The Design Gallery
Follow along with step-by-step beading projects and share your designs with beaders around the world—it’s quick & easy!
Chatter
on “Button Challenge”:“Beautiful! So organic.…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Ohhh, this is gorgeous!!! Looks like it would take a lot of time and effort.…” read »
on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:“Yet another beautiful set. The addition of coral to the jasper is so refreshing. I'm so…” read »
on “Button Challenge”:“Beadaholic1...what a great bracelet The use of seed beads adds a unifying design element. I’m sure…” read »
- on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Beautiful HH.…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Another beauty BLE. The soft colors used are just so lovely and really pair nicely with…” read »
on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:“Thanks Pam. It's so different using beading wire and crimps and wire holders - but it…” read »
- on “Moonstone Bracelet”:
“KR - Your doggie, Jazz is so cute Your're right - keep spoiling the pups.…” read »
on “Moonstone Bracelet”:“You are all so nice. I watch this guy on YouTube, Matt's Crazy Art, and he…” read »
on “Moonstone Bracelet”:“ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love wire work but I can't do it because of my arthritis. This…” read »
on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:“Thank goodness it doesn't have to be time consuming to be beautiful! I've been trying…” read »
- on “Moonstone Bracelet”:
“KR your wirework is amazing! I love the moonstone and the ruby briolettes. My…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“You are a maestro- this is gorgeous!!…” read »
on “Button Challenge”:“Beadaholic1, I love your design, too!…” read »
- on “Moonstone Bracelet”:
“KR - I walked away from my computer for a few minutes and when I came…” read »
- on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:
“It IS fun to go through your stash KR. This one wasn't very time consuming though.…” read »
- on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:
“I noticed that you are getting a lot of pieces done lately. And you've been doing…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Thanks so much everyone. KR - The stitch is called prismatic Right angle Weave (PRAW). I…” read »
- on “Polygons with Peanut Pearls”:
“It's great when you can find a use for the stuff you thought was just clutter.…” read »
- on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Love the stones. Very pretty.…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“These colors go so well together. What kind of tubular stitch is this? These seed bead…” read »
- on “Joie de Vivre”:
“Thank you - !…” read »
on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:“keep on beading. its good therapy…” read »
on “Colored Sprinkles”:“Really nice how the colors all seem to melt into each other and your chose of…” read »
on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:“Hi …” read »
- on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Beautiful stones and nice design HH.…” read »
- on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Beautiful! I bought a box of gemstone samples at our local museum when I was…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Wowzers!!!! This is gorgeous! The colors are so well thought out.…” read »
on “Button Challenge”:“Love your creation! I posted my design 6 years ago from buttons I inherited from…” read »
on “North Pole Felt Trivet”:“This is so lovely!…” read »
- on “Bronzed Daisy Bracelet”:
“Elaina - What a fun use of a button. And great colors too.…” read »
- on “Joie de Vivre”:
“Thanks to all for your gracious comments!!…” read »
- on “Poufy Pips in Brown and Peach”:
“Thanks LRC. Great to see you're back. Hope you had a lovely, happy Thanksgiving.…” read »
- on “"Baby, It's Cold Outside"”:
“Thank you LRC and kye.…” read »
on “Button Challenge”:“Button, button, who has the button? Obviously you have the button and a whole bunch…” read »
- on “Floral Lattice Statement Necklace”:
“A truly elegant design with great color and style.…” read »
- on “Poufy Pips in Brown and Peach”:
“It may have been luck but you placed the pips perfectly. Some times taking a…” read »
- on “Joie de Vivre”:
“GREAT design and a joyful use of color. Love the combination of elements.…” read »
- on “Adirondack Necklace Set with Moose”:
“Beautiful bead work! Great color and design. Love the cute little moose.…” read »
- on “Mermaid Cuff”:
“Ditto to all of the above comments. Excellent design and use of color.…” read »
Diamonds of The Desert
About this design:
Thomasin ‘Alyx’ Alyxander designed these dazzling diamonds. For instructions, see the free pattern available for order on our site. Just add it to your shopping bag and we'll include a printed pattern in your shipment. The pattern creates a 5/8" wide by 1 7/8" tall diamond before adding the ear wire.
What you’ll need:
You will need 4 grams of TOHO 11/0 Aikos beads (split up between 4 colors), 1 gram of TOHO 15/0 rounds, a pair of ear wires and thread of your choice.
Additional Images:
Start a conversation with other beaders!
