The chilly winds of fall are blowing and summer seems like a distant memory. Historically, the colder months may have seen an uptick in jewelry making as people gathered around a warm hearth and made crafts to keep their hands busy and warm. If you are feeling creative and want to have a Zen moment of creativity, check out this week's recap and get inspired to make a gorgeous piece of jewelry that complements your autumn wardrobe. Let's make jewelry!
It was a quiet week at Soft Flex Company. Sara was on vacation at Disneyland. Hopefully she is getting some rest, next week, we are back to a very busy schedule. We will have some new products hitting our page, a very special Live Sale on Facebook featuring finished jewelry from Mike Sherman, and Sara is teaching a class for Jesse James Beads Winter Workshop. Don't miss the fun! The holiday season is here and we have some great gift ideas!
This week, Kristen taught us how to make knotted headpins. These are perfect for adding dangles to a jewelry design. She finished a gorgeous bracelet that is perfect for fall! Abbi, from The Bead Place, made a fun video showing us how to make a colorful necklace that can also be worn as a wrap bracelet. She wanted to make this video during our Customer Appreciation Week, but was under the weather. We are happy she followed through with video, the design is so fun! Andrew, from Allegory Gallery, painted a wooden pendant and then showed us to string an enchanting mixed media necklace with Soft Flex Beading Wire. Deb Houck, from Dahlia Designs - Jewelry and More, showed off the finished jewelry she made with our Pink Warrior Support Squad Design Kit. We sent Tricia Giazzon a Pink Warrior kit and she gave us her thoughts. She will be featured on our blog next week. Get to know this amazing designer! Aleshia Beadifulnights opened our Spider Queen Design Kit (Sold Out) and gave us a jewelry making tutorial. Finally, Rosanna Brafford showed us how to make a Foxy Necklace, using our fall themed Foxy Lady Design Kit. Learn how to make stunning jewelry for cozy fall clothes!
November 8 - Save The Date! Mike Sherman Live Sale!
Join us for the next Soft Flex Live Sale!
We are having a special sale featuring finished jewelry designs from Mike Sherman! You will find one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, gemstones, and beads. Every order gets a free gift. Join us on Tuesday, November 8th at 12pm PT / 3pm ET on the Soft Flex Company Facebook page. Mike Sherman is an owner of Soft Flex and a long time bead collector and curator. You are going to find some incredible deals and amazing sales
Jewelry Making Videos
Our Social Media Sites Will Show You How To Make Jewelry In Just Minutes
Got a minute? Check out our latest reels and TikTok videos. Soft Flex Company's Instagram Reels and our Soft Flex TikTok Page will teach you how to make jewelry in under a minute. These videos move quickly but are easy to follow. If you need more assistance, make sure you check out our YouTube catalog for deeper dives into jewelry making education. You will find in depth discussions on how to use your tools and finish your jewelry on that channel. Instagram Reels and TikTok are great tools for learning something new or finding quick inspiration. Check out our 1 Minute Videos and explore the wonderful pins on our Pinterest page. Learn from Soft Flex Company jewelry designer pros at the pace you choose! If your creativity needs a quick cup of coffee, make sure you visit us for a much needed jolt of crafting caffeine!
JJB Winter Workshop 2022
Explore the Holidays through the ages with this time-travel inspired jewelry making workshop. This workshop features 10 jewelry making classes plus 3 Make Together Parties! You'll love Sara Oehler's class on Wednesday, November 9 at 2:00pm PT / 5:00pm ET! Each passenger on our virtual polar express gets a kit filled with all the beads they'll need to create along with us. Space is limited!
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JJB Winter Workshop Kit and join the JJB Winter Workshop 2022 Facebook group!
DIY Fall Jewelry Making - Learn How To Make Knotted Headpins
On this episode of Free Spirit Beading, Kristen brought out her collection of fall and winter Pantone colors. She made a beautiful autumn themed bracelet with a splash of chilly Waterspout blue. If you would like to learn how to wire wrap to add dangles to your jewelry, check out Kristen's easy to follow instructions and learn how to make knotted head pins. Your fall jewelry is going to be stunning!
24ga Soft Flex Craft Wire in Antique Copper
20ga Soft Flex Craft Wire in Antique Copper
Czech Glass Heishi Daisy Spacer Beads in Waterspout color
Czech Glass Rola Seed Beads in Travertine color
Fern Link
Connector in Antique Copper Plated
Czech Glass Fire Polish Beads in Mustard Yellow color
Clasp
Jump Rings
Bent Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Cutters
Bracelet Bender Tool
The Bead Place: How To Make A Wrap Bracelet That Can Also Be Worn As A Necklace
Abbi was one of the presenters that joined us for our second annual Customer Appreciation Week. Unfortunately, on the day she was filming her segment with us, a cold had gotten the better of her. We told her getting rest and getting healthy was more important than a video. Now that she is feeling good, she gave us this exciting jewelry demonstration. She showed us how to make a lively design that is sure to brighten the mood!
From Abbi:
We designed this fun project kit for Soft Flex Company’s Customer Appreciation Week this year! Unfortunately I was sick and wasn’t able to be there for my presentation livestream so we switched gears and created a full video tutorial for this project! Learn how to loosely macramé Soft Flex Beading Wire to add texture to your designs! We have a few kits left but they won’t last long!
Allegory Gallery: Mixed Media Necklace With Painted Wooden Pendant
Dahlia Designs - Jewelry and More: Finished Jewelry From The Pink Warrior Support Squad Design Kit
Tricia’s Pink Poodle Jewelry Studio: Pink Warrior Design Kit Unboxing
Beadifulnights: Spider Queen Unboxing And Jewelry Demonstration
Rosanna Brafford: Making A Foxy Necklace With The Foxy Lady Jewelry Making Kit
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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