Learn how to make this sweet little knotted necklace. Learn tips on keeping your spacing consistent using just a couple of tools.
Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
Materials Needed: Gemstone beads – any shape (no larger than 8mm) or Glass beads – any shape (no larger than 8mm) Tex210 S-Lon Cord Clasp
Tools Needed: Big eye needle Beading awl Thread cutters Macramé board with T-pins Bead board or mat Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)!
Techniques Used: Knotting
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Lisa
Three ways to sign up: Click here Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005
Please Read:
1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.
2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.
Beginners will make a sterling silver clay pendant, similar to the image above, featuring 2 heart shapes, 2 textures, 1-2 molded decorations, and a fired-in cup bezel for setting a cabochon. *Another shape can be subbed such as a circle, teardrop, oval, square, etc.
The image above shows an example for advanced students. Advanced clay artists will create a similar pendant with 2 contrasting slabs, one with a low to high relief, the other smooth and polished to a high shine. Slab shapes can be from templates or made by hand. Your personal choice of cabochon will be set with an attached fine silver bezel that will be filled with investment before firing.
Typically, pieces from Saturday classes are fired the following Tuesday. An informal day for finish work can be arranged; it is not required because class instructions will have the information you will need to finish your pendant at home.
Please Read: The class fee shown above does not include the metal clay or any other supplies. You will be charged for the metal clay the day of the class. All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
Materials and Supply list: Those who have completed prerequisite classes are expected to bring whatever extra materials, supplies and tools they need to complete the piece to the pre-fire stage. Please ask any questions via text ahead of class. Thank you.
* = optional for you to bring ** = provided by instructor or the bead shop
Materials & Supply list for beginner and advanced levels: Advanced level has extra items listed at the bottom of the list. Art Clay 950, 25gm pack *Syringe clay: for ease in creating a zigzag line texture Fine silver cup bezel, 4mm diameter, plain or serrated 4mm cabochon to fit the bezel (check for fit!) A non-stick work surface (any smooth board, place mat, or clay working board) Teflon sheets A release agent such as Silk, Cool Slip, ClayMate Distilled water in a fine mister bottle AND in a small bowl A small (not mini) and medium sized brush or water brush Clay hydrator Clay thickness frames (recommended) or slats used in rolling slabs Small acrylic roller Sharp pick (or bead reamer) for cutting 4mm and 5mm circle punch or plastic circle template with small circles *Thin spatula Xacto knife Tweezers for handling bezel cups and stones 6″ metal or plastic ruler Heart and/or other shape templates** Tissue blade 1-2 texturing plates and/or upholstery fabrics,** that will create appropriately sized textures for this size pendant (about 1″ to 1.5″). Note: 1 slab can be plain and polished to a good shine Clay forming/shaping tools: Clay shapers, toothpicks, small files Silicone molds for molding 1-2 extra embellishments** Cup warmer and a soldering screen to place over the top (to slow/prevent overheating/warping) Finishing tools for dry clay: cosmetic nail boards for sanding (in medium to fine grits), 3M foam sanding pad, a soft dry brush to dust pieces while sanding Pin vise with a 1mm and a 2mm wide drill bits for making a bail hole
Beginner Post-firing tools: Soft brass brush ** Small hand files (6″) Burnisher (curved is a good starter type) Bezel setter tool Polishing papers**
ADVANCED level notes, extra tools & materials: *optional / provided** In the green state, the class model for advanced measures approx 1″x2″.
Paper, pencil, and scissors to make a pattern if you do not use templates Torch and fuel Soldering station, block, and soldering tweezers Circle punches, various sizes, to open up the back for shrinkage during firing Fine sandpapers: 600, 800, 1000, and 1200 grits Cabochon should be a minimum of 10mm at the widest or in height and in good proportion for your design. Any shape. Fine silver bezel wire to fit your stone Miter vise and hand files Small mandrel* Investment**
Techniques Used: Metal clay
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Shauna
Three ways to sign up: Click here Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005
Please Read:
1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.
2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.
Join me for an adventure into cross-drilled freshwater pearls! In this class, we string the pearls and then further embellish by weaving seed beads and adding drops to create a stunner of a necklace. This is a design that can be blinged out with crystal drops or made more casual using glass or gemstone drops. Either way, it’s sure to be a conversation piece!
Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
Materials Needed: Freshwater cross-drilled pearls (1 strand) Drop beads 20ct (crystals, gems, glass) Size 13 charlottes or size 15 seed beads Seed pearls 2mm or glass pearls (1 strand) SoftFlex Fine (.014″) 2x2mm crimps and 3.2/4mm crimp covers Lobster 6mm closed jump ring FireLine .005” (4lb test)
Tools Needed: Size 12 beading needles Pearl reamer 4-in-1 crimping tool 2 flat nose pliers Beading awl Thread cutters Bead board or mat Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)!
Techniques Used: Stringing beads, bead weaving
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: Prior bead stringing and bead weaving class helpful, but not required
Instructor: Lisa
Three ways to sign up: Click here Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005
Please Read:
1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.
