Sep 21, 2022 | JEWELRY MAKING SUPPLIES, Ready Made Necklaces, Swarovski Crystal Beads
Making your own jewelry is a fun and rewarding way to express your personal style. Not only is it a great way to save money, but it’s also a fun way to show off your creative side. In this article, we will be showing you how to make a beautiful gold-filled necklace with Swarovski crystals. This project is perfect for the beginner jewelry maker and only requires a few simple steps. So gather your supplies and let’s get started!
Let’s Get Started!
To make a gold-filled necklace with Swarovski crystals, you will need the following supplies:
- Gold-filled beads
- Stringing wire
- Swarovski crystals
- Jump rings
- Crimp beads (#417 or #419)
- Chain nose pliers
- Cutter pliers
- Smasher pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Clasps
- Design board
Step 1: To start, lay out the beads and crystals in your desired pattern on the design board or another soft surface to avoid damage.
Step 2: Cut the stringing wire or thread about 6” longer than your necklace length.
Step 3: Next, pick up the beads and crystals one by one and start threading your stringing wire through the center until you are finished with all.
Step 4: Once all of the beads are in place, use a pair of chain nose pliers to attach a jump ring to each end of the wire.
Step 5: Finally, take your clasp and add it to one end of the wire. Then use round nose pliers to crimp the clasp in place. Do the same thing on the other end of the wire.
And that’s it! You’ve now created a beautiful gold-filled beads necklace with Swarovski crystals.
Some helpful tips –
- When stringing the beads and crystals, make sure that you leave enough slack in the wire so that the necklace can be easily put on and taken off.
- If you are finding it difficult to thread the wire through the beads and crystals, try using a needle to help make the process easier.
- When attaching the jump rings, make sure that they are securely closed so that they don’t come undone.
Make one of our most popular Swarovski necklaces!
At Crystal Findings, we sell beautiful necklaces created with various combinations of the beads and findings available in our store. Our customers often ask us how to create these necklaces. They may want to make it for themselves or gifting, with variations in colors or beads, or they may want to make these beautiful designs in bulk and sell them.
To make it easy for our customers, here we are providing the list of beads and parts needed to make one of our most popular necklaces #12037 – the beautiful Gold Filled Necklace With Siam Swarovski Crystals
Swarovski #5328 10mm bicone crystal ( Siam) – 2 Pieces
Swarovski #5328 8mm bicone crystal ( Siam) – 4 Pieces
Swarovski #5328 4mm bicone crystal ( Siam) – 8 Pieces
Gold Filled Item #208 for the center – 1 Piece
Gold Filled Item #207 (between 6mm crystals) – 2 Pieces
Gold Filled Twisted Bead item #203 – 4 Pieces
Gold Filled Plain Round #6mm – 6 Pieces
Gold Filled Plain Round #5mm – 8 Pieces
Gold Filled Plain Round #4mm – 32 Pieces
Gold Filled Plain Round #3mm – 40 Pieces
Gold Filled Lobster Clasp #345 – 1 Piece
Gold Filled Jump Ring #351 – 1 Piece
Gold Filled Smasher Bead #417 – 2 Piece
Stringing Wire Soft Flex- #11053 – 2 Feet
In the given pattern, the length of this necklace will come out to be 18 inches. To make it longer or shorter, you can adjust the number of beads accordingly.
Benefits of making your own jewelry
There are many benefits to making your own jewelry. For starters, it’s a great way to save money. You can often find materials for jewelry making on sale, and you don’t have to pay high prices for store-bought jewelry. It’s also a fun way to show off your creative side. And finally, making your own jewelry allows you to customize pieces exactly the way you want them. So, if you’re looking for a creative and affordable way to express your personal style, then make sure to give jewelry making a try!
Sep 7, 2022 | GOLD FILLED BEADS, JEWELRY MAKING SUPPLIES, Swarovski Crystal Beads
Gold-filled beads and Swarovski crystals are two of the most popular materials used in jewelry making because they both have unique properties that make them stand out. When these two are brought together in jewelry design, they create a look of glamour and luxury that is sure to impress. At Crystal Findings, we not only sell these beads in a wide variety of styles but also carry unique ready-made jewelry pieces created with various combinations of gold-filled and Swarovski crystal beads.
