I like the Cellini spiral but when done with smaller transitions. This one is stitched with size 11 and 8 seed beads. You may add size 6 seed beads if you like and the “waves” will be more defined. Either way, it’s pretty! Dress it up or down using chain or leather. Kit Fee: The […]
Make this rustic pendant with Art Clay fine silver and get the work done within the class! This clay can fire for 30 minutes and works perfectly for a piece like this. You’ll create a framework that includes a base, (with a texture on back if you like), prongs, and holders for the leather strands. […]
Let’s try another peyote cuff bracelet using cubes and Demi’s! Peyote is so relaxing and mixing cube and Demi’s gives a delightful texture to this project. Kit Fee: The kit for the class will be added to your ticket on the day of class. Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at […]
Now that you have done a few kumihimo braids with and without beads, it’s time to expand to this 16 cord braid. Don’t worry – it’s the same finished width as an 8 cord beaded braid. This braid moves cords in pairs and the colors of the cord will frame your beads. Please pay attention to […]
In this class, craft a pendant employing several basic metal smithing skills (always great practice for advanced artists): sawing metal sheet, filing, forming, texturing, cold-connecting, adding patina, and other special skills such as fold-forming, doming, and stamping with various tools. Select a copper drop for a theme, and stamping tools that expand your idea, and […]
Learn how to weave diagonal peyote in this darling little necklace. Add any type of drop or stone that you like to make it stand out even more! Not too hard but very pretty! Kit Fee: The kit for the class will be added to your ticket on the day of class. Note: All materials […]
Chenille flat stitch is very beautiful, especially if done with opaque beads in contrasting color, because this allows you to really see how the beads sit together. This is a light and airy stitch that feels really nice on your skin. While this is a beginner class, if you’ve got a bit of bead weaving […]
Here is an easy bracelet for those of you who like cuffs with lots of beads. Made on square stitch base, you will add loops of seed beads and any type of 4mm bead you like to make the “coral”. Different colors can change the look of the bracelet. Kit Fee: The kit for the […]
Join me to make these cute tassel earrings! The top is a small tube of peyote with ten dangles of seed beads below. These are really easy to make – a beginner class! Perfect for a quick gift but I’ll warn you, you may just want to keep them instead! Kit Fee: The kit for […]
Here's a sweet little netted necklace that incorporates drops to give it a little extra pop. Netting is a stitch that can take on many different looks, depending on how much netting you do and what you bring into the design. This necklace is a beginner class. Kit Fee: The kit for the class will […]
Take two colors of beads and make the base for this bracelet--the design creates diamonds that just ask to be embellished! Did I forget to mention that the base works […]
Need some bling for the holidays? This necklace fits the bill. Using metallic seed beads and Swarovski bicones, the leaf pattern makes a star-shaped focal and vines for the neck […]
