read »
on “Kalideocycle 2”:“Wow, it’s fun, bold, quirky, and It brings-about fond Childhood memories.....I LOVE it! ❤️…” read »
- on “Black and Copper Necklace”:
“Stunning necklace BLE! I have fallen for copper for several years now. You just…” read »
- on “Mermaid Bracelets”:
“Wow! Stunning bracelets that took a lot of opening and closing of jump rings.…” read »
- on “Mermaid Bracelets”:
“Lovely! I, too, thought they were crocheted at first look.…” read »
on “Grapevine”:“The tubelets are much nicer than bugles.…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Thanks Robin. I haven't seen them before. Beautiful bracelet.…” read »
- on “Pink Elephants on Parade”:
“Thanks sweetjane.…” read »
- on “Mermaid Bracelets”:
“I agree with you. You can't have too many bracelets especially when they're so beautiful. Love…” read »
- on “Mermaid Bracelets”:
“JG, what a beautiful bracelet. At first I thought it was crochet and then I zoomed…” read »
- on “Gilded Paradise Bracelet”:
“What is the cost to make the bracelet as pictured?…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“Your stars are great!! And , of course the Dragonflies too. What do you use to…” read »
- on “Pink Elephants on Parade”:
“How adorable is this!! I just love it! The little tassels are a perfect detail.…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Beady, I know what you mean - tubelets are 6x 2.8mm. Not really big, but feel…” read »
- on “Pink Elephants on Parade”:
“Thank you all so much!…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“Such pretty stars and I love your dragonflies. Beautiful Robin.…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Great bracelet. The tublet beads are very pretty. They look pretty big. The colors are fantastic.…” read »
- on “True Blue”:
“Wonderful sweetjane. I love the lampwork bead and the colors are great.…” read »
on “Serendipity”:“Kye, so far yes!…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“MM, the dragonflies aren't a pattern, but they are on you tube-it was very easy to…” read »
on “True Blue”:“Beautiful, Jane!…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“So pretty! Love the dragonflies especially! Is that a pattern also?…” read »
on “Serendipity”:“So glad things worked out. This is beautiful. I hope you kept it if you wanted…” read »
- on “Gilded Paradise Bracelet”:
“This is wonderful. So much to admire and enjoy in this bracelet.…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“The star earrings are so beautiful! I also like the dragonflies. I need to…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Beautiful! The colors play together so well and then that snap closure make it so…” read »
- on “True Blue”:
“I really like the bracelet in its current life setting! It is keeper for sure.…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“KR, yes I’m going to have a booth at a local winter market. Everything I’m making…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Jane, it’s a snap. It’s very easy to put on and off.…” read »
- on “Falling Leaves Pumpkin Necklace”:
“Thanks Robin and Crystal. Yes Crystal - the dangles were added after I finished the main…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Looks like fun!!…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“I love the different beads...I can't quite make out the clasp...is it a button?…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“Are you going to sell these earrings Robin? They are unique and would easily sell. I…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Nice. It looks kinda southwestern. And such an interesting way to clasp the bracelet. Good color…” read »