What Are Gold-Filled Beads and How Are They Different from Regular Gold-Plated Beads
Gold-filled beads are made with a layer of real gold that is bonded to a brass core. This makes them much more durable than regular gold-plated beads, which can wear away over time. Gold-filled beads also have a richer and more luxurious look than gold-plated beads, making them a perfect choice for high-end jewelry designs.
Why Are Swarovski Crystals So Popular in Jewelry Making
Swarovski crystals are a popular choice for jewelry making because they have beautiful clarity and sparkle that is unmatched by other crystal brands. They are also known for their durability, which makes them a perfect choice for everyday jewelry designs. Swarovski crystals come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, making it easy to find the perfect crystals for your next jewelry project.
How Do Gold-Filled Beads and Swarovski Crystals Work Together to Create a Beautiful Finished Product?
When gold-filled beads and Swarovski crystals are paired together, they create a beautiful and eye-catching combination. The luxurious look of the gold-filled beads combined with the sparkle and clarity of the Swarovski crystals creates a finished product that is sure to impress. Jewelry makers love to replicate the look of fine jewelry made with gold and diamonds on a budget by using these gold-filled beads and Swarovski crystal beads.
Examples of Jewelry Designs That Use Both Gold-Filled Beads and Swarovski Crystals
There are many different ways to use these two materials together in your jewelry designs. You can mix different shapes and sizes of gold-filled beads with Swarovski crystals in a necklace or bracelet design, or you can use them as accents on a piece of jewelry. No matter how you choose to use them, the results are sure to be stunning.
Here are a few examples of jewelry designs that use both gold-filled beads and Swarovski crystals:
- A simple necklace design with alternating Swarovski and gold-filled beads with a single, striking Swarovski crystal pendant. For example, this beautiful 14K Gold Filled Necklace With Swarovski Leaf Pendant.
- A double bangle bracelet design with gold-filled beads all around and a few Swarovski crystal accents in your chosen color. For example, this 14K Gold filled Bangle Bracelet With Swarovski Crystal
- A pair of drop earrings featuring round Swarovski crystal beads and gold-filled bead accents. For example, this Swarovski Crystal Earring With Gold Filled Beads
Where To Buy Gold-Filled Beads and Swarovski Crystals Online
When it comes to finding quality gold-filled beads and Swarovski crystals, there’s no better place to shop than Crystal Findings. We carry a wide variety of both gold-filled beads and Swarovski crystals in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, so you’re sure to find the perfect beads for your next jewelry project.
We also have a wide selection of ready-made jewelry pieces that use both gold-filled beads and Swarovski crystals. Whether you’re looking for a necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings, we have something that will suit your needs.
If you’re looking for quality gold-filled beads and Swarovski crystals, be sure to check out Crystal Findings today.
Aug 21, 2022 | JEWELRY MAKING SUPPLIES, Swarovski Crystal Beads, Swarovski Crystal Pendants
As Christmas draws closer, you may be thinking about how you want to decorate your home for the occasion. You can add some extra glitz to all of your holiday displays with handmade crystal ornaments constructed using our quality beading supplies. Keep reading to find out what you’ll need for this project and how to turn a small pile of beads into a glamorous icicle accent.
Materials
For this craft, you’ll need
You can get these beading tools and supplies shipped right to your door from our online store. Be sure to order bicones, briolettes, polygons, and at least one pendant.
Making the Ornament
- Start by cutting a four-foot piece of beading thread from the spool and threading it into your beading needle. This might seem like too much, but trust us – you’ll need it!
- Use a bead stopper on the open end to keep your beads from falling off, then begin threading the first beads onto the line. Begin with one 8mm briolette bead, then add two 3mm bicones. Continue with an 8mm polygon, then two more bicones. Then add another 8mm briolette and two more bicones.
- Once you’ve gotten this far, it’s time to start using some bigger beads. Add a 12mm briolette to the string followed by a bicone, a polygon, another bicone, and one more 12mm briolette.
- At this point, you will have reached the very bottom of the ornament. String six bicones together, then add the centerpiece of the whole design: a shimmering crystal pendant. Drop pendants work well for creating a dripping icicle-like effect, but you can use any shape you like. Try one of our Swarovski crystal heart pendants to evoke the warmth and togetherness of the holidays.
