From an elegant lariat necklace to wire wrapped spiders to pumpkin earrings and more, this is one very versatile mixed bead strand! Sara, James and I have all had a blast creating with our custom Great Pumpkin Bead Strand made exclusively for Soft Flex Company by Jesse James Beads. We have a handful of strands left and just put them on sale for 30% off, so it's a fitting time to inspire you with all the ways you can create jewelry and craft projects from one bead strand!

1. Make a Classic Black and Silver Bead Necklace

Supplies:
Soft Flex Beading Wire, .019 Diameter in Black Onyx color
Great Pumpkin Bead Strand
Soft Flex 2x2mm Black Oxidized Crimp Tubes
Magical Crimping Pliers
Soft Flex Professional Flush Cutters
Ear Wires
Lobster Claw Clasp

2. Make Craft Wire Pumpkin Earrings

Supplies:
Great Pumpkin Bead Strand
Soft Flex Craft Wire - 22ga Green or Vintage Bronze
Soft Flex Craft Wire - 22ga Non Tarnish Silver Plated
Green Beads (optional)
Ear Wires
Cutters
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Flat Nose Pliers
Nylon Jaw Pliers

3. Make a Halloween Themed Stretch Bracelet

Supplies:
Great Pumpkin Bead Strand
Stretch Magic .7mm in Clear or Black
Soft Flex Craft Wire - 28 Ga or Big Eye Needle
Cutters
Special T Glue

4. Make an Elegant Halloween Lariat Necklace and Earrings

Supplies:
Soft Flex Beading Wire, .019 Diameter in Black Onyx color
Great Pumpkin Bead Strand
Soft Flex 2x2mm Black Oxidized Crimp Tubes
Magical Crimping Pliers
Soft Flex Professional Flush Cutters
Ear Wires

5. Make a Beaded Craft Wire Spider

Supplies:
Soft Flex Craft Wire - Silver Plated 24ga
Soft Flex Craft Wire - 24ga
Great Pumpkin Bead Strand
Beads
Chain Nose Pliers
Bent Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
LoopRite Looping Pliers
Nylon Jaw Pliers
Bead Nipper (Cutters)

6. Make a Beaded Craft Wire Bat Pendant

Supplies:
Soft Flex Craft Wire - 20ga
Soft Flex Craft Wire - Silver Plated 20ga
WigJig Olympus Lite
WigJig Large Super Pegs For Olympus Lite
Wire Whacker
Fine Step Jaw Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Great Pumpkin Bead Strand
Bead Nipper (Cutters)
Nylon Jaw Pliers

7. Make a Beaded Bat Necklace

Supplies:
Great Pumpkin Bead Strand
Soft Flex 2x2mm Crimp Tubes
Magical Crimping Pliers
Soft Flex Professional Flush Cutters
Maker's Clasps from TierraCast

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Kristen Fagan is the Website Graphic Designer and a Jewelry Making Educator for Soft Flex® Company. She is the co-author of Seed Bead Revolution, an artist and creativity guide. She currently lives in Arizona with her husband, their two sons and two dogs. When she's not painting, drawing or beading, she enjoys reading, yoga, exploring the outdoors and traveling. Her favorite stones are Opal, Turquoise, and Quartz and she can't bead without Bead Stoppers. You can email her at Kristen@softflexcompany.com or visit her Website | Facebook | Instagram