Are you looking for a few new beading project ideas? If you’ve never ventured into the realm of Swarovski crystal beads, you’re missing out on some seriously swanky-looking yet surprisingly affordable designs. What new items might you add to your inventory or gift options this year?
Swarovski Pearl and Crystal Bracelets
These frosty tones of Swarovski pearls and shimmering clear crystals give these bracelets a cool, wintry appeal. To make this bracelet, you’ll need a strip of jewelry wire cut to a 10-inch length. Next, slide a crimp bead/smasher onto the end of the jewelry wire. Follow the crimp bead/smasher with a jump ring, attaching it to half of the clasp. Bring the wire back through the tube, then fix it into place with crimping wires, hiding it with a crimp cover. Use the following pattern for the design:
One cream or white Swarovski curved or round pearl
A Bali silver spacer and ring spacer
One 10mm Swarovski round beads in Crystal AB
A Bali silver spacer and ring spacer
One cream or white Swarovski curved or round pearl
For a more wintry feel, choose cool blue or grey tones. When complete, slide a crimp bead/smasher onto the end of the jewelry wire. Follow the crimp bead/smasher with a jump ring, attaching it to half of the clasp. Bring the wire back through the tube, then fix it into place with crimping wires, hiding it with a crimp cover.
Swarovski Dangle Earrings
These simply designed yet stunning earrings feature Swarovski rondelles and balls and are sure to be a conversation starter this season. Graduating sizing and sparkling Swarovski crystals capture the eye.
Begin with a coiled gold-filled earwire.
Add one 12mm Silver Shade Swarovski Briolette, making a wrap looped at the bead’s top to create a briolette link.
Finish with a 2mm gold-filled round bead, attaching it to the briolette link.
Repeat the steps for the second earring.
Change up bead colors or metals, using silver or rose gold for a fresh take on the design.
Looking for Savings? Buy Swarovski Beads in Bulk
Our beading supplies shop offers volume pricing discounts on most products, so stock up and save. Jewelry making is a great way to spend time at home by yourself, with friends, or with family over the cold-weather season.
There can be a lot of bumps in the road for those new to jewelry making. Fortunately, the internet is filled with information and ideas to ensure a smoother journey. YouTube holds a wealth of information, and you can’t beat its show-and-tell video format if you’re new to creating your own jewelry designs. To help you, we have scoured the platform and found three YouTube channels for you to watch if you are new to jewelry making.
Jewel School is the perfect place to get fresh ideas and learn how to turn wire and beads into your own signature jewelry designs with the latest available tools and techniques. This fun, jewelry-making community is always making something great, releasing a new DIY project each week that you can create along with online instructors. Jumpstart your creativity, learning how to work with beading staples like sterling silver beads and findings. Then add a touch of pizazz with pro tips and advanced beading techniques, creating one-of-a-kind custom designs you can’t wait to show off to your friends.
Jeweler’s Academy offers a 1-year online diploma in jewelry making for those interested in custom silver and gold jewelry making or expanding their creative capacity. This diploma program from the award-winning London Jewelry School is designed to take you from complete beginner to professional jewelry in 1-year, with a minimum 1-day per week minimum commitment. The program is highly supported, featuring one-on-one mentoring from trained professional jewelers, weekly group Q&A, and an active Facebook community. The program covers:
Fundamentals like sawing, soldering, filing, polishing, and finishing jewelry
How to make bangles, earrings, pendants, and rings with high-quality Shamballa beads, Swarovski crystal beads, stone beads, and other accents
Designing and drawing jewelry
Wax carving
Granulation
Making wedding rings
Arranging tightly set stones
Crafting hinges and rivets
Incorporating business skills such as jewelry photography and how to launch a successful jewelry business
Artist Basia of Stardust Mine Jewelry is a self-taught jewelry metalsmith. Her artisan, handcrafted jewelry designs are truly stunning. On her channel, Basia shares her experiences making jewelry to smooth the process for fellow crafters and entrepreneurs. On her channel, you can:
Take advantage of step-by-step tutorials
Find out about timesaving, stress-reducing jewelry making tips and hacks
Get need-to-know information on selling your custom jewelry designs
Find out about the latest tools and product reviews
Learn about cleaning, storing, and organizing your jewelry
Get tips on photographing and shipping your jewelry
Uncover how to get past a creative slump
And much more – this channel is packed with information!
Are you feeling inspired? Begin your beading adventure. Stock up and start creating, shopping the wide selection of jewelry beads and stones wholesaleavailable at Crystal Findings today.
Your choice of Bali silver spacers
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Begin with a coiled gold-filled earwire.