- After attaching the pendant, thread six more bicones onto the string to complete the small loop that will hold it in place. Then thread the needle back up through the entire line of beads.
- The final step involves creating the loop that holds the finished ornament up. To do this, thread 18 bicones together, then pull the thread toward the base of the longer string. Tie several knots at the base of the loop to keep all of the beads in place, then trim away any thread that is still showing.
When you’re done, you will have created a stunning statement piece perfect for decorating your home for the holidays. Hang it on your tree, add it to a window display, or string a few over your mantle – however you choose to show off your glittering creation, it’s sure to make an impression on everyone who visits you during this year’s festivities.
Deck the Halls… with Beads!
This ornament is just one of the many gorgeous crafts you can make with the beads and supplies we stock here at Crystal Findings. Our massive selection of crystal and stone beads, wires, beading threads, and other custom jewelry making supplies includes everything you need to tackle projects both large and small. Browse our listings today and see what else you can find to make your home sparkle this holiday season.
Mar 21, 2022 | JEWELRY MAKING SUPPLIES, Swarovski Crystal Beads
Here at Crystal Findings, we specialize in selling the widest selection of
beading supplies online. We offer beads in every size and just about every style and material that you can think of because our team is passionate about helping others follow their dreams or love of making their own jewelry. That said, sometimes you don’t have time to make your own pieces for an event or special occasion in which you want to give a piece as a gift. Or maybe you’re just getting started and you want to see how final products might look and feel. For those situations, our unique Ready Made Necklace collection is perfect.
Our unique ready-made beaded necklaces were all made from jewelry components we ourselves sell. This includes necklaces made of our gold-filled beads and findings as well as pendants and chains. Let’s take a look and you can decide for yourself whether one of these pieces calls out to you, or inspires you to start shopping for the pieces with which we made them:
Crystal Findings Unique Beaded Necklace Collection
- #12026 14K Gold Filled Necklace With Swarovski Leaf Pendant. This gorgeous piece features round and tubular gold-filled beads that are interspaced with crystalline beads. This is a necklace that would look fantastic paired with a darker jacket or dress. The highlight is a stunning Swarovski leaf pendant that dazzles when light strikes it just so.
- #12041 – Gold Filled Necklace With Swarovski Crystal – Jet & Rose. This is a wonderful patterned necklace that features both gold-filled beads and our special Swarovski crystal beads. At the front of the necklace, the crystal beads are interspersed to give a more alluring look. We particularly love how the 5mm Swarvoski light rose crystal beads pair with the jet black ones here. The ready-made necklace comes in a variety of sizes so that you can choose to go small for a more choker style necklace or go for the largest 20-inch version for a piece that will hang well below your collar bones.
- #12044 – Gold Filled Necklace With Star & Swarovski Crystal Beads. This special ready-made necklace is perfect when you want something that is simple but has a standout appearance. This necklace features our star beads that have gold stars imprinted on synthetic frosty beads along with the gold-filled beads. We find that these beads are often in high demand before American-related holidays like the Fourth of July and Labor Day. So if you’re looking to don this starry necklace (or want to make your own) for a big event related to these styles of holidays, make sure you order well in advance!
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Our team is proud of our ready-made necklace collection, but we also know that most of our customers prefer to make their own. So make sure to check our jewelry-making supplies online if the above gave you inspiration so you can copy and create your own fantastic beaded looks!
Dec 1, 2021 | JEWELRY MAKING SUPPLIES, Swarovski Crystal Beads
We know that wonderful feeling when you have a piece of jewelry that just perfectly suits you. Maybe it is a Swarovski crystal heart pendant that is the ideal size and weight, sitting nicely along a lovely silver chain, or maybe you took custom jewelry making supplies to create a one-of-a-kind beaded bracelet that perfectly matches your eyes and hair. Whatever the case, taking off these unique pieces may be something you try and avoid. Let’s take a look at some times when maybe it’s time to overcome that struggle and take off the jewelry… at least for a little while.
3 Times You Should Take Off Jewelry
Swimming and showering.
