Pinch and Drop Beads Bracelet Pattern

A new beading tutorial for a textured bracelet that can also become reversible and be made in different widths. I have included notes about the design in the tutorial.

"Pinch and Drop in A Good Way" bracelet is made with Czech 3x5 mm Pinch beads, Miyuki 3.4 mm drop beads and seed beads. For the sample I used mixed colors of Pinch beads, but of course you can use beads in one color only.

The pattern is available in both my Artfire shop* (PDF sent by email) and in my Etsy shop (instant download).
* Until some technical issues will be solved on Artfire, European customers can purchase my beading patterns only from my Etsy shop. Sorry about that...

Bugles on the Border Bracelet

After quite a long break, I have finally designed and finished a new bracelet. Beading in general is something that I don't get to do lately for lack of time and energy, so I am pleased that I also managed to write the tutorial for it in just a few days. I now realize that I still have an unfinished tutorial for necklaces variations I started back in September 2013 (!)... I hope I will be able to finish and list it soon as well.

The new project is for a bracelet of three versions, made with Miyuki bugles and seed beads and with Czech two-hole SuperDuo beads. The tutorial is available both in my Etsy and Artfire shops.
The bracelet works up rather fast, and you can decide which version of it you'd like to have as you go along...

Romantic Rulla Mandala Pendant

A new beading pattern is available - Romantic Rulla Mandala pendant, made with Czech two-hole Rulla beads, Swarovski crystal Rivoli stone and Japanese seed beads.

 

"Nona" Geometric Bangle

I am captured by the unusual Wings and Horns in bangles and bracelets I've been seeing for quite a long time all over Beadland.  The beautiful and interesting shapes of the designs are included in the wonderful book Contemporary Geometric Beadwork, Volume 1 by Kate Mckinnon. This is one of the most exciting books I have purchased recently (I have already pre-ordered my copy of Volume 2 - can't wait for it!) and I highly recommend it!

The book is such a great source for inspiration for any designer (even for those who work with other mediums!). The innovative designs are a celebration of colors and shapes, using known techniques in an exciting way... The photographs in the book are excellent (and the model is gorgeous, too!); the illustrations are good and I love the spiral binding, which makes it very easy to wander through the book's pages...I also really like all the notes and quotes included in the book, as well as all the other extras included... Such a treat! :-)

Inspired by the horns in Kate's Horned Bangle design, I created my nonagon "Nona" bangle, which has Tila bead tips, resembling the horns.

Nona Bangles 

I am running a PRE-ORDER SALE of the Nona Bangle tutorial.

The pre-order price will be $7.50 instead of $10 - that's a 25% discount (pre-order listing for the commercial use edition is also available). The sale ends on October 1st, and that's when the tutorial will be listed at its full price on both my shops.

The PDF file tutorial will be sent to you by EMAIL (using your PayPal email address) on October 1st (or one day later, depending on the number of orders accumulated - I will update on that on the blog).

If you want to pre-order the tutorial at the discounted price, simply make a purchase through the pre-order listing in my Artfire studio, or through my Etsy shop.

NOTE that except for the fact that the tutorial will be sent to you at a later time, the transaction and its terms, including all buyer protection terms, will be the same as any other transactions made on Etsy and Artfire via PayPal.

If this is the first time that you visit my blog and you haven't yet tried beading by one of my tutorials, you can read reviews and feedback on them from previous customers.

If you have any questions regarding this sale, please email me (address is on the About section of my blog), or leave a comment here on this post.
                     

Nona Bangles 

                                                              

These days we are celebrating the Jewish New Year, and I want to take the opportunity to wish
each and every one of you - whether you are Jewish or not -

a very happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous year ahead!

May all your wishes and prayers for the good and better life will come true in the coming year!

שנה טובה!

Beading Tutorial of the Week - Aug. 18-25

This week I am offering a 40% off coupon for my Geometric Integrating Nets Bracelet beading tutorial. The bracelet, which can be made in different widths - each giving it a different feel -, is made with Japanese seed beads, Tila beads and crystal bicone beads.


From now until August 25, the price will be $9 instead of $15. Coupon code is: INETS40 and it is valid in both my Artfire and Etsy shops.

* Please copy and paste the code in the Coupon Code field when you check out to automatically receive the discount.

Lima - a New Beading Tutorial

This is my latest beading project - "Lima" - a set of a necklace, bracelet and matching earrings, made with Czech SuperDuo beads, Miyuki Tila beads, Swarovski crystal beads and Japanese seed beads.

The tutorial is available in both my shops on Etsy (for instant download) and on Artfire (sent by email; express checkout available).