How To Make Seed Bead Tassel Earrings With A 3-Strand Component

How To Make Seed Bead Tassel Earrings With A 3-Strand Component

How To Make Seed Bead Tassel Earrings With A 3-Strand Component Learn the art of creating seed bead tassel style earrings. This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I designed earrings that feature a 3-strand Austrian crystal toggle clasp component in gold with faceted Sapphire Austrian Crystals. Besides using the 3-strand clasp, I also used size 11 Miyuki Delica Seed Bea…
Rainy Day Crystal & Craft Wire Beaded Sun Catcher Tutorial

Rainy Day Crystal & Craft Wire Beaded Sun Catcher Tutorial

Rainy Day Crystal & Craft Wire Beaded Sun Catcher Tutorial This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I showed how to make a sun catcher using beads from our exclusive Rainy Day Bead Strand, Czech Glass Melon Drop Beads, 18ga Soft Flex Craft Wire and a Rainbow Beadwork Finding. Our Rainy Day Crystal Sun Catcher is a delightful addition to any window. This sun catcher, perf…
Learn How To Wire Weave Craft Wire To Make An Adjustable Ring

Learn How To Wire Weave Craft Wire To Make An Adjustable Ring

Learn How To Wire Weave Craft Wire To Make An Adjustable Ring Discover the art of wire weaving with this tutorial. Last week on Spill the Beads with Joyce Trowbridge, Joyce showed how to make adjustable rings by wire weaving craft wire. She used 18ga and 26ga Soft Flex Craft Wire to intricately weave together these stunning, adjustable rings. For the focal, she used Boho Flower Czech…
TGBE Spotlight: Coffee & Craft Wire With Sara, Kristen & Joyce

TGBE Spotlight: Coffee & Craft Wire With Sara, Kristen & Joyce

TGBE Spotlight: Coffee & Craft Wire With Sara, Kristen & Joyce Soft Flex Company took over The Great Bead Extravaganza's Facebook group last Thursday. We rounded out the day with Coffee & Craft Wire starring Sara Oehler, Kristen Fagan and Joyce Trowbridge. All three made some beautiful jewelry using Soft Flex Craft Wire, Crystal Squaredelles, Beadwork Findings, .019 Soft Flex Beading W…
How To Make A Beaded Necklace Using A Handmade Artisan Clasp

How To Make A Beaded Necklace Using A Handmade Artisan Clasp

How To Make A Beaded Necklace Using A Handmade Artisan Clasp Last week on Spill the Beads with Joyce Trowbridge, Joyce shared the process of creating a beaded necklace featuring a unique handmade artisan clasp. Let your creativity shine as you spill the beads and craft an exquisite piece of wearable art. This hands-on tutorial not only enhances your skills, but also offers you a chanc…
Special Tea Design Kit Reveal & Handmade Jewelry Projects

Special Tea Design Kit Reveal & Handmade Jewelry Projects

We Celebrated Kit Day this week and unboxed our recent Special Tea jewelry making kit. This collection of beading supplies was a celebration of the second most consumed beverage in the world - Tea! Inside was an elegant mix of wonderful colors and shapes - the piggy beads were an instant favorite. If you missed the fun on Kit Day, you can catch up with the video here. And make…