We are making handcrafted suncatchers with Soft Flex Beading Wire. Soft Flex Wire is a lead-free beading wire for designers that demand strength and durability. Our medium and heavy diameters are great for crafts, ornaments, and home decorations. Soft Flex Wire is perfect for DIY suncatchers that have heavy beads or need to contend with windy days. How strong is our wire? Well, artist Selven O’Keef Jarmon put his trust in our wire and created a beaded art installation with 350,000 beads that adorned the outside of a building in Houston. Check out how easy it is to create beautiful suncatchers!
Suncatchers are a forgiving and easy craft. They are perfect for sharing with beginners and younger crafters. Want to know why suncatchers are so effortless? Because, there is no wrong way to make a suncatcher! If you can string beads or shape Craft Wire into a basic form - you can make your own handmade suncatcher! Share this craft with the kids or grandchildren on a hot summer day. Add homemade decor to your house and make it a beautiful summer!
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How To Make DIY Suncatchers With Soft Flex Beading Wire
DIY Beaded Suncatcher Mobile
This stunning beaded suncatcher was the result of a mistake. Kristen made a gorgeous yellow wire wrapped bangle, only to find out it was a little too big for her. She loved the design and didn't want to cut it up. She held on to the piece and waited for inspiration to strike. A week later, she had the idea for a DIY beaded mobile! The wire wrapped top is 3" in diameter and made with Soft Flex Craft Wire in 18 gauge and 22 gauge. See how to create that part with this video tutorial.
Magical Sparkle Maker Suncatcher
Joyce Trowbridge helped us celebrate Customer Appreciation Week with a mermaid themed suncatcher. This gorgeous decoration features a “beaded bead”. Joyce did this by weaving Soft Flex Wire and Czech Glass Beads. Check out the video and learn how to create a one-of-a-kind, magical focal piece. Then, add a Crystal prism to the bottom to bring rainbows and sparkles all around!
Kellie's Bead Boutique: How To Make A Suncatcher With Soft Flex Beading Wire
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Want to learn how to make a beaded suncatcher? Kellie, of Kellie's Bead Boutique, has exciting ideas for you. She sells suncatcher kits on her website. Buy one and you can join in on the fun. Make a suncatcher with a moon and star. Go earthy with a lovely tree of life. Or learn how to make a beaded dragonfly. These kits are wonderful and very reasonably priced.
Melissa Jewelry Art: Beaded Suncatcher & Hoop Earrings
Melissa Martinez, of Melissa Jewelry Art, joined us for a Beading Party. She showed us a technique we loved. She looped beads and seed beads and made earrings. This technique can be used to create pendants and suncatchers. This fun video is sure to inspire you to create a beaded suncatcher.
Beading Wire Suncatchers from our friends
We have seen amazing suncatchers from our friends and community on our Facebook VIB Group. VIB is a great place to visit. It is an online bead gathering. It is a place to chat and meet new friends. It is a great way to stay social. You can learn a new tip or technique daily. You can get inspired by the gorgeous jewelry designs other people in the community post. You can also get your own jewelry gently critiqued if you want pointers on how to make your designs really stand out. We love wallflowers and chatty designers alike. Lurk or showcase your talent. You are going to love our fun club.
Clem Inshaw
Anita Heras
Anne Nishioka
Helen Belkin
Joy Joy
Karen Yates Waters
Rosanna Brafford
Sheryl Kaczmarek
Stacy Leigh Meissner
Join our Facebook group – VIB. Stay in the know. Stay up to date. From our bead shows to our video shows and sales, you can stay in touch with us. The community is full of artistic and helpful beaders and crafty people. Inspire and be inspired. Share your pictures and get the beading bug from others!
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Blog contributor Thomas Soles loves Jazz Age writers and crunchy french fries. His favorite gemstones are Lapis and Pietersite. His favorite hobby is day dreaming. And his favorite mustache is Freddie Mercury's. As you can see, he has a healthy (or possibly unhealthy) sense of humor. You can write to him at Thomas@SoftFlexCompany.com