Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Beaded Halloween Jack-o-lantern Charm with tutorial!




Beaded 3D Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Charm with tutorial!
Free beaded halloween jack-o-lantern tutorial link
I just finished another Halloween charm, it's a 3D Halloween Pumpkin Face basket charm.
I made it with orange and black glass seed beads using the right angle and triangle weave technique.
You can make it with small beads like me to hang it as charm or make it with bigger beads and use it as a Pumpkin Face Basket for your kid's trick-o-treat candy basket.
Beaded 3D Jack-O-Lantern Charm
See more photos of my beaded Halloween stuffs at: My Halloween Beadings
Here's some of the basic materials you need:
JewelCraft Glass Rocailles 10/0 40gm Jet Black
Mill Hill Glass Seed Bead 11/0 Black
Mill Hill Glass Seed Bead 11/0 Orange
Blue Moon Head Pin Natural Elegance Thick Assorted Silver 120pc


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Saturday, September 19, 2009

My beads and bead boxes!




My beads and bead boxes!
Still have so many beads that can't fit in these boxes, have to hunt for more bead box for the rest of my beads and jewelry making accessories....
Seed bead box one Seed Bead box two Seed Bead Boxes Box of pearl, stone and other type of big beads Jade and stone bead box Big stone, jade and ceramic bead box
Here's a few suggestion to get you your own bead boxes to start the beading process:
Spring Petals Bead Box Bead Kit by Bead Bazaar
Make 3 or more accessories with this Bead Bazaar Spring Petals kit. Bead Box includes: glass, pearl, and ceramic beads, string, and an instruction booklet. By Bead Bazaar.
Spring Petals Bead Box Bead Kit by Bead Bazaar
Bead Boutique Bead Box - Seed Beads

Jewelers Bead Storage Box Craft Organizer Container

Bead'n Bellishment Cabinet White W/Boxes & Jars

20 Seed Bead Storage Jars Beading Organizer Travel Tray

2 2 Bead Box Storage Tray Jewelry Beading Crafts Hobby

1 1/4" MULTI-COLOR ALUMINUM CONTAINER 40-PIECE SET

270 Bead & Finding Box Holders Glass Top Jars


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Tuesday, September 08, 2009

My Beading Supply Shopping Trip!




I went Beads and Jewelry accessories shopping yesterday! here's a few things I got!
Some seed beads, size 11/0 and 12/0's
Red seed size 12/0 Blue seed size 12/0 Orange seed size 11/0 Green seed size 11/0 Black seed size 12/0 Bronze seed size 12/0 Brown seed size 11/0 Champagne seed size 11/0-Big Pack! White seed size 11/0-Big Pack! Purple/Pink seed size 11/0-Big Pack!
Here's some online bead shopping ideas:
Blue Moon Beads Seed 11/0 18gm Ceylon Green Aurora Borealis
Blue Moon Seed Beads are made of glass that is heated to a molten state. These small beads are often used in traditional Native American jewelry. The beads are extruded to have a large hole and thin wall, and the shape is tubular. They are excellent for needle-weaving techniques because of the consistency in size and shape and because their large holes will accommodate several passes of thread. Ceylon Green Aurora Borealis
Blue Moon Beads Seed 11/0 18gm Ceylon Green Aurora Borealis

Mill Hill Glass Seed Bead 11/0 Ash Mauve
Mill Hill glass "seed" beads come in many beautiful rich colors. Made for use in jewelry,needlework projects, they also look gorgeous sewn on vests, tops, skirts, etc. Use them to make necklaces, bracelets, pins, and all sorts of crafts! Hole size 11/0 - use size 10 needle Ash Mauve- 4.54 grams
Mill Hill Glass Seed Bead 11/0 Ash Mauve


Some Crystals Bicones!
White 3mm's Green Jade 3mm's Green 3mm's

Some other jewelry and beading accessories:
Earring Metal Hooks Long silver head pins Phone Charm Hangers Pendant Hooks for ready crystal pieces Silver coil rings sort of like jump rings Diamond stud beads Diamond stud beads - 3 sizes
Here's some online bead shopping ideas:
Blue Moon Head Pin 2" Head Pin Gold 90pc
Blue Moon head pins are primarily used for making earrings, bracelets and necklaces when a drop is needed. Each pin has a flat head at one end to keep your beads from slipping off, and comes in different thickness. The opposite end is then made into a loop. Attach this loop to an earring finding, chain or use a jump ring for your design. This finding is perfect for a quick and easy way to create fun and fashionable jewelry. 2" Head Pin Gold 90pc
Blue Moon Head Pin 2

Westrim Split Ring 6mm Value Pack Silver 175 pc
Split Rings can be used for key rings or attaching other items to lanyard hooks. Slide the loop of the item onto one part of the circle and bring it around two complete revolutions so it slides off to move freely in the center of the ring. This type ring holds very securely. 6mm Value Pack Silver 175 pc

Westrim Split Ring 6mm Value Pack Silver 175 pc


Some Swarovski crystal pieces:
Leaf shaped Swarovski crystal - used a pendant hook to complete it as pendant Hollow Round Swarovski Crystal Hollow Round Swarovski Crystal - I used a metal chain to wear it as a pendant
Here's some online bead shopping ideas:
Blue Moon Charm Enchanted Planet Glass Leaf Assorted Crystal/White 54pc
Blue Moon Charms come in a variety of colors, styles and materials that include glass, metal, acrylic and more. They would be perfect for making necklaces, bracelets, anklets or adding to memory pages. Each charm has a ring at the top which makes it easy to attach ribbon, string, or cording for that perfect piece of jewelry. Enchanted Planet Glass Leaf Assorted Crystal/White 54pc- Includes 3 different, heart shaped leaves. Approximately 1/2", 5/8" and 5/8"x 1". Done in both White and Frosted.
Blue Moon Charm Enchanted Planet Glass Leaf Assorted Crystal/White  54pc



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