2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.
Take your stringing skills to the next level in this class! Join me in making this multi-strand bohemian-style necklace. Combine beautiful gemstones in three separate strands and create luscious dangles to further enhance the look! Take all of this yummy stuff and add leather cord to the back to make the necklace length adjustable.
Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
Materials Needed: Beads, charms for dangles 1.5 and 2mm round leather Jump rings 6-8mm open Headpins (flat & ball pins) (for dangles) 2mm leather glue-in caps w/loops 3-10mm gemstones Decorative link to attach dangles Miscellaneous beads for dangles 6 bead stoppers 2-part epoxy (5 min), toothpick, paper Silicone slide clasp SoftFlex Fine (.014″) 2x2mm crimps Focal (optional)
Tools Needed: Crimper Grooved round/chain pliers Ruler, piece of thin fishing line or thin cord Fiber cutters Metal wire cutters Chain and round nose pliers 2 flat nose pliers (open/close jump rings) Beading awl Bead board or mat Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)!
Prerequisite: Knowledge of wrapped loops helpful, but not required
Instructor: Lisa
Three ways to sign up: Click here Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005
Please Read:
1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.
2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.
Time for a new rope weave! This stitch usually works up nicely as a lacy sheet but we will be making it into a 3-sided rope. Stitching in the ditch to embellish will make a nice loose twist.
Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
Tools Needed: Size 12 beading needles Beading awl Thread cutters Lighter or thread burner Chain or flat nose pliers Round nose pliers Flush cutters Bead board or mat Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)!
Techniques Used: Chevron stitch
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Prerequisite: Previous stitching classes
Instructor: Cindy
Three ways to sign up: Click here Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005
Please Read:
1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.
2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.
Come pick out one of our gorgeous cabochons and some beads and learn to capture cabochons or stones with beads – no wire or metalsmithing skills required for this – and you will leave with a beautiful pendant!
Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
Tools Needed: Size 12 beading needles Beading awl Thread cutters Lighter or thread burner Chain nose pliers Bead stoppers Bead board or mat Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)!
Techniques Used: Peyote
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Cindy
Three ways to sign up: Click here Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005
Please Read:
1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.
2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.
Ready to move on to new and exciting jewelry design? Learn multi-strand stringing techniques! Your designs can become more elegant and eye-catching when you learn different techniques for adding multiple strands.
Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
Materials Needed: Various beads in varying sizes Clasp for multi-strand projects SoftFlex Fine (.014″) 2x2mm crimp beads Crimp covers
Tools Needed: 4-in-1 crimping tool Mighty crimper Thread cutters Bead board or mat Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)!
Prerequisite: Previous class or knowledge of how to bead string using crimps and crimping tool
Instructor: Cindy
Three ways to sign up: Click here Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005
Please Read:
1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.
2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.
Now that you have learned how to do beaded kumihimo, it’s now time to learn how to add a focal section of gemstone beads to your necklace. This class will use skills learned in basic stringing classes and previous beaded kumihimo classes to make a one of a kind necklace!
This is an advanced class. You must know how to make a wrapped loop, use crimps and covers, and know how to set up and braid beaded kumihimo and finish the ends.
Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
Tools Needed: Kumihimo disc 8 kumihimo bobbins 1 weighted kumihimo bobbin Bead stoppers Beading awl Thread cutters Big eye needle 4-in-1 Crimping pliers Mighty crimpers Flush cutters Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Bead board or mat Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)!
In this class, you will learn how to use directionally strung beads and different sized and shaped beads to create texture in your kumihimo ropes. Knowledge of basic 8 strand beaded kumihimo is required for this class.
Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
Materials Needed: 12 yards of Tex135 S-Lon cord (118yd spool) 30gm of 7x4mm magatama beads Size 8 seed beads (1 color) 24 count of 4mm crystal bicones or fire polished beads 22ga headpins 4mm jump rings Clasp GS Hypo Cement
Tools Needed: Kumihimo disc 8 count Kumihimo bobbins (small) Kumihimo weight (40-45 grams) Round and Chain nose pliers Big eye needle Beading awl Tape measure Flush cutters Sharpie Fiber cutters Bead board or mat Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)!
Techniques Used: Kumihimo
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Must have experience setting up a Kumihimo disc and trading with beads. Assumes knowledge of setting up disc for an 8-strand piece.
Instructor: Cindy
Three ways to sign up: Click here Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005
Please Read:
1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.
2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.
Join me for some peyote and Ndebele fun! In this class you learn to combine two stitches – peyote with an Ndebele spine, to form a triangular pendant that is embellished on the sides with crystals and seed beads. Please note that you will not be taught how to do peyote or ndebele – you must be familiar with both stitches for this class.
Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
Tools Needed: Size 11 or 12 beading needles Beading awl Thread cutters Bead board or mat Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)!
Techniques Used: Peyote, Ndebele
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Knowledge of peyote and ndebele stitches
Instructor: Lisa
Three ways to sign up: Click here Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005
Please Read:
1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.
2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.