The bathtub, the swimming pool, the local river spot, and the ocean all offer fantastic outdoor recreational possibilities. Unfortunately, they also all pose problems to jewelry. Rings sourced from all types of materials risk becoming slick and falling off. The chlorine in the pool and salt in the ocean can damage the precious metals and rocks of Swarovski beads and crystals. So unless you are wearing something truly waterproof, it tends to be a good idea to take jewelry off when swimming or bathing.
Working out.
That same salt in the ocean that can tarnish precious metals also exists in your perspiration. So whenever you work out to the point of sweating, whether that is running out in the park or lifting weights in the gym, take off those precious metal pieces. In addition, if you are in the gym, it is a good idea to take off any rings and earrings you might have on. You don’t want to wear rings in the gym because the combination of sweat and many moving machines poses a risk of degloving. Similarly, long, hanging earrings can get caught and tear your ear if you aren’t careful. It is true that some appropriately fit stone beads and other types of jewelry made from wood or stone beading tools and supplies can withstand perspiration and, with the right fit, don’t pose a big safety risk. But small risks are still risks and something you will need to be wary of when working out. Most will find it better to play it safe and remove all jewelry before you head to the gym.
Heavy cleaning.
What type of cleaning supplies do you use at home and potentially at work? While there are some fantastic eco-friendly, non-chemical cleaning supplies available on the market, most of us still find the need to use more intensive chemicals. After all, nothing can get ugly stains out quite like bleach. But take care as those chemicals are truly stain-fighters, but they can also tarnish your Swarovski beads and crystals. It’s a good idea to either ensure all jewelry is safely tucked beneath your clothes (such as those beautiful pendants) when cleaning or to remove altogether.
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We hope this piece of jewelry advice helps you as you decide which jewelry to wear and when. When it comes to adding to your collection, you will want to visit our extensive collection available online at Crystal Findings.
Oct 16, 2021 | JEWELRY MAKING SUPPLIES, Swarovski Crystal Beads
The stylish man and the stylish woman is the individual who knows how to wear accessories and they wear them well. One such accessory that can really finish an outfit and give a person that added pizzaz is a bracelet — but this is true only if you don’t overdo it and you get the right style of bracelet for you and your lifestyle. Think of the simple braided leather bands on the outdoor enthusiast and the sleek bracelet made of sterling silver beads on the scholarly type.
But how do you determine the right bracelet to wear and how to wear it or them without overdoing it? The following are the three things to consider as you look around at bracelets for sale or beads jewelry making supplies if you plan to make your own bracelets to wear:
3 Things to Look for When Buying & Wearing Bracelets
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Choose the Right Fit and Proportions.
While yes, some people can make extra loose bracelets shine and others look slim and fantastic with tight, choker-styled bracelets, they are the outliers. For most people, to get a good look with bracelets requires them to fit so well upon one’s wrist so that only one or two fingers can slide beneath them — not tight but also not overly loose. Additionally, it is a good idea to choose a bracelet based on the overall size of your wrist. In other words, those with slim wrists will look best with bracelets with thinner bands while those with thicker wrists should opt for bracelets with larger or chunkier profiles.
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Overall Style.
Ask yourself what is the look you want to go for? In most cases, you are wearing bracelets in order to personalize yourself and your overall look. For example, many men and plenty of women like a more natural look. This means earthy tones, high-end jeans, and dark-colored shoes. For this overall style, wood, leather, and stone beaded jewelry all would look fantastic in complement. For those women who like to dress up and make an entrance, something silver or a bracelet made of gold filled beads would be the better choice.
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Wear for the Event.
Just because you have an overall style does not mean that style is right for every occasion. When you are going to more formal events, you might choose a simpler silver or gold chain that adds to but doesn’t detract from your main outfit. In contrast, when you are heading to the park for a jog or to picnic with friends, then you might opt for a chunkier, more personal piece with Crystals. Want to stand out in a crowd? Get a necklace with a prominent Swarovski crystal heart pendant.
Simple is Great, Unique is Best
When in doubt about the right bracelet to wear, the two things to keep in mind are simple and unique. A slim beaded bracelet can go with a thousand outfits and one you make using beading supplies online or retail store online will always be a hit. Visit our online store to learn more.
